Tricia
Childminder in Livingston
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Female Member since Dec 2020 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 09 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, My name is Patricia (Please call me Tricia). I am a registered childminder living in the Deans area of Livingston. I have 2 children Connor who is 8 and Cerys who is 1. I have newly registered as a childminder with the Care Inspectorate.
My home is in walking distance to the three primary schools in Deans; St John Ogilvie, Meldrum and Deans Primary. I am a maximum walk of 10 minutes to all of the above Primary Schools.
I am a 15 minute (20 if strolling!) walk from Livingston North Train Station.
My hours of working are 7.30 a.m. to 6/6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday's.
I have spent my adulthood providing care from children aged 3 months to 16 years old. Prior to registering as a childminder I have experience in providing childcare in a variety of settings including; Private nurseries, Out of school care and local authority settings for children in high school, primary and nursery.
I am well trained on safety, fire safety and child protection.
My Experience
I have worked in various childcare settings over my 17 years experience, and worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
I have a excellent knowledge of all aspects of child development and most importantly I know how to have fun!
I enjoy providing a variety of activities and experiences for all children to learn and enjoy including arts and crafts and baking activities, trips to the park and regular outings in the summer. I am a huge advocate for outdoor play and understand the vast amount of learning that children can experience through outdoor play. I also encourage the children age dependent to be responsible/ take part in assessing and managing their own risks through more challenging and risky play. I also provide experiences for children to be involved in planting in the garden.
My Qualifications
Throughout my years of providing childcare I have completed many childcare related courses,
Understanding Autism
Understanding Risk assessments
Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Awareness
Introduction to staff support and Supervision
UK Disability Inclusion
Building Our Ambition in Literacy - Language for All, Big Bedtime Read, Floorbooks
Building our Ambition- Connecting with Parents Motivations,
Restorative Practice (Positive Behavior Management)
Brain Coach Psychology and Motivation
Brain Coach Training in Early Years
Supporting Children with Complex Needs in Nursery
Numeracy in the Nursery
National Day Nurseries Association Training- Keeping Children Safe from Harm, Updating Childcare Practice and Legislative Requirements
Elementary Food Hygiene
Child Protection
First Aid
Pediatric First Aid
Frobel Training with Edinburgh University
Scottish Childminding Association Training - Childminding Induction Support Programme
Scottish Vocational Qualification Early years care and Education Level 2 and Level 3
Scottish Qualification Authority- Early Education and Childcare (SCQF Level 8)
Currently Studying BA in Childhood Practice through the University of Highlands and Islands
My Availability
As a newly registered childminder I have availability Monday to Friday's. Hours can be arranged to what is required. I am flexible and understand the stress that looking for childcare can cause to Parents looking for someone who they can trust to care for your child. As a Parent myself I aim to make decision as stress-free as possible
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
From £4.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St John Ogilvie Primary School
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 29/12/2020)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 29/12/2020)
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