Paula1071
Childminder in Newbury
Usually responds within 4 hours
Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 27 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live with my husband in a four bed detached house in turnpike and I am a mother to 6 children Eloise 28 Honor 25,Ethan 23,Henry 22, Elise 18, and Hadrian 16, Eloise has level 2 in childcare, she is one of my assistants in the holidays. Eloise and Honor have both left home as they both have little girls (my grandchildren who I also look after!) who are 7yrs 8yrs and 9 yrs and 6yrs Ethan and Henry are currently working , Elise is in year yr11 doing her gcses Hadrian is in yr11. My husband Works full time in reading but is registered as my assistant if I need. I drive a nine seater vw transporter. I now work with 4 assistants 2 at a time and me! Eloise, Elise, Hadrian and Krystin who have been cleared though ofsted, and have passed the paediatric first aid course, which we all update every 3 years.
My Experience
I was a nanny for 12yrs before having my second child. I then worked for Tescos for 12yrs before setting up my childminding business in 2009. I have Baby ,twins and special needs experience.
My Qualifications
I passed my NVQ level 3 in Childcare in Feb 2011.
Safe guarding
Food hygiene level 2
Paediatric first aid
All my assistants working with me also have paediatric and first aid safe guarding
My Availability
I have 1 places for the early years age group this includes 1 baby spaces ( under 1) 2 spaces for the 5-8 age group part time or full time. My availability changes every year when children go to school so please ask and I maybe able to accommodate your childcare needs.
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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 24/04/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
I charge £6.00 per hour per child which includes every thing from, nappies, wipes, ? lunches, snacks, outings are also included we go to singing groups, toddler groups, soft plays, parks, woods, I provide all the car seats ,buggies high chairs, cots, I don't supply shoes, coats, boots and spare clothes!
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
- First Aid Certificate (added 08/07/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 08/07/2020)
Reviews
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Paula is such an amazing childminder. My daughter started in her setting when she was 10 months old for a couple of days every week and she settled really quickly and was always very happy when I picked her up. Now she attends 5 days a week (25hrs per week) and she is loving it. Paula is very informative, tells you what your child has eaten, nappy changes, activities they done, naps etc…I am very pleased and confident that my now 1 year old daughter is being cared for and given the appropriate attention that she needs whilst in Paula’s care.
Unreliable, was late to pick up from school, late dropping off with poor communication, given 4 weeks notice of termination just 1 week before summer holidays (as she now does not work Mondays), although still expected to pay for further 3 weeks notice when my child was no longer attending, threatened with insurance companies if I did not pay.
Unprofessional, would talk about other children and parents, harassed me for a payment late at night when she couldn't see the payment I had made.
My child was given processed food high in sugar and salt, things he had never eaten before such as doughnuts and pepperami.
Child cried everytime he was picked up from school by Paula or her husband Paul, he later told me he did not like Paula as she shouted all the time.
The setting was ok and well kept, unlike my child who was often grubby and not cleaned properly after toileting.
by Parent about Paula1071 on 06/09/2016
Response by Paula1071 on 04/03/2018:
Hi Lisa, sorry but I have only just pick up on this review. I’m sorry you were upset that 8 gave notice when I decided to stop working on a Monday, and as per contract the fours weeks notice ran into September as I do not include holidays when I care for a term time child. We was late once when the school had to ring you but we were already at the school collecting him as you got the phone call, we explained to you the reasons and we were sorry, and it was accepted by your partner. Your child was fed the same foods as all the other children and this was told to you. The donuts were a tears and only given once, he liked pepperoni so when offered he accepted them and ate well. Yes we did have a few tears on some days but once here he was fine, but ant child doing one afternoon on a Monday and not always in on that mi day due to holidays or sickness is going to unsettle a 3 year old. So I’m very sorry you felt our care to your son was not acceptable, but he was always fed, cleaned, cuddled and played with.
Regards
Paula
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