Kidswithallan
Childminder in Brighton (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Male Member since May 2013 Last Updated Jul 2023 Last Login 21 May 2024
My Summary
Thursday&Fridays Available Aug 2023
About Me
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OUTSTANDING GRADING BY OFSTED
MARCH 2019
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I am 51 years old, I have worked in childcare for over 8 years and before that I worked in retail management for 17 years and moved to Brighton 7 years ago with my partner Debby. I have always liked children and helping Debby out when I was not working reminded me of how much I enjoyed the time I had with my daughter when she was younger and not too cool to hang around with dad.
I love the outdoors and being out and about. I run 3 times a week and go to the gym twice a week I like to be active. I work along side my partner who is also Ofsted registered so there is a male and female role model in the setting.
My Experience
I have been a dad for over 20 years and have taken a very active role in my daughters life, everything from teaching her to ride a bike, helping her with homework, practicing with her when she got her black belt and canoeing.
I have worked in stressful, demanding jobs
I am great at time management, punctual, reliable, fun, outgoing, understanding, domesticated. I am happy to do carry out light house duties, include cooking.
Have been working with children now for over 3 years, with children from 6 months up to 11 years, I have worked with siblings, single children and twins. I like to promote learning through fun. I have been working as a childminders assistant for over 3 year and have gain massively from this.
My Qualifications
Enhanced DBS check 2015
Pediatric First Aid 2018
Ofsted registered
A Full Driving License, no points
Easy to get on with, warm personality, Loving and caring.
My Availability
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We currently have a space available on Thursday and Friday from August 2023
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Weekends, and Nights. Unsocial and sociable hours. I can do early starts and late finishes and also offer a pick up and drop off service.
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Last Updated: 24/07/2023 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 09/08/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for kidswithallan. 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.
My daughter (2yo) has been going to Debby & Allan's (or Debbyallan as she always calls them) for almost a year and she loves her time with them.
As we moved our covid-baby from grandparent-childcare to a totally new place & situation, we preferred a childminder to a nursery, and we're so glad we chose Debby & Allan: our daughter has been able to get the benefits of being with a little gang of children of different ages and abilities, and of the sort of 'family-style' outings you just can't get with nursery.
Every day, the children are out and about, and even if bad weather means they're visiting a shopping centre rather than a farm or park, Debby & Allan do such a great job of making it a fun learning experience. (This has also made me feel more confident that even if I'm not "doing activities" with my daughter all the time, she is still gaining something from being out with me. And it takes the pressure off a bit, as I know that with Debby & Allan she will be having a really sociable, enlightening full week.)
From the first meeting, it was clear how great they are at adapting to the needs of the kids in their care, and communicating what they're up to with parents. We really appreciate the videos/ photos and messages about how our daughter is getting on, and seeing how much fun she is having with them and the other kids. Our daughter's communication, confidence and manners have definitely improved thanks to her time with Debby & Allan, but she is also completely accepted and enabled to enjoy herself.
My mum, who was a teacher for almost 40 years, also praised Debby and Allan's way of talking to and with the children.
They have also been so helpful and considerate when we have needed to make changes to our days, and were really understanding in allaying our anxieties when my daughter first started with them, making her transition to childcare so much easier for the whole family.
Although food is not provided by Debby & Allan, they have been really great at encouraging our lunch-averse child to try to eat, without ever making it into an issue.
In short, we really recommend Debby & Allan.
by Lauren about kidswithallan on 06/02/2023
Our son has been with Allan and his partner Debby for about 18 months now and we can't recommend them highly enough.
They take the children out every day to a variety of exciting things - e.g the aquarium, toddler groups, national trusts, paradise park etc. Far more places than we would ever have time to visit!
It's clear they are experts in their profession and have taught our son many important life skills such as how to slide safely (backwards on his tummy) and how to go down stairs safely (on his bottom). They are versatile and plan their days around the children's needs and ensure they have plenty of time to rest (either in the buggy or the car) and are good at ensuring they get adequate sleep opportunities according to their age. They also offer the option to pick-up and drop-off which have been invaluable with our busy schedules. Because there is 2 of them working together this means they have twice the capacity of other childminders. We really like this as it means there are more children for our son to socialise with and it offers the feel of a 'mini nursery' whilst still being very personal and homely.
