Betty
Childminder in London: Merton
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Female Member since Jun 2017 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 11 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Betty. I am an OFSTED registered childminder with many years of experience in childcare. I'm a loving mother of my 16 and 18-year-old sons. My husband works at Merton College and fully supports me in fulfilling my career as a childminder. We live in Lower Morden in a 3 bedroom house with a big garden. Our house is located next to Morden Park and is within walking distance of local schools Hatfeild, St.John Fisher and Aragon Primary Schools, as well as Bow Lane Nursery. I am a very responsible, fun and trustworthy person and one of the things that I love the most, is caring for children. If I do take care of your child, they will be treated and loved as my own! I am a very active, nurturing and creative person- working with children makes me happy and fulfilled. I believe by giving them a secure and stimulating environment they grow to the best of their potential. For me every child is different and unique that is why my approach is individual for each of them.
My Experience
I offer a home-from-home environment whilst, at the same time providing a range of carefully planned activities. My house has plenty of space for the children to play inside and out- the kitchen door opens out onto the patio and garden and all of these are at one level, without steps. In my setting I engage children in many activities, such as art, music, role play, messy play, outdoor play and outings (Library, play groups, playgrounds, farm, museums, theatre etc). I organise regular trips to open spaces including parks and woodlands. We also visit soft play centres as well as story and drama sessions at local libraries. Through my years of working with children I have realized how hands-on activities, when children use all of their senses in play, can boost their development and support learning.
I have a very good understanding and knowledge of EYFS as I worked for over 10 years at a nursery and during this time held a room leader position for over 5 years. I have been a childminder since 2017.
My Qualifications
Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Master of Science, University of Marie-Curie Sklodowska in Poland
Paediatrician First Aid
Lead Safeguarding
The Prevent Duty
Food Hygiene and Safety-Level 2
Health and Safety-Level 2
Female Genital Mutilation Awareness-Level 2
Supporting Early Language Development -Level 2
English as an Additional Language
Promoting Positive Behaviour - Level 2
Improving Children's Learning Through Play Level 2
Anaphylaxis and EpiPen training
Identifying speech and language difficulties in bilingual pre-school and early school children
My Availability
As a mother I understand parents’ needs so I always try to be flexible. My opening hours are from 8 am to 6 pm with the opportunity to extend, five days a week (Monday to Thursday) all year round.
I provide homemade food – well balanced and always fresh. I am willing to adjust the menu to the child's needs.
I have a clean, full driving license.
References available on request.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 02/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Please contact me to discuss fees.
10% sibling discount available for full time children.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Hatfeild 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
- Training Certificate: SENCO (added 23/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Designated Safeguarding Lead (added 23/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Update 2023 (added 23/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate 2023 (added 23/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Health & Safety (added 06/06/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 06/06/2020)
- Training Certificate (added 06/06/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 06/06/2020)
- UK Driving Licence (added 06/06/2020)
- DBS Check (added 06/06/2020)
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