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Debbie

Childminder in Littlehampton

Female Member since Aug 2017 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Apr 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours

About Me

My name is Debbie Grieves and I have been an Ofsted registered childminder for 24 years.I live in Littlehampton within walking distance of local schools and the town.
I have 4 grown up children of my own and 6 grandchildren.
I offer a home from home environment for your children.

I am a member of PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) and also have my Public Liability insurance with them.I hold a current Paediatric First aid certificate and keep up to date with safeguarding courses. I also have a level 3 NVQ in Early Years Childcare and Education and a Level 4 Children in the Early years.

I currently use my dining room and conservatory for the children to play in although we do use the kitchen under supervision.I also have a large fully enclosed, well equipped garden.

I try to ensure all children in my care are offered a wide range of activities during the day. These activities are obviously organised to suit the different age groups and individual needs of the children.
On arrival your child will have a period of free play to settle them into the day.
Children are offered a combination of constructive play,creative play,stories,songs and action rhymes using DVD's and books.
During the summer and good weather the children have supervised play in my back garden.
We take regular trips to the many local parks around us.We also visit the beach and local shops.I am a great believer in the great outdoors and believe children benefit from fresh air and being active.I have annual membership for Arundel Wetlands and the National Trust.
We have regular play dates with other local childminders and visit local toddler groups.
I work very closely with my parents and try to follow any guidelines/routines that you and your child may have.

My Experience

24 years as a childminder
4 grown up children
6 grand children

My Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid
Cache NVQ level 3 Early years car and education
Cache Working with Children and young people with special needs
E123 level 4 Children in the early years
Elklan Speech and Language Support for under 5's
Prevent
FGM
and many more

My Availability

I am currently open from 7.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
I am able to offer 2/3/4 year funding and also offer the 30 hour funding to eligible families
I offer both full and part time care and am able to do Ad Hoc care from time to time
I currently have a full time vacancy for an under 5

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Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 23/02/2024

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.50 per hour

Opening hours
currently open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm
if you require care outside of these hours please ask

£5.50 per hour
please contact me for more information

My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
14 October 2022
18 July 2017 - Good
25 November 2014 - 2
16 October 2013 - 2
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My Documents

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