Tinklebugs
Childminder in Basildon (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Nov 2009 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Carla and I live in the Eversley/Pitsea Area. I am a fully qualified and Ofsted register childminder. I am accredited and can offer 15 hours free govenment funding for 2 year olds and 3-4 year olds. I care for children 0-12 years providing activities in a safe and caring environment. I also hold a current First Aid Qualification and have public libility insurance.
We enjoy going out to local places including children centres, farm, play centre, library, parks and attending a forest school group. We also like gluing, painting, cooking, messy play, garden play and playing with all the games and toys.
The setting is a warm and friendly environment with a large lounge area and garden. The kitchen is used for messy play and cooking lovely cakes!!
My Experience
I have worked with and cared for children for over 15 years. My experiences range from nurseries, running creches overseas and nannying. I have cared for children from 0-12 years including those with disabilties. My work has also taken me abroad with families. I have worked within the Girl Guiding movement which has involved taking Brownies (7-11years) on Brownie Camps and organising a Christmas Party for over 300 children!!
My Qualifications
ICP
NNEB Dipolma
First Aid for those working with young children
Food Hygiene
Health and Safety
NSPPC - child protection
Advance Certificate TEFL (Teaching English as a Foriegn Language)
Accredited Childminder
I have atteded courses in Child Protection (keeping children safe), Every child a talker (ECAT), Early Years Foundation Stage, Art in the Environment, Working with Parents, Learning Journeys, Provisions for 0-3s, Update of Safeguarding.
My Availability
**Currently vacancies**
Afternoon sessions available from 1pm for a funded child
Full time spaces becoming available for a child under 5 years.
Holiday club spaces available.
My services run from 7.30 - 6pm monday to friday. Outside of these hours are available on request.
I provide a wrap around service for children who attend Eversley Primary School.
I also offer over night care from 7pm - 7am. Outside of these hours are also catered for.
Tinklebugs Holiday Club runs during school holidays and operates 9am - 3pm for those parents who only require school hours care.
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 20/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
My fees include all meals and snacks, activities and membership fees and entrance fees for local outings. Please contact me for current fees.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Eversley Primary School
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 Driving Licence (added 14/03/2024)
Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Latest reviews
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on 19/08/2013
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Overall
by
Parent
on 26/09/2011
Carla has been minding my son for nearly a year now. She provides an excellent, educational and happy enviroment for him. Very profesionall at all times would highly recommend Tinklebugs.
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Overall
by
Parent
on 14/04/2010
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