Tinas Childminding
Childminder in Great Wyrley
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Female Member since Feb 2011 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 20 Nov 2024
My Summary
Ofsted Outstanding Childminder
About Me
Hey, I’m Tina.
I live in Great Wyrley with my partner and our three children. I’m a Mom of five all together, aged between 13-30, so I’ve certainly kept myself busy over the years! I am Ofsted Registered and a member of The National Childminding Association.
I own a large cottage/converted barn where ‘Tina’s Childminding’ is operated from by myself and two additional qualified members of staff. Our ethos focuses around child-led learning and we use elements of The Curiosity Approach in setting which promotes curiosity, awe and wonder in Early Childhood. We are proud to have created an environment where children can tinker, explore, discover and have control over their own learning. We encourage children to make their own choices regarding play, which leads to enhanced confidence, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
We feel it is important for children to spend time exploring the great outdoors, this is not only good for their mental and physical well-being but provides them with new opportunities that an indoor childcare setting can’t fulfil. The large enclosed garden we have gives children a place to play and discover nature at their own pace. Our children also attend regular ‘Forest School’ sessions (no matter the weather!) at Cannock Chase and we make frequent trips to parks, farms and other fun outdoor activities.
Parents will always be kept informed of their child’s development and every child has their own Early Years Foundation Stage profile book that documents their individual milestones and learning goals. We also complete photo albums for every child, which tells the story of their time with us through pictures. Both of these are shared with parents at the end of every term or immediately upon request. On a daily basis, children take home activity diaries that informs parents of that days events. We also have a private online page (just for parents) that we update regularly with pictures and stories of our day to day activities and outings.
For the nursery aged children, we provide Home Learning Packs. This encourages children that are nearing school age, to get into a routine of doing a little work at home (as they would do in Reception) and provides them with a learning experience they can share with their parents.
We are incredibly proud to have been graded ‘OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS’ on our most recent Ofsted Inspection.
My Experience
• Qualified Nursery Nurse since 1984
• Experience working in various Residential Children’s Care Homes 1984-1990
• Experience on Special Care Baby Unit as a nursery nurse 1990-1993
• Registered Childminder since 1993
• Experience childminding various children over the years that have additional / special needs and disabilities
• Previous experience as an emergency short term foster career of children aged 0-16 with additional needs
My Qualifications
• All 3 staff members hold relevant qualifications
• All 3 staff members complete statutory / mandatory training as required
• All staff do monthly training on a variety of childcare topics including Safeguarding
• 5* food hygiene rated
• Insured to transport children via car
My Availability
• 7:00am-5:30pm Mon - Fri
• Drop offs to Glenthorne Primary School (AM only)
• Drop offs & Pick Ups to/from Cheslyn Hay Primary School (AM & PM)
• We do not collect or drop off children to/from home
• Local primary schools to our setting are: Thomas Moore, Moat Hall, Cheslyn Hay, Glenthorne and Landywood.
| 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: 14/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
• £6.00per hour
• am session £14 with school drop-off pm session with school drop-off £17 for children in full time education
• Parents can either provide a healthy lunch box or choose for meals to be provided by us. This is charged as follows:
- Breakfast £1.25 per meal
- Lunch/Dinner £2.00per meal
• Think2 funding available
• Universal funding for 3/4 year olds available
• No charges for Bank Holidays as we are closed
• No charges for parents who do not use us during Staffordshire School Holidays
• We do accept Tax Credits and Vouchers for payments
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Landywood 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
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 12/02/2024)
- Inspection Report (added 11/09/2023)
- UK Passport (added 29/04/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/04/2021)
- DBS Check (added 29/04/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Tinas Childminding. 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.
I don’t even know where to start writing this as just thinking about my little boy no longer going there makes me cry.
Tina Carol and Eloise no only put their heart and soul in to making my sons time there one to remember but they ensured he was 💯 ready school even if I wasn’t.
He is excelling in all areas at school and that is due to the hard work they put in while he was in their care.
My son loved his time at Tina’s he loved all the activities they did and came home beaming daily, he wanted us to read his diary which is filled daily with all the activities they had done and the wonderful food he been given that day.
He was loved like he was one of their own and I can’t thank them all enough for all the help guidance and love they gave to not only my son but also my family.
I will eternally grateful to them for making my little boy the best he can be xx
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Rewth
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Tinas Childminding
on 09/10/2024
Response by
Tinas Childminding
on 09/10/2024:
Thank you for the review. We miss the little man, but so glad to hear he’s doing so well in school he was definitely well prepared and definitely most ready xxx
Our first child has just left Tina’s and started school, and he was gutted to leave, but we had absolutely no hesitation at all in sending our daughter.
I cannot fault a single thing about Tina and her team. The setting is amazing, the food she lovingly prepares for them is just incredible, and as a teacher - I was really happy with the curriculum offer and just how prepared our eldest was for school.
