Els1958
Childminder in Nottingham
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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Dec 2023 Last Login 18 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
OFSTED INSPECTION - GOOD (28/04/2023)
I am young 64 years old and have lived in Nottingham since 1970 having relocated with my parents from Luton, Bedfordshire where I was born. I have a younger brother who has lived in California since 1993. My Dad passed away in 2017 but my 86 year old Mum passed away December 2023.
I have 3 sons aged 34 , 38 and 39 and also a grandma to Lillie aged 16 and Callum aged 11. All of my children have flown the nest but along with my grandchildren they all visit regularly. So it's just me and my rescued West Highland White terrier - Daisy and my Mums Westie Buddy who I am caring for since she passed away. I also have 2 house cats that i rescued. All my animals have regular health screenings and are fully innoculated. My house is a detached house on Rise Park estate and have lived here since 1986.
I passed my driving test back in 1986 and to date have had no blemishes on my driving record. I have a 7 seater vehicle that is regularly serviced has a current M.O.T. and is insured appropriately for my childminding business. Local school thats i provide cover for at the moment is Hawthorne Primary, Bestwood Village.
I pride myself in being flexible and will always provide a safe, happy and secure environment for any child that comes into my care. I follow the EYFS as required and like to work closely with the families and associated schools and nurseries to ensure the children recieve the best learning and development they can.
I visit local Playgroups in Bestwood Village and Southglade Childrens Centre. I have a variety of parks local to me and visit Soft Play Centres at least once a week. We like to share play activities with other Registered Childminders in my local area. We rotate meeting up in our own registered setting to celebrate festivals, musical play and to make new friends.
I am available to provide Early Years Funding for 2,3 and 4 year olds. This is free childcare for 15 hours per week tailored to your needs. Please contact your local EarlyYears in Nottingham City and Nottingham County Council about the criteria. From September 2017 I am available to accept 30 hours free funding through entitlement. It is also possible to share the 30 hours when a school nursery is involved. Please ask me for further details. I am able to accept vouchers from a variety of Childcare Companies, please ask me for details.I can aslo provide you with details about claiming Tax-Free childcare.
My Experience
I have been registered as a childminder with OFSTED since May 1991. My latest Ofsted Inspection was on April 28th 2023 rated GOOD in all areas. I have worked for many families both locally and from just outside Nottingham itself. The families have all been from very diverse backgrounds but I have always been proud to treat everyone the same regardless of background, religion, race or status. During the 31 years work as a childminder I have never had a child leave my service through anything I have done wrong. The main reasons for a child to leave has been either relocating, families losing their jobs or usually through the fact the child has grown up and no longer needs a carer. Many children that have been cared for by me have then been joined by a sibling a few years down the road. All of the children I have cared for have been here long term. I havealways found that the children stay here long term. I have lots of recommendation letters from those parents that have left and contact details should prospective parents wish to talk about my childcare service with them. I am currently honoured to be providing childcare to the son of a lady who I cared for when she was 5 years of age. She is now 26 years of age and said she wouldnt want anyone else care for her little boy.
Schools and nurseries covered are
Hawthorne Primary & Nursery
Please ask about me covering other schools and nurseries as my current circumastances may change!
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development - 2011
Enhanced Disclosure - CRB checked
Paediatric First-Aid - June 2023
Nspcc Child protection awareness course - 2023
Food Hygeine Level 2 in Catering - Updated
Safeguarding Children Awareness - 2023
OFSTED Inspection
"GOOD" 28th April 2023
Data Controller - registered with the I.C.O.
Early Years Foundation Stage training - EYFS 2021(September)
Makaton Foundation Training - 2011
Nottingham Fire & Rescue Service Safety Certificate. Updated
PACEY (formerly NCMA) membership and Insurance - November 2022
Motor Insurance for a childminding small business
House & Contents Insurance for childminding small business June 2023
Diversity Awareness Course - Updated
Trained in Nasal Tube feeding
Trained in Gastostomy Button feeding
Long term experience with Austistic, Down Syndrome and Kabuki Syndrome children
Nottingham City Council Early Years Networking Group
Registered for Early Years Funding for 2, 3, and 4 year olds for both 15hours funding and the 30 hours funding from September 2017
I am currently doing 2 hours each week online training to enhance my childcare service.
Well respected within the local area and has a good working relation with Westglade and Hawthorne Primary schools . Most of the children that are under my care are here long term and often their siblings come here too. I also work for 2 local teachers.
My Availability
Current Availability
I currently have no availability
****** I am retiring in September 2024******
My opening hours are:
7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Please contact me for fees information
Sincere apologies if anyone has attempted to call me about availability or fees but my Mum passed away in December and I haven't been working end of November.
