Twoshoes
Childminder in Musselburgh (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Mar 2009 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 08 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Nickki and I am a Registered childminder with the Care Inspectorate. My Childminding business is called Twoshoes. We have two great children, Noah, aged 21 and Aoifé aged 16.
We also have a rag doll cat called Mushu.
We are a fun, happy home! We live near Musselburgh train station. We have an enclosed garden. We enjoy gardening - growing own vegetables,plenty of outdoor games, indoor games, dressing up, arts and crafts/messy play, books, musical instuments and baking-generally having fun!
Trips out are a regular occurance e.g. museum, library, play groups, Toddler groups etc.
I follow Covid guidelines to keep us all safe and I am fully vaccinated!
I spend a lot of time out doors- whatever the weather-muddy puddles included!
I will include a parent/carers request where possible. Children always have their say also on what they are interested in and in what they like to do!
Meals provided on request.
My Experience
Along with raising our two children, I have many years experience working with children aged from three months to sixteen years.I was an au-pair in Germany for six months looking after three children - ages 1-5.
I have worked with children in care for ten years and felt the time was right for a change. Before this I worked in Mental Health for five years. I have now been a Childminder for 12 years and have been enjoying each day, especially seeing the positive changes over time with the children I have been looking after. I can support parents/carers with their children, home from home.
I had an Inspection at the end of July 2016,and I have received Grade 6, excellent, with no recommendations.
I have had my latest Care Inspection in July 2022, and received Grade 6, excellent with no recommendations.
My Qualifications
I have the following qualifications:
-Introduction to Child minding.
-Registered with the Scottish Care Commission.
-First-Aid for Children and Babies.
-Food Hygiene Certificate.
-Full Disclosure Scotland.
-Full Clean Driving licence.
-Diploma in Social Care.
-Child Protection Training
-Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC).
-Infection,Prevention and Control training.
-Building the Ambition.
-Tears and Tantrums.
I passed my HNC in Childhood Practice- June2021 ( qualified Nursery Nurse, EYP).
I completed my Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling at Edinburgh University- May 2022.
My Availability
Monday -Friday.
Morning session: 8am-1pm.
Afternoon session:1pm-5.30pm
Full day:8am-5.30pm.
Care over the school holidays is available by prior arrangement.
I can pick up/drop off to Campie and Stoniehill schools.
Please do not hesitate in getting in touch and I will do my best to help.
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| Last Updated: 16/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.25 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
For details on fees, please contact me direct:)
Please leave a message and I will be in touch.
Thank you,
Nickki
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 Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 02/11/2023)
Reviews
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We had the pleasure of working with Nicki over two days for a wedding weekend. Our son is 17 months old and this was his first experience with a babysitter he didn’t know. The first night she made him feel comfortable and did a wonderful job putting him happily to sleep. The next day she brought him some toys to play with! They went on walks, she read to him, played with him, sang him songs, and even taught him an animal noise! We checked in at one point and he had no problem separating from us to stay with Nickki. It just made us feel so comfortable knowing that our son felt safe and happy with her. We live in the US, but if we ever find ourselves back in Edinburgh we will request Nickki’s help again!
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It was so important to us that our son went to a childcare setting that was loving, gentle and child-led, and we are so thankful we found Nickki. She treats my son like he's one of her own family.
Every day activities are child-led, depending on what the children are interested in or what they feel like doing that day. Lots of art, games, walks, trips to the park and pre-covid times; trips to the museum which my son loved. She has helped my son with difficult feelings from toddlerhood to now almost school age and tries to help him understand his emotions through stories and talking things through.
He clearly adores Nickki, and I'm sad that he won't be able to keep being looked after her as we're about to move out of the town.
We couldn't recommend Nickki enough, and you can rest assured that your child will thrive in her home :)
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Nickki is the most wonderful, loving, caring childminder you could meet. She looked after my daughter from 8 months old til she started school, and my son from age 5 months until we moved house when he was almost 3, so we had 6 continuous years of Nickki's care.
She cares so much about the children in her care, and has their best interests as a priority. She treats them as they are her own children, the house is full of love and fun. She does a lot of child led activities, spends time outdoors with them, walks to the beach, visits to the harbour, takes them to playgroups, bookbug sessions at the library and meets up with other childminder friends so the children in her care have lots of opportunities for socialisation and making friends. She does art activities, jigsaws, lots of games, and reading stories.
Her lovely home becomes your children's home, it's a warm and welcoming home from home, and the children thrive and flourish in her care.
Moving house was a real wrench for us, for the main reason that we were leaving Nickki behind! Thank you Nickki for 6 wonderful years, we miss you!!
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I went back to work quite early (my son was 5 months old), so it was important to me that he have one regular carer. As Nickki had the best ratings and reviews by far, she was the obvious choice, and when we met I felt confident that she would be a safe and happy place for him.
He has now been with Nickki for 3 (rather speedy!) years and in that time she has been just wonderful and very supportive.
My son enjoys playing with the other children in her care and having fun with Nickki's children too. Her home is very welcoming and clean. There are daily and weekly routines. Nickki asks the children what they would like to do and they are always out and about.
Nickki is very communicative and will give informal and more formal updates.
I can't recommend Nickki highly enough - we've been so lucky to have her.
Thanks Nickki!
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I was extremely nervous and apprehensive about leaving my son to go back to work but Nickki made the whole experience a million times easier for us both. She was so patient and understanding and always kept in touch with me throughout the day (when she could) to put me at ease by sending photos of my smiley little boy. I couldn't recommend her enough.
Her home is lovely, always clean and such a welcoming environment. My son absolutely loves going, when I drop him off he can't get away from me quick enough to go and play with the other boys and girls! The kids are always out and about, rain or shine. Nickki always makes sure their days are filled and varied and incorporates the children into making decisions for the day.
She treats all the children like she would her own and I have never doubted the care she gives for a second. Her own children are lovely and interact brilliantly with the other kids in her care. My son especially loves her daughter who is such a natural with the kids and always has him laughing and smiling.
Thank you for everything Nickki. You are wonderful!
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