Kim Cook
Childminder in Kidderminster
Female Member since Mar 2014 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
AVAILABILITY FROM SEPTEMBER 2020 . (possible availability before this date upon discussion. Please message/text for further details and follow-up)
My name is Kim and I am an OFSTED rated OUTSTANDING child MINDER! An achievement I am very proud of.
I live in Kidderminster with my husband Ashley and our two children. I am a Registered Childminder and qualified Teacher. I completed my Education Degree at Newman College in 2007 where I trained in Primary Education. After university, I worked in a Special Needs School to gain experience before securing a full time position as Student Support in a main stream High School. In 2010 I went on to manage in a Private Education company for children and young people who have disengaged from education as well as teaching the projects GCSE English and Mathematics courses.
In 2012, we moved to our new home on Wilden following the arrival of our daughter. After having our son two years later, I realised I was missing my childcare career opportunity, so I decided to take up childminding for myself.
My aim is to provide a warm, caring, friendly ‘home from home’ for all children to grow and develop safely, and for them to feel valued and respected. I aim to work with you, the parents and carers, to provide the best possible care for your child. To do this I offer a fully inclusive range of activities in a variety of environments and I work with parents to help me to develop my service.
I believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn and grow through safe,encouraging and exciting experiences and I will draw upon all my experiences to support every family member in raising a strong and independent, fun loving child prepared for the adventure of life!
I have fantastic parent feedback and reviews as well as examples of the children's activities and work for you to see on your visit.
My Experience
I have experience from new born up to post-16.
Working in a special needs unit has helped me develop behaviour management strategies as well as new and initiative ways of teaching through fun and play.
I have worked closely with other childminders and I am working with the local childminding groups to build on my personal development.
My Qualifications
I have teaching qualifications for primary and secondary education.
I have completed all the OFSTED childminding qualifications.
First Aid Training
Safeguarding up to Level 3
British Sign Language Diploma Degree
Currently studying a Play Diploma
Ongoing weekly training. All certificates are available upon visit
My Availability
I am available all week for full days. I also offer weekend care on occasions as long as they've been prior arranged and my work hours are between 7 and 6 but this is negotiable for further hours when required.
I do not work Mondays during school holidays, I take this time to spend time with my children.
Happy for Term Time only contracts and shift work as long as minimum hours are agreed for each week.
I am registered for both under 5's and over 5's and have vacancies for both age ranges.
I am happy for wrap around hours and holiday cover.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/06/2018 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £3.80 per hour
My Charges
Hourly Rate: £4 per hour
Daily Rate (5hours or longer): £33.00 per day
Sickness: My sickness (No Charge)
Child Sickness- Full Day Charge.
Holidays: My Holiday (Full Charge)
Child Holiday – Full Charge
Meals: Can be included.
All snacks, fruit and cookery items included in hourly rates.
I’m happy for food to be provided by parents which just require
warming in microwave at no extra charge.
(Under 1’s must have food supplied, OFSTED regulation)
Groups, Trips and Outings: No charges.
Protective messy play clothing (Aprons and Outdoor
Adventure) clothing supplied.
Home and School Collections:
Available upon request, as long as they do not interfere with prior arrangements. Wilden School for school runs.
Happy for term time only contracts. Also cover shift hours for public service careers.
I know how hard it is to find flexible childcare as we had the same problems when looking for care for my oldest child when I was teaching. I aim to be as flexible as anyone can be and you can see by all my parent feedbacks etc that I am both experienced and fantastic at my career too.
Extras:
Parents are expected to supply the following with labels-
A change of clothes in case of accidents.
Nappies and Wipes
Sun cream
Medicines that they wish to be given (Calpol, Calprofen etc.)
Wellies/Boots for wet outdoor play.
Please visit my profile plus page for further contact details.
I look forward to working with you.
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