Nicolac
Childminder in Euxton
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Female Member since Sep 2017 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 23 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
Rated with a GOOD with outstanding qualities within my professional development...March 2025
Hi my name is Nicola Cookson and I would like to welcome you to Little Bear Cubs Childminding which is now located in (Euxton.)
My Setting
Myself and my family (my husband and 2 daughters) live in a semi detached house in Euxton which is on the outskirts of Chorley/Leyland. We have a private garden and the whole of my small orangery/conservatory is dedicated for my childminding business, with natural views and continuous play in the garden where the children can have access to free and open ended play if they wish to be indoors or outdoors (but weather dependent for adverse weather conditions), which means the children within my care have a continuous provision made up of space so they can access their interests through their own choices (I cater for individual children based on interests, needs and abilities)
I also change my resources and room around where necessary so each child is well catered for, are able to feel a sense of belonging, feel secure and are able to take their learning further through particular play interests.
I don't currently drive but this is something I'm looking into for future reference, but it doesn't affect my line of work at all or the children as we do lot's of different activities in lot's of different places especially being out doors, by travelling by foot or we use public transport for different experiences for example going on nature walks, visiting different parks, going to gym tots classes, joining in with local playgroups (for further social interaction), visiting the library, messy play classes which link in with books, farm visits, museum visits, visiting role play centres, seeing the sealife centre, visiting zoos etc...
My ethos
I am very ambitious about children, I make sure that they have the best learning experiences, become independent and I follow their interests as best I can to make sure they get the learning and life skills that they need throughout their lifes. I do also like to get messy and creative so your child/children may come home a little bit dirty/messy, but they would of had lots of fun and would of learnt a considerable amount during their time with me as my ethos is to follow a child's interests and help to support them to understand about the world around them.
I am able to pick up new experiences quite quickly and use my initiative to promote and positively implement learning into my planning which especially comes from the child's interests and schema play.
We also engage and discuss some themes throughout the year aswell which come from different special days, seasons, celebrations or festivals from around the world. Along with being big on self care, being independent and becoming school ready for when the time comes for school.
My Experience
I have worked in various Early Years settings which include Nurseries, Preschools and Primary Schools working as a Nursery Nurse or Teaching Assistant, I have been a Play Scheme assistant for Special Educational Needs children and worked as an Exam Invigilator for a Secondary School.
I have worked my way up from working with young babies to working in reception class in a school as 1-1 support. I also spent 9 years of my career within an Outstanding Children’s Centre with children aged 0-5 years where I gained a considerable amount of experience which has helped me develop to become a good Mum, Role Model and Early Years Professional.
I also have all the important up-to-date training from my Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Allergy Awareness, Food Hygiene and Early Years support to ensure the children within my care are well cared for, secure, safe and have the high quality learning outcomes.
My Qualifications
CCE level 2 qualified
NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education qualified.
Ofsted Registered Childminder - April 2017
Recently rated Good again in March 2025
Lots of professional courses undertaken and refreshed - these include first aid training and Safeguarding etc...
My Availability
I am available Monday - Thursday throughout the year from 7:30Am - 5:30Pm Full and Term Time only children accepted (pro rata will require a pro rata payment scheme over 12 months)
Funding for 9 months - 2,3, and 4 year olds, voucher schemes and tax free childcare are accepted.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£50 Full day (Full year and Term time)
£25 Half Day (Full year and Term time)
Fees cover - food (no evening meal), resources, sensory/messy play classes, playgroups, learning classes, trips out to places like - playcentres/zoos/museums/
sealife/roleplay centres, utility bills to keep the setting running efficiently etc...
Term time only consists of 38 weeks of the year (additional days can be used in the holidays, subject to prior arrangements)
No longer providing before and after school care.
(Please note I am flexible and will try my best to accommodate children wherever and whenever I can)
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/04/2023)
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