Rachaelb
Childminder in Brandon
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Female Member since Jun 2009 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 13 Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Rachael and I have been an OFSTED registered childminder for 26 years. I am a member of childcare.co.uk and have my public liability insurance with them. I do have a DBS check but because I’ve childminded for so long paper DBS forms were not issued back then.
I am married and I have 3 children. My son is 33, my stepdaughter is 32, both have left home and my youngest daughter is 20 years old. I have three cats called Smokey, Milo and Theo and a schnoodle dog called Jax, all of them are gentle. I have three grandchildren.
I have lots of toys and equipment and resources that are age appropriate. I have an enclosed garden that has a slide, see saw and ride in cars ,a two storey wooden playhouse. etc. too many toys to list.
Children that I look after get home from home care, which is both stimulating and fun.
I deliver the EYFS ( Early Years Foundation Stage) to all children aged 0-5 in my care, with each child under a year having their own daily diary. I work the same as preschool, nursery and school. Parents are sent updates and pictures regarding their child regularly through WhatsApp. Which parents love.
My Experience
Before I became a childminder I worked for 9 years for the local Health Authority as a DSA ( Dental Surgery Assisstant) which involved running my own surgery, going into schools for dental inspections or visiting special needs schools in the area teaching oral hygiene.
My chilldminding experience has enabled me to have the privilage of looking after babies from 8 weeks old but also the satisfaction you get from older children up to the age of 8 years.
My Qualifications
I have certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Safe Guarding Children ,food and hygiene letters and sounds, makaton , a positive approach to behaviour and have attended 3 courses for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) training.I also have completed a home course which was run through the NSPCC for Child Protection which I have a certificate, I have also attended courses for Observation and assessment, Expectations of Behaviour, fire safety in the home, food allergy and Channel General Awareness. I am planning more training, starting with CAF ( Common Assessment Framework), , Working in Partnership with Parents and Communicating Matters to name just a few.
I am pleased to say my most recent OFSTED report was graded GOOD again for every catagory.
My Availability
I am available Monday - Friday 7.00am- 5.00pm .
I try to be flexible depending on family commitments. (There is an extra charge for early start, later finish.)
I drop off and pick up at Brandon Preschool morning sessions and I an drop off and pick up mornings at the nursery, also Forest academy.
I currently have a full time and part time space available. To start straight away.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 08/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
I am currently charging £4.00 per hr for full time (26 hours and over) and £4.50 part time (25 hours and under). I give a slight discount (50p) if I am looking after more than one child from the same family. Sessional rates for those only wanting before and after school or minimum hours.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 21/11/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/08/2017)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 16/01/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 16/01/2023)
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