Camilla
Childminder in Southend On Sea
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Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
* Monday to Thursday space available immediately *
I live on the Wick estate in Southchurch with my husband and two daughters aged 18 and 20 years old. I love being a mum and childminder and think children are a precious gift to be nurtured and cherished.
My home has a variety of toys and resources and a large enclosed garden. I am within walking distance of parks, the beach, library and duck pond, and a frequent visitor to all of them!
I am a Forest Childcare Provider which means we spend time outside enjoying nature.
I provide a caring, supportive and varied environment with children at the centre of everything I do.
My Experience
I registered with Ofsted as a childminder in March 2010.
I am a member of Southend's Childminding Network which is a nationally recognised quality assurance scheme. It means I am monitored regularly by my network co-ordinator to ensure that I am consistently providing high quality childminding services, in line with PACEY's Quality Standards.
My Qualifications
I received a Good judgement from Ofsted.
I have CRB Enhanced clearance and a current paediatric first aid certificate (October 2021).
Courses I have completed:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (Children & Young People's Management).
* CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare (equivalent to NVQ Level 3) - 'A' grade
* SEAD (Social Emotional Aspects of Development)
* Advanced Safeguarding Children
* Anti-bullying workshop
* Managing Difficult Behaviour
* Elklan Levels 1-3 (A level equivalent) which is an Open College Network course about encouraging and developing pre-school children's communication skills
* 8 week HENRY (Health Exercise Nutrition for the Really Young 0-2)
* 10 week MEND (healthy eating program 2-4)
* Equality & Diversity
* Meeting the Needs of Babies and Toddlers in the first 24 months of their life
* Planning through observation
* JABADAO National Training Event in Movement Games for children
* Providing an environment that encourages problem solving from 18-42 months
* Level 2 in Food Safety
* Asthma, allergy and epipen training
* Autism awareness
* Supporting 2 year olds
* How a child's early experiences shape the rest of their life
* Food allergy training
* Mental Health Awareness in children and young people
* Level 3 in Child Psychology
My Availability
I work 7.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday during term time and Monday to Wednesday during school holidays. I aim to be as flexible as possible with arrangements, so please contact me to discuss your specific requirements.
I do not drop off or collect from schools; pre-schools or nurseries as I feel this negatively impacts on our day.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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: 12/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I do not charge for my holidays, or if the setting is closed due to illness.
I do not charge a retainer for term time only contracts.
As I am Ofsted registered, I can be paid using Tax Credits or Childcare Vouchers.
I offer early education funding for 9 month, 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/10/2024)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted inspection 2018 (added 03/07/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Camilla. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Camilla helped me out with some emergency childcare for a half term, she went above and beyond for me and made my son feel very welcome. He enjoyed days out as well as the garden and the main childcare room. A lovely childminder in a great homely setting.
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Camilla has looked after my two children for nearly 3 years. I have found her to be professional, friendly and an absolute godsend. My children can't wait to see Camilla and usually don't want to leave. She is very flexible and has bent backwards to accommodate our family's needs. Her home is lovely and welcoming with lots of toys and activities for the children to do. They often come home with something they have made which they are very proud of. Camilla's garden is big and the children are allowed in the garden whenever they want so they can get fresh air and exercise. She has lots of play equipment and a shed full of bikes, trikes, ride ons and outdoor games. In the Summer, she gets the swimming pool out and the children love it. Camilla takes them on lots of outings - they go to the woods, beach, parks, fun factory, Marsh farm and Tropical Wings to name a few. My children are well cared for, happy and stimulated. I can't recommend Camilla highly enough.
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