They send lots of photos and videos daily so you can really feel a part of your child's day and are excellent at communication. They are very genuine in their love and support for their children and are both very kind and friendly people. Our son is so excited to see them and speaks so happily of his time there and that makes us very happy too!
by Jenna about kidswithallan on 04/02/2023
Our son has been with Allan for just over a year now and has been settled and so happy since day 1. I was very nervous going back to work and leaving my son, but Allan was so kind and patient and oferred many settling in sessions....mainly for me! I was worried about naps as my son has always been a contact sleeper or has sleeps on the go (car, buggy). Allan oferred to wear our sling and we went through a few plans in case he didn't settle when he was tired. In the end my son fell right into step with Allan and we never had a problem or a worry.
My son loves the adventures they go on and has learned so much from Allan. He talks constantly about Allan and the friends he has made. Every morning he asks to go to Allan, even on the days he is home with me. When he gets something new one of the first things he says is he wants to show it to Allan. My point being with all of this is that my son adores Allan.
We get updates and pictures/vidoes throughout the day, but they never feel like they are taking away from attention the kids should be getting. We are kept up to date about milestones and development. My son has also learnt safety skills and how to be kind.
One of the things I love the most is that I genuinely feel that Allan loves and adores every child he looks after. I think he sees something wonderful in each child and helps foster kindness in all of them.
We couldn't be happier and we highly recommend Allan!
by Cece415 about kidswithallan on 03/02/2023
Our first and only child is now 20 months and has been with Debbie and Allan every week since she was 6 months old. I was cautious and unsure about whether or not childminders were the right option for us and I spent ages researching every possible option months and months in advance.
To this day every single day I count my blessings that we found Debbie and Allan. They are truly family now and they don’t just ‘mind’ our daughter, I consider them our co-parents as they love her for exactly who she is and nurture her unique little personality and teach her and go absolutely above and beyond not just to meet her needs promptly and with such care and sensitivity but also to enrich her life and make her feel special.
They take her on outings that we never could and she has done and seen so much more because of them.
They have used gentle compassionate methods to teach her so much in terms of her emotional and social development as well as her language and other educational skills.
They squeeze the best out of every moment they have with her and make it fun filled and joyful and peaceful and calm as well.
You never think you could so deeply trust someone outside of your own family with your child but I trust them both totally 💯 to always do the best by her.
They have so much experience and have so often (when I’ve asked for it!) been the source of wise guidance and reassurance when I’m trying to learn each new stage of parenting.
Thanks to them I have a happy secure little girl who looks forward to her ‘Debbie and Allan days’ and when she is with them I can completely switch off and relax knowing that she is not just safe but having a wonderful adventure (though the also always make sure to send lots of photos and video updates every day in case I do want to see exactly what is going on / I’m missing her a lot that day!). I’d be happy to speak to anyone who is considering placing their child in their setting and answer any questions.
by RoseA about kidswithallan on 03/02/2023
My daughter has been with Debby & Allan since she was 10 months (she has just turned 2). It’s always worrying to leave your child with ‘strangers’ for the first time, but Debby & Allan felt like an extended part of the family very quickly. They are fantastic with communication, sending photos & videos throughout the day, so I’m never wondering what my daughter is up to or how she is. She loves the trips they take the children on daily and has had far more educational visits with Debby & Allan than I would ever have been able to provide myself - National Trust houses/parks, the Aquarium, the seafront, Paradise Park, local parks all over Brighton & Hove, Middle Farm, St Matthias PlayCafe and more. She always sleeps well after a busy day with them! It’s also been great for her social skills, helping her learn how to play, share and empathise with other children. Debby & Allan are incredibly flexible and I’ve been able to book my daughter in for extra days with very little notice. We don’t have family in Brighton to help with childcare but Debby & Allan fill that gap brilliantly. We are so grateful that we found them.
by HannahJW about kidswithallan on 03/02/2023
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