Jan B
Childminder in Kempston (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2009 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login 15 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder, offering childcare in a home-based setting, tailored to individual child's needs. Days are busy and varied.All equipment or resources are regularly checked/replaced. I work within the Early Years guidelines framework.
* 20plus yrs childcare experience * Paediatric First Aid certified
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure * Full clean driving licence
* Member of PACEY with full Liability Insurance.
* Safeguarding to Level 3 *Childminding Assistant (Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding)
* Over 35 childcare courses passed
* We are all double Covid vaccinated
Meals are healthy and interesting. Specialist menus are available.
Activities include: Indoor/Outdoor play; Arts/Crafts; Messy play; Dressing Up;Cookery and Music. Forest child play eg making dens, discovery walks, hunt for natural resources for treasure baskets and heuristic play.
We try to do as much outdoors as possible eg. if there has been a rain shower, I put rain suits on the little ones and we go on a Splash Walk in the sunshine. A short outing but they have fun together, are getting some exercise and their Vitamin D.
Outings to library, soft play centres, children's centres, various local places of interest and parks.
Also I am now an Accredited Childminder able to offer Nursery Funded places ie 15 free hours during or 30 hours term time for all 3 and 4 year olds, and some 2 year olds.
We offer wrap round care before and after school: This includes breakfast or tea with a variety of choices. There is space for children to do homework or crafts or games or watch TV. We can also hear children read their school book or test spellings or times tables. There will be other games available such as Lego, Table Football, or Table Hockey or outdoor play. Also supervision to and from school.
If you are interested, please contact me to book a visit to our setting. I will provide you with an information folder, and it will be a great opportunity for you to see what we can offer
We look forward to meeting you.
My Experience
I have now looked after 163 over 14 years. I have worked closely with parents to help their child develop to his/her full potential, whilst having a lot of fun.
My Qualifications
Level 3 in Childcare; Early Years Foundation Stage Training; Paediatric First Aid Training (2019) renewed every 3 years, Safeguarding Children Training plus 26 other courses
My Availability
Monday to Saturday 0700am to 0600pm
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.25 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
I have some regular vacancies on weekdays, weekends and during school holidays and for overnight care in bedroom only used for minded child. Bedlinen laundered after each use.
I am now an Accredited childminder, offering nursery funded places.
I drop off and pick up from the following schools
Camestone Primary School
Kempston Rural Primary School
Fees £6.25 per hour
Evenings and weekends (from 1800) £jj8.00 per hour
Before & After School Sessions
I can be more flexible than a nursery and can offer childcare on different days etc for shift workers, but you only pay for the time booked, not for a whole morning or afternoon.
Please contact me to discuss your requirements or to arrange a visit to my setting
Jan Bartram
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Camestone Lower School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kempston Rural Lower School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bedford Road Primary Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 19/06/2023)
Reviews
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I contacted this childminder since she was the closest to my house. She re-scheduled my appointment three times with different reasons like decided not to take any new child, held up with lot of paper work, etc. All the time information was given only on the day of appointment - an hour or two before. When we finally met in person she was sweet and spent the time knowing our child. She confirmed to take in our little girl from Nov. A month later she messages saying she decided not to take any further kids and I should look for a different childminder. She is so unreliable and put us through lot of stress in the whole process.
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Jan Jan is an amazing child minder. She made us all feel like family! My son still talks about her til this day. Her and her husband and her son are all amazing people. They have the perfect setting! I would definitely be seeking their help if I need to.
Thank you jancis for everything you did for my son. Xx
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You will not find a better childminder than Jan and Bryan, their personalised attention and love has seen our little girl thrive under their care for the past 3 years.
They have been the biggest support to us over the years, and have become part of our family, so much so that the thought of our little girl moving on to school and not seeing them every week leaves a ache as they are just the most wonderful people you will ever meet. Theres so much I could say about our incredible experience - their flexibility for changing schedules or last minute changes is a huge support for working parents, incredible home cooked meals despite intolerances, help with development, being a sounding board and tapping into Jans wealth of knowledge as one walks the path of parenthood as a first time parent. There’s nothing more reassuring than seeing your child happily toddle off in the morning and come home happy and excited to tell you what they did that day.
We are so thankful to you both ‘jan jan’ and Bryan, you’ve had a remarkable impact on all of us, but especially Taelyn and we are grateful for all the effort and time you have invested in her, none of it went unnoticed - we will continue to sing ‘twinkle twinkle chocolate bar’ daily and think of you both 😆
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Jan and Bryan are two of the most wonderful people you could ever want to have in your children’s lives. My children adored going there and they both thrived under their love and care so much so that on my day off when I did the school run and my 2 year old saw Bryan doing the school run she would get so upset as she wasn’t going home with him!!
Communication is top notch and the flexibility they provide is so reassuring. My husband and I worked over an hour away and we knew if there was ever an issue with traffic etc that the children would be well looked after until we got there and without the judgement you often get with nurseries!
We moved recently to be closer to work and leaving these two behind was such a wrench!
My children loved Jan Jan and Bryan, so much so that only the other day, 3 months after we left my 2 year old said “miss jan jan and Bryan”. Thank you both for loving my two as much as we do. Xxx
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Rachb81
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Jan B
on 18/01/2021
Response by
Jan B
on 23/01/2021:
Both children were a joy to look after and played well with other children
What a lovely family xx
My daughter has been coming to Jan's for 4 and a half years. All I can say is, shes amazing, soo accommodating and she does so much for all the children. My daughter has made life long friends. Shes just brilliant, i was so lucky to find her and the bond she has with my daughter. I couldnt of found anyone better to lopl after my child.
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