Maureen Ward
Childminder in Staines
Female Member since Aug 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Maureen Ward, I live in Laleham, Staines with my husband who is my assistant and our children. I have been an Ofsted registered childminder for 18 years and am also part of the Early years QIA. I accept FEET and early years funding and am registered for childcare vouchers. I follow the EYFS through fun and play. Both my husband and I are non smokers and have no pets.
My hobbies are socialising, eating out and reading.
My Experience
I am an Ofsted registered Childminder, I am part of Early years QIA, a member of PACEY, I am fully CRB checked and hold a current first aid certificate. We are non-smokers, providing both care and education in a loving,stimulating family environment offering a wide range of toys and activities, both indoors and out. We follow the EYFS through fun and play.
We have a very large garden with lots of toys, pools, playhouse etc. I have had my Ofsted inspection and have been graded “GOOD". We offer a home from home environment.
We visit toddler groups, lots of crafts, soft play venues, local parks, visits to other childminders, outings to woods, farms, zoo's to name a few. But most of all we have lots & lots of FUN!!!!!!.
My Qualifications
I am a qualified first aider, a member of the PACEY, part of Early Years, completed Surrey’s QIA and have completed the ICP course (Introduction to Childminding Practices) and am booked to go training courses and have also completed various training courses with the PACEY. I am also chairperson for the local play group – Thameside Toddlers. I also accept childcare vouchers.
As part of Early years, training is essential and therefore we attend many training courses thoughout the year.
I can supply written references and my current families are more than happy to be contacted should you require.
My Availability
Please contact me and I can let you know my availability. We are open 8:00am - 5:30pm. We currently have spaces from September 2024 available.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | 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: 20/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please call for information, I accept childcare vouchers and am registered to accept early years free entitlement and Government Funding.
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 Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate [DELETED] (added 15/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Maureen Ward. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Maureen has looked after my son for almost 18 months, since I returned to work when he was a year old. He has been so happy with Maureen and her whole family. Maureen's firm but fair approach, with plenty of love and affection, is exactly what I wanted for Edward and he has absolutely thrived with her. He is a bright, sociable little boy, who adores playing outside with all the amazing toys Maureen has to offer. Quite often, he doesn't want to leave when I pick him up!
Choosing child care is a really hard decision. We didn't know whether to go with a nursery or child minder, and I found it such a wrench to leave him at first. All I can say is that as soon as I met Maureen, I knew she was the right person. She is just as supportive to us as the parents as she is to Edward. Maureen understands the challenges of balancing working and family life, and really goes out of her way to accommodate your circumstances.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Maureen to anyone.
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on 28/06/2016
Maureen has been looking after my son for 2 and a half years, since he was 4 months old, and has always been absolutely amazing. She is kind and caring and always goes out of her way to accommodate changes that parents and children need. Maureen is flexible and always provides a high quality service, taking children to toddler groups, the children's center and out for the day. Her house is full of things for children of all ages, meaning there is always something for them to be getting busy with and doing, be it indoors or in the garden when the weather is good. There was never a day when my son didn't come home excited to tell me what he had been doing that day, and loves the whole family.
I would recommend Maureen to anyone, and couldn't have found anyone better to look after my son.
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Maureen Ward
on 20/08/2014
Maureen has been childminder for my daughter since she started primary school about 5 years ago. She is reliable and flexible and provides a very safe and caring environment for the children she looks after. All her minded children seem very happy to be dropped off there in the mornings and they clearly have lots of fun, with days out and plenty of activities including toddler groups etc so the children can interact with others their age. In the summer the children have the lovely big garden to play in. Maureen is very understanding of the challenges parents face with the logistics of working and bringing up children, and she goes out of her way to help where she can. The whole family are friendly and welcoming and there is a nice homely atmosphere for the children. My husband & I have been (and continue to be) very happy with the childminding provided by Maureen and would highly recommend her services.
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Maureen Ward
on 09/07/2014
Maureen has looked after both my children for five years and since they were very small, my second child at only 8 weeks. She has given them exceptional care throughout that time. Going back to work full time after having a baby is hard enough but Maureen made it much easier as I knew they were safe in her care. I've never had a day when they don't want to go either, from paddling pools in the garden or making biscuits on a rainy day, the children have a lot of fun.
I totally recommend Maureen's services to anyone. Both herself and her family are so accommodating and lovely to the children. I couldn’t have picked a better child minder.
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Maureen Ward
on 22/06/2014
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