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Leyna

Childminder in Thatcham

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Female Member since Aug 2013 Last Updated Jul 2018 Last Login Mar 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups

About Me

I'm Ofsted Registered and a member of PACEY. I live in Thatcham on the Whiteland's estate and offer drop offs/pick ups to Whiteland's Park and Playmates Preschool. I have lived in Thatcham for 8 years and have two children, my son Jake who is 5 and my daughter Jaime who is 2, and we have our lovely cat Joey. I love the local area and feel very settled here as I have previously moved around to various places. Before becoming a childminder I have always worked in caring and educating environments, with a range of different ages and abilitles.

I am caring and creative and offer flexible and reliable care in a warm family environment. I have a dedicated playroom which is a bright and colourful space with direct access to the garden offering a free flow environment. We have lots of toys and books for all ages which are easily accessible to the children and a trampoline and mud kitchen in the garden.

We visit local playgroups, the Children's Centre, the library, music groups and messy play sessions as well as lots of local parks and woods, Thatcham Discovery Centre and National Trust places. We enjoy lots of days out in the holidays and whenever possible.

My Experience

Before becoming a childminder I worked as a Learning Support Assistant in a Primary School, supporting children in the Foundation Stage so I have a good understanding of the EYFS requirements and how to deliver these in a home environment. I have also supported children with higher support needs, challenging behaviours, Learning Difficulties and Speech and Language difficulties. I decided to become a childminder as I feel this role gives me the opportunity to combine all of my previous experience as well as enjoying family life and delivering the care and experiences to others that I would be happy for my own children to receive.

My Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare
Safeguarding Children
Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2
Planning for next steps
Raising Developmental Concerns with Parents
Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

My Availability

I currently have two full time spaces for under 5s from September.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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 no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 04/07/2018

My Fees

  • Childminding from £4.50 per hour

Hourly rate part time £5
Hourly rate full time £4.50
Sibling rate £4
Hourly rate after 6pm £6
Hourly rate before 7:30am £6
Childminder sickness: No Fee
Child Sickness: Full Fee

Breakfast: 50p Lunch: £1.50 Dinner: £1.50

Holidays
In each calendar year I will take a maximum of 3 full weeks (including Christmas Week) and 5 ad hoc day holiday. I will notify you of these as far in advance as possible. There will be no charge for these days.

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 Passport (added 26/09/2023)

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