Tricia
Childminder in Dunblane
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Member since Aug 2020 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 29 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live at home with my partner Robert and our family dogs Blue and Belle I love the outdoors, cooking and reading.
My Experience
I have 31 years of experience of working in the childcare sector and have worked with all ages of Children. I have managed a nursery for the last 14 years and have now decided the time is right to transfer these skills to my own childminding business. I am passionate about childcare and look forward to sharing many imaginative and creative learning experiences for children who attend my service and transferring my skills as a previous nursery manager to my own setting.
My Qualifications
I hold a higher national certificate in childcare and Education and a level nine degree also. I have a current First Aid certificate and many other qualifications that relate to Childcare and Education. I am also a Council funded childminder.
My Availability
Monday to Friday 8-6pm also available for before School and after School-Dunblane Primary
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Afternoon | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
Will discuss with parents
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Dunblane Primary School
My Documents
- Exam Certificate (added 26/10/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 26/10/2020)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 26/10/2020)
- PVG Check (added 26/10/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Tricia. 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.
Tricia has looked after our son for almost two years, since he was 9 months old. We chose Tricia because of her extensive experience in nurseries applied in a caring home environment, and this has proved to be a perfect setting for him to thrive in. Tricia cares deeply about the children she cares for and knows them as well as the parents do. She always provides new resources and activities suited to the children's needs and interests. She understands their feelings and behaviour and communicates well with us as parents to create a care plan that is tailored to our son. We will soon be sending our second child to Tricia when she is old enough and know that she will be just as well looked after. I can highly recommend Tricia!
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Robyn
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on 10/09/2024
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Tricia
on 10/09/2024:
He is an absolute delight to loon after and I love his thirst for learning thank you
My 2 year old daughter has only been at Tricia for a few weeks but her confidence and social skills have developed so much since attending! Prior to this she was very shy and unsure of people and now she is so sociable. She absolutely loves Tricia.
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Joanne07
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on 30/09/2021
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Tricia
on 30/09/2021:
She has become so confident in a few weeks she is a joy to look after 👍
Tricia has known my daughter for five years and first met us when she was manager of Bright Beginnings Stirling and Dunblane. She has cared for Lauren from age 2-7 since. During this time Lauren has been diagnosed with ASD/ADHD for which Tricia helps her catch up developmentally and plays to her strengths. Without Tricia's support we would have been un able to balance work and care for Lauren. She even helps with reading, school work all whilst balancing Lauren's interests in creative projects and forest school on Holme Hill. Thanks so much, Tricia. You are fab. xo
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julie
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on 27/01/2021
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Tricia
on 27/01/2021:
She is a joy to look after thank you 👍
Our 4 and 1 year olds absolutely love their time with Tricia, and both settled in happily from day one. She is creative in planning engaging activities both inside and outdoors, working with their interests and finding learning opportunities for each of them. We love that the children can benefit from her years of experience in childcare combined with a nurturing home from home atmosphere, complete with a lovely gentle dog (who they are now obsessed with!) We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare in the area.
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CPM
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on 17/01/2021
Response by
Tricia
on 18/01/2021:
Thank you your children are a pleasure to look after Tricia
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