Vikki
Childminder in Castleford (also available for babysitting)
Member since Aug 2022 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 16 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Vikki, I’m the owner of Pixie Dust Childcare. I live in Castleford with my daughters and our pets. I have worked with children for almost 20 years: I have experience working in nurseries and daycare centres, a nanny- both in England and in Australia, and I was previously a childminder in 2012. For the past 7 years, I have worked as a teaching assistant in a primary school, which has given me a valuable insight into how children learn and how best to support them. I also have training and experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
Currently, I provide before and after-school care, (term time only). All cooked meals, snacks and playgroups are included in the price. I offer a relaxed but structured place where children can play, get involved in organised activities in our fully stocked playroom, play outside, attend parks, the Library or soft play. Or sometimes just relax on the sofa with a film after a busy day at school. I am OFSTED registered, paediatric first aid trained, Safeguarding Lead and have my DBS.
I’m open:
Monday-Friday
Breakfast Club- 7am-8:40am
Monday-Thursday
After-School Club- 3pm-6:30pm
Friday
After-School Club- 3pm-5pm
I am also available for babysitting, adhoc or regular bookings.
Get in touch with any childcare enquiries to arrange a visit, to see if I can help.
Thank you,
Vikki x
My Experience
Childcare in day care centres (Australia).
Private Nanny both in England and Australia.
Previously registered childminder.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Primary school.
Class Teaching Assistant in Primary school.
My Qualifications
I have completed training in the following areas.
EYFS
Safeguarding
Paediatric First Aid
Understand Autism and Awareness Level 2
Teaching Assistant course Level 2
Food Hygiene Level 2
Teaching Phonics Level 3
My Availability
Monday- Friday
7am-8:40am & 3pm-6:30pm
Term Time Only
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 19/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
Breakfast Club & After-school Club ONLY
Please contact to discuss rates: SET FEE’S
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
My Documents
- Training Certificate: Public Liability Insurance (added 25/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: ICO Certificate (added 25/10/2022)
- DBS Check (added 25/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: Designated Safeguarding Lead Training (added 25/10/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid (added 25/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: NCFE Level 2 Understanding Autism (added 25/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools (added 25/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene Level 2 (added 28/09/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 28/09/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Vikki. 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.
Having Vicki look after our son has been better than I ever could have imagined from a childcare setting. He adores Vicki. She is an absolutely perfect carer. Thank you Vicki
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My 8 year old son goes to Pixie Dust and absolutely loves it, Vikki does so many different activities with them and they have a good balanced meal too. I feel at ease when I go to work knowing that my son is happy. Vikki is also flexible and willing to help in any possible way, brilliant service A** thanks
Helen and Luis
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We have been using vikki for wrap around care since February 2023. We have noticed since our daughter has been at Vikki’s that she has progressed due to the various activities that she does after school. She really enjoys and looks forward to going. If we are struggling for childcare one day on short notice vikki does anything she can to accommodate our needs. I would highly recommend her services. Our daughter absolutely loves Vikki and her daughters.
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Vikki is an incredible childminder who goes above and beyond. She makes my son feel at home and offers a fantastic range of activities and meals, all of which he loves. He is only three, and has settled so brilliantly into Vicki’s setting- this is testament to her friendly nature and wonderful setup. I couldn’t ask for anything else- she is well- organised, professional and has a genuine passion for what she does!
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My little boy has been attending Pixie Dust since September when he started school in reception.
It can be a really daunting time leaving your little one for the first time but Vicky was reassuring and very professional every step of the way. From the very first visit when we went to look around Vicky was very informative and provided us with all the information and reassurance, we instantly it was the right place for our little boy.
Vicky has the children at the centre of everything she does, there are lots of free choice activities on offer to the children alongside carefully planned activities that support children’s interests and develops their knowledge and learning further should children wish to get involved, Vicky has also planned some trips after school which my son has really enjoyed.
Vicky provide a lovely hearty meal on an evening that my son loves and it’s great to know he has had a home cooked meal after school.
I would recommend Pixie Dust to anyone looking for before and after school provision. She is amazing and my little boy loves going, he always has a smile on his face and lots of positive things to share with us about his time with Vicky, often not want to leave- that speaks volumes in itself.
Vicky has made was I thought was going to be a daunting process into something very easy, knowing our little one is cared for so well allows us to go about out working day not having to worry. Thank you Vicky you are amazing at what you do! Xxx
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