Nicola P
Childminder in Denham
Female Member since Apr 2010 Last Updated Dec 2023 Last Login 09 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Nicola I have be childminding for over 26years., I was awarded my THIRD OUSTANDING Ofsted grading in February 2020.. I am married with three children. I am a very experience childminder with vast experience of caring for children from 6 weeks of age. I offer excellent toys and resources in a safe caring, and stimulating home environment. I observe, assess and plan for each unique child's stage of development encourage children to learn and develop at their own pace. I provide a photographic learning journey file for parents to view and keep. I have a well equipped closed in garden with many toys, mud kitchen, climbing frame and slides. We grow our own fruit and vegetables and visit our farm daily to feed the chickens and collect the eggs, We hatch our own chicks yearly. We attend a mother and toddler group/library/music groups/childminding groups etc. I promote and provide healthy snacks for children during the day. I live in a semi rural setting excellent parking, easy access with an outlook onto a small farm next door with horses and sheep. I plan a range of different activities to do throughout the week on each individual child's interests and development and my planning is flexible and relevant to each child. I promote learning through play and ensuring it is both fun and exciting. I organise themed activities throughout the week in school holidays catering for all age ranges. Regular newsletters are sent home keeping parents informed of their child's weekly schedule this encourages working in partnership with my parents and keeping them informed of what their child will be doing for the upcoming week .I accept childcare vouchers from most providers. I am able to claim Government funding for 2, 3 and 4 year old. I complete my paedatric first aid training every three years with additional training yearly. Excellent References available on request written and my Ofsted inspection if available to view online.
My Experience
I have been childminding for over 26 years previously I was a nanny having worked as a residential, daily, holiday nanny and maternity nurse
During my childminding career I have worked for a family over 12 years and another family 10 years. I have cared for children from 6 weeks old. I have training in Makaton Sign Language and have experience of caring for children with speech delay. I regularly attend training workshops/online meetings throughout the year as well as keeping up to date with new legislation.
My Qualifications
NNEB
NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid Training
Food Hygiene level 2
Makaton Sign Language (parent/carer level)
Epi-pen training
Accredited childminder access funding 2- 3-4 year olds -15 hours Universal Free Entitlement (UFE) and extended Free Entitlement (EFE) 30 hours
My Availability
1 x space full/part-time
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 29/12/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please contact me for further details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Denham Village Infant 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
- Training Certificate (added 16/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 16/01/2019)
Reviews
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My son has been with Nicola for coming up to a year now. He absolutely loves her! When I drop him off it is like taking him to a family member. He walks in her gate with his little lunch box and welly’s (ready for the seeing the chickens and sheep) with the biggest smile on his face every day. He was in a Nursery before and I had to remove him as he was so unhappy. And yet he settled right in with Nicola. My sons speech has come on increasingly and every week he’s learned something new and loves to tell me about it. Nicola’s house is like home from home for my little boy. I’m already dreading saying bye when full time school starts in 18 months. I’m going to miss the little book that comes home with my son telling me all about his day, the welcoming family environment for my son and the Most happy little boy when we arrive every morning that his is at Nicolas. There would be nowhere better in my opinion that I could have for my son.
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