Crowley
Childminder in Spelthorne
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Female Member since Jul 2009 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 09 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I am an experienced Ofsted registered childminder from Sunbury.
I have the N.N.E.B diploma (1990), N.V.Q level 4 in Childcare and nursery management qualification, I am a trained N.V.Q assessor. A Quality Assured Childminder and have been working professionally in childcare for 34 years.
I live in Sunbury with my husband, our daughter-19yrs & son-17yrs and our two cats. We live in a mid-terraced house with a safe/secure garden.
I am highly experienced in childcare and offer a caring, friendly & loving home from home environment for all children in my care.
I have a variety of good-quality toys such as: construction, role play/ small world toys, dressing up clothes, baby toys and equipment and multicultural instruments, cars, puzzles, books, story sacks, some Montessori practical life materials etc. as well as outdoor equipment, which supports the individual needs and abilities of the each child.
The children I care for will have the opportunity to go on local park visits, picnics, craft, gardening, art, music & movement. I offer a relaxed home life environment where children can play in comfort and have the freedom of choice. A book area is set up daily for anyone wanting a quiet or cosy time :-)
I pride myself in having excellent relationships/ communication with all my childminding parents. To ensure parents feel part of their child's day, I complete a daily diary and often send photos of their child during the day who may be engrossed in a fun activity or playing with friends. I am still in contact with parents and their children who have since left and gone to school, university and now working!
I am in excellent health, a non-smoker, I enjoy keeping fit, walking, dancing, running and generally keeping healthy.
Personal likes/hobbies: embroidery, cooking, art, museums, reading, photography, ‘anything creative’, floristry, crystals, going to the theatre, concerts, running and country walks.
My Experience
I trained for my NNEB diploma between 1990-92. Whilst training, I had various work placements from nannying - to a teaching assistant.
Since qualifying in 1992 - I have had full-time employment as a: Nursery Nurse, Deputy Manager, and Manager/Principal. I've worked as an NVQ assessor, which involved training, observing & supporting student Nursery Nurses level 2 & 3. I began childminding in 2010. The children I child mind have become part of the family.
I am a Quality Assured Childminder, completing a Quality Assurance Award.
Last but not least, my experience includes....being a Mum! - giving me that personal understanding of how precious a child is to a parent
My Qualifications
NNEB diploma (1992)
NVQ level 4 CCLD (2008)
D32/D33 assessor qualification
first aid 2022
Safeguarding
food hygiene certificate
CHIP certificate (2009)
Registered childminder 2009.
Quality Assurance Award 2015
Vegan Nutritionist Diploma 2021
I have also attended a number of surrey county courses which includes preparing for an Ofsted inspection, Early Years Foundation Stage - planning and observation, various managerial courses such as capability & time management, Play for under two's, heuristic play and treasure basket.
My Availability
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees include breakfast/cooked vegetarian lunch/and light snack/tea.
You are not charged for my annual holidays.
Thank you :-)
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
- UK Passport (added 16/01/2023)
Reviews
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I found Sharon during covid times and I have to say she was the only childminder who took an interest at the time due to uncertain situations. As soon as we met with her she was extremely welcoming and very friendly. I love the fact she takes the children out and does very fun activities with the kids. My boy absolutely loves going to her twice a week and asks for her when she is not around . I strongly recommend Sharon to anyone.
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I have a background in Teaching and Nannying and had an idea of what a childminders was like. I also was strongly recommended Sharon. However she has by far exceeded all of our expectations and the care and support she had given my daughter is second to none.
She offers a home away from home and is always coming up with creative ideas to engage and challenge all the children in her care. Her nutritious meals that she cooks from scratch always amazes me. Then with daily updates on my child’s day I always feel well informed and love hearing about the fun she has had.
I now look forward to my son beginning his journey with Sharon next year. Safe in the knowledge that he will be well looked after by someone who is professional, supportive and really cares.
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I met Sharon just over 5 years ago when I was looking for a childminder for my (then) 9 month old daughter. Returning back to full time work and being a first time parent, my husband and I were both extremely anxious about leaving our child in care. From the moment that we met with Sharon in her home, we knew it was the right place for our daughter. Sharon is caring, supportive and extremely creative, filling the children’s day with purposeful and fun activities so that they can grow and develop. Her home is truly a home away from home. My son is now with Sharon and we love receiving daily updates with pictures on what he’s been up to. We also have a diary that Sharon provides details of his day, what he’s eaten, times slept etc. Both my kids love Sharon, my son wakes up daily excited for another day at Sharon’s! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Sharon to anyone and we will miss her when my son moves on to school.
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When I had to return to work I was dreading leaving my son (as we all do) but as soon as I met Sharon I felt more relaxed!
Her home is a beautiful clean environment filled with love!
Sharon is amazing, she does activities all the time, water play, dress up, painting, drawing and she is great at helping the children learn shapes, colours, numbers ect.
I get sent pictures daily of My son happily playing and this is lovely as it puts your mind at ease knowing he is so well looked after.
My son was shy when he first started going to Sharon’s but now is confident and happy to walk in and enjoy his day!
I can’t recommend her enough!
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I'm so thrilled that we found Sharon to be our daughter's childminder. She has been fantastic these last four years and has truly treated Chloe like one of her family. Trusting someone to keep your child safe, happy and healthy is a huge thing but not once have I ever questioned Sharon's abilities to do so for Chloe. Through covid times she was thorough and professional and took all necessary measures to provide a suitable (yet continuosly stimulating) environment for the children she looked after.
I will always be thankful to Sharon and her family for helping Chloe to develop and thrive in their home and I will miss our drop off and pick up chats greatly when she's off to school in September!
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