We could have sent him to the nursery attached to his school, but we did not want to take him from Tina’s.
Children are so loved, taught excellent manners and all the skills they need, alongside a stimulating and carefully planned EYFS learning activities.
The team are like family. The communication is excellent, the daily diaries are so lovely, as are the profile books and photo albums made by the team.
We were told about Tina by some very close friends who sent both their children there and were absolutely thrilled with the care, and we feel exactly the same.
Our little boy is such a well rounded and lovely child and the team at Tina’s definitely played a role in shaping who he is today.
I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. They are an absolute dream. Highly recommend to anyone. Love them so much!!!
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LauraK
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Tinas Childminding
on 27/09/2024
Response by
Tinas Childminding
on 28/09/2024:
thank you for such a great review Laura so happy that we are able to repeat your experience with the little lady. Getting our children’s school ready, he’s a top priority, so I’m glad that my team and myself were able to achieve this successfully .xxx
Tina and her team looked after our son until he was 4 and started school, that was back in 2020.
We had no doubt that returning to her with our younger daughter was the right move to make.
You don't receive 'childcare' at Tina's, you get a home away from home filled with love, understanding, challenges to learn new things and a blooming amazing menu!! The smell of food cooking is a delight when you are picking up or dropping off.
Just like our son did, our daughter has grown in confidence, learnt so much and is absolutely ready to start school.
Tina's facilities are far more than you would expect when you typically think of a childminder. Her garden is an environment to explore, play and learn -far better than some local parks. The inside setting has been developed so that children are encouraged to be independent and learning is child-driven.
It isn't just Tina that takes your child under her wing. Carol and Ellouise play a huge part too. Creative learning experiences and outings to playgroups or shops couldn't happen without them too.
As a parent, you feel so much guilt about leaving your children and going to work. No guilt to be felt here as they are having an smashing day, are super loved and are cared for to the highest standard.
I have said it so many times but we really couldn't have functioned as a family for the last 6 years if it wasn't for Tina, her family and her team. We are eternally grateful.
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LucyF
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Tinas Childminding
on 04/09/2024
Response by
Tinas Childminding
on 05/09/2024:
It has been our absolute pleasure to take part in your journey of bringing your children up. They are an absolute credit to you and Stephen and thank you so much for using us and giving us such a fab review. We look forward to watching them grow forget to keep sending me pictures love to you all Tina Eloise and Carol xx
My 4 year old has just left Tina’s to start reception, she was a lockdown baby and started Tina’s at 6 months old. You would never know that her start in life was so disrupted because the little girl that’s started school is confident, outgoing, forward and her speech and language is amazing. A lot of this is down to the staff at Tina’s! They are kind and caring, supportive to both children and parents and extremely dedicated to the education and wellbeing of those they care for. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent at Tina’s, from the activities and opportunities to the home from home setting and especially the home cooked food. Every detail is considered by the staff to ensure the children are engaged and happy. I can’t thank them enough for getting her school ready, she’s gone straight in today with no tears and very excited because her experience at Tina’s was so amazing!
We knew about Tina’s as my son went there 9 years ago and the nicest thing was that although he was at school Tina still treated him like one of the Tina’s family when we dropped our daughter, taking an interest and making him feel loved. Our son was poorly a lot as a young child with asthma and I don’t know what I would have done without Tina, the emotional and physical support she gave to our family was second to none. He was an incredibly shy child when he started but by the time he left for reception he too was a confident, happy, outgoing boy that was well and truly ready for school.
So, moral of the story is; if you are looking for a childminder who will treat and love your children as their own, give them incredible experiences and provide them with all of the essential skills they need to start school, then Tina’s childminding is the one. Tina is absolutely the modern day Mary Poppins everyone wishes for!
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Rebekah
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Tinas Childminding
on 04/09/2024
Response by
Tinas Childminding
on 05/09/2024:
Oh thank you for such a lovely review. It has been an absolute pleasure being part of your children’s early years experience and an absolute pleasure to watch them grow into lovely confident children. So glad you are going to continue to drop in and see us and we can watch your two through their next exciting educational journey; myself and the girls will miss you all XX
My children have attended Tina’s for over 12 months now one being 4 and one being 2. They have both excelled in confidence and also academicly. Tina and her fantastic team find activities to suit both ages ! Over the past year we have found Tina’s to be more of a home from home than a childminders where the children feel comfortable and safe whilst being able to have fun with there friends. Tina’s staff are also an absolute credit to her. They all go above and beyond for their children.
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Kayleigh
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on 29/08/2024
Response by
Tinas Childminding
on 04/09/2024:
Oh thank you Kayleigh for such a lovely review. I am so glad that you’ve been happy with what we’ve provided and I’ll continuing to use us for the little man. We look forward to working with you for the foreseeable future. Many thanks for reviewing our service Tina and the girls. Xx
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