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Paula Hi

Childminder in Portchester

5 stars

Usually responds within 4 hours

Female Member since Nov 2009 Last Updated Dec 2023 Last Login Dec 2023

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications

About Me

****CURRENT AVAILABILITY****
Dated December 2023
I have NO AVAILABILITY until 2029

Paula Hill Registered Childminder Portsmouth Portchester

I was in the Royal Navy for 10 years but after having my children I wanted to stay at home and give them the best care I could give and wanted to share my warm and loving home care with other children. My daughter was looked after by a childminder.
Having moved into my new house (2011) I have created a stimultating, fun and exciting play room that's cheerful, bright, clean and warm I will welcome your child into my environment with planned and spontaneous activities and outings. I have a large back garden and go out the house most days.

I aim to provide a stimulating and happy play environment offering both a high standard of care and activities that will help develop your child into a well-rounded confident little person.
I follow the Early Years Goals as set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage birth to five which is all designed to encourage your child to develop skills needed in preparation for school.
I go to PLENTY of play groups where your child will practice their social and interaction skills as well as having so much fun, making and doing!!!!!

May 2017, my husband registered as my assistant and is used when required.

My Experience

I worked in a Nursery Setting before starting my childminding business,
I have helped with Portsmouth City Council running Creche's around the city and now work only as a childminder, as well as being a super mummy!

My Qualifications

NVQ 2 in Childcare Learning and Development
NVQ 3 in Childcare Learning and Development
Ofsted Registered as 'Good'
CRB Checked
First Aid Trained
Advanced certificate in Safeguarding Children
Food Hygiene
I encourage and use a lot of Makaton signing. It's so lovely to see a baby of 10 months signing please and thank you!!

My Availability

****CURRENT AVAILABILITY****

NO AVAILABILITY Dates Dec 2023
Full time contracts only
I take 1 week off at Easter, 2 weeks off at summer and 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year.
Please contact me to discuss if you think this fits into your plan. I will always try and help.
Or just call me anyhow and we can chat and see if I can help in any other caring.
Childminding changes so often with children leaving and joining.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no 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: 16/12/2023

My Fees

  • Childminding from £4.80 per hour

My fees are based on an hourly rate at £4.80

All fees are subject to change with notice.

Double charge for out of hours - before 0730 and after 1700
I offer childcare voucher scheme via your workplace and Nursery Education Grants (NEG) 15 hours or 30 hours Government funded sessions for 2,3,4 year olds
Term time only contracts, fees will differ.
All food is to be supplied, I shall pay for playgroups, with big day trips I will ask for a contribution.
All nappies, infant bottles formula milk and food are to be provided by the parents. (Under 1)
With any other questions regarding fees - please feel free to contact me.

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
22 February 2023
23 June 2017 - Good
12 June 2015 - Good
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My Documents

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Reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Paula Hi. 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.

In the search for a childminder I came across Paula, as one of my first contacts through this site. Within minutes of a text, to see when she would be free for a chat, she rang me. We talked for 20 odd minutes, like we had known each other for years. Not having the spaces I needed, the journey should have ended there BUT NO, Paula is one of those people that has time for everyone and will go out of her way to help. Like a little Guardian Angel she advised, suggested and even made phone calls for me herself!

Long story short, she made such an impact that, while I was viewing some other local childminders, I asked could i just pop in to see her. My husband and I were blown away by her professional surroundings and the relationship she struck up with our little girl within seconds. Compared with some other 'good' graded childminders we had seen, Paula should definitely, without doubt, be an 'outstanding', this is a perfect example of how vast the 'good' graded can be and it's shocking.

Paula is every thing you should expect from a top childminder plus a whole heap more! Check her out for yourself ;0) X

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Paula Hi Paula Hi on 09/01/2016

Paula contacted me after viewing my profile and after meeting her, we made the instant decision to use her. She made a lasting impression and we were so happy with her. We used her for 2 years and are really sad now our little boy is starting pre-school. Would be hard to find another like her.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Paula Hi Paula Hi on 04/01/2015

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  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Paula Hi Paula Hi on 03/08/2011


Response by Avatar for Paula Hi Paula Hi on 08/08/2011:

An absolute pleasure! I can't wait to start working in partnership with you and most importantly looking after your precious one!!!
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