Alison G
Childminder in Calne
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 29 Apr 2024
My Summary
Cheeky Monkeys Childminding
About Me
My name is Alison Garland.I live in Calne.
I have been a Childminder since November 2005.
I am married.I have a 21-year-old son who is studying at Bath Spa University and is a Fireman.
I am Ofsted Registered. My recent Ofsted Report was "Good."
I have an up-to-date first aid certificate.
I am have my NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.
I also have other relevant training linked to childcare.
I keep up to date with training in the childcare industry.
As a Childminder, I do lots of activities with children like painting,reading, music time, and crafts. We enjoy going to the local park,Roves Farm,Lydiard Park, or Bowood.
I have a garden which we spend a lot of time in weather permitting
I belong to Little Acorns Childminding
group, which is on every other Thursday morning. This gives all the children a chance to get to play together and do
activities together.
I do school drop-offs and pick-ups from Priestley School Calne.
I take childcare vouchers.
I also do 2, 3, and 4 years old funding.
Government funding
Please contact me for a visit.
My Experience
I have been a Childminder for 19 years.
When I was a teenager, I did regular babysitting in the evenings.
I also looked after my nieces and nephews when they were smaller.
My Qualifications
First aid
Food Hygiene and safety level 2
NVQ level 3 in Childrens, learning and development
Nutrician and Health level 2
Awareness of child abuse and neglect
Behaviour course
My Availability
Monday 7.30am-18.00
Tuesday 7.30am- 18.00
Wednesday 7.30am-18.00
Thursday 7.30am-18.00
Friday 7.30am- 18.00
These times can be negotiated.
I have some spaces available
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 12/04/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Please contact me for rates.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Priestley Primary School
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 19/04/2023)
Reviews
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This is the first time I have had to use any childminding services and Alyson talked me through every step and reassured me all the way. Alyson has looked after my child from 9 months old and has done a excellent job in providing a home from home experience. Alyson is highly experienced, trusting and caring and provides many activities for children of all ages. I would definitely recommend Alyson as a child minder to anyone looking for child care.
We were after a childminder for our young son while we were at work and could not have been happier with how he was looked after by Alyson. He enjoyed a variety of activities in a safe and stimulating environment and it was reassuring to know how well he was being looked after. Highly recommended!
My son is currently looked after by Alyson 3 days a week. He has settled in well and I have found Alyson to be very caring and kind. I feel happy knowing he is being very well cared for whilst I am at work.
The biggest decision for your child is choosing someone who you trust to look after them, with Alyson we certainly found that. My daughter has been in alysons care for 6 years and very much looks forward to the days that Alyson looks after her and collects her from school. Alyson is highly experienced, trusting and caring and provides many activities for children of all ages. I would definitely recommend Alyson as a child minder to anyone looking for child care.
Being a single working parent of two children I have had to obtain the services of a childminder for the past five years plus. My children have had to change childcare due to working structure changing Alyson garland being the current one. My children love going to Alyson and have never been happier with a childminder. I work to make ends meet and childcare is a necessity, but it makes working so much easier knowing my children are well cared for and looked after in my absence.
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