Sarah
Childminder in Shefford
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Female Member since Feb 2012 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 19 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an established Childminder and Foster Carer who has worked as a childcare provider in Shefford for over 30 years where I have always lived. I live with my husband and we have 5 children aged between 21-37years, 1 of which lives at home. We also have 2 long term foster children living with us.
I provide childcare in a fun loving family environment that gives 'home from home' care as well as supporting your child's learning and development through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). During my last inspection Ofsted awarded me an Outstanding which I feel accurately reflects the care I provide.
The children in my care benefit from a wide range of activities and trips out which enables them to learn through play and first hand experiences. Examples of regular things we do are; going to toddler groups, messy play, rhyme time at the library and soft play areas. In addition to this we also do lots of outdoors activities like going to the park, exploring in the woods and visiting the farm. I also offer many different activities in my home which I plan according to the EYFS and within this we do various art, craft and messy activities as well as cooking and planting. All of the children's experiences are recorded in their own individual books which show the children's progress through photos and observations.
Please feel free to contact me for a chat.
My Experience
Having had five of my own children and through fostering and childminding others for over 30 years I have a huge amount of experience of caring for children. Over the years through these different areas of childcare my experience has continually developed as has my understanding of the varying needs of children and their families.
My Qualifications
As a childminder I always ensure I am up to date with current legislation to continually better my practice. I have passed my NVQ Level 3 in Children's care, Learning and Development. Other examples of certificates I hold are:
First Aid
Diversity and Equality
Advanced Safeguarding Children
Planning Through the EYFS
Understanding Children's Behaviour
Attachment and Bonding
Therapeutic Parenting
plus many more
My Availability
I provide care for children of all ages and abilities. My current working day is from 7am-7pm although these hours are flexible.
I offer part time or full time places all year round/ term time only or school holidays only.
Please note: Currently I only do drop off/pick up from Shefford preschools and schools
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 18/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
I feel that my fees are very reasonable and I offer sibling discount.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Shefford Lower School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Robert Bloomfield Academy
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 (added 24/04/2023)
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