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Mich C

Childminder in Poole

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Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 06 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi I live on Canford heath with my husband Rich, son Josh who is 16 and daughter Erin who is 10. We work together to provide a warm and welcoming learning environment for your little ones . We have a 3 bed house , with a lounge/kitchen/ dining room for the children to spread out in and this also leads straight out onto a patio and garden to enable all year round play. We also have a purpose built garden room which is fully set out for lots of fun. We have lots of toys for garden play including water and sand, balls and paddling pool, skittles and much more. We are very social people who enjoy venturing out with the children to many local places every day including the local childrens centre, gymnastics,soft play areas, the park, toddler groups, libraries for rhyme time, the list is endless! We spend a lot of time with other local minders too, attending groups together and ensuring the children get lots of social interaction. We have lots of toys and activities at my setting. We enjoy messy play, baking, music fun, song and story time every day, free play where they can pick their favourites toys, more structured learning play, quiet play if any little ones are napping and much more fun. This all ensures your little one is learning and developing wonderfully and we update you on next steps as and when it’s relevant. Regular photos can be sent to you during the day, or at the end , showing what we have been up to, and photos of the children are displayed in our setting so they can see the fun they have had, and this can prompt fun discussions and inclusion xx

My Experience

I have been a chldminder and registered with ofsted since 2009 and have minded many children. I also have the experience of my own wonderful children. My latest Ofsted inspection was February 2020. I have parent references available to view. My husband has joined me and has the Ofsted suitability letter, safeguarding and first aid training January 2022.

My Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in childcare
Childminding Course
Safeguarding
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
DQIS Training (Dorset Quality Insured Scheme)

My Availability

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Last Updated: 22/02/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

Hourly Rate £6.00
Ask about school drop - off and collection prices to Ad Astra and Haymoor.
I can offer the 9 month , 2 year and 3/4 year old funding.

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ad Astra Infant School
  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Haymoor Junior School

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
4 February 2020
A warm and welcoming environment fosters children's quick settlement and security at this childminding setting. Children make good progress, displaying high levels of independence and enthusiasm in activities. Excellent partnerships with parents contribute to meeting individual needs successfully. The childminder employs a novel and inspiring teaching approach, though there is room for improvement in extending conversations during child-led activities to further challenge children's thinking. Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
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3 June 2015 - Outstanding
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Mich C. 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.

Outstanding childminding

5 stars

Rich and Michelle have been our daughter's childminders since she was just 9 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention they provide. Our daughter looks forward to going to them every day, a testament to the warm and nurturing environment they've created.
Rich and Michelle offer a wide variety of learning activities, crafts, and outings to soft play areas and children’s centres. Their dedication to providing a stimulating and fun environment is evident in our daughter's excitement and development.
They always go above and beyond to accommodate our needs, ensuring seamless communication and flexibility. Their ability to adapt and respond to our family's requirements has been invaluable.
Most importantly, our daughter adores Rich and Michelle, considering them her second family. Their love and care shine through in everything they do, making them exceptional childminders.
We highly recommend Rich and Michelle to any parent seeking a safe, engaging, and loving environment for their child.

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by Avatar for VaiO VaiO on 18/07/2024

The best team

5 stars

My daughter has recently finished with Michelle and Richard as we are moving away from the area but while with them she has learnt so much including what they are learning to do whatever their age is, we would get updates of how her day has been which really helped me being away from her and you can tell they really do love their job.
A star childminders

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by Avatar for Carys Carys on 18/04/2024

Excellent

5 stars

My daughter went to rising stars when she was a baby prior to starting nursery, we then felt that childminders suited our needs better so returned to rising stars! Michelle is always reliable and provides excellent feedback on the progress of the children, always sharing what they have been up to and they get up to so much! My daughter always enjoys going to her childminders and is always telling us what she has been doing.
Friendly, trustworthy and reliable !

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by Avatar for Shelley Shelley on 07/03/2024

Best Childminders around

5 stars

Michelle & Rich have taught my little boy so much in the 3 years he has been with them! They have been so patient with his speech and language delay and the issues that have come with that. I tried a different Childminder due to work hours and still ended up coming back to Michelle and Rich. A*** childminders.

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by Avatar for EmmaB EmmaB on 06/03/2024

Fantastic

5 stars

Could not recommend Michelle and Richard highly enough. Our daughter has been going to them for 18 months and can’t wait to get out of the car in the morning. She has learned so much from both being in a group of other children and from the many activities and crafts she gets up to!

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by Avatar for Izi Izi on 05/03/2024

incredible

5 stars

our daughter has been going to Michelle and Richard for over 2 years now. she has learnt so much from them and gets involved with all the activities! we put our son down on the wait list when I found out I was pregnant! wouldn't have anyone else watch our babies, they get treated like their own.

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by Avatar for NRoberts NRoberts on 05/03/2024

Highly Recommend

5 stars

My little one has recently started with Michelle and I am overwhelmed by the quality of all aspects of Michelle's dedication. I needed childcare at very short notice and she was able to fit me in promptly and get all paperwork etc sorted. When we visited my little one was instantly happy playing with the other children and interacting and it is the perfect set up for children to be nurtured and to flourish.
can't recommend enough.

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by Avatar for NRoberts NRoberts on 27/01/2022

Amazing !!

5 stars

Michelle has been our daughters childminder since September 2020 taking her to school and dropping her off and picking her up every day. Michelle makes us feel welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble.

I highly recommended

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by Avatar for Monkey21 Monkey21 on 12/10/2021

definatly recommend

5 stars

My son has been going to Michelle's since Feb 2013 and from day one he has loved going! He was 11 months when he started full time (10 months when he started his settling in sessons). The first time we met Michelle we was very impressed with her and her home, our son took to her straight away. We had a lot of trouble trying to find a good childminder as well as to do the hours we needed but Michelle was really flexible and went the extra mile to help us out. I had our second son in August but still kept our first son with Michelle even though im on maternity leave, not only was my son enjoying the time he spent with Michelle his development there was outstanding! Michelle would keep us up to date with his development by sending home a development folder showing us pictures of him doing different things and sharing examples of his progress which is very reassuring as a parent, she also would ask us what we would like her to focus on which was great. We have been so pleased with everything Michelle has done to help us and our son, he really loves going to Michelles and spending time with her and her son so its a real shame its coming to an end but I would definatly recommend Michelle to anyone who is looking for a childminder!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 27/01/2014

5 stars

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  • 5 stars Overall

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