Carol
Childminder in Poole (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 1 hour
Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
My setting is a 'home from home' environment. We spend lots of time out and about and regularly visit local parks, beaches, woods and libraries.
I have been a registerd Quality Assured Childminder since 2002 and hold a NVQ3 certificate in childcare. We enjoy a large variety of activities and is not afraid to get messy.
I like to think of myself as being friendly and as flexible as possible.
I am able to take funded children, and I am also registered to accept tax-free childcare payments.
I have a large dog and tropical fish.
Please contact me for any enquiries.
My Experience
I have worked with special needs alongside Portage workers.
Have been registerd with Ofsted since 2002.
I have been a Network Childminder which is now called Dorset Quality Aprovement Scheme.
My Qualifications
NVQ3 in Childcare
First Aid
Safeguarding
Constantly updating and attending training courses.
My Availability
My normal working hours are from 7.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Thursday.
I am able to drop off at Heatherlands Primary School and Sunbeams pre school.
I will have a spaces available from August 2025.
I have a space in the school holidays for a 4/5 year old Monday - Thursday.
I am also available for evening baby sitting in my local area of Parkstone.
| 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: 20/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.70 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
My standard hourly rate for day time Childminding is £6.20 hour. The hourly rate may differ depending on quantity of hours required. I charge a minimum of £12 per hour for babysitting for 1 child with a minimum of 2 hours.
I accept funding for all ages of children. With a small non mandatory charge for extra curriculum consumables, travel and outings for 3/4 yr olds as the basic funding does not cover this.
Please contact me as regards to before school care charges.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs at Heatherlands Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/11/2020)
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