Nickyschildcare
Childminder in South Oxfordshire
My Summary
About Me
I'm a Ofsted registered childminder and have been Childminding for nearly 14 years, I have three older children, a family dog who is trained as a therapy dog for children with a Neurodiverse difficulty and a big softy. husband works full time in the RAF, I’m Ex RAF for 12 years service and left to bring up my little ones.
In my setting I provide a safe, happy and loving, home from home environment for all the children in my care. I believe that all children learn best through play and having a daily routine when it comes to lunch and dinner times.
We have a play area dedicated to the children for learning and play, we have a large safe secure back garden for the children to play, which includes outdoor toys to suit different ages.
Safe Secure Quiet Sleeping area, with Baby Monitor, Humidifier and fan in the warmer months.
We enjoy Arts and Crafts, Baking, Messy Play, Puzzles, Books, Role play, Music and exploring local national trusts, I also take the children to various toddler groups in and around the local area, regular day trips to the park, beale park, Cotswold adventure park, lego land, and Sea life centres, we also visit the local indoor soft play centres in the wet/cold weather.
What makes my childminding services different from others:
* I can offer one on one interaction with your child.
* I can encourage education that is related to the child's age while in my
setting.
* I can offer school holiday cover..
* I limit my setting to 3 under 5's giving them more opportunity to learn and have time for them to thrive.
My Experience
Throughout the time of child mining, I have completed multiple courses one becoming a SENCO, professional child development within the early years settings, child psychology diploma, counselling diploma, currently obtaining a dyslexia trainer course to identify children with extra learning needs.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered
Paediatric first Aid
Designated lead Safeguarding Early Years
Specialist Safeguarding Early
Enhanced CRB check
Level 3 in Home Based childcare CYPOP's
SENCO qualification
Level 2 in Understanding Children and Young people mental health
Level 3 Diploma in child psychology
Level 3 Diploma in criminology
Level 3 Diploma in counselling
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Early Years Professional Development Qualified
SEN trained
full clean driving licence
Own a car
My Availability
I currently have space available for any age.
3 x Full time spaces available for under 5, also I currently have 5 spaces for over 5s school drop off and pick up (Raf benson community primary)
I'm available 7.30am - 5.30pm.
Able to offer flexible and adhoc hours, Offer 15/30 hour funding spaces, tax free vouchers, Sodexo Vouchers, Universal Credit Vouchers.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Charges are £7ph
Small Snack, drinks are included in the price, lunch and hot meals are subject to an additional charge.
day trips, toddler groups and outings are also included in the price for children under 4 years old, older children in school holidays may be subject to additional cost but this will be asked for before trip may go ahead.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at RAF Benson Community Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/04/2020)
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This profile was last updated on 29th October 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.