Vikkie
Childminder in Bristol
Female Member since Jan 2025 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 08 Feb 2025
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My Summary
About Me
** Currently in the process of becoming Ofsted registered **
** Looking for families to start in September 2025 **
Hi, I'm Vikkie, an experienced KS1 teacher with a specialism in phonics and early reading. As a passionate educator and a mummy to a six month old baby boy, I understand the importance of providing a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.
I am in the process of setting up Little Explorers Childcare from my home in Stockwood (Bristol). I will be offering a home-from-home setting where children can thrive through play based learning. I believe that play is the foundation for all early development - whether it's exploring the outdoors, engaging in imaginative play, or getting creative with arts and crafts. I will encourage children to learn through experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.
With my background in primary teaching, I will place a strong emphasis on recognising each child as an individual, supporting their unique interests, strengths and development at their own pace. I also value the importance of outdoor play and community exploration, and I will make the most of the local nature reserve, community library, and local area, to give children opportunities to be active, discover, and engage with the world around them.
If you're looking for a childminder who values play, creativity, and early learning, I'd love to talk with you and see how I could support your family. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!
My Experience
10 years' experience as an educator (both as a teaching assistant and as a teacher), predominantly in early years and year one (KS1).
A mummy to a six month old baby boy.
My Qualifications
BA Honours degree in Primary Education and I am currently undertaking a course to become a qualified childminder.
First aid at work trained, with paediatric first aid training scheduled for March 2025.
Child protection training and continual ongoing professional development undertaken.
My Availability
Term time only, Monday to Wednesday, 7:30am-5:30pm.
Local school: Waycroft Academy (after school arrangements can be made to allow for sibling care).
Limited availability for some half term days/dates, agreed in advance, at a privately funded rate (priority given to those who attend/have attended the setting).
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.60 per hour
Private funded day rate (7:30am-5:30pm) = £86.
Government funded hours available (please enquire for more information).
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 04/02/2025)
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