Bensoncm
Childminder in South Oxfordshire
Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 05 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I'm a Ofsted registered childminder and have been Childminding for nearly 9 years, I have three children myself and have a family dog who is a big softy when it comes to children. My husband works full time in the RAF and I was in the RAF for 12 years and left in July 2013 and left due to having my little ones.
In my setting I provide a safe, happy and loving, home from home environment for all the children in my care. I believe that all children learn best through play and having a daily routine when it comes to lunch and dinner times.
We have a play area dedicated to the children for learning and play, we have a large safe secure back garden for the children to play, which includes outdoor toys to suit different ages.
Safe Secure Quiet Sleeping area, with Baby Monitor, Humidifier and fan in the warmer months.
We enjoy Arts and Crafts, Baking, Messy Play, Puzzles, Books, Role play, Music and exploring local national trusts, I also take the children to various toddler groups in and around the local area, regular day trips to the park, beale park, Cotswold adventure park, lego land, and Sea life centres, we also visit the local indoor soft play centres in the wet/cold weather.
What makes my childminding services different from others:
* I can offer one on one interaction with your child.
* I can encourage education that is related to the child's age while in my
setting.
* I can also offer a cheaper rate than other childminders and nursery's in the local area.
* I can offer school holiday cover..
* I limit my setting to 3 under 5's giving them more opportunity to learn and have time for them to thrive.
My Experience
I have three children myself, i was an assistant childminder before I joined the Air Force, As well as being a Registered Swimming instructor, I have been a Registered Ofsted Childminder for over 9 years and love my job and being able to bring big smiles onto little faces and i get to be a big kid with the children that come into my setting at the same time.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered
Paediatric first Aid
Designated lead Safeguarding Early Years
Specialist Safeguarding Early
Enhanced CRB check
Level 3 in Home Based childcare CYPOP's
Level 2 in Understanding Children and Young people mental health
Level 3 Diploma in child psychology
Level 3 Diploma in criminology
Level 3 Diploma in counselling
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
SEN trained
full clean driving licence
Own a car
My Availability
CORONAVIRUS - I currently have space available for any age.
2 x Full time spaces available for under 5, also I currently have 6 spaces for over 5s school drop off and pick up (Raf benson primary)
I'm available 7.45am - 5.30pm.
Able to offer flexible and adhoc hours, Offer 15/30 hour funding spaces, tax free vouchers, Sodexo Vouchers, Universal Credit Vouchers.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Last Updated: 21/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Charges are £7ph
Snack, drinks are included in the price, lunch and hot meals are subject to an additional charge.
day trips, toddler groups and outings are also included in the price for children under 5 years old, older children in school holidays may be subject to additional cost but this will be asked for before trip may go ahead.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at RAF Benson Community Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/04/2020)
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