Playful Minds
Childminder in Oxhey
Female Member since Mar 2009 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
Vacancy Available For A 2 Year Old January 24
About Me
We (Sally and Mick) are experienced Registered Childminders, with 4 outstanding grading from Ofsted and childcare qualifications. We are passionate about our role as Early Years carers and providers of education. Our aim is to provide a homely and loving environment that inspires children to learn through play, both indoors and out. The children that enter our home become a part of our extended family and benefit from continuity of care, promoting secure attachments.
Our home and garden is filled with child friendly and educational resources. Children are encouraged to explore and learn through play. We feel it is especially important to work in close partnership with parents.
We offer the 2, 3-4-year-old funded hours, so children can access their preschool education with us.
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My Experience
I have worked as Registered Childminder for over 30 years. Previous to Childminding, I trained and worked as a Registered Nurse.
Mick has been Registered as a Childminder for over 20 years, before this he worked as a Business Manager with the metropolitan police.
My Qualifications
Sally:
Foundation degree in Early Years
NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education.
EN(G) and RGN (nursing qualifications)
Montessori Practice for Childminders
Current Pediatric First aid and Safeguarding(renewed 3 yearly)
Mick:
NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education
Current First Aid and Safeguarding (renewed 3 yearly)
We constantly attend conferences and courses (at weekends and evenings!) to keep up to date and improve our practice.
My Availability
We currently have one place available for a 2 year old to start in January 23. Our day starts at 7.30 am and finishes at 5.00 pm, We are open Tuesday - Friday.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 30/11/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees are available upon request
We offer:
- 3-4 year old 15 hour entitlement
Cost varies according to need.
- 30 hours 3-4 year old entitlement
- 2 year old funded places according to criteria
We accept Childcare vouchers and Tax free Childcare scheme
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/08/2019)
- DBS Check (added 11/08/2019)
Reviews
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My son has been at PlayfulMinds for just over a year. Sally and Mick are absolutely amazing childminders. I would recommend them to anyone. I work full time and they were able to accommodate slight variations with timing.
The children are always busy and kept stimulated. They attend groups on a weekly basis, visits to local parks and attractions also happen regularly.
I'm kept updated on my sons progress and they produce very usable learning journals and loads of photos of what he gets up to when I'm not there.
He loves going to Sally and Mick's and there is a lovely group of children there. They are a fantastic team!!
by pyrowall about Playful Minds on 16/04/2013
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by Parent about Playful Minds on 11/01/2012
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by Parent about Playful Minds on 27/10/2009
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