Nurture
Childminder in Locksbottom
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Vanessa, I'm a registered childminder with 25 years experience in childcare. I have 2 daughters ages 14 and 16. We live very close to Darrick Wood Infant and Junior Schools in Orpington. I am a qualified teacher with 18 years experience teaching KS1 and KS2. I have a child friendly house, with lots of toys, dressing up and age appropriate activities, and can cater for every age group. I have a purpose built playroom, a large garden with playhouse, trampoline, sand pit and climbing equipment. We go on daily trips to parks, farms, toddler groups and places of interest.
I have places available from September 2025
My Experience
I am Osted registered and have attended all necessary first aid courses, including paediatric first aid.
I have been childminding for eight years. Before starting childminding I taught year 6 in Westminster and then at a local school.
I have worked as a teacher for 18 years teaching KS1 and KS2. I was on the senior leadership team and have been a teacher governor.
My Qualifications
I am a qualified primary school teacher. I have taught for the last 18 years in both KS1 and KS1.
I registered to become a childminder in January 2014.
I have a BA ed in History and Education.
I have up to date paediatric first aid training and safeguarding, FGM, Food Hygiene and Prevention courses.
My Availability
I am available to childmind from Monday - Thursday. I can take young children or children of school age. I live near Darrick Wood School.
I am able to do school drop offs and pick ups from Darrick Wood School and Darrick Wood Pre School.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 27/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£8 per hour
£70 Daily rate 7.30 - 6.00
£30 Wrap Around Care
Funded Hours accepted
school drop off and pick up, including breakfast, home cooked dinner and homework provision.
School drop off fees are negotiable depending on hours and requirements
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
- Reference: part 2 (added 09/03/2023)
- Reference: part 1 (added 09/03/2023)
- Reference: Ref 2023 (added 09/03/2023)
- Reference: 2023 (added 09/03/2023)
- Reference: Ref 5 (added 20/08/2019)
- Reference: Ref 4 (added 20/08/2019)
- Reference: Ref 3 (added 20/08/2019)
- Reference: Ref 2 (added 20/08/2019)
- Reference: Ref 1 (added 20/08/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 20/08/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Qualified Teacher status (added 20/08/2019)
- Exam Certificate: BAEd (added 20/08/2019)
- DBS Check (added 20/08/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/08/2019)
Reviews
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This beautiful lady is the best I could ask for.
Professional, understanding and kind.
I was anxious at first about leaving my son with someone else but after being in her home and seeing her interact with my child, my heart melted. She is a natural at what she does and she genuinely cares about the children she looks after. Her happy home is just the right place for my son when I am not available and he comes back to me well looked after. We felt very welcome by her and her husband and I hope this is the start of a very good partnership.
Thank you Vanessa !
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