Gemma
Childminder in Wingrave (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Dec 2018 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 06 May 2024
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
Hello my name is Gemma and I live in Wingrave. I moved to my new home in Wingrave from Amersham in 2023 where I childminded for 5 years. I have three daughters 19,12 and 6 years, and I have a granddaughter who Is just perfect who is and a beautiful grandson born on Christmas Day 2023.Being a parent myself I understand the importance of finding a childminder that is not only safe and reliable but understands the uniqueness in each child.
I have space for children from babies to 3+ for during the day care. I offer drop and pick no up to Wingrave CE primary school only.
I trained to be a childminder and became registered in 2018 I can honestly say I have never looked back. What I do each day does not seem like a job to me I love getting up each morning and seeing all my lovely little faces come through my door. Each child I have looked after I have always kept in contact with I appreciate each and every single one of them individually. I am most comfortable when I am around children I am a big kid at heart myself but I also take my job very seriously and want them to get the best out of what I can give them in all areas of learning to get them ready to go to school and exceed and become confident as growing individuals.
I am always trying to find new ways to help the children learn and get the best out of my time with them ensuring an activity rich and fun environment. I have a dedicated play room inside my home for the children to play and I have a safe spacious garden.
I am enjoying to continue my learning knowledge of children and working my way through every thing I can to be my best at what I do.
I offer freshly cooked home made meals should they be required. I thrive myself in offering the children a home from home environment, somewhere they can learn, have fun and be themselves.
Please message me for availability.
Gemma
My Little Rainbow's
My Experience
As well as having three daughters of my own and grandchildren. I have always spent time looking after children before I decided to make it my permanent job. I have also undertaken many training courses to get me at the level I am with my career. I am always strengthening my knowledge and under taking any course that I possibly can to make sure I have the ability to do the best I can by the children that start and attend my setting.
My Qualifications
Peadatric first aid course
Safeguarding children
Food hygiene level 2
Gold member
Protecting children from sexual exploitation
British values
Childminding course with Buckinghamshire county council
Behaviour management
Health and safety
Prevent training
ADHD training
ASD training
Austism awareness
Characteristics of effective learning
Children's mental health
Level 2 in understanding autism
Currently studying my Level 3 in childcare.
My Availability
7.00am Monday- Thursday 6.00pm
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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 25/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My hourly fee is £6 an hour which I include all meals and snacks.
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
- Training Certificate: level 3 early years practitioner (added 06/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: level 3 early years practitioner (added 25/03/2024)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding children (added 04/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: characteristics of effective learning (added 07/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: Prevent COVID-19 (added 04/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: Living with ADHD/ASD (added 04/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: Childminding course certificate (added 03/12/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 20/01/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 06/01/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 03/12/2018)
- UK Driving Licence (added 20/01/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/01/2024)
- Exam Certificate: TQUK level 2 understanding Autism (added 15/09/2021)
- Exam Certificate: prevent online training (added 10/01/2019)
- Exam Certificate: level 2 food hygiene (added 10/01/2019)
- Exam Certificate: FGM V3.1 (added 10/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 10/01/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gemma. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
If you want a safe childcare provider Gemma is not the one for you. My 17 month old twins were in her care for a matter of months and came home with hair being cut off, bumps to the head and more all unexplained and not knowing how this is done. Gemma has had my children as tag alongs to visit her family as well as her having her, and I quote “sometimes partner” present at her house whilst caring for my children. I come to pick up my children who are claimed to be ill and the moment I get home they are off and away happy as ever playing. Not to mention she will never work your contracted hours, she will ALWAYS finish early and will always give you a new excuse. If you care for your child AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! Not to mention she has committed fraud against me, allowing me to release funds to her under false pretences. But I care more about my children’s safety than money.
by Sheldon about Gemma on 12/01/2024
Response by Gemma on 06/05/2024:
This review is an untrue statement that has been proven through Ofsted and can be clarified through them directly.
This review has been handed over to my insurance company. For any further questions on this review please message me directly. Many thanks
Gemma 🌈
Gemma has been my daughters first and only childminder since she was 13 months old. It was a bit daunting experience to leave the little one with someone else other than family! But Gemma has literally been a god gift who made the whole process so smooth and full of joy. Gemma has a lovely set up where the children are exposed to a number of toys, books and other resources and takes lovely care of my daughter in all possible ways. She is very keen on cleanliness and manners. She communicates very well about child's progress and gives a clear idea (about feeding, nap times, activities done...etc.) how the day was spent. My daughter is always excited to be with Gemma and returns home as happy little girl. She always finds time and helps us when we really need her. In these 2 years, I have never faced any problem with Gemma! Highly recommend Gemma's childminding service!
Gemma is the most kind and warm childminder i have met. She has been extremely flexible with my requirements. As a single mum, I knew I could count on her to provide the same love to my daughter while I was at work. I will recommend her 100%.
Gemma is not just a childminder, she has become part of our family. Being both doctors, she helped us during the peak of the pandemic and looked after our 4 and 2 year old with love, care and flexibility. She kept them safe, happy and fed! I trust her 100% with my children, and they have developed tremendously under her care. She has looked after both for a year and I know I cannot find better care anywhere. She has all the qualities required and more to provide love for children.
Gemma is literally golddust! My son was - and still is - a very shy and nervous kid. Thanks to the pandemic he didn't get the social interactions he should have in the first year of his life which left him having severe attachment issues. When I found Gemma I immediately felt at ease in her company and my gut instinct was right. The progress she has helped make with my son is beyond my wildest dreams a few months ago and she genuinely adores him as much as her own! Its the most reassuring feeling and enables me to be more productive at work cause I know my son is in the best hands. I couldn't recommend Gemma enough for everything she does every single day.
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