Francine
Childminder in London: Lambeth (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2019 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 20 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi all.
My name is Francine, I am a French and English speaking childminder. I' am experienced and passionate about looking after children. I am a very warm, kind, responsible and caring person. I aspire to ensure all the children in my care are comfortable, happy and feel safe and secure so they are able to grow and flourish into respectful and positive members of society.
I offer:
-a homely atmosphere for the children so they have the help and support needed for every stage of their development.
-Delicious, healthy home made food.
-I occasionally may assist the children to bake some home made cakes in order to enhance their learning experiences.
-Learning & development surrounding the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
-Indoor and Outdoor play that takes place in our garden designed for different activities or local parks.
-Arts and Crafts such as painting, paper craft, theme-craft ect.
-Regular outings to locations such as the park, library, fire station, farm etc.
-Potty training where I work in partnership with the parents.
-Daily feedback reports on your child's day
I am available from Monday to Friday and if requested weekends.
I am based in Thurlow Hill, SE21 (5 minute walk from Tulse Hill Station and Rosemead Prepatory School)
If you have any enquires, feel free to call or email me, I'll be happy to answer your questions.
Many Thanks,
Francine.
My Experience
I have years of experience working with children in many different settings. I have worked in Nurseries, daycares and in schools. I have worked with babies and children of all different ages for many years.
My Qualifications
I have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People's Services.
Alongside this, I also have other childcare qualifications including:
-Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare ( Early Years Educator)
-DBS Checked
-Home based childcare
-Advanced safeguarding of children
-Food safety
-Introduction to Play-worker
-Level 3 qualification in childcare
-Pediatric First Aid
I am also a member of PACEY.
*I have also been awarded two Certificates of Excellence by Childcare.co.uk as I provide the 'highest rated services' on the Childcare.co.uk platform.*
My Availability
I'm available Monday to Friday and holidays.
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 05/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.50 per hour
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
Full day: £90.00
We also accept payment through Childcare Vouchers and other Payment Schemes.
Please contact me for more information
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Exam Certificate: IAO Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (Children and Young People's Management) (added 26/04/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid Course (added 09/08/2019)
- DBS Check (added 09/08/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/08/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Francine. 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 daughter was with Francine from the age of 12 months to 2.5 years, and she really loved her time there. From the start, Francine was incredibly warm and loving, which helped so much with the settling process (both for our daughter and for us as parents). She gave our daughter lots of time and attention as she gained in confidence in a new setting, and always made for a very fun environment for all the children - lots of laughter and games.
Her home is really well set up for the kids, with a big, jam-packed playroom and a lovely garden full of different toys on rotation. We also really appreciated that Francine spent time on age-appropriate learning activities, including counting in English and French, and lots more. Francine was very attentive to how the children interacted with one another, which meant a lot to us. She was also so helpful with potty training - our daughter showed a willingness to get started pretty early, which Francine was keen to support. As a result, our daughter was comfortably out of nappies around her second birthday, and the whole process was really positive.
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Both of my daughters have been with Francine since they were babies and they are now 5 & 7. You couldn’t want for a better experience for your children. Leaving your babies for the first time can be a bit nerve racking but Francine puts you at ease with her warm, friendly and motherly nature.
My daughters learnt so much while with Francine and were perfectly set up for the transition to primary school. They still love seeing her and she is now just an extension of our family.
I couldn’t want for a better childminder, her energy is contagious and I cannot recommend her enough, any child would love being with her!
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Our daughter has been cared for by Francine for 3 days a week over 2.5 years, and we are very satisfied with the whole experience. She developed a close relationship with Francine, and always enjoyed going to spend the day with her and the other kids. Francine has a very personal approach to working with each of the children and their parents, is always reliable and a great communicator. The time spent at the daycare includes play and learning and development exercises, and we were impressed with how much our daughter developed under Francine's care. Francine has energy, enthusiasm, and a really positive outlook on life, and we highly recommend her to other families.
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Francine is the most wonderful childminder you could ever hope for. She looked after our daughter Cassie for 18 months and we wish it could have been longer. Sadly we moved house so had to say goodbye and my partner and I were just as bereft as Cassie to leave!
Francine is like no other, we are in awe of her energy and her positive attitude. She always has something fun planned for the children and they all completely and utterly adore her. Cassie learnt so much from her time with Francine, and made so many new friends. It really was the perfect setting for her, especially starting at a young age.
Francine makes such a huge effort to plan a variety of activities, from days out to playgroups and trips to the farm. Her house is well equipped with plenty of things to do for the children, she has an amazing garden and lots of books and toys.
Francine always kept communication open and updated us regularly with how Cassie was doing, sharing photos of her day and what she had been up to, which was really important to us, especially at the start as she was settling in.
We could not recommend Francine more, our whole family love her so much!
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Francine has been minding our son since he was 12months and we could not recommend her more highly.
From the first day we met her she showed such love and warmth and joy for her role. She clearly loves the kids and they love her. Our son has the most wonderful time with her and has developed into such a characterful and chatty, outgoing boy, which we know is down to Francine's joie de vivre. He has learnt so much with her and is so happy and comfortable in her presence. Caregivers are co-parents to an extent and I could not have imagined finding someone so lovely who I trust to help our little boy develop.
Francine also has such a great set up, with a dedicated space for the kids, the perfect garden to play in, and she regularly takes them to playgroups or days out which mean they get great variety in their days.
I honestly have never felt more bereft to say goodbye to someone and will miss her myself as much as my son will miss her! If you lucky to get a space with Francine, you'll never regret it.
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