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Shireen

Childminder in Brighton

Usually responds within 12 hours

Female Member since Apr 2025 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 14 Apr 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

The Craft House is a nurturing early years setting for children aged 0–8, led by experienced educator Shireen.
Nature walks, creative crafting with natural materials, and hands-on cooking using whole foods and organic ingredients.
Family-run, heart-led, and surrounded by green space — right on Mackie Avenue, opening directly onto Mackie Park.
Come and see what makes us special!

My Experience

I have over 20 years’ experience working with children of all ages. I hold a high-level qualification in Early Years education and care, and my background includes work in fostering and adoption, as well as managing a busy medical department in one of the city’s largest secondary schools. After working as a deputy manager and senior educator in local nursery schools, I’ve now opened my own family-run practice—based in a real family home—offering a warm, nurturing, and professional environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

My Qualifications

Qualifications:

Foundation Degree in Early Years Education and Care

Introducing and Developing Childminding Practice

Paediatric and Adult First Aid

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Certificate

Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Safer Recruitment Training

Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness

Equality and Diversity Training

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Training

Health and Safety Training

Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework Training

My Availability

This is a new practice currently with availability. I offer school drop off and collection from Patcham Infants and Junior schools.

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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: 13/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

I’m happy to offer Early Years Entitlement funding, however, please note that there are additional charges to cover our high-quality meals, extra-curricular activities, and nappies.

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 13/04/2025)
  • DBS Check (added 13/04/2025)
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