Claires Kiddiecare
Childminder in Whitton
Female Member since Apr 2010 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login 25 Nov 2024
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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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 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
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 27/07/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/07/2023)
Reviews
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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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Parent
about
Claires Kiddiecare
on 14/01/2015
My wife and I were your stereotypical nervous 1st time parents dreading the day my wife was going to return to work following her maternity leave. My day regularly means I am out of the house by 7:15 and not returning home until after 8pm so we needed someone who could offer flexibility but whom we also felt wanted to spend the time with Matilda rather than it being just a job. Our friends couldn't recommend Clare enough as she was looking after their own daughter and after having interviewed a few childminders what put our minds at rest with Clare was meeting her own happy children and the other children clearly feeling totally at ease in her company.
After the first couple of difficult days where Tilly would cry when Anoushka left her which broke my wife's heart I think my wife struggled more the following week when clearly Tilly was excited to leave her mummy's side and go and play with her friends and see Clare and Meena as opposed to hold on to her mummy's hand for protection. We felt totally at ease with Clare very quickly with her daily written progress reports on Matilda's day and also the confident and reassuring advice she gave first time parents always with a sense of humour and a smile. Matilda grew in confidence and was clearly loving her time with Clare regularly singing her songs on the walk home and asking " where clare?"
We now have a 3 month old son and my wife feels totally at ease going back to work knowing her boy will be looked after by Clare and after taking Matilda (3 years old in December & left Clare's care for primary school in December) for her first bike ride this Sunday when we went past Clare's house she recognised it immediately and asked if she could go and see Clare & Meena- probably the best testimonial I could offer!!
Clare's childcare comes thoroughly recommended, she is down to earth and full of love and we would thoroughly recommend her to any nervous 1st time parents who are texting every 5 minutes in the first couple of weeks asking if their child is ok and feeling totally at ease doing it, without feeling like a burden or a pain as Clare has the empathy we felt other childminders could sometimes lack. She clearly loved looking after Matilda and still texts to ask how Tilly is progressing at nursery which shows the genuine bonds she develops with the children in her care.
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about
Claires Kiddiecare
on 12/01/2015
Claire has been our rock.
She has allowed us to be a happy family due to all her fantastic and constant support. If it weren't for her flexible hours and adaptability then I would be struggling to work and study. She is so understanding and will bend over backwards to be available.
The relationships that Claire has established with our three children is amazing, they feel safe and happy in her care and they get excited every time I say they are off to visit her. She offers a great family environment which is no comparison to other childcare providers.
I recommend Claire as your next childminder.
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Parent
about
Claires Kiddiecare
on 06/01/2015
My daughter,Ellie, has been with Claire and Paula for the last year, since she was 10 months old and I could not be happier with the care that she has received!
Claire is very open and easy to communicate with. She provides a detailed summary of the day and often sends photos so that I always know what Ellie has been up to. She regularly takes the children out to play groups and the park, and when in the house ensures that they are entertained with reading and singing as well as free play. Her and Paula spend a lot of time talking to the children and teaching them counting, colours etc which I believe has really helped developed Ellie's speech development. Due to her open manner I trust her implicitly and feel I can discuss any concerns I may have with Ellie's sleeping, eating , development etc. Claire is always full of good advice and will work collaboratively with parents, always respecting our decisions and choices.
Not only am I delighted with how the last year has been but Ellie clearly ADORES it there, grabbing her coat / jumping in her pram as soon as I say she is going there in the morning, running up to Claire / Paula as soon as we arrive and even asking at the weekends if she is seeing them :). She obviously has a lot of fun and feels so happy and secure.
I highly recommend Claire and am only reluctantly ending having Ellie there as I am taking a year off work with my second child. If /when I return to work I would be delighted to use Claire again
Anita
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Parent
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Claires Kiddiecare
on 27/04/2012
Claire has looked after my daughter Isabella (who has just turned 1) since December and it couldn't have gone any better. I was nervous about going back to work full-time and leaving Isabella but Claire made it so easy.
Isabella clearly loves spending time with Claire and her family, shouting with excitement when we arrive in the morning. Her development has really come on too- she can now say quite a few words which I believe is down to Claire's continued praise and encouragement.
The standard of care Claire provides is great. She prepares varied, nutritional meals and somehow managed to get my fussy daughter to eat from a spoon- miracle!
One of the best aspects of the care Claire provides is the communication. Claire completes a diary every day so I know what activities Isabella has taken part in, what she has eaten, whether she has slept well at nap time and a description of her nappies. I find it very comforting to have such regular detail about Isabella's day. If there are any issues e.g. not sleeping or teething, we work together to sort them out.
Thanks for everything Claire!
Emma, James and Isabella
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EJG
about
Claires Kiddiecare
on 18/02/2011
Response by
Claires Kiddiecare
on 11/03/2011:
i have now had Isabella in my car for 3 half months an can hoestly say i lov her to death, she feels like part of my family, 1 of my own :)
Isabella has a amazing character, always on the go, she keeps me on my toes lol, she has a grt understanding of the boudries now within the setting will push sometimes but knows what she is doing lol,
her progress within speach an her ability to learn an development is speedy
all in all a special little girl
Emma, James, are i have to say excellant parents to work for, always giving info, asking for advice if needed and best of all have great personalitys, all this makes our professional working relationship brilliant, an all for our angel Isabella
so wot more can i say
i love Isabella an hope she will remain in my care for as long as possible
claire
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