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Pumpkins

Childminder in Sittingbourne

5 stars

Usually responds within 12 hours

Female Member since Feb 2018 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login Oct 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

Hello My name is Catherine. I am married with 2 grown up children and a 12 year old boy. We have a large garden and live within walking distance of several parks and a woods, as well as the town centre; so there is plenty of opportunity to spend time outdoors.

My Experience

I aim to create a fun, happy, caring and stimulating setting. A ‘home from home’ environment where children receive the attention and encouragement needed for their learning and development in order to reach their full potential.
I have a playroom/dining room with toys, games, arts & crafts etc and a lounge for quiet time eg books, TV, puzzles etc. My garden is easily accessible for outdoor play and can be used all year round. I have a number of outdoor toys eg ride on vehicles, bats & balls.
Children will be involved in many activities including family mealtimes, cooking, shopping, and visiting the park; where they will be able to play, learn and develop. I also offer before and after school sessions for children attending Grove Park school. I understand and appreciate that you, as parents, are the most important people in your child’s life and that you want the best for them while in my care. I will therefore discuss with you all aspects of your child’s care.

My Qualifications

I have completed and passed the ‘Preparing to work in home based childcare’ Cache Level 3 qualification and a paediatric first aid course. I also have a Level 3 in Childcare & Early Learning certificate (NCC), Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene for Early Years Settings and have completed courses in Special Needs and Safeguarding Children. I have completed medical and police checks. I am registered to offer the Early Year sessions.
My daughter is registered as an assistant at Pumpkin’s Childcare. She has a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and has also completed a Special Needs course. She is DBS registered and has a valid paediatric first aid certificate.

My Availability

Please contact me to discuss availability and fees in detail.

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: 14/06/2024

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

hourly rate £6.00 an hour, before school £6.50 an hour, after school £7.00/£13.00 depending on collection time.
I offer the following: the universal entitlement for all 3- and 4-year-olds; the working entitlement for eligible 9 months plus working families; and Free for Two funding entitlement. Please contact me to discuss in more detail.

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
19 May 2021

My Documents

  • First Aid Certificate (added 07/05/2022)
  • Inspection Report (added 07/05/2022)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 27/01/2019)
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Reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Pumpkins. 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.

Fantastic setting. My son has been going to Pumpkins for nearly 5 months now. He absolutely loves going. The communication between Catherine and myself is extremely good. They all have personal diaries so you always know what your little person has been up to. I have recommended Catherine to a number of people already.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for rebecca rebecca about Avatar for Pumpkins Pumpkins on 28/01/2019

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