Gillian
Childminder in Ballymena
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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
I AM REGISTERED WITH THE NORTHERN BOARD AND EARLY YEARS AND AM FULLY INSURED AS A CHILDMINDER. I AM HAPPILY MARRIED, WITH 3 LOVELY GIRLS OF MY OWN. WE LIVE ALMOST A MILE IN TO THE COUNTRY, IN A LOVELY SETTING. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN.
I AM FIRM BUT FUN, I LIKE CHILDREN TO ENJOY THEIR TIME WITH ME, BUY THEY ARE TAUGHT MANNERS AND TO SHARE AND TO HAVE FUN BUT ALSO TO RESPECT ME AND THE OTHER CHILDREN AND THE TOYS AND ESPECIALLY BOOKS THAT ARE PROVIDED. CHILDREN ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS POSSESSION AND SHOULD ONLY BE ENTRUSTED TO SOMEONE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH AND WHO GAINS YOUR TRUST AND WHO YOUR CHILD BONDS WITH..I HOPE THAT CAN BE ME.
My Experience
I HAVE BEEN CHILDMINDING FOR OVER 32 YEARS AND HAVE 3 WONDERFUL DAUGHTERS, 2 WHO LIVE IN ENGLAND AND 1 OF 17 WHO WAS OUR LITTLE SURPRISE ... I HAVE GATHERED EXPERIENCE OVER THE YEARS IN BOTH PRE-SCHOOL AND OLDER CHILDREN, AM INSURED, PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CHILD PROTECTION TRAINED. I AM INSPECTED ANNUALLY THROUGH THE EARLY YEARS TEAM WHICH GIVE US OUR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES.
I ALSO VOLUNTEER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AT OUR CHURCH ON A SATURDAY MORNING.
I HAVE ATTAINED MY LEVEL 2 BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE AND AM CURRENTLY STUDYING FOR MY LEVEL 3 AND USE THIS WITH MY CHILDREN TO LEARN SOME BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE
My Qualifications
AT SCHOOL I COMPLETED A CITY AND GUILDS HOME ECONOMICS FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CARE COURSE WHICH SPECIALISED IN PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN, BUT GAVE ME EXPERIENCE IN BOTH NURSERY AND PLAYGROUP SURROUNDINGS, AS WELL AS WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. I STARTED KIRKINRIOLA EARLY YEARS IN 1995 AND WAS ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE THE SCHOOL FOR 8 YEARS. PERSONALLY, IF LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE, I PREFER EXPERIENCE AS HAVING RAISED 3 CHILDREN OF MY OWN, I FEEL IT IS FAR MORE SUBSTANTIAL THAN A PIECE OF PAPER. I HAVE UP TO DATE CHILD PROTECTION, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID CERTIFICATION.
My Availability
* I have a space Monday, Tuesday and Friday for 1under 5 available *
I AM AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL PICK UPS FROM ANY SCHOOL / PLAYGROUP IN BALLYMENA NORTH AREA ... KIRKINRIOLA, BRAIDSIDE, DUNCLUG, BROUGHSHANE, AT PRESENT I WORK FROM 7.30 AM TIL 5.30 BUT THIS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. .
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/03/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
FEES ARE NEGOTIABLE, DEPENDING ON TIMES AND PICK UP REQUIREMENTS..
I work on daily /half day rates so hourly rate is just an average.
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 Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 10/03/2023)
- Northern Ireland Registration Certificate (added 10/03/2023)
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