Fiona Smillie
Childminder in Dunfermline
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Aug 2014 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an experienced childminder (25years)with qualifactions relevant to my position(early years and education svq3 ,GIRFEC training and a PDA in Autistic spectrum disorders). My own children range from 13-26 and I have 25 years behind me as a childminder, as well as Playgroup Depute for 3.5 years. I continue to work with children as a childminder as I love my job and I enjoy working with children and like to be able to make a difference. I provide a safe , stimulating environment within our family home where children are treated respectfully as individuals, as well as being treated as Id expect my own to be treated. I utilise local amenities such as parks, beaches toddlers, library and soft play and am constantly looking for new things for us to do. We have large outside area with mud kitchen/waterplay as well as a playroom where the children are free to choose from our selection of toys and loose parts. Free play is available at all times.
Children are encouraged to be kind to each other and remember that everyone is different??
I am a community childminder with SCMA and also working in partnership with Fife council.
My Experience
Twenty five years as a childminder, three and half as playgroup depute as well as constantly in touch with other childminders. I attend relevant courses as much as possible and also completed a PDA in Autism and Autistic spectrum disorders.Each child is different and will be encouraged to the best of their abilities . I try to keep abreast of any changes and attend our local ACES meeting, having attended talks on internet use, benefits of outdoor play with the ecology centre.
I am also a community childminder with SCMA and also work in partnership with Fife council.
My Qualifications
SVQ3 child care and education
PDA autism and autistic spectrum
Child protection training
Elementary food hygiene
GIRFEC(getting it right for every child)
Control of infectious diseases
Various SCMA courses
First aid training
My Availability
My workjng hours are 7.30 - 6 with room for flexibility, monday to friday.
Please message me direct on here if you have any queries as I do not always get notifications on who is looking for childcare.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 30/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Approx £5 hour or weekly rate dependant on circumstance
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 24/06/2020)
- UK Driving Licence (added 24/06/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 24/06/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Qualifications (added 24/06/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 24/06/2020)
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