Claire
Childminder in Hitchin
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Female Member since Jun 2014 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am Ofsted registered childminder, who adores children and my job. I live in Hitchin in a semi detached house, with my partner, 2 children (aged 25 and 22) a 13 year old Labrador/staffordhire dog. I have been working as a childminder since 2000. My last OFSTED inspection January 2023 graded room for improvement. If you read my report, you will see, this wasn’t anything to do with the children. It was down to admin. Since having my OFSTED inspection, I have found out this was a requirement and shouldn’t of been down graded. I now wished I had applied. I work Monday-Friday I offer all year round 7.30am- 6pm
I have cared for children aged 5 months to 11 years, My daily routines would consist of visiting parks, outings, childminding groups and fun at my home. I have a large enclosed garden with plenty of toys and equipment to cover each area of learning. I work inline with the EYFS and every child has there own learning journal to document their progress and record their activities. Working within the EYFS ensures all the children develop and grow in my care and have fun experiences with me and other children. I have a daily dairy for each child to briefly record what they have done in the day together with any updates. I work with other childminders in my area - going to groups, together training and network meetings to stay up to date with new legislation's and requirements.
My Experience
I have been a registered childminder since 2000. As a childminder I am able to offer long term,consistent and individual childcare in a home environment with lot of activities and play: creative, tactile, cooking, growing fruit and veg in our garden, role play, music, reading and much more.
My Qualifications
First Aid and Safeguarding.
I am continually updating my skills with various courses offered to childminders. My first aid is updated every three years. I also regularly update my safeguarding.
My Availability
I have availability for early years and after schools. I work from Wilshere Dacre, Strathmore, primary school, and York road nursery. I also offer lunchtime pick up.
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/01/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.75 per hour
Childminding from £6.75 per hour depending on age
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at York Road Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Our Lady Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/03/2023)
Reviews
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Claire Burgess has been my childminder for 10 years, looking after both my children. She looked after one since she was a baby and then took her to pre-school, nursery and then school. She is kind, caring and lots of fun. She offers a home from home environment has and supported all of their school events and activities over the years. Claire is an amazing childminder and I recommend her highly.
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