Jessica
Childminder in Sleaford
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Female Member since May 2024 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 18 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Jess and I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I am a mum to four children and 2 "bonus children" all aged between 18 months and 16 years old. My eldest son has ambitions of joining the RAF once he has completed sixth form, and is currently a dedicated cadet with the local cadets in Sleaford. My 11 year old daughter is in her final weeks of Primary school before beginning High school in September 24, and absolutely adores spending her time with little ones, being my super helper. She is a kind and nurturing 11 year old and is a pleasure to have. My eldest daughter is a dream too. All my children are polite, courteous and mature and love to help out around the house and interact with "the small people" :)
We enjoy getting out in the countryside as a family, walking our two family dogs- both are Hungarian Vizslas and are excellent with our children. We enjoy days out to local countryside walks at Belton where we have a National Trust membership, visiting the Lincolnshire wildlife park and also love to spend our time at home enjoying a BBQ in the garden.
We share our busy home with our French Lop bunnies also. There is always an abundance of baby bunnies hopping through the garden that the children always enjoy. My partner is called Dan, and he works full time as Brand Manager for MINI in Nottingham. When he isn't working he enjoys being a very hands on busy dad, cooking and doing all the DIY jobs I find to keep him busy on his occasional weekend off! He is extremely supportive and definitely the "entertainer" for the children.
We are a young and fit family and welcome any Little Hoppers into our home as one of our own. We spend our days as a child led environment whilst following the EYFS curriculum.
I am also a Special Constable with Lincolnshire Police where I dedicate my spare time.
My Experience
I am an Ofsted childminder, having completed my Level 3 in homebased childminding, Safeguarding courses with Lincolnshire Council and have a wealth of experience raising my own children. my eldest turning 16. I have my Paediatric first aid and food and hygiene certification also. I am currently working towards The Curiosity Approach Accreditation where the ethos of my setting is to promote a calm, nurturing and loving environment for children to grow and feel safe. Providing a setting that has "very few toys" but "real world" items to promote curiosity and learning opportunities. This ranges from our mud kitchen stocked with Balti dishes, metal whisks, silver cutlery and copper pans- to our home having real clothes for pretend dress up, loose parts baskets full of interesting bits and bobs. Children learn through play and its remarkable where their curiosity in their play takes them!
I accept tax free & funding childcare payments.
I currently only have availability for school aged children however do please get in touch as you never know when a space may come available.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid
CACHE Level 3 Home based Childcare
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
Safeguarding Children
My Availability
I am available Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00
I am available for school holiday cover and have spaces available for the Summer holidays.
I collect from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic primary school, and can collect from other local schools if needed. I hold a full and clean UK driving licence. Other hours required please get in touch and I will do my best to accommodate.
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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: 05/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.72 per hour
£5.72 per hour minimum 6 hours required per day for Preschool
School Morning Drop Off £4.00
Afterschool club £8.00 per session- collection by 5pm
£10 per hour for unsociable hours outside of my opening times
50% retainer fees during holidays required for term time only children
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at William Alvey School
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/05/2024)
- Council Tax Bill (added 29/05/2024)
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