Joanne B
Childminder in Livingston
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Female Member since Jul 2009 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 21 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Joanne & I am a mother of 2 children, both in Fulltime Employment.
I live in the Murieston area & have done so for over 25 years. My premises are 5mins walking distance from local school & nursery, bus & train stops
References from past & present service users available.
DBS for all current family members living at home.
I am a grade 5 with the Care Inspectorate
My Experience
I have been a registered childminder since the summer of 2001, where I have childminded for many different age groups... mainly from birth -12 yrs. I am SVQIII qualified in Childrens Care Learning & Development.
I have worked and cared for children with additional needs, Autism, ADHD and different medical conditions therefore have some knowledge/ experience and always willing to learn more to suit the needs of the children in my care!
I am registered with the Care Inspectorate & have Public Liability Insurance with Childcare.co.uk
- Currently I drop off and collect at the following schools / Nursery
• Williamston Primary School drop off & collection
• Williamston Nursery drop off & collection
• Bellsquarry Primary School drop off
My Qualifications
Throughout my years childminding I have done many childcare related courses, some of which are: Multicultural Play, Environmental Play, Anti Bullying , Understanding Autism, understanding adhd, GIRFEC, Child at the centre, First Aid, Nasogastric bolus feeding , Child Protection, health and hygiene & many more!
Childcare qualifications:
• The Scheme Of Excellence
• SVQIII Childrens Care Learning & Developement
My Availability
Current availability -
• Before school spaces for any school drop off within the Murieston & Livingston area, as long as the times work with other school drop offs
• Monday - before school & afterschool
• Tuesday - before school & I have an afterschool space available until August only
• Wednesday - before school only
• Thursday - before school only
• Ad hoc care - I provide adhoc care during school holidays Tuesday - Thursday between the hours of 8am- 5pm
• SUMMER HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY -
I have availability in the summer school holidays for full days until 5pm
please enquire for all availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Rates vary depending on contracted hours.
Please enquire with your requirements for prices
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Williamston Primary School
- I provide drop offs at Bellsquarry Primary School
- I provide drop offs at Bankton Primary School
- I provide drop offs at Dedridge Primary School
- I provide drop offs at St Ninian's Primary School
- I provide drop offs at The James Young High School
- I provide drop offs at St Ninian's Primary School
My Documents
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 21/05/2018)
- PVG Check (added 21/05/2018)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 18/05/2018)
- Training Certificate (added 21/05/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 21/05/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Joanne B. 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.
Our son has been with Joanne for almost 2 years since he was 12 months old and he just adores her, he actually has tantrums when we collect him! She is warm and kind and is always doing something with him, trips to the sea life centre, beach, zoo, park, country walks. We would be lost without her and he will be with her until he's too old!
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Rjarvie8
on 28/08/2017
Joanne is such a warm and caring person of whom our son has became very fond of in such a sort space of time. She was aware of the additional support that our son needed and was happy to help us out when others didn't want too. We saw a few childminders as all parents do when choosing the right person for their children, Joanne was the definite standout, so experienced, professional and organised. A relief knowing that my little boy is well looked after when were at work.
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on 02/10/2013
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