Claires Kiddiecare
Childminder in Whitton
Female Member since Apr 2010 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 20 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
My services ensure the best quality care for your child in a home-based, secure setting. I have gained a vast experience over the past ten years as a child minder. I know that providing an environment in which your child is stimulated, safe and comfortable is vital; as well as personalised to their learning needs structured through the E.Y.F.S educational needs policy.
I am a very loving, caring person who will always put children first, something that comes as second nature to me as a mother and someone who understands that your child is your most prized possession. Your child will quickly become part of my childcare family, and I will extend the same love and dedication I give to my five children to yours as well. I am a mother myself of 3 daughters aged 28, 22 and 8, I also have 2 boys 14 and 5
I have a full range of EYFS resources to allow your child's individual needs and developments to be reached. It is important for me as a childcare provider that me and parents work together towards what is best for a child while also ensuring a fun positive environment. Your child will have their own personal diary for communication between home and myself, this will be used daily so we can keep in close contact and monitor all aspects of your Childs daily learning and routine. Your child will also be allocated their own personalised box to store nappies, spare clothes and any medication. This box allows safe storage of items and means less daily hassle remembering items for parents. You will also have a daily diary with your child’s day laid out which requires signing each day, this daily diary allows the best communication to go back and forth for each day
I know that your child will quickly become familiar with the routines, pace and fun of my home ! I have a small but well resourced playroom and to aid to your child's development I organise many indoor and outdoors experiences for the children to enjoy.
These Include:
+ Visiting our local parks and play areas.
+ Attending playgroups.
+ Feeding the ducks.
+woodland Walks.
+ Farms visits.
+ Museums.
+ Swimming.
+ Arts and crafts i.e Painting, Messy play, Chalk board, Mask Making and Baking.
+ Sensory time; including Music, Blocks, Trains/Cars,
+ Role play: Dress up, Use of our lovely Wooden kitchen, puppets and Food play
+ Educational; Displays of ABC,123 and Diversity. Writing practice, Counting equipment, Plant growing and Fire warnings & Safety.
Extra Facilities
+ Small classroom table for over 2's
+ Booster seats for younger children for meal times.
Food:
+ Lunch and snacks are included.
+ We have a 3 week meal/snack rota that is all home cooked healthy meals.
+ We are able to cater to most special dietary requirements such as vegetarian or vegan.
Please contact for interview and further details, I look forward to hearing from you !
My Experience
+ 15 years experience
+ Mother of five children
+ References available
+ Fully Qualified
I have 2 assistants that work along side me, both have first Aid, DBS and safeguarding training and also do courses on behaviour, food n hygiene yearly to keep up to date
My Qualifications
Courses and qualifications taken:
+ First aid
+ Child protection
+ Makaton signing
+ Working in partnership with parents
+ Makaton singing
+ Managing children’s behaviour
+ Mind your business
+ Food and hygiene in safety level 2
+ Risk assessments to ensure child safety
+ Diploma in Home Based childcare (Graded A)
+ Passed all observations and planning in the EYFS
My Availability
Spaces Available now.
Hours of work
+ 07.30/45 am - 6/30 pm Monday - Friday
Extra
+ Registered for overnight Child Care
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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 | 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 |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Ofsted Registered Child-minder
Fees
+ Hourly: £8.00 hr
+ Additional siblings £7.50 a hr
School runs
+ Links to Chase Bridge Primary School
Payment
9months,2 yr, 3/4 yr funding accepted
+ Childcare Vouchers accepted
+ Direct Debit
+ Cash
Tax free childcare
Disclaimer: Deposit is required (Equal to 1 months fee) payments are required in advance, paid 1st of each month
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
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
- DBS Check (added 27/07/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/07/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder receives consistently high praise from parents for providing excellent care. She is described as loving, supportive, and trustworthy, with a focus on children's development and happiness. Parents appreciate her communication, flexibility, and the variety of activities she offers. Children are reported to enjoy their time with her, forming friendships and developing skills. Overall, she is highly recommended for her professional and nurturing approach to childcare.
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Latest reviews
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Me and partner are first time parents, so finding the right person for our little boy was so important. We knew when we had our first meeting with claire that we wanted her to be our little boys childminder. He is nearly 2 and is talking so much and developing. He is always happy at pick ups and we can tell he has had a great day. He has also developed his own little friendships with the other children. Claire cooks lovely meals for the kids, communicates throughout the day with parents and takes the children out on little adventures. We feel secure and confident of our boys care when he is with Claire and we know he is in safe hands. We couldn’t recommend her more x
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Kerrie
on 17/01/2025
Claire has been looking after our daughter for about 18 months now and we’re really pleased with her services.
We feel confident our daughter is well looked after, and has fun and enjoys her time with Claire. She really enjoys going on outings with Claire and the other children during the school holidays, and feels happy and safe in Claire’s care.
We trust her with our daughter’s wellbeing and I feel confident she’s looked after in a welcoming, fun and safe environment after school.
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Zoe
on 15/01/2025
Claire has been a great childminder with my son for the last 18 months, since he was 1. He has developed so well over that time and Claire has really supported that. Whenever we've been going through developmental milestones Claire has said where's he's at, but also what else we can be doing at home.
I love the fact she regularly takes the kids out and build the kids social interactions and skills in a variety of settings. He is singing and dancing the whole time, but also learning his colours and his communication is so clear. He's always been a great eater, but to hear that they have their foodie meals means I know he's getting similar variety to that we give him at home.
Having used childminders with our older daughter, Claire is better than previous ones with knowing what's needed at the different stages of development. Additionally she has a clear communication style and I know what's expected and when - which I like and works better than previous ones.
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Helen
on 14/01/2025
Highly recommend Claire!
My 1 1/2 year old son has been looked after by Claire since September 2024, he always has a big smile when I say to him we’re going to Claire’s today and then says the names for his friend he has made. He always comes out with a big smile on his face and I can tell he’s had the best day with her. Claire keep’s me well informed of their daily activities and how he’s been, and communicates any other important information with us promptly.
Massive thank you Claire for all you hard work!
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Lyndsay
on 14/01/2025
Claire has been looking after my son for the last 3 years.
He started with her when he had just turned 1 and I was returning to work.
I have to say that she is absolutely fantastic with him and he loves her to bits. She has a really lovely manner with my child and the other children in her care. She is always kind, calm and patient with them.
She always interacts and engages the children in activities and they are happy and well behaved and know what is expected of them.
I have been delighted with his development which obviously Claire has a very large part to play. Claire has always kept me well informed with his daily activities by way of a diary, telling me what he has eaten, his behaviour, the activities they have done for the day and any general feedback etc. She is someone that works with the parent for the best of the child and certainly as her profile suggests puts the child first. I would totally recommend Claire as a childminder and the fact that my son loves going to her, he would recommend her too.
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