Ruth M
Childminder in London: Croydon
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Female Member since Oct 2020 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 04 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am Ruth. I have just moved to Coulsdon having started my childminding career in Carshalton. I live with my husband Andy and my 2 children (aged 2 and 4).
I provide a safe, happy, caring, fun and educational environment for your child using the Early Year Foundation Stage Framework to support your child's development. I used to be a primary school teacher so have a good understanding of how children learn and how to facilitate this.
We have a theme of the week and will have lots of activities based on this theme including roleplaying, messy play, arts and crafts, STEM activities and fine motor activities. We go out every day attending playgroups; singing sessions; visiting parks and playgrounds; exploring national trust properties and grounds.
I am very passionate about cooking and ensuring children have nutritious, balanced meals. I make as much food as possible from scratch and involve the children in cooking, shopping, planning meals, serving food and clearing up.
My Experience
I have been an Ofsted registered childminder since 2020. Before this I taught in primary schools for 12 years. I have a degree in Primary education with music.
My Qualifications
I have the following qualifications:
BA HONS primary education and music with QTS (Qualified teacher status)
NVQ Level 3 - introduction to childminding
Paediatric first-aid certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate
Safeguarding certificate
My Availability
Term time
Monday 7.30 - 5.30
Tuesday 7.30- 5.00
Wednesday 7.30 - 5.30
Thursday 7.30 - 5.30
I can offer before and after school care for Woodcote Primary school.
Before school 7.30- 8.45 £9 including breakfast
Before school 8-8 45 £6 excluding breakfast
After school 3- 5.30 £17.50
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
My fees are inclusive of all food.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Woodcote 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
- First Aid Certificate: Full paediatric first aid (added 15/03/2024)
- UK Passport (added 15/03/2024)
- DBS Check (added 15/03/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/03/2024)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Ruth M. 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.
Ruth was our family's first experience of a childminder setting and we have been really happy with the care she's provided our 3 year old, over his 2 years in her care. We're sad to be leaving and are only doing so as she's moving out of the area.
Ruth is a fantastic, passionate cook and goes out of her way to make sure our son ate a healthy, balanced diet whilst learning how to help prepare and enjoy food at the same time! Ruth keeps the kids busy, attending local playgroups and Library Rhyme times on a weekly basis whilst also organising other great trips like visiting local parks and playgrounds each day as a minimum. They often venture out further afield like to visit Father Christmas in December and the local Ecology Centre to explore the nature trails.
Ruth promotes a creative learning environment, setting up lots of different activities which are based on a weekly theme or development idea. The variation in activities she undertakes is great and really encouraged our son to try different things and learn as much as he could.
Most important to us, our son was so happy to arrive at Ruth's every day and we have seen his personality thrive in her care. It really felt like he was an extension of her family and we will all miss her!
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