Frances Smedley
Childminder in London (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Nov 2009 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login 24 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live in a family house, very near Hampstead Heath. I live with 19 year old son. My house has a garden which provides space for children to enjoy outdoor activities, and further their development of all areas of learning. I plan and deliver a range of educational learning experiences, offering fun, stimulating activities.
I have been childminding for 18 Years, and have experience of caring for, and nurturing babies to toddlers.
I use all the local resources which are excellent for children under 5 Years, including the Zoo, Camden Sq, the libraries for rhyme time and the Hampstead Heath Clock Club.
The children who are, and have been in my care thrive in a small intimate group where the care is personalized for each individual child's needs, this enables each child to develop confidence and self esteem.
I work together with parents, with daily diaries sharing information, which is important for the development of the child.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, my practice follows all heath and safety guidelines, and i have up to date first aid.
My Experience
my last inspection with Ofsted was a good. i have good working relations with parents, and families are made to feel welcome. i have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I plan for each individual childs needs, by observing and planning their next stage of development, and implement the EYFS framework. I provide a full and part time service. i have recently become nvq 3 qualified, and i attend regular courses through camden to keep me up to date. and refreshed. At the moment i'm studying for an NVQ 4 in early years practice.
My Qualifications
I have a NVQ level 3
A up to date first aid
safeguarding
food hygiene and I keep up to date with training.
My Availability
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| Last Updated: 31/08/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £10.99 per hour
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
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 02/08/2023)
Reviews
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Both of my children have attended Frances’ setting; my son between 1-4, and my daughter started at 7 months old and still attends. They love Frances and her team, and always tell me what they have done during the day & who they have played with. We all enjoy looking through the supplied photos at the end of the day.
The setting is perfect both inside and outside, very safe and secure and filled with plenty of activities for the children to engage with when not on an outing and with opportunities to develop.
Frances and her team really care for the children and over the years have provided brilliant advice, support and recommendations. I absolutely recommend her as a childminder. Thank you all :)
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K_Tymms
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on 04/09/2024
Our son was with Frances from age 1 to reception and he absolutely florished under her care. Frances gets to know the children very well and has excellent observation skills, noticing when children develop or struggle and giving feedback as appropriate. Our son loved attending (and still is cared for by Frances on occasion if we get caught short!) It’s not just Frances but her team who are brilliant. Nancy and Julia especially are superb! We highly recommend Frances, who always kept our son safe and helped him learn and develop.
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Papa123
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on 02/09/2024
My daughter was with Frances for the past few years. It was a wonderful, homely and safe setting. My daughter flourished under Frances’ watch and her rapid development was impressive. She was always happy to attend the setting and eager to tell me about all the activities she had completed. It was also lovely to receive pictures of my daughter throughout the day engaging in activities/play and seeing how happy and content she was.
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time with Frances and her team and she was incredibly sad when she had to leave. We were very lucky to find such a brilliant setting. I highly recommend Frances and her team to anyone looking for exceptional childcare.
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Reem
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on 14/02/2023
Being new to London, I didn’t know what a Childminder was. Frances and her whole team is the best thing that happened to my son and family.
They have created a playful, educational, patient, nurturing, dynamic and fun environment.
From ‘in house’ activities such as painting, cooking, singing, dancing to going out trips to the zoo, farm, heath, my son was always happy and smiling at pick up.
As a parent I always valued the excellent level of communication and support.
My son was always learning new things in the best way possible.
I could not recommend enough!
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violeta
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on 14/12/2022
Our daughter started at Frances when she was 14 months old. The first week was tough because of the Covid restrictions I could not stay for the settling and our daughter was really used to being with us at home. Frances was really flexible and found ways to help her with the settling. After 7 days, she was really happy to go to Frances in the morning and before long, she was not even saying goodbye, entering the house with confidence to go and meet her friends and participate to the morning songs. She has been very happy at Frances enjoying many trips to the zoo, Hampstead Heath, the one o'clock club and the lovely garden with different activites and lots of cooking. We found Frances and her team provided the best care and environment for your daughter with the right size for her to socialise and get exposed to different children and carers. I would highly recommend Frances as she is listening to the parents, providing advice and focusing on the development of the children. We will miss her and her assistants very much as we move to a new country.
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Emilie
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on 03/08/2021
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