Brenda
Childminder in London: Havering
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Female Member since Aug 2015 Last Updated Jun 2022 Last Login Aug 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am registered childminder of 16 years, with Ofsted rating Good, who looks after children of all ages, including young babies as well as children with special educational needs.
In 2004 I decided to become an Ofsted registered childminder and launched Brenda Klein’s Childminding Services from my home in Gidea Park. The reason behind starting up my own childcare services was for my only child; I wanted my daughter to be surrounded by children of her own age whilst growing up… and this is where my career in childcare blossomed.
I have cared for children for over a decade and they never fail to amaze me – from every age group, their mindset and ideas have surprised me every day since I started this journey. I am a very patient person.
I have CACHE Level 3 in Childminding and standard GCSE. I am paediatric first aid trained, current enhanced DBS check and I am on the update service. I have completed safeguarding children courses, special educational need training child protection course. I have passed my prevent duty course and have my food and hygiene completed and updated yearly. I have public liability insurance, employer’s liability insurance and home insurance in place. As well, all of my staff are have completed a DBS check and are all on the update service.
I have a detached house with an attached annex, which is where the childminding business and mini nursery is based, however, on busier days I open up the downstairs of my house so ratios can be controlled, and children can be monitored. I have several assistants working different times over the weeks, depending on the ratio of children. I take care of children of all ages, from one years old up until they leave primary school, and I even have children from secondary school continuing on with my childcare. I do drop offs and collections from Squirrels Heath Infant & Junior school and Nutkins Nursery, however, please ask if you have a different local school for collection.
Brenda Klein Childminding Services is open weekdays, 7am-7pm, longer hours are available at an additional charge. I offer nursery services which include both 15 and 30 hours/week funded placement as well as student finance and other additional company vouchers.
Please contact me (phone, email) for current availability and if you have any queries.
My Experience
I have had experience for over 15 years looking after children of all different ages, as well as having a daughter of my own.
I also have special educational need experience with both ASD and ADHD. I have looked after 4 children (between the ages of 2 and 7 years) with Autism spectrum disorder over the past two years and have had experience with younger and older children with ADHD.
My Qualifications
I have CACHE Level 3 in Childminding, paediatric first aid trained, basic food and hygiene, completed an NSPCC Child Protection course. I have a paediatric first aid certificate, prevent duty and safeguarding certificate. I am a mother to a 22-year-old daughter, who has a degree in psychology and counselling, and have been childminding for over 16 years. I have been looking after children from new-born right up to teenage years, I have experience in special educational needs, ASD (Autism spectrum disorder) and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) also. I am Ofsted registered and have an updated DBS.
My Availability
My availability is flexible to suit your childcare needs, my service is open from 6:30am - 7pm, but hours can be extended if needed at an additional charge.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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: 21/06/2022 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My fees are £6 per loop hour, with additional costs of food (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Additional cost applies for out of hours service.
I accept Government funded 15 and 30 hours, at as well as student finance and Childcare vouchers
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Squirrels Heath Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Squirrels Heath Junior School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 25/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: SEN Certificate (added 24/08/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 24/08/2020)
Reviews
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Brenda and her team provide a wonderful and safe afterschool environment. My child attended Brenda’s setting for 5 years and throughly enjoyed themselves each week.
The team is extremely open, approachable and accommodating which provides that extra peace of mind.
Brenda and her team provide an outstanding service- I can’t recommend them enough.
My 4 year old has been going to Brenda for a couple of years now and I can’t imagine her anywhere else. During the time she is with Brenda my mind is at ease knowing my little one is safe, learning and also having fun.
Brenda is kind, friendly and very efficient! She is also quick at responding to my messages during the day(s).
A massive thank you to you all. Highly recommend everywhere looking for a Child Minder to use Brenda!
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