Charlie
Childminder in Thatcham (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jun 2013 Last Updated Jan 2022 Last Login Aug 2024
My Summary
About Me
Wise owls is home from home childcare
A bit about me:
Hello im Charlie Wise i have worked in childcare since 2007 i have gained my NVQ level 3 in childcare learning and development and have also completed my 12 hours paediatric first aid course, i have been on several sensory motor courses, i have a excellent understanding of the EYFS and the Children's developmental stages.
I live with my husband, daughter, (5years), son ( 2years) and we have 2 cats and a dog who are very good with the children.
My spaces and areas i can do drop off/collections:
I am currently working with 2 assistants one is trained to nvq level 3 and has previous experience in nurserys and holiday clubs, the other will be starting her apprenticeship with us soon, we stick to the legal ratios but like to keep the groups small to allow for more settled environment.
We are now offering 2 and 3 year old funding spaces.
I currently pick up and drop off fir tree school, local pre schools and spurcroft school I am willing to do pick ups from other pre schools depending on times needed. And as of early 2021 will have availability to collect from other primary schools
we do currently have full time and part time spaces, for school aged children, and under 5s
We offer flexible childcare for parents working shift patterns as well.
A bit about Wise Owls
Wise Owls is open 5 days a week 8:00-5.30, different sessions are available to suit you within the opening hours.
I also offer collection and drop off to pre-schools/ schools/ nursery and will be responsible for the children during these times unless agreed other wise.
At wise owls the children are offered access to the out side at all times they also have access to many messy activities through out their day.
I believe in teaching basic life skills:
. Cooking
. Hygiene
. Independence
. Toileting
. Manners
These are all taught throughout the day within the childrens play.
We have many outings and will visit the local discovery park, We also visit the living rain-forest, library, group sessions and local parks. (Outdoor visits are currently restricted due to covid-19)
The children are encouraged to help prepare most of their own meals and to wash hands and brush their teeth after each meal.
Children are offered 2 meals a day and various snacks, drinks are available at all times.
For more information/ detail on Wise Owls please feel free to contact me
My Experience
once finishing school i began an apprenticeship at springburn childcare and completed my NVQ2 and NVQ3 in childcare, learning and development, whilst working there i gained experience working in each room with all the age groups from babies to pre-school, i left to become a room senior at a local nursery in thatcham in June 2012 and have now left there to become a Childminder. I have been childminding since 2014 and we now have a beautiful purpose built cabin and spacious garden that the children use daily.
My Qualifications
NVQ 2 in childcare, learning and development
NVQ 3 in childcare, learning and development
food hygiene
Pediatric 12 hour first aid
My Availability
my opening times are as listed below:
Monday 8am-5.30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 8 am- 5.30pm
Thursday 8am- 5.30pm
Friday 8 am to 5pm
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 05/01/2022 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
For childminding I charge £5.50ph there are no set hours and we offer flexibility,
food is included in the hourly price.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Spurcroft Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 08/06/2016)
Reviews
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I was nervous about sending my 2 youngest to somebody new, but right from the start Charlie has been been very understanding, accommodating and absolutely brilliant with my children.
Since my children started, my youngest has come on brilliantly, she is a lot more outgoing and her speech has come along so much which is lovely for us to see.
My son comes home everyday and tells me what they have done and who he has been playing with which is so nice to hear.
We feel very happy with the care our little ones get and would definitely recommend Wise owls to any parents in need of a brilliant childminder.
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Right from the start charlie has been been very accomodating and helpful, charlie is very professional and is fantastic with all the children. She takes the children out for short outings which is great as I feel it's very important for children to get out and about. She has an all weather garden which is a great idea and will also soon have a baby sensory unit in her house. I feel very happy with the service I recieve and very happy with the level of care my little one gets, I would have no problem in recommending Charlie to other parents.
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