Viv_G93
Childminder in Gillingham
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Female Member since Mar 2024 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login 18 May 2024
My Summary
A 'Home From Home' Environment For Young Children, With Lots Of Room To Explore, Learn And Have Fun!
About Me
Hello! My name is Viv, I am 31 years old and a mum to a sweet 18month old. My background is both in education including early years settings and within children's safeguarding social work. I have over 10 years combined experience working in nurseries, schools and children’s social work. I have experience supporting SEN and EAL children and have worked under inclusion departments. I've always enjoyed working with children and supporting their growth and development. I understand all children are unique and I feel incredibly rewarded seeing them make leaps in their learning and development. I love to see children grow in confidence when they have mastered new skills! I also feel that having stimulating, rich environments they can explore and interact with allows them to build a strong foundation and love for learning later in life.
After having my daughter and returning to work last year, I felt it was time for a change that would provide a better work life balance. I knew I still wanted to work supporting children and as such, my journey to becoming a childminder began! I am excited to share Twinkly Toes Home Nursery will open it's doors on 3rd June 2024 :) we look forward to hopefully meeting you!
My Experience
My experience working within early years and primary education goes back to 2013. I have worked in various nursery and primary school settings supporting children's learning and developmental needs. I have also previously volunteered within Sure Start centres and have worked in SEN / inclusion settings.
I studied Psychology at degree level with a focus on child development in my final year (2016).
I also hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work and have worked in Children's Safeguarding teams.
As a parent, I now know first hand how important it is to feel able to entrust someone to care for your child. My experience highlights my background however what I feel is most important is ultimately that you and your child feel comfortable in my setting as a "home from home". It should feel like somewhere your child can feel safe, happy, enjoy coming to each day and, have lots of opportunity to explore, learn, grow and develop!
My Qualifications
EYFS Training via a Childminding Agency
Full Safeguarding Training via a Childminding Agency
Full Paediatric First Aid
PREVENT Duty
FGM Training for Childcare Providers
Food Hygiene Training
Safe Sleep Training
BSc. in Psychology
Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work
Full DBS checked for all household members
My Availability
We will be opening from 3rd June 2024.
We are busy in the meantime getting our setting prepared to welcome you!
Once open, we will be providing childcare Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.00pm, and Fridays from 7.30am to 12.30pm.
Wraparound care (breakfast club, drop off and after school pick ups) will also be available from local Gillingham schools. Please do get in touch to find out more!
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 16/05/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.20 per hour
£6.20 per hour or £62 a day.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Saxon Way Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Barnsole Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 26/03/2024)
- UK Passport (added 20/03/2024)
- DBS Check (added 20/03/2024)
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