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Wendy_Sm

Childminder in Totnes

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Female Member since Jun 2010 Last Updated Jan 2020 Last Login 09 Oct 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
Childminding Agency Registered
Tax-Free Childcare
Free Smear-Test Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I am a Childminder living in Totnes and care for children in the surrounding areas, including; Harbertonford, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth. I do not offer school runs, and all children who come to me for childcare are either dropped/collected by their parents/guardians, or we arrange a local taxi firm who does school runs for us.
I have worked as a full time Childminder for 20+ years, have paediatric first aid, safeguarding, EYFS update training, outdoor play training, 2 year old training and many more qualifications which you are welcome to look through.
I charge £5 an hour, from 7:30am to 6:30pm - I can accommodate slightly altered times (+/- an hour) for an added charge.

I live in a detached bungalow in a quiet area, I have,5 chicken, 3 cats and 2 dogs: all of which have grown up surrounded by children and get on well with all ages. I also have a large garden and summerhouse for outdoor playtimes.
I also supply Home Link books for children under 5 so we can both communicate your child’s activities and progress.

I can, and have previously, catered for all dietary needs including; vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and allergies. I will supply meals on advanced request at an additional charge, but find it an advantage for the children's normal routine if parents provide lunchboxes and snacks that their children are used to. Children are of course welcome to snack from my fruit bowl at leisure.

Living in a rural area we take opportunities for many outdoor activities, including; dog walks on nature trails, Totnes swimming pool, baking and cooking, arts and crafts, music and dancing and pet husbandry - each day we put on our coats and boots and go searching for eggs.

If you would like to enquire about childcare, please contact me through email or phone and we can chat more. You're welcome to visit for a coffee and chat, where you can browse through my resources, certificates and past-parent reviews.

My Experience

I have worked as a full time Childminder for 20+ years, have paediatric first aid, safeguarding, EYFS update training, outdoor play training, 2 year old training and many more qualifications you are welcome to look through.

My Qualifications

I have an NVQ3 in early years care and education and NCMA level 3 Quality assurance. I have done EYFS training and in the last year I have undertaken: Risk Assessment, Safeguarding children, Supporting boys achievements, Observation Assessment Planning and Inclusion, Problem Solving Reasoning and Numeracy, Axs01 Introduction to Integrated Working, Giving Every Child a Childhood Health setting Makaton and last but not least First Aid for Child carers [iPaediatric]
All these in addition to ones I have done before. I have many more qualifications you are welcome to enquire about or visit to view.

My Availability

I charge £5 an hour, from 7:30am to 6:30pm - I can accommodate slightly altered times (+/- an hour) for an added charge.

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Last Updated: 20/01/2020

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

I charge £5 an hour, from 7:30am to 6:30pm - I can accommodate slightly altered times (+/- an hour) for an added charge, meals supplied also at added charge.

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
8 June 2022
6 October 2016 - Good
8 December 2015 - Requires Improvement
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My Documents

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