Squeaks
Childminder in Birmingham
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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated Jan 2023 Last Login 28 Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi,
My name is Nikki and I am childminder living in the Bartley Green area. I have two children of my own, a girl aged 13 and a boy aged 9. I currently have afterschool vacancies for children over 5 attending St Michaels and 1 Early Years space available on Thursday only. I live in a spacious, welcoming house with a large garden for the children to play in. My house is very close to the park, 'stay and play' groups, the children's centre, library and sensory room. At home I love getting the kids involved in all kinds of activities including free play, messy play, crafts and creative play and even baking. I am Ofsted registered and hold a current first aid certificate. I also do a drop-off service for St Michael’s School.
I am actively involved in a fantastic childminding group. This group is a great place for the children in my care to explore new play equipment and develop their social skills, playing with a wider range of children. In addition I have the support of other minders, helping me learn new approaches and allowing us to constantly share new ideas for crafts and activities.
Please contact me for more information
I also offer free 15 hours and 30 hours Early Education Entitlement placements for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
My Experience
I have been minding since September 2013. I have been caring for primary school-aged children before and afterschool and for Early years children, primarily those aged under 2.
My own two children have also thrown plenty of challenges and learning experiences my way.
I have had babysitting experience in the past and have also worked as a language assistant in a French school.
My Qualifications
I have completed all the minimum childcare qualifications needed to become Ofsted registered and hold a current first aid certificate.
I hold a food safety certificate and try to attend regular training sessions to further improve my services. I have taken training courses in Safeguarding, behaviour management, autism awareness, additional needs and various other care-related themes.
I also hold a degree in French and have some multi-lingual tools and books within my setting.
My Availability
Squeak's Childminding is open Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. I currently have one Early Years space available for Thursdays and 1 wraparound space for school age children. Before/after school spaces available for children attending St Michael's Primary. PLEASE NOTE THE ONLY SCHOOL I OFFER COLLECTION AND DROP OFF FOR IS ST MICHAELS IN BARTLEY GREEN.
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 | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | 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: 24/01/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.20 per hour
My fees are available when you contact me directly but I include all meals, snacks, nappies and suncream. All you need to bring each day is your child and a spare change of clothes.
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/01/2021)
Reviews
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I have used Nikki for the past year, my son who’s is 2 years old didn’t really like new people but Nikki was brilliant with him. He settled well and come out of his shell really quickly. Since being with Nikki his speech come on so we’ll also including all developments. My son loved all the activities!!!
Every child that are with Nikki always have a smile on there face and you can see that they all have a great relationship and get on well!!
Nikki provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere in and out side of her home.
Nikki was welcoming from the start till the end! I’m so sad that my son will be starting school September and his time with Nikki is coming to a end, my son has loves all the days in and out of the house Nikki is close to a park where my son loved to go.
I couldn’t ask for anything more than what Nikki provides at squeaks…
My daughter Hania has been with Nikki for 2 years and we will continue this year (but as an after school club) Nikki is amazing!!!!!! My daughter loves her so much .
Squeaks Childminding gives everything that is most important - a warm and family atmosphere and more than -a very good education and upbringing. Children have a very good basis for starting school. There are many extracurricular activities, as well as frequent excursions and communing with culture from an early age.
Sqearks childmainding is cozy, homely, it gives a sense of security, warmth and familiarity. each child is treated very individually, if necessary, Nikki devote as much attention to each child as necessary so that they do not feel alone in their "little problems".
It is impossible to describe all the undoubted advantages of Nikki in three sentences. Years of practice and the feeling of putting into what you do every day are best judged by children who are happy preschoolers.
I would like to encourage Parents who are "searching" or not fully determined to give their children a chance to experience such a beautiful adventure that my daughter and Nikki experienced !!! The only thing I regret is that Hania has to go to school in September …
Currently my two children use Nikki’s services they are aged 4 and 11. I am so happy that we found Nikki and her family. The children enjoy going to Nikki’s home and love spending time with her and the other children.
I can leave my children knowing that they are safe and well looked after. I don’t have to worry about about the children whilst I am not there as I have complete trust in Nikki.
Nikki has became part of our family over the years and when unfortunately it’s time for us to leave, I hope that we can keep in touch as we will miss her so much.
I am so glad I found Nikki to look after my little boy.
My little boy went to Nikki at 9 months old, he was very nervous at first within a day or so he absolutely loved it. The days he attended he was always so excited to go. Nikki took him to stay and plays with other childminding groups which he loved! She also took him on day trips to the think-tank, on picnics and even when not going anywhere she always made the day fun for him.
Nikki constantly kept me up to date with Hugo's development, he learnt and grew so much in the time he was there. I am so thankful.
Nikki was so welcoming from the very first day and seeing how much Hugo loved going there and also loved Nikki really put my mind at ease and I wasn't so nervous or upset leaving him.
I'm so sad that the time of Hugo going there came to an end but it really goes to show how much Hugo loved it because he always mentions Nikki and the other children there.
I really can't recommend Nikki enough and can't thank her enough either.
My two children have been with nikki for nearly 2 years now and she is amazing with them. She is able to adapt her meal plans around my sons allergies which was a must for me and to know they are safe was paramount.
Nikki takes my son to school and then takes my daughter to three groups a week put of the 5 daysbshe is with her, plus trips to places like thinktank in the city centre. My daughter is learning and growing super quick and loves being with nikki. Both of my children have got a great relationship with her which puts my mind at ease.
Nikkis communication is amazing with me and the children, she is so kind and understanding and has a great attitude towards the children and they always want to be in her care, even on the weekend when they are with me they ask to go to nikkis.
I couldnt ask for more of nikki as a childminder, she is juat excellent!!
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