Jojo
Childminder in Winchester
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Female Member since Jan 2017 Last Updated Aug 2023 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
Jojo’s Little Stars
About Me
I have 2 boys of my own and a step son. My two eldest have flown the nest but my younger son and I all live together with my husband.
I have been an Ofsted registered childminder since 2010. I live in a three bed roomed house with a lovely back garden space for the children. We have one well trained pet dog and a tortoise. I am a Forest Childcare Provider encouraging learning outside. I am an EYE Provider and except various different childcare vouchers and am connected to the childcare tax free system.
My Experience
Combining my experience with raising my own children and childminding for 13 years, I feel I have plenty of knowledge within the childcare profession. Having said that when raising children everyday is a learning day so I'm always learning more all the time.
I have experience with various special educational needs and and some with disabilities.
My Qualifications
I have been graded Outstanding by Ofsted since May 2023. I have a Diploma in Home Based Childcare. I am First Aid Trained and have completed a Safeguarding Level 3 and 4 courses. I have completed an extensive range of other various courses including Food Safety Level 2 and Health and Safety and continue to fulfil training expectations on a regular basis. I chose training courses that will benefit the children I have at time.
I have recently joined the DfE Covid 19 Childminder Mentor Program which gives me an opportunity to support and pass on my knowledge to other childminders.
I am also an EYE Provider (Early Years Education) which means I can provide government funding.
My Availability
I AM NOW FULL FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
I work 8am till 6pm Monday to Thursday and do after school collections from 3:25pm till 6pm.
I have been associated with All Saints Primary, All Saints PreSchool, Lanterns PreSchool, Badger Farm PreSchool, Triangle PreSchool and Finkley Down Farm Nursery Winchester over my 13 years of childminding. I have worked together with them to ensure the children in my care needs are fully met.
I am currently collecting from All Saints Primary School on Mondays and Wednesdays and collect from Barton Farm Primary Academy on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I CURRENTLY HAVE SOME AFTER SCHOOL AVAILABILITY.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/08/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.80 per hour
I charge £5.80per hour, £2.50 for meals.
I charge exactly for the hours provided/contracted and have a 7 hour charge minimum for a day space.
I charge 45% of hourly fees for term time only children through the school holidays.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Barton Farm Primary Academy
- I provide pick ups at All Saints Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lanterns Children's Centre
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: First Aid Qualification (added 15/03/2022)
- DBS Check (added 23/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 23/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/01/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jojo. 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.
Jo provides a wonderful setting for our son to play and learn. Jo picked up on his interests, strengths and areas for development very quickly and has made learning new skills and experiencing new situations fun and exciting for him. We are so impressed with the opportunities he has for visits out to the zoo, museums, parks and toddler groups although he equally loves a day at Jo's house and garden with the variety of activities and experiences Jo organises at home too. Jo has a warm, caring nature with the children and communicates brilliantly with us as parents. We are very grateful to have found Jo!
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Jo always has a happy and fun household setting. She has looked after my girls since they were babies (the first one started in 2010) and my eldest still loves to "go to Jo's". Jo has a warm, caring and supportive nature and quickly picks up on all the details of the kids' characters as they develop. I find it very re-assuring to know that Jo is naturally attuned to their needs. It is perhaps for this reason that their faces always light up at the thought of going to Jojo's house and they come home extremely happy and very contented. As parents we have always found Jo to be supportive, friendly, open and communicative. Jo is also incredibly organised.
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Jo has been amazing at looking after our kids. She is passionate about what she does and provides the children with a wealth of fun learning opportunities ranging from messy play, going to the forest and songs or stories. She has a warm personality and my boys always look forward to a 'Jojo day'. Jo always ensures there's a detailed handover to make sure she can provide the best care. There are always lovely observations on what the kids have been up to. As a working mum in the childcare industry it makes me happy to know that they have a great time at Jo's and learning new skills along the way! I would definitely recommend 😊.
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