Minder68
Childminder in Nottingham
Female Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 17 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
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I am registered with Ofsted and have been a Childminder for 22 years and thoroughly enjoy my work. I have been rated good by Ofsted for the 22 years I have been registered with my last inspection being March 2023. . I have 2 children of my own who are 27 and 26I have been married to my husband for 27 years . We also have an 8 month old black Labrador called Marvin who simply adores children. We live in a semi detached house in Carlton with a large garden and outdoor equipment, and we are within walking distance of two local parks. I offer a loving, warm, safe and stimulating environment with a dedicated playroom for children's enjoyment, I offer a quality and professional service and am very flexible in my work. We go on lots of trips to local parks, toddler groups and indoor play areas. We also take part in local play days etc giving the children lots of opportunity to try different experiences and take part in physical activity. We socialise regularly with other childminders and their children too. I offer a wide variety of activities and have many happy parents both past and present. I also offer lots of healthy snacks and lunches. .I do pick ups from local playgroups, nurseries and schools. I am on the 25 and 43 bus route and am close to all major routes for city centre etc.I have references from parents past and present and reviews from parents on here should you wish to view them. The majority of my work is gained through word of mouth and recommendation. I also offer free 15hrs funding for 9 months 2,3, and 4 year olds and 30 hours for 3/4 year olds . My setting opens Tue to Fri from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm
My Experience
I have been childminding for 22 years and have cared for children of all ages during this time and have thoroughly enjoyed looking after them all, indeed some of them have been with me since I first began minding and I have watched them grow, mature and develop like my own children. I have experience of looking after children with speech and hearing difficulties , dairy intolerance and have received training to care for children with type 1 diabetes .I have helped out at the local school with reading in class etc and worked in a playgroup whilst building up my Childminding business in the early days.I have 5 step grandchildren as well as raising my own two children.
My Qualifications
I have a Paediatric First Aid certificate along with a current Health and Safety and Safeguarding Children certificate. I have qualified at level 3 in Childrens Care, Learning and Development.I have done several part time childcare courses and continually update my professional development through childcare courses.
My Availability
I have a vacancy for fri for an under 5. From Sept 2024 . I currently work along side my sister who is my Ofsted registered Assistant. She also has paediatric first aid and safeguarding qualifications and a full dbs. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested .We also offer the 9 months ,2,3 and 4 year Government funded spaces.
We also have availability for before / after school for Parkdale primary school
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
contact me for details.Free funding available for 2,3 and 4 year olds.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Parkdale Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/11/2020)
Reviews
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Both my little boys have been with Tracy and Christine since they were nine months. Making a decision to choose your childcare is massive and choosing these two was the best decision we’ve ever made! They love their children like their own and create a real home from home atmosphere:) I leave the boys everyday knowing they are going to have an amazing time and are given the best opportunities which some other childcare providers wouldn’t be able to offer! They go the extra mile to support their families and the flexibility they have given us has been above and beyond:) children thrive developmentally when they are happy and in the right care and these two certainly provide that:) what more could you ask for we just don’t want them to leave!
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My son has been going over a year and he’s come on leaps and bounds! I can’t fault anything! I have full trust in everything she does! Nothing is ever a effort. My sons speech has come on amazing. Thank u so much for everting you do
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My daughter always enjoyed her time here and now so does my young son!
Such a wonderful family environment and always very professional and experienced.
I have always been happy knowing my children are happy, safe and having many wonderful experiences here.
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An amazing, professional person to work with. Very helpful, helped my daughter to feel relax and at ease straight away. A lovely caring home, family and support network. Extremely reliable. I never had to worry when my daughter was in her care.
Thank you. You have been a star through and through.
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