Giggles And Fun
Childminder in Ipswich
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Female Member since Jan 2009 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login 19 Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
Giggles and fun childcare is a professional, home based childcare business, set up by myself Mrs Mandy Harvey, and im located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
My aim is to provide a warm and relaxed 'home from home' environment for your children, where they will feel safe, valued and respected, in a caring atmosphere. I will help your child to learn, grow and develop to their full potential, according to their individual needs and requirements.
I will always encourage your child to have the confidence to become independent and able to make their own decisions. We plan weekly outings and activities to a variety of local places including the local park, community centre, Party man,Mums and Tots, Needham lake, Felixstowe beach and multiple organised trips throughout the summer holidays.
I promise to work closely with you, in order to gain knowledge about your child, their experiences, and their likes and dislikes so as to provide a happy environment at all times.
My Experience
I am an OFSTED registered childminder, member and Fully insured through PACEY.
I have been working in childcare for 11 years and was the pre-school room leader at a local nursery and i have ran a successful home based childcare service for 15years.
I hold an up to date paediatric first aid certificate, food hygiene certificate, and child protection certificate. I am SEN-CO trained, quality assured and a champion of children. I have a full driving licence and run fully insured vehicles.
I have 2 members of staff that work closely with both the parents and children all of which are DBS checked, and have paediatric first aid, amongst other qualifications.
My Qualifications
I am accredited, and can recieve government funding for both 2 ,3 & 4 year old childcare.
I hold current certificates in peadiatric first aid, Safe guarding, food hygeine and a clear DBS check.
I am SENCO trained, and hold a level 3 NVQ in childcare.
I am quality assured
I am registered with care to learn, amongst other organisations that can recieve funding.
My Availability
My books are currently closed until September 2022,Our usual working hours are from 8am - 6pm however I can be flexible and other days may become available. Please contact to enquire even if the days you require don't show as available.
I do offer an early start service at an additional cost of £6 per hour rather that the normal rate of £4.70hourly rate
If you require any further information please feel free to request a prospectus by either email or phone.
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 30/01/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
My fees are £47.00 per day which is 8-6
Before and after school is £4.70 p/h
Before 8 (Early Start Service) is £6.00 p/h
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 08/10/2019)
- DBS Check (added 08/10/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for giggles and fun. 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.
Mandy Liza and Tara looked after my little boy from 10 months old until last week when he started school. There is not enough words to state the love care and education my boy got from these 3 ladies. Despite my son not going to nursery is is school ready and that is thanks to these ladies.
From days out to fun in the garden and a home from home environment - i highly recommend Giggles and Fun.
by Louise about giggles and fun on 13/09/2023
Highly recommend giggles and fun my twin girls have been going there for the last two years . Mandy liza tara have helped them grow and progress especially because one of has autism and the support thay gave her is second to none absolutely amazing place to send your children.
by Jane about giggles and fun on 22/07/2022
Response by giggles and fun on 26/07/2022:
Martin and jane
The pleasure was all ours
we shall miss them x
Mandy, Tara and Lisa have been a big part of our children's lives since they were 9 months old, (my eldest is now leaving to go to school.) The kids have loved their time there. They are always excited to go, and always come home and tell me about their lovely day. The ladies do an amazing job of not only looking after our children, but teaching them, playing games with them, growing their self-confidence and making them feel safe and welcome. We really feel like part of their family.
Thanks for all your hard work ladies!
by Chloe about giggles and fun on 08/06/2022
Both my daughters have used Giggles and Fun and I honestly cannot recommend them enough. Mandy, Liza and Tara are caring, kind and extremely knowledgeable. They used their skills to give both my girls a brilliant foundation before starting school but in a fun and interactive way. My daughters both feel like they are with family when at Giggles and Fun. They care for all the kids like they were their own. My eldest suffered a medical incident whilst with Mandy and not only did Mandy act quickly and confidently and make my daughter safe, she also reassured me whilst the other staff cared for and kept the other children safe and unaware. I have no idea what I would have done without the team for the last 10 years, they are truly angels!
by Sam87 about giggles and fun on 30/06/2021
Response by giggles and fun on 30/06/2021:
My goodness Sam!!Thank you so much for your kind words we miss you guys x
I put my son into giggles and fun when he was 9 months, I was very nervous but he soon settled into his surroundings with the help of Mandy, Liza and Tara. Since then they have helped him grow into a kind, clever and polite little boy. My son has always loved nursery and I know he has been taken good care of, he eats a variety of different foods (some he won’t even try at home), there are so many toys to play with indoors and outside and I have a box full of craft and learning materials that he has enjoyed making at nursery. During school holidays they always take the kids out to different places, the beach being one of his favourites. Mandy, Liza and Tara have always been there to talk to about any concerns within nursery and at home. Although my son is ready for school, I am not and wish I could keep him at giggles and fun. This is not just a nursery, it’s like a second family and we are extremely sad to be leaving.
by Hannah about giggles and fun on 17/07/2020
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