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Nicola

Childminder in Stockton Heath

5 stars

Usually responds within 12 hours

Female Member since Sep 2020 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Sep 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

We are a home setting helping children to learn, develop and grow in a safe and secure environment. Nicola works along side another Childminder Sophie Gallagher, allowing us the flexibility we can offer. We are proud of our teamwork approach and the children in our care have excellent connections with all of us.
I am married to Lee and have 2 older children, one in full time work and one at Theatre school. I also have my mum living with us in an annex attached to the house and the children call her “Nannie”.

My Experience

I have been in the caring profession since leaving school. I started my career in nursing and the elderly before heading into Law. I also trained as a retained firefighter and worked both in the Solicitors office as well as being on call for the Fire Service. My training within the Brigade exposed me to many situations where I had to make important decisions under extreme circumstances, I can use these skills as well as my experiences in emergency first aid to make judgements quickly and decisively. After meeting my husband and starting a family I decided to leave the office life and brigade to start my own business in childcare. This was nearly 20years ago and I’ve grown my business into the Daisy Chain Childcare service I offer today.

My Qualifications

Level 3 Children & young people
Paediatric First Aid
Advanced Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS
Level 2 Understanding Children & young people and mental health
Makaton

My Availability

We have no availability at this present time but it is worth contacting us to enquire as things change very quickly.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes no no no
After School yes yes yes yes no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 25/09/2024

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.50 per hour

I charge £5.50ph and I offer government funded places

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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Good
22 November 2019
20 July 2015 - Good
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My Documents

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Reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Nicola. 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.

Nicola, Sophie and Clare are excellent and I would highly recommend the setting. Children are well looked after, with lots of encouragement activities, trips out and there are also regular updates on what they have been up to during the day.

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

by Avatar for Dave Dave about Avatar for Nicola Nicola on 18/08/2022

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