Bernie
Childminder in Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Female Member since Sep 2015 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 02 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I have over 30 years experience caring for children.
I live in Wolstanton with Stephen and my two youngest children.
I work in partnership with childminders in Wolstanton. We cover for each other for emergencies and holidays.
We have pet cats.
My own children are home schooled so I am happy to care for children and young people who are educated at home.
My Experience
I have worked voluntarily in my own children's schools for over 20 years.
Before childminding I worked with the play and learn team at the children's centres in Stoke on Trent.
My Qualifications
Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Emergency First Aid at Work
Food Hygiene Certificate
Food Allergy
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
Functional Skills English Level 2
Safeguarding Level 1
Child Protection Level 3
Behaviour Management
Prevent Training
Coronavirus Risk Assessment
The Impact on Domestic Violence & Abuse on Children
With or Without Words-Listening to the Voice of the Child
Impact of Substance Misuse on Children and Young People
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Early Trauma
Understanding Child Attachment
Executive Functioning Training
My Availability
I am open from 7.30am to 4.30pm but will always try to be as flexible as possible.
I also have availablity during the school holidays for children 8 and over.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Hourly rate £5
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Wulstan's Catholic Primary 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
- Training Certificate: Preparing for Ofsted (added 08/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Ofsted Inspection Q&A (added 08/02/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 08/02/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/02/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Bernie. 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.
Bernie has cared for my daughter over 1.5 year. She enjoyed staying at Bernie house and were happy when collect her. We've had great communication, Bernie kept us informed about everything. My little girl has learnt a lot, spent time with other kids and was always safe. Our daughter has been progressing and developing brilliantly. I couldn't ask for a better care
Overall great childminder x
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Bernie attends the same playgroups as me and I am always amazed watching her! I have seen some of the children in her care grow and develop over this past year and they are ALL becoming confident, polite, independent, happy little people. Bernie sets such a good example for the little ones to follow.
The children all clearly feel safe and loved in her care and immediately seek her out if they need reassurance or just a quick cuddle.
I have NEVER heard Bernie raise her voice and even when she is disciplining a child she does it in such a calm and loving way I don't think any child ever feels told off. It's more like she supports them to make better choices.
Bernie is always the first person to offer to help any of us mums if she sees us struggling with our kids. Having a toddler and a baby I definitely appellate the helping hand. And when a child threw up Bernie first made sure her kids were happy and safe and then rushed to get antibacterial spray and paper to help clean it up.
She loves taking children to nature places and is always engaged and helping them to discover and learn. My 2 year old always follows Bernie around listening to her and watching what she is doing.
If Bernie has a vacancy grab it before you miss out on an amazing child minder
Thank you Bernie for making us mums feel like leaving our children with someone like you would be a positive experience for them and that they would benefit so much from being in your loving care :-)
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