Marie D
Childminder in Consett
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Female Member since Sep 2017 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login 24 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Marie Deans and I am a OFSTED registered Childminder. I work alongside my husband Chris who acts as my assistant and together we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). I am also a Childminding Mentor working for the Department for Education to assist childminders in the Early Years Covid-19 recovery programme. We have 2 children, Charlie (10) and Rosie (9) and along with all the children we care for we are one big happy family. We live in a large 3 bedroom detached home in Consett with an enclosed garden. The garage has been converted into a playroom which is full of toys and resources to encourage children to play and ensure your children meet all aspects of the EYFS. We provide home from home childcare in a safe and happy environment, with lots of activities to suit your children's needs and development as well as organised trips to toddler/baby groups, soft play, the park and farm. We also practice forest childcare using local parks and woodland to use natural materials to promote leaning and development. We have an allotment which we visit regularly with the children to collect the eggs from our small flock of chickens and grow a variety of fruits and vegetables to encourage the children to grow and eat their own produce.
We offer funded childcare places from 9 months old subject to availability. Please feel free to message with any queries and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
My Experience
I have been working as a Childminder for 7 years now and have a wealth of experience caring for children from as young as 3 months old upwards as well as raising my own 2 children. Previously I have worked on a maternity ward and as a children's party and activity co-ordinator. I have also worked for many years as a choreographer and singing teacher / musical director for a local theatre company with children as young as 4 years old.
My Qualifications
I have certificates in Childminding, Safeguarding , First Aid and child development. I have a degree in Musical Theatre with a vast knowledge of dance/movement and music which I use daily to encourage children to learn and develop physically.
My Availability
My opening hours are 7:30am - 5:30pm.
I offer school drop off and pick up at The Grove Primary School and Castleside Primary School. Other schools may be available on request. Please contact me for further details . Thank you
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Last Updated: 08/02/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
My childminding fees include a healthy breakfast for all children who arrive before 7:45am and all snacks throughout the day. Lunch is included in my hourly rate and I also cover the cost of most outings. This will be discussed further during the interview process.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Grove Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Castleside Primary 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: Paediatric first aid (added 15/09/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/09/2017)
- DBS Check (added 15/09/2017)
Reviews
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Both Marie and Chris have been our childminders for 5+ years and I cannot thank them enough, not just providing childcare but teaching and allowing my boys to learn every second of every day. My boys thrive in their care and we see massive developments in our boys and the other children they look after. Marie has a Good Ofsted rating but she is Outstanding in every aspect.
Marie is an incredible childminder who goes above and beyond to provide the best. My son attended her setting before and after nursery. He has food allergies and Marie quickly had up to date training and researched his allergies. She made food from scratch any always kept me up to date with what he had eaten. I always felt my son was in safe hands. Marie provided my son with many hands on experiences, days out and activities in line with his Early Years objectives. My son was very happy in this setting and felt very much part of the family.
Marie is an adorable lady, she’s looking after my twins and they absolutely love her, she’s kind, very professional, I can go to work without worrying because I know my kids are safe and really happy.
Thanks Marie for being such a great childminder
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