Will consider any hours and can be flexible to suit.
I do not work any Bank Holidays
I have not planned any Annual leave for 2023 to date but I expect to take 2 weeks off sometime during August or September 2023.
You are guaranteed a safe reliable and friendly service for your children if using my childminding service.
I am proud to offer you a home from home service.
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: 10/11/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
For my fees please contact me for a no obligation quote.
Fees are paid in advance of the working week and receipts can be given. I prefer to receive fees by Standing Order or Bank Transfer. Full quotes can be given when you have provided your required days and times. Quote confirmation letter can be provided for Universal Credit childcare requests but my Registration No. is only given out once contracts are secured.
There is a minimum 4 hour session cut of for consideration of new contracts.
The children are required to bring a packed lunch for mid-day. For children too young for packed lunch I will discuss meal requirements with you. Families are free to send your own home cooked food. I do not provide a cooked meal after school but will provide a light snack (crisps,crackers & cheese, fruit and cookie) Dietry restrictions will be discuessed at informal meeting. During school holiday childcare I also ask for families to proved a packed lunch for their child as we tend to go out and about and it makes it easier if we can just pick up our food and go!
My prices are competitive and reflect the excellent service I provide. Please feel free to ask me anything about ther fees. My fees have been kept at this hourly rate for 17 years and despite the current increases in all of our cost of living I have decided to continue my price freeze. My prices remain competative within this area and please remember that the cheapest may not always be the best. Go with your gut instinct on who to choose and visit and interview as many as you wish before deciding who you opt for.
I do accept Childcare Vouchers and I am registered for the government tax savings scheme also.
For 30 hour funded children I am able to share with another setting such as a nursery ** please ask me for details**
I can offer current and past parents contact details to enable you to obtain first hand reviews. The parents i am employed by now and in the past have offered to discuss any aspect of the childcare service i provide their family.
I will NOT be using an assistant as I prefer to keep the numbers of children lower which can help to provide a 'HOME from HOME' feel in my setting rather than be similar to a nursery.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hawthorne Primary and Nursery 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
- First Aid Certificate: Elaine's First Aid 2023 (added 06/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid 2020 (added 15/07/2020)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection Report - April 28th 2023 (added 04/06/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding - Refresher (added 31/07/2020)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 16/07/2020)
Reviews
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Elaine has been A great childminder for my son she made sure all his needs were met snd he settled well into her setting I was giving daily up dates on my sons care and what was going well and what wasn’t I couldn’t have asked for a better childminder
by sh84 about els1958 on 16/11/2020
Response by els1958 on 20/11/2020:
Many thans for your lovely review. I hope you manage to get sorted in your new home.
Hugs to you all and love to Zaire. We miss him.
Elaine has been there all the time with all the answer I needed; she is very professional and very caring with my son. She is always ready to help in anyway needed. I would highly recommend her. Why we have chosen her is for all the above reasons and so many more, but words can't really describe how happy we are that we found her.
I would suggest if you need someone to look after your child/children and you are lucky enough that she got the right time available for your needs it is worth it that you go and meet her for an informal chat and have a look around her lovely and very organised house.
Thank you for everything you do for us 🤗
by Cristina about els1958 on 04/02/2019
Response by els1958 on 04/02/2019:
Many thanks for your wonderful kind words about me and my childcare setting. As I mentioned you would know when you have met the right person to trust with the care of Tommy. The two days went really well and we worked out quite easily our routine. I look forward to March and our future working together and appreciate you reviewing my service today.
Kind Regards
Elaine
Elaine let me look round her home and talked me through her provision and her paperwork. She was professional, open and honest and has really helped me along my journey of finding a childcare provider. If only she lived closer to us we wouldn’t still be looking!
Laura
by laura about els1958 on 11/01/2018
Response by els1958 on 11/01/2018:
Many thanks Laura for visiting me. Shame you lived a fair way from me but i was only too pleased to help you. Good luck x
Elaine has been a godsend. Today was our daughters first day with her and she settled straight into a new situation and already loves Elaine to bits.
My husband and i were very impressed with Elaine's professionalism whilst also being 'human' and approachable. We were confident that our daughter would be safe, well cared for and happy in her care and it made a potentially difficult time pass by with no problems.
I cannot recommend Elaine highly enough and would strongly encourage anyone looking for childcare to contact her and have a chat.
by Parent about els1958 on 01/05/2012
Response by els1958 on 22/05/2012:
Many thanks for your review. Isla is a lovley little girl. She has already bonded with O in my care already. Its nice that Isla and I have an hour in the afternoon together on own own to do activities or rread together. Isla likes the one to one time we have. Glad you both feeling safe and secure with the service I provide.
Kindest regards
Elaine
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