Elkie M
Childminder in Croft
Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
My husband and I moved to the Pastures Estate in Narborough in May 2013 and welcomed our first son into the world in September of the same year. Our second son joined our family in January 2015 and our third son arrived in May 2020. In March 2023, we moved our family home and childminding setting to Croft, and all of my existing families made the transition with us.
Here at 'Elkie's Little Learners', I work to OFSTED's Early Years Framework and ensure your child is ready for school by learning through play. All of the activities I offer will be tailored to your child's individual likes and needs - thus ensuring they progress at a speed that works for them. You will receive regular updates about your child's development via an online system and I share photographs of the activities we enjoy (I never show the children's faces) via my closed social media group specifically for parents.
Our welcoming home has a 'home from home' playroom which allows opportunity for lots of fun and engaging activities. The kitchen host's activities such as cooking and messy play. The rear garden is enclosed, offering a safe environment for outdoor fun.
I am passionate about providing the type of service I would like to receive myself, and aim to make my home as welcoming as possible for all of the children in my care.
My Experience
With the exception of my own sons, I have taken care of children for all of my life - starting with my younger cousins, to my own baby brother (who is 11 yrs younger than me) to the babies and children of my friends.
I became registered as a childminder in April 2014 and started minding children in June 2014. During my first OFSTED inspection in February 2016 I was awarded with the 'Good' grade, achieving this again in July 2022.
My Qualifications
I am fully qualified to care for children of all ages and have the following certificates.
Level 3 Speech and Language Support for 3-5's
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Communication Friendly Home Based Childcare Setting accredited
Hygge in the Early Years Accreditation
CYPOP 5 - Home-based Childcare - PACEY
Current paediatric first aid certificate, renewed every 3 years
Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR
Introduction to Equality and Diversity
Basic Food Hygiene
Child Protection
First Aid Essentials
Personal Safety
NVQ Level 2 Team Leader
Level 3 Manager
Prevent Duty
Level 2 Child Mental Health
My Availability
I have a vacancy on Tuesdays with an immediate start available.
Further spaces are opening up in July 2025 when current children move up to school.
Opening Hours: 7:00 -17:30 Monday to Thursday.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 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
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Early Years Educator (added 25/09/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid certificate (added 14/09/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/09/2022)
- DBS Check (added 14/09/2022)
- UK Driving Licence (added 14/08/2020)
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