Muddybootsco2
Childminder in Colchester (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Sep 2024 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 18 Apr 2025
My Summary
@Muddybootslearnthroughplay
About Me
I'm a mum of 4 lovely and lively little boys and a former classroom teacher, teaching assistant, and nanny. I follow the EYFS curriculum and am outdoor and activity focused. I grew up in the Lake District and am now lucky enough to live within walking distance of woods, parks, fields, and trails. I love to read and encourage children to read each day.
I believe children learn best through play and world exploration. We are a TV-free household and place importance on organic learning, outdoor play, and collaborative activities. I provide a home from home environment with home cooked meals and regular outings to places such as Castle park, Friday woods and often further afield.
My Experience
I was previously a classroom teacher working in various settings and before this, I was both a teaching assistant and a part-time nanny. I have worked in educational settings for over 10 years in a variety of roles with an array of responsibilities.
I have 4 of my own young children and have a busy, lively, fun and nurturing household full of chatter and activity.
My Qualifications
All relevent statutory childminder qualifications are up to date including Pediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Designated Lead level 3. I also hold a Food Safety qualification.
My Availability
I offer fully flexible childcare to meet parental needs. My standard hours are set as 6.30 am- 7.30 pm Mon-Sat. However, I will always try to offer as much flexibility in hours and days available as possible and subject to discussion. I offer childcare in the school holidays .
I will be offering home school help for parents whose children are both home schooled and in mainstream schooling. we are currently working on learning about the Amazon rainforest.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 01/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
My fees include all meals but may exclude some trips.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 15/09/2024)
- DBS Check (added 13/09/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 13/09/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid (added 13/09/2024)
- Marriage Certificate (added 13/09/2024)
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