Honeybee
Childminder in Ripon
Usually responds within 1 hour
Female Member since Jan 2012 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Honeybeez Childcare have we been established since September 2009 as childcare on non-domestic premises, however we relocated to large domesItic premises in Ripon in April 2013.
Rated GOOD by Ofsted in all areas March 23.
We offer a warm, friendly, Montessori day care setting, offering places from birth to 11 years, staffed by a qualified Early Years teacher, with EYPS (BA(hons)Primary Education, (Early Years), QTS, EYPS)with over 14 years experience. My deputy is a Montessori teacher with over 20 years experience in the sector.
Check out our parent reviews. 5 star rated by parents for 7 years. Awarded No 1 childcare in Ripon 2024 by QUALITY BUSINESS AWARDS
Our aim is to work with families to help their child succeed and meet their fullest potential.
My Experience
Over 20 years working in schools and Childcare sectors, as a primary teacher, early years teacher and Montessori teacher.
SENcO diploma
My Qualifications
BA(hons) Primary Education (Early years) QTS EYPS
First Aid
Certificate in Montessori for childminders
Food Safety
Safeguarding level 3.
My Availability
full and part time spaces, available from Mid July 24
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£7.00 per hour
10 percent sibling discount
£60 full day rate (including meals) 0800 - 1800
overnight care prices on request .
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 childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/01/2023)
- Other (added 01/05/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder and team provide outstanding care, creating a perfect setting with educational and outdoor activities. Parents praise the excellent communication, varied schedule, and personalized attention. Children thrive in this environment, showing significant progress in social skills, speech, and independence. The caregivers go above and beyond, treating the children like family and creating meaningful experiences.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Honeybee. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Claire and the team provide amazing care for my son, they go above and beyond to meet the needs of the children in their care. The setting is perfect, providing educational play,outdoor play and walks. I can not recommend Honey Bee enough, they care for my son as if he was family.
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Jen
on 02/02/2025
Claire and her team have adopted a wonderful approach to childcare. My daughter absolutely loves being there. They are very good at communicating and their day-to-day schedule is exciting and varied! She eats well, has made lots of friends and we are very grateful to have found honeybees!
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Avhaste
on 16/02/2024
Response by
Honeybee
on 16/02/2024:
Thank you!!
Really happy about my son being part of this setting. They care a lot about the kids and they are really involved in their progress. Communication is extremely good and I always find good advice regarding different situations with my son. His progress has been amazing! Thank you Claire & the team xx
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Ruxandra
on 03/04/2023
Response by
Honeybee
on 04/04/2023:
Thank you! So glad your little one is so happy here! Claire
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