Fay
Childminder in Leighton Buzzard
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Female Member since Feb 2018 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an OFSTED registered graded 'GOOD' childminder in Leighton Buzzard on the clipstone park development and i live with my fiancé Garry and have two daughters, Khloe and Kacey. We also have a family dog called Dexter and he is a black Labrador. The open plan layout of our home allows me to be able to see children at all times, including should they wish to play in our all weather garden. I hold a full driving licence and I will be able to provide local school drop off's and pick ups but, please discuss this with me for details on schools.
I work in line with the requirements and expectations of the current EYFS Statutory Framework. I do learning journeys with the children so as a parent you can see what they get up to and their learning progress whilst in my care as well as having lots of fun.
Our home is within walking distance of local parks and other local amenities and I offer lots of different learning activities. We attend the childrens centre, soft play for 0-5 year olds, play gym and toddler groups.
I would like to share with you my report from Michelle Johnson, child development officer at Central Bedfordshire Council:
Well done Fay on completing the Central Bedfordshire Pre-registration Support visits. You have shown a high level of commitment and focussed attention in preparing for your registration visit from day one of meeting which I hope you are proud of. Your high knowledge of children’s early learning and development gained from your maternal experience and instinct will help you run a setting that will be considerate, warm, supportive and above all consistent. Your completion of the Childminder Training with Pacey has helped you understand your setting requirements and expectations in line with current EYFS Statutory Framework 2017.
Your setting is lovely, there is a lovely relaxed atmosphere and your calm approach further allows participants to relax and enjoy the setting’s resources and activities. The open plan space is ideal to provide children space to relax when they need and move freely between areas to allow them maximum experience. The added bonus with your setting layout is that you can see the children at all times, including should they wish to play in the all weather garden, this will help you support children according to their needs i.e. sit back and support as and when required allowing them to work things out for themselves. I have to make a special mention of the wonderful marine fish tank!! This extra addition will be of special benefit for those in attendance. It is fascinating to hear about all of the fish and other marine life, how the special tank works and how your partner Garry looks after them all. I am hopeful that Garry will be able to open this world up to the children also. It is amazing!!
Your home is also within close walkable proximity to local parks and the town which gives the children opportunity to extend their knowledge of their local community as well as make full use of the local community play spaces. From the ideas you have regarding setting routines, it is clear you are going to give the children maximum play and learning opportunity both inside and outside of your home.
My Experience
I have worked in care all my working life from, caring for elderly to people with life limiting conditions. Now, since having my two daughters my care is towards children. I use my maternal experience and instinct as well as the training I have completed and will continue, to run my home from home setting to the requirements and expectations of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
My Qualifications
OFSTED Registered
DBS Checked including my assistant Judith
NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Home Based Childcare
Full Paediatric First Aid
Expectations Of Behaviour
Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding children from abuse by sexual exploitation
Awareness of child abuse and neglect
Understanding pathways to Extremism and the prevent programme
NVQ in Health And Social Care
Further training continues.
All certificates can be viewed
My Availability
**** I currently have availability.****
My working hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am till 5pm
I can be flexible with these hours to help with parents work commitments. Please discuss this with me.
I also cover the school holidays - please contact me for availability
I am available to do school drop off's and pick up's from Stanbridge lower school and other schools in Leighton Buzzard - please contact me for availability.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
From £6.00 an hour This includes healthy snacks and drinks.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Stanbridge Lower 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: certificate of excellence (added 08/10/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 28/06/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Fay. 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.
Our son started with Fay when he was 9 months old and stayed until he was 3 (when he started pre-school as a taster before starting Reception earlier this year). Fay and her family were so friendly and welcoming and helped us with the transition from home life to a childcare setting. Stanley settled in very quickly and I think that is due to the home based setting and warm and caring environment Fay has created. We received good updates about his progress and development throughout his time with Fay, which included some return over holiday periods even after he had left her setting full time.
Stanley still has very happy memories of his time with Fay, her girls, husband and dog as well as all the friends he made while there.
If you are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and loves creating a nurturing environment for your child / children I would definitley recommend getting in touch with Fay.
