Jennifer
Childminder in Bathgate (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Nov 2020 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 16 Apr 2024
My Summary
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About Me
I'm based in Westerinch, bathgate. I offer a service where your child feels welcomed into a safe caring environment, where they can learn and develop through play (indoors/ outdoors) and encourage them to reach their own goals and achievements whilst feeling happy and valued at all times.
I offer a high standard of care tailored to each individual child as I believe this brings out the best in them, whilst guaranteeing to care for your child as they were my own.
My service is available 47 weeks a year closing for one week at Christmas and 4 weeks throughout the year (plenty of notice will be given). I am open from 8 til 5pm Monday to Thursday but can offer start at 7.30am to families where necessary. Nutritional snacks are included in your child’s care in the morning and afternoon, lunch will be required to be provided by the parent.
I provide an active fun day of activities indoor and outdoors to encourage our child to achieve their goals and milestones whilst developing their physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills to allow them to develop into their own person, this can be achieved by mud kitchens, den making, loose parts, messy and sensory play. They will also be able to attend groups including bookbug, toddler groups, soft play etc so that they are confident in different social environments. The one- one time they will receive and being part of the smaller group, allows for much more individually and child led approach learning. Most importantly that your child is happy, content and comfortable and my aim is for your child to have fun and enjoy learning.
My Experience
I have worked with children for over 17 years in capacities as in nurserys, lead practitioner residential children's care school, Children's Officer in West Lothian Women's Aid and I have supported other childminders/ nursery practitioners and support workers to achieve their own SVQ qualifications as an SVQ Assessor at West Lothian College. I have 3 children of my own one is 18 years old and the other is 3 years old and 5month. I have worked with many children and different backgrounds and abilities.
My Qualifications
I have a BA Degree in Childhood Practice and have over 18 years working with children or teaching adults to work with children as an SVQ Assessor in Social Services in Children and Young People. I am fully PVG as well as my partner and eldest son, and registered with the Care Inspectorate and fully insured. In addition to my BA degree, I have undergone additional training in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene level 2, and An Induction to Childminding through SCMA (Scottish Childminding Association), Safeguarding and Data Protection to ensure that I provide a high quality service to suit you and your child’s needs. And constantly attending webinars and training courses to keep up to date with changing practices.
My Availability
A position for a pre school child 1-4years will be available starting new term time in August 2024
This position will be available for 2.5 days 8-5pm
I have availbility for afterschool child from St Mary's Primary School, Bathgate
If you require before or after school care, please get in touch and I will respond as soon as I can.
I am also in partnership for the ELC funded hours (1140) with WLC for the eligible 2's, 3 & 4 year olds instead of a nursery setting, if you require more information please message me or contact
I also offer babysitting your own home in the evening and weekend evenings, prices vary.
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: 28/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Please send me a message and we can discuss fees as their are varied.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary's Primary School
My Documents
- Training Certificate: BA Childhood Practice degree (added 15/09/2021)
- Training Certificate: SCMA an introduction to childminding (added 15/09/2021)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 food safety and hygiene for catering (added 15/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 15/09/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 15/09/2021)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 15/09/2021)
- PVG Check (added 15/09/2021)
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