Crystal
Childminder in Broxbourne (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Aug 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello my name is Christelle,i am bilingual ,Ofsted registered childminder and a PACEY member.I have been minding since 2010.
I live in a 3 bedroom end of terrace house with my husband and my 2 boys 17 and 12 years old. I aim to provide a friendly and fun atmosphere for the children to play and develop.
I have a secure garden with swing,slide,bikes,little tikes car and other physical activities for children to play, learn and develop.
I have a lots of toys for differents age,also doing art and crafts,cooking,playdough etc...I have also a visual timetable for the childrens so they know which activities they are doing during the day.
I love to spend time outside with the children's what ever the weather.
Located 2 minutes walk from Brookfield shopping centre and A10.
i attend weekly to tolder group,soft play and Childminders groups and go out every day with the Childrens.
Each child is given a daily diary which your child will bring home every day.I fill this out during the day so you know exactly what your child has eaten,nappy changes,sleep and play.
Bfast,morning snack,lunch,afternoon snack,activities and outing all included in the price.
I do school drop off and pick up at Downfield School.Please contact for others possibility.
15 hours free funding for 2 years old ( hours flexible).
30 hours free funding for 3/4 years old.
My Experience
I have been a childminder since 2010 and have experience with babies.
My Qualifications
Early year foundation course November 2016
Safeguarding children training course November 2016
Paediatric first aid June 2022
EHO inspection graded 4 out of 5 July 2021
Level 2 food safety certificate September 2022
Ofsted inspection graded Good January 2023
My Availability
Available Mondays to Fridays 7am till 7pm
Contact for other possible timings
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £11.00 per hour
£6.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Downfield Primary 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
- DBS Check (added 27/05/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 25/06/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Crystal. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Christelle looked after my 10 month old baby, and picked up my 4 year old from Nursery and also had him for a couple hours.
Honestly, she has been amazing. Loving, caring and so so reliable. As a mummy returning back to work, she really made that transition a smooth one. She really goes that extra mile to ensure safety and care is delivered. She’s really professional yet understanding. She’s everything you need in a childminder. Totally recommend her service. My boys love her and you can equally see she cares and adores my boys also. Thank you Christelle.
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Farhana
on 12/04/2024
Thank you to that gorgeous lady being so nice with my daughter! My Avelia always ask for her as she spend so good time.As a mother I am really happy from her and feel so calm for my daughter when she is with her! Thank you !
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on 21/09/2015
Crystal looked after my daughter for 9 months and my little girl enjoyed going to crystals house every Monday. Crystal liked to do lots of activities with the children, taking them to the park and days out too which I thought was a bonus! My daughter is a very fussy eater yet when she was in the care of crystal she would always eat very well!!! . I would like to also point out that crystal was very good at helping me out if I was stuck for childcare at a moments notice on other weekdays ie if my other childminder was sick or if I needed her to look after my son in the holidays! Thank you crystal for everything :)
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on 03/10/2014
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