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Christin

Childminder in Fulham

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Female Member since Aug 2011 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 24 Jun 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare

About Me

My name is Christine and I am a wife and mother of four grown up children, and six grandchildren so far.

I am an English speaking care provider with makaton sign language skills and experience.

My childminding service is called Grandma Childminding which provides a Home-from-Home setting located in Fulham, SW6 London, in a three-floor semi-detached house with a safe back garden for the children to play and enjoy the sun. The setting has all the comforts you can think of in a home environment; with learning facilities, and a wide selection of toys and resources for children of all ages and stages.

I strive to give each child individual and close attention and cater to their individual needs. The children’s safety, care, and happiness are paramount. I send monthly reports and daily/weekly progress to the parent/s.

When we are not enjoying the playroom or the back garden, we take a nice walk to the nearby park where the children get to play with each other as well as play and interact with other children. We also take the children to the library, children’s centre, museums, and other cultural interests (with prior permission from parents of course).

At Grandma Childminding (GC) we enjoy being outside and to give children the opportunity to not only play but to learn about nature, traffic sign, etc. What they learn outside is taken inside and we either paint what we have seen outside or create some interesting crafts that the children can hang up in the playroom or take home.

The type of educational support we provide for the children are homework help for the older ones. We provide numeracy and literacy, communication, physical exercise, crawling and walking for the little beginners, as well as pen control, art and design, crafts, personal, social and emotional development.

HAND HYGIENE

I teach the children to wash their hands several times during the day, such as; when entering the setting after coming from outside, before and after meals and snacks, when using the lavatory, and when wiping the nose.

By keeping and maintaining hand hygiene we are aiming at reducing bacteria from travelling from room to room and causing the sensitive ones from becoming ill. This is especially the case during the current global pandemic and has proven to be effective in our setting.

EXTRAS

Each child has their own basket where we keep their extra clothes. Parents are advised to provide extra clothes for their children including a towel and extra shoes. For the tots we ask parents to provide diapers.

My Experience

Registered childminder with Ofsted since 2015

Member of PACEY with full liability licence since 2015

Food hygiene certificate since 23/9/20

Full Paediatric First Aid since 20/9/20
I have over 15 years of experience in the childcare home base sector.

I have newborn and infant experiences. Knowledge and experience in working with children of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. I pride myself in keeping close and trusting relationships with parents and children.

The ability to cope with unexpected situations is something I am known by. I also teach the parents and children how to cope and manage situations that might feel difficult. To stay calm under pressure and breathe.

My Qualifications

Introduction to childminding with my local authority. I have completed all the childcare courses provided by Hammersmith and Fulham for child care providers, including a First Aid course and Safeguarding Children.
Diploma in children studies.

My Availability

I will have an open space this Summer holidays, and Autumn term. Spaces are from birth to 3 year olds. Children from 4 onwards £10 per hour

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After School yes yes yes no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 08/06/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £12.00 per hour

Childcare vouchers are acceptable and if you are registered for free care in your borough for 2,3,4 year olds.

My Local Schools

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.

Met
31 March 2025
A recent inspection highlights the childminder's commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. The report emphasizes a flexible settling-in period and a varied curriculum catering to all children, including those with special needs. Promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity is prioritized, alongside strong partnerships with parents. Continuous professional development demonstrates dedication to improving care quality. The inspection found that all early years requirements are being met.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
8 May 2018 - Good
6 June 2017 - Requires Improvement
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My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 19/02/2021)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 19/12/2017)
  • Inspection Report: EYR Inspection report EIF-2 2025 (added 17/04/2025)
  • First Aid Certificate: Firstaid Certificate (added 10/12/2023)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 18/02/2021)
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Christin. 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.

My daughter was unable to communicate verbally and it was not until attending this setting that it was identified she may benefit from Speech and Language support by Christine. She has since evolved from being shy, mute and reserved to this bubbly, outgoing, full of speech little girl. Christine has taught her makaton sign language which is an amazing skill she has acquired. She has taught my daughter how to count from 1-10, sing and say the letters of the alphabet, learn nursery rhymes, become more confident around children her age and older so not to shy away but learn to become part of the team. My daughter absolutely enjoys coming to her childminder and actually never wants to leave at home time. Christine is friendly, professional, very understanding, brilliant with children, works tirelessly to provide the utmost best experience for both parent and child. She is an outstanding communicator and leaves no stone unturned. She has made what should be a daunting experience for a 1st time mum, very easy, enjoyable and evidendently rewarding. I have paintings, I have leaf scans amongst other beautiful projects carried out. She keeps me well informed of all of my daughter's progress by sending me monthly reports on how she has progressed very well since Jan 2016.

Christine is simply the best - and I very highly recommend her services to those looking for a childminder in SW6. Money well spent.

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

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 25/10/2016

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