Alpa Patel
Childminder in Hainault
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Female Member since Aug 2009 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 24 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello Parents,
My name is Alpa Patel. I am an Ofsted registered childminder since 2003. I am based in Anne Way and I provide my service according to the Early Year Foundation Stage. I have been graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in my last 2 inspections. I would like to welcome you into our happy fun family atmosphere. I am a mother of two children and provide my care for all children in a family non-smoking environment and regardless of race, religion and background they will all feel equally at home in a safe, encouraging and comfortable environment.
I am dedicated to provide various age appropriate activities for the children to do everyday, such as: Play dough, finger-painting, colouring, board games, books, messy play, roll play, mark making These are all activities that children really enjoy and also learn many new things whilst playing and growing their confidence.
I love to build in daily outing trips into the children's routines such as going to the local parks, toddler groups, the library, and sometimes a farm, soft-play area's, to meet other children and people to improve their communication and social skills with the parent's permission.
If you are interested or would like further information, please email or call me. Thank you.
My Experience
I've been an Ofsted registered childminder for over 18 years, with prior experience of working in nurseries and school settings. I was a member of the Sheringham childminder network and a GLA Hub member in Newham, where I just previously moved from. After years of childminding, I have learnt to create a balanced daily routine for the children incorporating a fun learning and teaching environment for the children. Also, I have completed many food and Nutrition training and ensure to follow children's specific dietary requirements and Allergies too, to provide a healthy balanced lifestyle in children's early ages of development.
My Qualifications
EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA [NVQLevel 3]
NVQ Leval 2
CACHE LEVEL 2 Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Designated Safeguarding & Prevention Duty Officer - Level3
Food and Hygiene Level 2
Health and Safety level 2
First Aid Level 2
The Right Support for Every Child
EYFS Statutory Framework ongoing
Triple P: Positive Parenting Programme
Oral Health Training
Food and Nutrition for infants and toddlers
My Availability
I am available from 7.00am to 7.00 pm. However, I work flexibly in accordance with the parents needs. I can work early starts, late evenings and also on the weekends and holidays if needed. I am registered for night care if it is needed too.
I am also available for school picking up and dropping up children from my local schools.
My Local Schools,
- Limes farm school
- Fairlop Primary School
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
The fees vary and will be agreed depending on the requirements.
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
- UK Passport (added 27/12/2023)
Reviews
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Are you looking for a reliable and trustworthy childminder? If so look no further. Alpa is the true professional, kind, caring and fun with a lovely personality. Both my children love going to Alpas for after school club and they get ro participate in lots of fun activities. They always come away with something they have made or a story about where they have been, such as the local park or doing water play. They children even ask to go to Alpa’s on weekends and they love her snack times. I have moved to a different area which means different schools. What will I miss? Alpas childcare and the safe, secure feeling I always felt when my children are in her care. If you are lucky enough to find a vacancy with Alpa do not hesitate in securing your child's place. She is the best.
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Rachael
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on 03/07/2023
I met Alpa 4 years ago when my daughter started nursery. Alpa used to pick my daughter from nursery and stayed with her until My husband and I went to pick her up.
She is such a great personality with children. She engaged my daughter in various activities, took her to the library and they visited different parks around the area.
My daughter loves her so much and never stops asking about her. She insists that Alpa should pick her up from school and misses her. She still remembers all the activities they did together despite being only 3 years old at the time.
Alpa is very good with children's early emotional and physical development. My daughter always used tears as a way of expressing herself but with Alpa she learnt to use words instead of tears.
My son will be starting nursery this year, and I will be using Alpa's services because I trust her with the safe care of my children.
She goes above and beyond, she attended some of my daughter's school shows when we were at work. This made my daughter absolutely love her.
She is such a wonderful superwoman.
Stella 15, a mother in awe of Alpa's services.
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Stella15
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on 10/02/2022
Response by
Alpa Patel
on 18/02/2022:
Hi Stella,
Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation! It was such a pleasure looking after D and working with you. It was amazing to see all the progress she made and her development throughout the years.
I wish you and D all the very best for the future.
Thank you,
Alpa Patel
I take this opportunity to say thanks to Alpa Patel who is an exceptionally committed childminder and who has provided childcare for my three boys and has supported their wellbeing in personal social and emotional development. I built a good relationship with Alpa and trusted her with my children. Alpa went out of her by attending school assemblies and school performances even though she didn't have to. She has always been very supportive for that reason she is second to none. Outstanding she is and I am truly grateful for her services rendered to my family.
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Margaret
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on 31/01/2022
Response by
Alpa Patel
on 18/02/2022:
Hi Margaret,
This is really lovely to hear and i really appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was an absolute joy and pleasure to work with you and the boys! They are all full of such positive energy and a great treat to look after.
It was lovely to see all their growth and achievements.
I wish you and all the boys the best of luck for the future!
Thank you,
Alpa Patel
My daughter was with Alpa since she was one and a half year old. She was her first childminder but bonded with Alpa instantly and was with her for a year. Had moved from the area if not my daughter would be still with her. She missus Alpa and her setting still. I could leave my daughter without any worry with her. Even my daughter's new nursery was very impressed with her manners. All credit goes to Alpa. Thank you so very much Alpa for your love and care you had shown towards my daughter. For my daughter not a day goes by without talking about Alpa.
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Arch
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on 15/09/2018
My extremely energetic son has been with Alpa for over 6 months and has been having a brilliant time. Alpa takes him on regular outings to the children's centre, park or town centre. Alpa always provides fruit and healthy food and sometimes takes my son for picnics or to Mc Donalds for a treat. Alpa bought a musical keyboard for my son for his first birthday, which is now his favourite toy. Alpa really makes the effort to understand my son's likes and dislikes and is always caring and attentive. My son doesn't like to nap during the day but Alpa helped him to sleep by rocking him. She is always talking to my son, which has developed his language skills. Alpa is constantly pushing my son's development and providing him with educational toys. Alpa is also very flexible and very understanding as my husband and I have very demanding jobs and sometimes have to work late. I am very luck to have found Alpa.
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Sia
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on 17/09/2016
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