Family S
Childminder in Bletchley
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Female Member since May 2022 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 13 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
SPACE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 2025
I am Stefy, Family Shapes Childminder.
I have a large setting (mini nursery) in Bletchley.
I open at 6:30 am, close at 6:15 pm Monday to Friday working with 2 assistants.
I do offer different activities for different ages and areas of learning:
? babies
? 1-2
?3-4
?4-5
? Reception
?I do offer childcare wraparound.
? Over 8 wraparound
??? I do offer holiday and half-term cover
Children at Family Shapes learn how to become independent (potty training, brushing their teeth, dressing/undressing, wearing shoes or welly-boots... They discover they favourite subject (Math , English, Music, Science...)
My curriculum is around the seasons, festivals, talking about other cultures and nature and more.
To enrich their learning, children attend:
????trips in the play groups where they have to interact socially with other children;
?? walking in the woods where they can discover the nature and the world around;
?? shops where they can learn how to choose goods, respect queues, meet new people;
?????? Visit to our local Nursing home;
? post office;
? Parks;
….. other childminder groups
I do accept funding, vouchers, tax free childcare.
Schools & Nearby
Every day I drop off /collect from The Premier Academy (primary school), Bishop P. Catholic School, Newton Leys Primary.
I ca serve Water Hall Primary School, Drayton Primary School, Montessori Pre-school Bletchley.
Meals
Meals are prepared freshly, ingredients used are healthy and nutritional, hot meals are the best healthy food for children in their very early step of life, however cold meals are also available and offered.
International cuisine is offered to give children the opportunity to discover new flavours from other countries.
But if you prefer bring your packed lunch is welcomed.
My Experience
This year are 3 years of Childminding
My journey in childcare has been a rewarding and enriching experience, shaped by a series of diverse roles and responsibilities over the years. Here's a comprehensive look at my experiences and what I've learned along the way. My initial exposure to childcare began at home. Growing up in a large family, I was often entrusted with the care of my younger siblings and cousins. These early years taught me the basics of nurturing, patience, and responsibility. From changing nappies to soothing a crying baby, I learned the fundamental aspects of infant care. These experiences laid the foundation for my interest in childcare and helped me develop a strong sense of empathy and attentiveness. Throughout my childcare journey, I have developed a wide range of skills and learned valuable lessons:
Patience and Empathy: Understanding that each child is unique and requires a different approach has made me more patient and empathetic.
Communication: Effective communication with both children and parents is crucial. I have learned to listen actively and express myself clearly.
Problem-Solving: Handling unexpected situations, from minor conflicts between children to more serious emergencies, has honed my problem-solving abilities.
Creativity: Planning engaging activities that are both educational and fun has nurtured my creativity and resourcefulness.
Time Management: Balancing multiple responsibilities and managing the schedules of different children have improved my time management skills.
Conclusion
My experience in childcare from ages 0 to 15 has been a transformative journey. It has taught me invaluable life skills and instilled a deep appreciation for the role of a caregiver. Each stage of my journey has contributed to my growth, shaping me into a responsible, compassionate, and capable individual. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had and look forward to continuing my path in childcare, making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
My Qualifications
EY Ofsted Certificate
Introductory Training Course for Childminder
DBS
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Safeguarding Certificate
GDPR Certificate
My Availability
"AVAILABLE OVER HALF TERM
Contact me for details.
Family Shapes Childminder is committed to offer childcare to children 0 to 15. According to availability it will suit Monday to Friday, emergency call, holidays, half term, early morning from 6:30 am.
Call or text me to discuss your needs.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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: 22/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
From £ 6.00
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Premier Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Water Hall Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bishop Parker Catholic School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Knowles Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Knowles Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Holne Chase Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Newton Leys Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lord Grey Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Rickley Park 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/03/2025)
- UK Driving Licence (added 28/05/2022)
- DBS Check (added 16/05/2022)
- Other (added 19/03/2025)
- Training Certificate: certificateTraining (added 19/03/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 19/03/2025)
- Training Certificate (added 16/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: GDPR (added 16/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: Introductory Training for Childminder (Ofsted recognised) (added 16/05/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Stefy supported us with emergency childcare for 3 days during Christmas holidays. She is a lovely and trustworthy person. She had different activities planned for the children every day and a variety of healthy meals. My son doesn’t go easily with new people but every time I picked him up I could see he was very happy and enjoyed spending time with other children and Stefy. She gave me very detailed feedback at the end of the day and in the app she posted really detailed notes of my son’s day with her.
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Daniela
on 14/01/2023
Both of my children enjoyed time with Stefy and miss her! Lovely setting, loads of activities for children everyday, fantastic food provided, I recommend for anyone looking for childcare. Stefy herself is very professional and friendly, will definitely use again in the future 😊😊😊
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Kamile
on 27/08/2022
Stefy is a huge help for us! We needed someone who drop off my daughter to nursery every morning. My Little one is very happy to go to spend time with Stefy and the other kids.
Stefy is very chatty and kind, she does her best to accommodate all of our request, we are really happy with her service.Highly recommended!
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Tunde
on 20/08/2022
The best childcare so far we have.I’m working a long hours and my daughter enjoying the time with Stefy.Everyday is full of playing games and activities for kids.My daughter always comes home happy and with a full belly☺️🤗
High recommend.
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Nicola
on 19/08/2022
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