Julie A
Childminder in Southampton (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Julie Hardy. I am an OFSTED Registered Childminder. I am a member of National Childminding Association (NCMA). I have had medical checks and been cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau. I have a current certificate in Early Years First Aid.
I live in Thornhill, Southampton in a 4 bed semi detached house with a large enclosed garden with my husband, James, 2 children, Joseph (Dec 2006) & Jessica (Sept 2008) & our pet King Charles, Belle (Aug 2012). Belle is extremely good with the children, however she tends to spend most of her time in the kitchen where she has a large cage.
I have a total of 11 years experience in childcare, 7 of those years as a childminder. (Jan 2013)
I have a full clean driving license with relevant car insurance.
I also have home/contents & public liability insurance.
My Experience
When I left school I went to college to study childcare.
In September 1997 I began a childcare career as a Nursery Nurse in the Baby unit (3 months -1 year) & then a Senior Nursery Nurse in the Toddler unit (1 year-2 years).
Unfortunately, due to saving for a mortgage, this only lasted 2 years & my career took a completely different path as a Production Operator in a contact lense factory & then an Administration Manager in an office.
Then in August 2005, whilst expecting my Son, I registered as a childminder. I am also a Community Childminder. I have minded 19 children ranging from 0-10 years. (Jan 2012)
Since September 2008 I have become the Chairperson on the committee of Kanes Hill Pre-school.
Since April 2011 I have become a school governor at Kanes Hill Primary School.
My Qualifications
I left school in 1995 with 11 GCSE's; 8 A-C grade including Maths & English.
Certificate in Child Care and Education.
NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing.
These are equivilant to NVQ3.
I have attended many training courses including Safeguarding Children, Early Years First Aid, Food Safety & Health, Hygiene & Safety Awareness.
My Availability
I am based close to jct 7 and 8 of the M27. Close to main routes of A334, A3024 and A27 into Southampton.
I currently do school runs at Kanes Hill Primary School, Kanes Hill Pre-school, Thornhill Primary School & Brambles Pre-school.
My current hours of childminding are 7.45am - 7pm.
I currently have space for another before & after school child & an Early Years child, 0-5 years.
I'm also available to offer childcare during the school holidays & evening babysitting.
Please contact me to discuss your childcare requirements further.
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My Fees
My fees for 2013 are...
£3.50 per hour under 5 years.
£3.80 per hour school age.
£5.00 per hour for evening babysitting.
Meals can be provided at request of the parent/carer.
Breakfast £1.00 served between 7-8am.
Lunch £1.50 served between 12-1pm.
Dinner £2.00 served between 5-6pm.
Times may vary depending on plans for the day.
Reductions available for siblings.
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.
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Reviews
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Following the birth of my Daughter in 2006, the 6 months maternity leave came and went too quickly! Unsure of my options of working hours that I may need to consider I was quickly rescued by Julie allowing me to return back to work full time.
It was my mum who recognised Julie from working at the same factory as us and also recalled her leaving to persue her childminding career. Julie's immediate "likeabilty, professionalism and flexibility" soon had us sold - Oh and the fact that she had a son the same age as my daughter, and being a stone throw away too!!
We are very greatful for everything that Julie done during the year + that she cared for our daughter. She contributed considerably to the way my daughter behaves and this is reflective in her own children. Julie was able to provide her with the right environment, equipment, activities and able to provide us with photos, greetings cards and pictures to enjoy.
Julie also encouraged routine and supported the children to understand how to play nicely and share. She was also able to provide activities that some parent cringe at the thought of! ie. Gluing, Painting and GLITTER as well as baking.
I believe this contribruted considerably to my daughter settling into pre-school very easily as Julie had provided her with all the necesary skills/manners.
I cannot thank her enough x
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We met Julie about 5 years ago. We needed a childminder at short notice for our 1 year old twins. We were recommended her from a friend at my place of work, we arranged to meet at her house and from the word go, our children felt at ease and happy being with Julie and her family.
We knew straight away that Julie was very trustworthy, very reliable, understanding, extremely well organised and very enthusiastic!!
Our twins had fun and were always doing or going somewhere with various activities from going to the library and the park to playgroups and the toy bus.
Our twins stayed with Julie for 2 years full time and we can safely say we have never met a childminder who we can now call a very close friend! We would recommend Julie to one and all! You will be pushed to find someone as good as her!!!!!
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Julie has been looking after my little boy, Charlie, (who is just about to turn 7) for the last 2 years.
When I first started looking for a childminder Julie was recommended to me by 2 different mums. I got in touch and she invited us round to her home for a visit, she then came to visit us at home. I knew straight away that I could trust her to look after Charlie.
Charlie goes to Julie every night after school (up until this week he used to go every morning too) and he genuinely enjoys going. He has built a solid friendship with Julie’s own children and the other children that she looks after.
Julie is extremely well organised, punctual and very friendly and I have never once seen her flustered. She is very flexible and understanding if I need to make last minute changes to our schedule due to work commitments. Her home is always clean and tidy and her two little ones are very well behaved.
On a personal level, I feel that Julie has become a friend of ours and we are VERY grateful for everything that she does.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Julie to anyone who is looking for an excellent childminder.
Jo Miles
Charlie’s mum
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