Gillian Brownsword
Childminder in Derby
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Female Member since Feb 2015 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 12 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
i am full now and have no spaces in September.
I'm Gill I live in Spondon with my 2 wonderful children. I offer a home from home setting where we have an enclosed garden and a large conservatory. I try to be outside exploring nature as much as possible. We enjoy regular groups including, play group, soft play, singing and dancing groups. We love messy play and craft too!
My Experience
I've been childminding for over 9 years.
I'm a mum of 2, before becoming a childminder, I worked as a childminders assistant.
My Qualifications
BAhons Early years
CertHE Early Childhood.
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding
Foundation degree.
Food hygiene
Understanding Autism
Setting up a home based childcare service
My Availability
no spaces available
Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 5pm
I can accommodate term time only and funded places.
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Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 23/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
£5 an hour weekdays between 7am and 5pm please contact me for prices outside this timeframe.
I accept vouchers, tax free childcare, as well as offering 2 and 3 year old funded places.
I offer ad hoc care, if I have space available, at £10 per hour.
I also offer term time only contracts. Please contact me with your requirements
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Reference: Reference from Tamsin (added 25/10/2016)
- UK Passport (added 25/10/2016)
- Reference: Reference from Orla (added 26/09/2016)
- Reference: Reference from Mr and Mrs B (added 26/09/2016)
- First Aid Certificate (added 26/09/2016)
- DBS Check (added 26/09/2016)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/09/2016)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gillian Brownsword. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Gill has been looking after my little girl for the past two years and she is amazing! They have been on SO MANY adventures and learnt so many new things along the way. My child has been able to develop in so many ways thanks to all of the activities and play opportunities that Gill has provided. They visit musuems, parks, soft plays, toddler groups and dance classes. The children have so many opportunities to socialise and make lots of new friends. Gill has so many qualities...she is knowledgable, calm, nurturing and kind. We love her and the care she provides. 100% recommend!!!
by klroome about Gillian Brownsword on 04/01/2024
Response by Gillian Brownsword on 12/02/2024:
Thank you for your lovely words! I have had so much fun getting to know your beautiful daughter.
I've been a parent of gills since 2015. I've had 2 sons grow in Gills care, I'm really sad to be now leaving due to moving area.
If you are looking for childcare you can't go wrong with Gill. She treats all of her minded children as one of her family. One of my boys has a diary allergy and Gill makes sure he isn't excluded from any food item while in her care. Both boys have had experiences I could only dream of giving them while with Gill.Fill works closely with another local Childminder, Sam, and all the children mix well together, making many new friends, it's certainly helped both my boys being well rounded individuals who make friends easily.
We will miss you Gill x
by Sarah about Gillian Brownsword on 03/08/2021
Response by Gillian Brownsword on 03/08/2021:
Thank you so much. I shall miss you all so much! Its been so lovely so see your boys grow and thrive. Its my absolute pleasure to have you all in my life.
My daughter has been going to Gill’s on Friday’s for over a year now and she has come on leaps and bounds in her development. My husband and I feel that Gill is part of our family, she is just so kind, caring and shows a real passion for child development.
We chose to use a childminder for 2 reasons, one that they can accommodate earlier start times than a nursery and secondly because it allows more quality time for the child and caregiver to bond. Gill definitely fitted this criteria!
Gill sends me pictures of their day which i love, my daughter is given a healthy lunch and has a good run around in the local parks.
I cannot recommend Gill enough, she is so passionate about her work and the children she looks after. You won’t regret choosing her to look after your little ones!
by Kallai_R about Gillian Brownsword on 03/08/2021
Response by Gillian Brownsword on 03/08/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. It's a pleasure to care for your beautiful daughter and watch her grow x
My daughter has been going to Gill for the past few years now and my son also stays when needed in the school holidays
Gill is welcoming , attentive, caring and warm. My daughter goes 4 days a week and thrives in all that gill has to offer
She goes to yoga, Forest school, playgroup, Spanish , singing and to join in with other childminders in the area who treat mine as one of their own. Willow has learnt so much without even realising because she's been having so much fun in the activities set up
Gill spends a lot of time outdoors with the children and willow has grown up to be so independent because of this. She Absolutely adores nature and I love that willow is getting such a varied caring environment inside and out
She gave up her pushchair herself at age 2 years and hasn't sat in one since even on long walks which is thanks to gill and her approach
Willow loves art and messy play and we get lots of artwork to display at home weekly especially during holidays such as Christmas, Easter etc
Mother's day has just passed and I was overwhelmed by the planning , care , time and resources that went into making it extra special for us mum's with many special personal gifts to cherish forever
Willow is the best eater I know! She will choose fruit and vegetables over other foods and this is thanks to gill and her offering of nutrious and homely foods
Willow is such a beautiful soul, so kind, caring ,and clever and I'm so proud ! Gill I thank you for helping to nurture my daughter alongside us x
by Dani smi about Gillian Brownsword on 04/04/2019
I cannot recommend Gill enough, my daughter has been going for a year and a half now and she loves it there, and I am more than happy to leave her in Gill’s care. Molly gets so many different experiences with Gill, and they’re outside a lot which is great. I also love the daily updates and photos. If you’re looking for someone who’s reliable, kind and genuinely loves what they do then you don’t need to look any further than Gill.
by Sian about Gillian Brownsword on 04/04/2019
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