Michelle
Childminder in Twickenham
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Female Member since Sep 2023 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 18 Dec 2024
My Summary
Michelle’s Mindlings
About Me
I am an ofsted registered childminder based in twickenham just a 10 minute walk from twickenham train station . I offer pick ups from chase bridge primary school . I am a mother to 6 children myself , 5 boys and 1 girl ranging from 23 years old down to 6 years old . Children have always been my passion , I love to see how their little minds work and I believe providing a safe and happy environment helps them to thrive . I offer a home from home environment and have a large garden which the children will have daily access to . I have many resources for the children to enjoy including not only classic toys but loose parts and plenty of messy play to engage their imagination . We will also make full use of the beautiful area we live in with plenty of walks and trips to local parks . I am a lone childminder by choice with no assistants as I’d like to keep my setting small to give the children I have in my care as much of my attention as possible . I have 1 dog (small chihuahua ) and 2 cats . The dog although very much part of the family is quite old now so lives a quiet life in a part of the house which is not accessible to the children so the children will not have any interactions with the dog. My cats are outside cats so we will mostly see them in the garden , they are both very friendly and love human attention . . I use a very popular app made for childminders which gives parents a completely secure system with your own unique log in for your child ,you can view photos of your child ,all my policies ,contracts ,invoices , accident forms and more - it really is great as it’s convenient for busy parents and also no piles of paperwork which is always a bonus ! I’m also active on my Michelle’s mindlings social media pages where parents can get a feel of the sort of setting I provide their children (children’s faces will never be visible ) as well as see some exciting things that might be coming up . My aim is to provide a welcoming ,friendly and cosy environment where your child will feel safe and happy with me . Your child’s interests and wellbeing will be at the heart of everything I do .
My Experience
Aside from the experience I have gained since being a childminder I have 6 children myself and come from a large family where I was the eldest sibling , so now chief aunty / babysitter :) I have had lots and lots of experience with children through my adult life so working with children seemed a natural progression for me . I’ve completed lots of different courses and plan to keep adding to my knowledge to help me understand and care for the children in the best way possible .
My Qualifications
Homes based childcare training course Loose parts play Enhancing practice with hygge Cultural capital. Autism awareness. Full paediatric first aid Food hygiene
My Availability
My working hours are Monday to Friday , 8am until 6pm
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 02/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
£9 per hour.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chase Bridge Primary School
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: Full paediatric first aid (added 18/09/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 18/09/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/09/2023)
- DBS Check (added 17/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Michelle. 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.
Michelle is a real superstar. You can tell that she loves what she does and her setting was the best environment for our little one we could have ever asked for. A busy, cosy and fun household where we and our little one was made to feel home from the very first day. Lovely outdoor space, always lots to do and explore, and Michelle takes the little ones out to play groups and classes too. Michelle was so accommodating, assuring, and communicated superbly which helped manage our stress levels as it was the first time our little one was with a childminder. I can't quite put all my thanks and admiration to Michelle here but in short, she is a superstar and we were very very lucky to cross paths with her. Look no further!
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Michelle cared for our little one for about 8 months.
During those 8 months, she showed amazing care, dedication, and love for our daughter, and a lot of flexibility towards us as we both work and have sometimes unpredictable hours.
Michelle even would send little gifts on every occasion whether it was Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays. The only reason we left is because our daughter started term nursery at the school.
We highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for amazing care for their child.
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