Jo1234
Childminder in South Ockendon (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Sep 2015 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 29 May 2025
My Summary
Outstanding Graded Childminder Close To South Ockendon Train Station
About Me
Iam a registered childminder who implements and delivers the eyfs, I am able to take on 2,3,4 year old funded children.
I have over 20 years experience in childcare and have a diploma in nursery nursing, I have knowledge and training makaton sign language and with children with additional needs.
I am currently training a level 2 assistant and have under taken the government mentor programme.
I have a large usable garden suitable all year around fitted with AstroTurf and lots of toys and believe children should have the opportunity to outside access everyday.
I have a purpose built child friendly playroom in my home as I’m very passionate about my job, this has been added as I was in a garden room but in the winter it was cold. The children have lots of opportunities for sensory play celebrating festivals and covering a huge range of topics meeting all the EYFS requirements.
We attend regular outings including weekly trips to the farm, Softplay , sea life centre and parks.
Often our outings relate to themes or child led interests.
My setting is a 10 minute walk from ockendon train station any further questions please message me. Thank you
My Experience
I have worked in nursery, playgroups, as a nanny and with lots of various special educational needs, physical and mental. I have worked as a childminder for 12 years now and have a wealth of experience in ages from 4 months up to 4 years.
I was graded ofsted outstanding in June 2023 and now have an assistant that is currently completing a level 2 in childcare apprenticeship she is also available for baby sitting
My Qualifications
Nneb diploma,
Level 3 home carer,
Makaton sign language,
Meeting the needs of two year olds,
Child protection,
Eyfs training,
Prevent duty
12 hour full paediatric first aid including epi pen
Continuous development from weekly training
My Availability
I have some current availability my hours are from 7.30 until 5 pm although could possiblity be flexible.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 19/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
I will be happy to discuss fees through contact.
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
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
- Utility Bill (added 02/08/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jo1234. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Jo has been my son's childminder for the past one year and i cant recommend her highly enough! She is fantastic. My son, is shy and takes longer to settle in any new environment. Jo, fostered a safe and loving setting for him and it took him no time to bond with her and become comfortable. Jo, makes sure she listens to all the parents queries and is always supporting my son's growth and he has learnt so much in the past year with her. Sad for him to leave but i have baby no2 on the way and will definitely want Jo to take care of him too!.
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Shahdin
on 01/09/2022
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Jo1234
on 01/09/2022:
Aww this is amazing thank you so much 😘🥰 it has been a pure pleasure and delight to work with you all and to meet you xxx I really hope it all works out for us with baby number 2 xxxx you are the best parents and have the happiest little boy 🥰🥰
Jodi was recommended to me by another reputable, local childminder and she has always lived up to expectations. She is so passionate about her job and is attentive to the children’s needs and development. For the 3 years she cared for my energetic boy sheesh always adapting to his interests, whilst maintaining strong and consistent boundaries. She has a beautiful house and family and her children are a credit to her. They will all be truly missed :(
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Kylie
on 31/08/2020
Our son has been with Jodie for the best part of a year now. Jodi spent a lot of time getting him settled before he started. Has also spent a lot of time and effort helping our son with bouts of separation anxiety.
I cannot rate Jodi highly enough, our son comes home so happy and it's clear how his time spent with Jodi is helping his development.
Jodi is extremely caring, passionate about her job and knowledgeable.
Most importantly to us Jodi provides a home from home environment and will always above and beyond to help. This has been very apparent in the current situation and as a key worker parent it's a massive weight of my mind know our son is in the safest hands.
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IRENE
on 20/04/2020
As a first time mum, the thought of returning back to work and leaving my baby with someone new was very daunting but Jodi really helped to make the experience stress free and I can't thank her enough for that. Apart from the worry of leaving my baby for the first time, I was also worried about how anyone else would cope with his dairy allergy but Jodi has been brilliant - she asked me lots of questions and really made the effort to understand his allergy, she's so good she probably knows more than I do about it now! From day one my little boy was happy to be at Jodi's with her and the other children she looks after, and after just a few months it's clear to see just how much he has developed from being there. Every day he seems to have learned something new, whilst still having lots of fun and I love reading his daily activity journal to see what they've been up to on their latest adventure. Jodi's home setting is ideal, there is plenty of space for the children to roam and explore whether that be in the garden or the playroom and her whole family have been so welcoming to us. I can honestly say we couldn't have found a better childminder and I can't recommend Jodi enough.
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on 16/01/2019
My son Louie has been going to Jodi for little over a year now and I feel so lucky to have found such a caring, patient kind person to look after him. Her level of commitment to the kids is outstanding and I always feel 100% comfortable in trusting her look after my son. She provides an extended range of activities including trips to local farms and parks, my son has the freedom to play outside dependant on weather and he is always given nutritious food while he is there. jodi and her family are all very warm welcoming people who treat us like family. i couldnt possibly think of anyone better to look after my son. jodi and her family are a credit to the childcare sector and my family and I think very highly of them all.
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Ashleigh
on 25/11/2018
Jodi has been my childminder for 4 years now and I consider myself lucky to have found her when I first went back to work after having my eldest daughter. I wanted a caring, patient, responsible and fun person to give the same care to my children that I do. Jodi always takes the children out to playgroups, parks, soft play etc and has a fantastic playroom and garden. She's a mum to two beautiful kids and so she gives the kind of care only a mum knows how. My children absolutely adore Jodi and I have never once been concerned for my children's safety or wellbeing whilst in her care. I absolutely recommend her.
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on 22/03/2017
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