Tricia
Childminder in Horsell
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Female Member since May 2011 Last Updated Jun 2023 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
About Me
**FULL TIME AVAILABILITY FROM OCTOBER FOR A UNDER 4 **
Hi my name is Tricia
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder.
I live in Horsell with my Husband and 2 children both boys. My eldest was born in 2008 and my youngest in 2010.
I speak fluent English,Portuguese and Spanish.
I absolutely Love my job!
Looking after Children help them develop and see them flourish is an absolute pleasure!
My Experience
I have Been a Childminder for all different aged children since 2010 , from as little as 5 months old.
My Ofsted Inspection was rated "Good" (November 2018)
I am a also a Mum of two Boys !
When I had my first child I went back to work and my Son went to a Childminder so I know exactly how parents feel leaving their precious babies with someone they don’t really know!
References can be provided on request.
My Qualifications
I am Ofsted Registered
Chip certificate in childminding (Surrey County Council)
Children's Peadiatric First Aid
Safeguarding
Childcare and Young people diploma level 3 Nvq
Child Psychology Diploma level 3
Supporting Children with Speech,Language and Communication Needs Course.
My Availability
From October 2023 I will have a FULL Time vacancy or a minimal 4 full days
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 12/06/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please contact me for further information
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
- First Aid Certificate: Full paediatric First Aid (added 17/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Female Genital mutilation recognising preventing (added 17/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma (added 17/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Cache level 3 Diploma for the children and young people workforce (added 17/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Safeguarding Children (added 17/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Chip (added 17/02/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/02/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/02/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Tricia. 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.
My husband and I think Tricia does a fantastic job and only wish we had found her sooner!
My daughter is currently cared for by Tricia full time and my son goes to her after before and after school and during school holidays.
She is extremely organised, planning a multitude of activities for them. They go out to parks, playgrounds, music group, forest school as well as meeting with other local childminders and their children.
She is dependable, caring and excellent at what she does.
My children love going to her and can't recommend her enough.
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Tricia has looked after my youngest son full time since he was 11 months old (he is now 4) and my eldest after school for 2 years and I couldn't ask for a better childminder.
Tricia takes a lot of pride in her work and is most caring and thoughtful person. My youngest has thrived in her care and loves going everyday. Tricia prepares a variety of activities and often has a theme of the week so whether it's art, crafts, baking, games or literacy, it will be based on this. Tricia is also part of a network of childminders who meet up each week so the children expand their social skills and are continually experiencing new environments and learning continually. She also takes them to forest school, music group, playgroups and visits lots of parks / playgrounds as well as helping those that are starting school get ready for their reception year.
Overall, I would without a doubt recommend Tricia if you are looking for childminder. My children absolutely adore her and her family and as a busy working Mum I would be lost without her. The amount of planning and thought that goes into all the activities she does with the children is outstanding and I can't thank her enough for all she has done for us.
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My son has been with Tricia for years. She is a wonderful, caring person with a lot of patience. With everyday various kind of activities my son learned a lot. She pays attention to all aspects of a child development. Communication, physical and emotional development, as well as art, literacy and maths. Few months ago, my son started to go to nursery for 3 days every week (the rest two days still with Tricia) and he was absolutely fine to settle down in nursery. Tricia has started to teach them phonics when he is three and simple numbers which make my son completely ready for reception this September. Story time, hand crafts, colouring, different toys and games, out door activities, forest school etc all these various activities make my son every single day colourful.
Don't be hesitate to choose Tricia if you are looking for a childminder. She is always better than you think.
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My daughter has had Tricia as a childminder since she was 10 months old and now aged 7 she continues to be an important and positive influence in her life and goes to her after school. Tricia is a kind, caring person who sets clear boundaries which I feel is important for my daughters development. Tricia provides daily updates on what she has been doing. There is always activities and all the children get involved and Tricia encourages them to help each other. Tricia has a network of other childminders so for example these groups created a Christmas tree for the Horsell winter fete as well as playgroups and meet ups to enable the children to socialise more widely.
It has and continues to be a positive experience for my daughter which is what is most important to me.
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Tricia has been looking after my daughter full time for the last year and a half. She is highly professional and organised, arranging daily activities with the children. I'm really happy that they have a real sense of routine with the weekly music & play groups which they thoroughly enjoy, as well as many outdoor excursions. Tricia also proactively plans early learning development and engages the little ones with educational activities. She has a great calm demeanor with all the children in her care.
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