Saffy_2
Childminder in Tunbridge Wells
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Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 19 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder and offer a real home from home to children with good continuity of care with input from the parents. I am 40 and am a mother of 3 children, Jasper born 11/01/10, Olive born 27/10/18 and Indy born 3/04/24. I studied Interior Design at University and worked as a visual merchandiser before becoming a mum.
Activities while childminding will include, library visits, toddler groups, creative activities such as painting and making, cooking, messy play and lots of games!! I also endorse outdoor play and so we spend a lot of time in parks and playgrounds as well as my own garden. This year we are partaking in the 1000 hours outside challenge! Stories, rhymes, music, role playing and imaginative play also feature a lot in my setting.
I encourage the children to help with growing things in the garden and I am extremely eco friendly, so the children will be taught about recycling, composting and saving the planet.
I live near plenty of parks and a short walk to Southborough Library. The children are taken on outings and to toddler groups often for a range of varied activities.
I ask parents to provide all snacks and packed lunches for their children.
I have been graded good by ofsted again in my third inspection since beginning my childminding journey :)
I can do school drop offs and pick ups from St John’s Primary on Cunningham Road from September 2023.
We have a cat in the household, Mavis who is 5 years old and very placid and used to young children. She very much enjoys the attention she receives from little ones!
I only work term time only.
My Experience
I have lots of creative experience, working as a visual merchandiser and can do lots of crafty activities.
I have been Childminding since November 2010. I have experience of many ages, from newborn-14 years.
I have vast experience of food allergies (in both my own children and minded children), special dietary requirements, eczema, asthma, hayfever and digestive problems.
I also have dealt with developmental delay, sibling jealousy/rivalry, and sleep problems in the past.
I have experience with special educational needs, including autism and aspergers. I am competent in makaton sign language, and experienced in dealing with speech and language delays and therapies. I also have experience of looking after children who have a peg (tube fed through their tummy) and have training and experience in doing this and I have had experience with other disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy.
I am very experienced in potty training and any problems accompanying this, and can advise on weaning. I have used both traditional purée weaning and baby led weaning when parents like and can help along the way.
I used cloth nappies with my own children and am happy to take any child in cloth nappies, and can advise on brands etc. if needed.
I hold a full valid and clean driving license and I have appropriate car insurance and breakdown cover.
My Qualifications
I studied to degree level in Interior Design.
I have completed the Diploma in Home-based Childcare part one and I hold Level 3 Diploma Early Years Educator.
I hold a valid paediatric first aid certificate with automated external defibrillator training. I am also trained in epipen use.
I am Ofsted registered and have been enhanced CRB checked.
My Availability
Vacancies from January 2025 term time only. I can be flexible on days.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 03/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St John's Church of England Primary School
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 16/02/2023)
Reviews
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We highly recommend Sapphire! Our daughter really enjoyed her time with her and learned a lot - and she loved being outside so much, playing in nature.
Sapphire was always friendly, professional and the communication about our daughter’s day was excellent. We were new to the area and Sapphire was really welcoming and went the extra mile to help us settle in by sharing lots of brilliant local information. Thank you very much Sapphire!
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Sapphire was our daughter’s childminder after we relocated. Being our first professional childcare, we were a bit nervous but our daughter settled in very well and loved the time she spent at Sapphire’s. She learned plenty especially her language skills advanced massively and she would usually come back home with some artwork, cookie or a fairy garden. Sapphire is a lovely, caring and supportive childminder and I would recommend her to other parents.
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Sapphire was fantastic with my child. I really liked her whole approach to care and learning which included a lot of outside time. This was really important to me and her whole outlook really aligned with what I wanted as a parent. My baby suffers from allergies and Sapphire was extremely knowledgeable,vigilant and supportive with this. She was also very communicative and I received lots of updates throughout the day, informing me of what my child was up to. He settled in well and sapphire was a home from home for him. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. I must give a special mention to Sapphires daughter too, she was so kind and lovely to my child and was just a total super star ❤️
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She really made my 1 year old feel welcome and communicated so well with us as parents. Despite the risky and ever changing times due to covid, she was always cautious yet fair with her policies and dealings with us.
She really interacted well with my child and I could tell that, even though he was shy and nervous around people after lockdown, she engaged him with her thoughtful activities and care. I strongly recommend Sapphire as a childminder and wish circumstances were different so that I could use her for longer!
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My boys have been with Sapphire since October 2012 and have loved every day. I have always felt totally confident that they are well looked after and cared for during this time too.
Sapphire does lots of activities with the boys, sends me regular updates through the day including gorgeous photos, and is always kind, friendly and professional. We have been able to resolve picky eating, toilet training and sleep issues and she has always been happy to talk through anything.
I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone, she is truely an excellent childminder.
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