Brooklands Cove
Childminder in Hertsmere
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Female Member since Apr 2013 Last Updated May 2023 Last Login 24 Mar 2024
My Summary
Childminding And Nursery Services In Welham Green And Potters Bar
About Me
We are expanding our setting into a Nursery in Potters Bar! Spaces available from Spring/Summer 2023.
Brooklands Cove has operated as a childminding setting since 2019 and been graded Outstanding twice. Currently, the setting is split across two sites in Welham Green and Potters Bar.
Our ethos stems from Reggio, Montessori and Steiner approaches with plenty of natural, open ended play, outdoor experiences and eco-friendly resources. We spend lots of time outside with daily outings to the woods, nature walks, visits to local farms and soft plays.
We are incredibly passionate about caring for, educating and providing a fun environment for the children in our care. We pride ourselves on our nurturing and unique service that supports not only the child but the family as a whole.
We offer an all inclusive service with balanced, home cooked meals and regular outings to local farms, outdoor spaces and child related venues that are all included in the fees. We accept all forms of support with childcare fees including vouchers, the tax-free childcare scheme and 15 & 30 hour funding.
Please have a look at our website in the profile plus section for more information.
Both of our settings are close to a range of public transport routes.
Please note: we do not offer care for children over 5 or any school picks up for collections.
My Experience
Grace Cotter - Lead Childminder & Nursery Manager
Over 10 years experience in the childcare industry including:
Nursery Nurse & Nursery Room Leader within a Private Date Nursery
Children’s Centre Worker
Family Support Coordinator & Parenting Course Leader
Children’s Centre Group Team Leader
Over 3 years as a Childminder
I have extensive experience working with children from birth to 5 years, and their parents. I started my career working with children under 5 in a day nursery, providing learning experiences and excellent care while I studied part time to complete my Early Years Foundation Degree.
I moved onto roles in Children’s Centre, offering universal community play services to children and families, including baby groups, Child Health Clinics and speech and language services. Next, I offered more targeted family support including breastfeeding & weaning, sleep routines, behaviour management and children’s health and wellbeing. I have taught courses to parents on nurturing children and implementing family boundaries and routines.
Since becoming a Childminder in 2019, I have worked incredibly hard to ensure that I provide an outstanding service to my children and parents. I ensure that children are exposed to a huge range of experiences both within the setting and outdoors in our local area, we focus on the holistic development of the child and work closely with families as a partnership.
My Qualifications
Lead Childminder/Manager Qualifications:
Early Years Foundation Degree (levels 4&5)
Level 3 CACHE Children and Young People's Workforce
Parenting Puzzle - Parent Group Leader
Breastfeeding Champion Level 3
Paediatric 12 Hour First Aid
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Safeguarding
SEN Awareness
My Availability
Opening hours: Monday & Friday 7am - 6pm at our Welham Green setting
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 4:30pm at our Potters Bar setting.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 09/05/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
All funding and childcare voucher options are accepted.
£7.50 per hour, minimum of 2 days per week. All food, toileting supplies, outings, equipment etc are included within this rate.
Please note: from January 2024, we will offer day rate fees rather than hourly fees.
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
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 27/03/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Early Years Foundation Degree (added 21/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 21/01/2019)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 - Children & Young People's Workforce (added 21/12/2018)
- Training Certificate: Prevent Duty (added 21/12/2018)
- Training Certificate: EYFS 2017 - Understanding the Revised EYFS (added 21/12/2018)
- Training Certificate: Fire Safety (added 21/12/2018)
- Training Certificate: Food Safety (added 21/12/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Brooklands Cove. 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 daughter has recently started with grace and had settled in so quickly after being at a nursery for over a year she never fully settled but after being with grace for only a few weeks she is happy goes in confidently and comes out happy that is all I can ask. I am really happy so far thank you xx
by Emily about Brooklands Cove on 06/04/2021
Grace has provided a babysitting service for my daughter since she was 2 (she’s now 5) and Grace has made working extra hours in the evenings easier for me. My daughter is always so excited when Grace looks after her which makes me feel less guilty for not being around for bed times. Grace has gone above and beyond and built a great relationship with not only my daughter but myself too. My daughter is super excited for Grace to be her childminder in the school holidays where I’m confident she will continue to thrive, be safe and have lots of fun.
by LaurenR about Brooklands Cove on 21/01/2019
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