Lou
Childminder in Lewes
Female Member since Nov 2017 Last Updated Feb 2023 Last Login Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
I'm an Ofsted Registered Childminder, with an Outstanding Inspection Report dated June 2022, located in Ringmer near the town of Lewes. I live with my husband and two children who are both at Secondary School.
I offer a modern Curiosity Approach to Early Years education where babies and children are encouraged to learn through open ended play. The resources I provide are aimed at inviting children to use their critical thinking to reach a goal and to expand their imaginations to lead play in their own direction. I am less reliant on plastic toys which merely direct children to play in one way and reward them with lights and sounds at the press of a button.
I encourage the children to explore using all their senses and love to work with parents who understand that at the end of the day mud and dirt washes off. It's all part of learning about the natural environment and through exploring outside they gain an early understanding of caring for the world in which they live. I encourage recycling, sustainability and through teaching kindness and caring through everything they do the children learn early to think about others from the smallest creatures in the garden, plants we grow and friends we play with.
Although I have a dedicated playroom I also have a wonderful outdoor space which provides a safe place for the children of all ages to play in a natural environment.
I like to offer children in my care real life experiences which includes preparing and eating snacks together, sharing news, celebrating together and regular outings to parks, farms, beach, woodland areas as well as local shops and cafes. In my care young children are nurtured and are welcomed as part of our family life and each one is seen as an individual and encouraged to grow at their own pace through their own interests that spark their curiosity.
My Experience
I have been a childminder since 2010 and rated Outstanding at my recent Inspection in June 2022. During that time I have cared for twins, children with Autism, ASD, Select Mutism and Global Delay. Each child is individual and I help them to reach their potential through exciting play in nature, gentle nurturing and working closely with parents to ensure children feel just at ease in my setting as in their own home.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid Certificate, Safeguarding, Introduction to homebased childcare,
My Availability
I work Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, however I am happy to discuss times outside of these hours to fit in with parents working hours.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 03/02/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My standard rate is £6.00 per hour during my core working hours. I am happy to negotiate revised fees for timings outside of these hours. Fees are to be paid monthly in advance. I offer a sibling discount.
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
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 13/04/2023)
Reviews
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Lou has been looking after my almost 2.5 years old daughter since she was six months old. My daughter has grown
from a baby to a very happy, confident and sociable toddler in Lou's care. My daughter always loves going to Lou’s and she was made to feel like part of the family from the very start. Lou’s setting provides a great deal of stimulation for children of all ages and has a wealth of resources to keep them entertained all day long. My daughter particularly enjoys the outside walks, music and socialising with other children.
My daughter has several allergies which Lou has been helping us manage in a calm and professional manner. She has helped us through sleep, teething issues and now potty training calmly and professionally. She has been incredibly understanding and supportive of us as full-time working parents which made our life a lot easier.
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Lou is excellent with my 10 month old son. He is always delighted to see her and her two lovely girls when I drop him off before the school run. I am kept up to date with his activities from the day and have seen him develop rapidly in the time he has been in her care.
I feel very relaxed leaving my little one with Lou as he clearly feels very safe and happy and stimulated.
Highly recommend!
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