Jo Foley
Childminder in Worcester
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Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 10 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
I'm Jo, and I live in the centre of Worcester, a ten minute walk away from the Cathedral. I am married to David (Mobile Librarian for Worcestershire), and we have three adult children. They were all at primary school when I started childminding in September 2012, & get to know all the children I look after. They are kind & supportive.
As a family we like to have good routines and feel organised, so that we can have fun and enjoy ourselves. We are caring and friendly, and would hope to make new children feel at home very quickly. We have two cats Betty and Berny (mother & son).
My Experience
I have sixteen years teaching experience. Lots of that time was teaching Year 1 and Reception, I have also taught Nursery. I chose to leave teaching, and retrained as a Childminder because I love working with children and feel I have skills that transfer over really well. I was with Ofsted for over 8 years & have just re registered with an Early Years Childminding Agency.
As a Mum of three I have lots of experience with children's needs, and I'm equally comfortable looking after babies and little ones, as I am older children who need a different kind of support and care.
I have experience of childminding for twins aged from 12 mths. I have childminded for babies from 4 mths old.
My last inspection was on the 6th December 2024. I received a Good in all areas from Suffolk Childminding Agency. Please go to their website to see the full report. The inspector commented ‘ The childminder (Jo) provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy, settled, and feel emotionally secure. The parents describe the setting as being a ‘home from home environment.’ They praise Jo for enabling an open dialogue for the sharing of information and daily updates, and to celebrate children’s achievements together.’
My Qualifications
English and Drama Degree
PGCE Teaching Qualification (Early Years)
Paedeatric First Aid
Food Hygience Level 1
Good Practise in Childminding
Suffolk Childminding Agency Registration November 2023
Registered with Worcester County Council to offer funded places
Up-to-date safe guarding training
Level 2 & 3 Counselling Skills Qualification
My Availability
Currently no spaces, apologies, Jo
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.60 per hour
£4.60 per hour.
Snacks and drinks are free.
I am not offering over-night care.
My working hours are Monday - Friday from 8 - 6pm. I have a flexible approach to hours, depending on each family's working requirements.
I can offer funded places depending on my availability.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Cherry Orchard Primary School
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 27/06/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jo Foley. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Jo has looked after my 2 year old son since he was one year old and before that my daughter also from one year old. We are so grateful to have found Jo and have been welcomed into her family since day one. Jo offers a fun, loving and caring environment whilst also providing an opportunity to explore and learn. My son's development is supported and encouraged by Jo during each setting and he is continually exposed to a vast range of learning opportunities whether it be counting leaves during a walk in the park or exploring textures during a craft session. My daughter now at school also frequently asks to go back during school holidays and has such fond memories of her time there.
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on 16/05/2018
Jo has looked after my Twin girls for 10 months now and they get very excited when they go to her. I was let down by another childminder a week before i was due to start work. Jo was really accommodating and kept me calm in what was a very stressful situation. She has made my girls feel part of her family and takes the time to help them develop at their own rate.
I would highly recommend Jo to anyone who is looking for a home from home environment for their children.
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on 14/10/2013
Response by
Jo Foley
on 25/04/2014:
Thank you Holly for this lovely write up. Its an honour and a treat to look after your girls.
Jo has proven a great hit with my 6 year old and 9 year old daughters who she looks after for me. They go to her after school and she takes them to school twice a week for me. They love the family atmosphere of her home and the activities Jo does with them. I would highly recommend her to anyone with a child of any age and only wish she had been around when I sent my two girls to nursery at the time when I had to return to work!
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on 23/09/2013
Response by
Jo Foley
on 25/04/2014:
Thank you Tanya for your support. It is lovely getting to know your girls and looking after them, they are a credit to you.
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