Paula Cl
Childminder in Sturminster Newton (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Sep 2013 Last Updated Nov 2022 Last Login 15 May 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a very experienced qualified early years and OFSTED registered ' childminder based in Sturminster Newton Dorset. I have been rated Outstanding again for the care I provide for the 3rd time in March 2022.I am registered to provide 2 and 3 year nursery funding places and accept childcare vouchers. I love my job and provide warm home from home care and play for the children, which enables them to flourish, make new friends and develop in a fun and stimulating environment. We are situated in a lovely countryside area and the children are able to experience real nature opportunities .We see lambs grow into sheep and watch birds nest in nesting boxes via webcam, the children monitor caterpillars changing into butterflies and newts and frog cycles every year. We have fun walking to the nearby woods building dens and bark rubbing. We attend local toddler and childminder groups so the children are able to meet new friends and enhance their confidence and social skills in different environments.
The children are able to play in the dedicated playroom where there are endless amounts of toys and activities, Parent's often comment on it being a child's 'paradise' here. If a child has a particular interest I will find resources to develop and sustain it We have a large rear garden containing a two storey playhouse ,sandpit.slide/climbing frame,trampoline and lots of ride ons/bikes ,tractors,cars, etc and a large tarmac front garden as well which is ideal for them to scoot around on their bikes. The permanent outside gazebo allows the children to play outside whatever the weather and stay warm and dry but in the fresh air.
The children learn by experiencing and investigating, whatever the weather or mess.We do lots of painting, baking gluing and messy play.I believe that the parent should also experience what their child has been doing during the day.This is achieved by us sharing a daily diary with photos to keep you informed on what your child has been doing that day,(They also have a learning journey folder to record age and stage milestones which you receive when your child leaves).
I have good links with local schools and nurseries/playgroups and can be flexible with childcare and have excellent references available on request.Please read my reviews.
My Experience
I have been working with children for 30 years and as a registered Ofsted childminder for 20 years.I have a wealth of childcare qualifications and experience and was recently awarded outstanding again for the 7th year.
My Qualifications
I have attended various childcare courses
i am Ofsted graded Outstanding
I have Level 3 Childminding Practice
Level 4 in Childcare
Level 5 Early Years Degree
I am accredited plus and belong to Dorset quality assurance scheme.
I am able to accept two and three year nursery funding.
Level 3 safeguarding,
First Aid Training,
Health and Safety,
Food hygiene,
Positive behaviour practice,
Play2gether
Baby Massage
Healthy Eating
Communication and language,
Practical inclusion,
Equality act 2010,
Vulnerable children,
2 year old funding,
Level 3 in childcare.
Rights of the child.
My training is regularly updated.
Able to provide nursery funding to 2 and 3 year olds.
My Availability
I am flexible with hours and pick up locally from preschools and schools.
I have no child vacancies until September 2023.Please always check though as parents work patterns can change and a place could unexpectedly become available.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.20 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
Contact me for details
Able to accept nursery funding for 2 and 3 year olds and childcare vouchers
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at William Barnes Primary School
- I provide pick ups at St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sturminster Newton High School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/11/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Paula Cl. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Outstanding by Ofsted, and a truly outstanding person! My daughter cannot stop raving about going to Paula's! She always well looked after, fed, allowed to play out or in and also constantly mentally stimulated when she is ready for it! I could not have asked for a better place for her to grow up!
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Paula is a fantastic childminder!! I have been coming to Paula for the last 6½ years, she has looked after both of my sons. Paula provides a very homely feel, it is a very welcoming setting. My boys both think the world of Paula and have always looked forward to going. Paula always has lots of crafts and exploratory ideas for the children to do. She is very aware of what they enjoy and will theme activities to their interests. Paula has both great indoor and outdoor spaces for the children to play, if it's too damp to play on the grass they can play on the ride-ons out the front. Paula takes them for lovely walks to see the goats, peacocks, lambs and chickens, my boys have loved going exploring in the woods too. Both of my boys really enjoyed playing n the sand pit with the digger arm. They both made lovely friends at Paula and all the children have always gotten on together very well. Paula really encourages kind behaviour and sharing. I really love the photo diary which Paula sends home, as I can take to my son about what he's been doing through the day, it's a great record of what they've been doing. Paula is very easy to talk to and is more than helpful if you need any assistance with your child's development, she is very aware of their capabilities. I would highly recommend Paula to anyone looking for a childminder. With Paula you will get a very homely, loving environment with an abundance of toys and activities for your little ones.
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Our daughter has been going to Paula Clarke for over six months now and has loved every minute of it. As parents we love the full follow up she does including the daily diary. There are always loads of activities to be done, and the atmosphere is always friendly. All the kids respect each other, which can only come from the adult in charge! We would thoroughly recommend Paula to anyone requiring childminding.
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Paula has looked after our daughter on a 1 or 2 day-a-week basis for the last two years. Throughout this time she has been nothing short of fantastic. Everything she says on her profile is accurate. Our daughter loves her days with Paula; none of which are ever the same. She goes on little outings on foot to the woods, or further afield by car to parks and other interesting places (pet shops, garden centres etc). Other times she stays at Paula's very well equipped house playing in or outside. Paula has really encouraged her creativity and she comes home with some lovely pieces as well as goodies they have cooked together. Paula has a wealth of experience and still keeps herself fully up to date with new ideas. She was particularly helpful in supporting us when our daughter needed a little help with improving pronunciation and speech. Paula liaises with us very closely and keeps a lovely written and photographic record of all the activities. The atmosphere in her setting is always very calm and friendly and she successfully encourages kind and thoughtful behaviour between the children.
We have been extremely lucky to have had Paula as our daughter's child-minder for so long. I would unreservedly recommend her.
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