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Sally S
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on 08/10/2024:
Thankyou for your lovely review! It was a pleasure having him in my care and watching him grow and develop into such a lovely little boy. I wish you and your family all the best for the future.
I cannot recommend Fay highly enough! She has been an absolute gem in our lives. My daughter started with Fay when she was just under a year old, until recently as she has started pre-school. From the moment we met Fay, she was incredibly kind, helpful, and supportive. Her friendly demeanor made it so easy for my daughter to feel comfortable and happy in her care.
As a parent, it’s always nerve-wracking to leave your child with someone else, but with Fay, I never had any worries. She created a warm and nurturing environment where my daughter thrived. Her attention to detail and genuine care for the children are truly commendable.
What made the experience even more special was how lovely her own children were with my daughter. They were always so kind and welcoming, making her feel like part of the family. Plus, Fay has a gorgeous dog who my daughter absolutely adored and still talks about!
If you’re looking for a childminder who is not only professional but also genuinely loves what she does, look no further. Fay is simply the best!
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Amy B
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on 01/10/2024
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Fay
on 08/10/2024:
Thankyou for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure seeing your daughter grow and develop. I'm sure she will continue to thrive in her new adventure but, she will be missed here by all of us. I wish you all the best!
Dori has started with Fay when he was just under 2 years old; he is now almost 4 and getting ready to start Reception in September.
Dori had a slight speech delay when he started. Fay had been extremely understanding and caring from the beginning and provided various activities to help him develop, and entertain him.
Eventually we have been seen by a paediatrician and Dori was diagnosed autistic. Fay has been right by our side every step of the way, implementing methods suggested by his SEND advisors, speech therapists and paediatric psychologist and staying in touch with them, accepting visits from them at the setting to evaluate Dori's progress.
I've had a different childminder for my older son, and she was also wonderful, but Fay is on a whole different level. She has gone above and beyond for us and Dori and I will forever be grateful to have found her. She has virtually become Dori's second mother and loves him like her own, and my son is happy to go to her every day.
We will be heartbroken leaving her for school in September.
I reccomend her with all my heart. If you want someone where you can leave your child and not have any anxiety or stress about how they're treated and what they're doing, it is her.
P.S. Their Dexter is also the most lovely and gentle and calm dog I've ever seen.
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Mariam
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on 12/07/2023
Response by
Fay
on 18/07/2023:
Thankyou for this lovely review! I too have very much enjoyed having Dori to care for. It has been a pleasure seeing him grow, change and develop and being a part of helping with his speech delay whilst working alongside other professionals who too have supported me. I will miss Dori and you too as a family but, its time for his new adventure now. I wish you all the best for the future. Fay x
My little girl started with Fay at 10 months old until now (16 months). We have recently relocated to a different area and we’re so sad to have to leave her settling. I feel so very grateful & lucky to have found Fay. My little girl has developed and grown so much confidence since being with Fay. Her settling is spotlessly clean and I feel confident that my little girl is cared for as well as if she were with family. Highly professional & experienced but with all of the home comforts. Fay has seen us through weaning, first steps & first words.
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I have to start some personal details because I feel myself extremely lucky with Fay!
I am a single mum with a lot of problems. I am unfortunately completely alone with my baby girl and sometimes struggle with finances as well. So my life is stressful BUT....
My daughter has been coming to Fay since she's 11 months old, she's now 21 months. Fay is absolutely respectful of my daughter routine. Fay's is really good to help me with her development. I can see on my daughter that she is loves being with the childminder. My daughter is being always well looked after. Fay's family is wonderful and they have an amazing bond with my daughter so I couldn't be happier!
Fay's house is spotless clean and safe. Fay's communications is very kind, polite, friendly. I love the way how she is behave with the children. Fay's always updates me what my daughter has been up to and always gives her best for me. Very helpful with EVERYTHING!
I wouldn't go ever to anyone else. Fay's is make my life easier because the knowledge that my daughter is happy in very good hands... I think this is every parents wish.
So I can't thank her enough what she is doing for us and I will always have recommended Fay highly to other people!
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