Elkie M
Childminder in Croft
Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 02 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
**Full day space available on Wednesdays for a child aged 3 years + **
I began my childminding journey in April 2014, originally operating in Narborough for 10 years, before moving our family home and childminding setting to Croft in March 2023.
Here at 'Elkie's Little Learners' I work to OFSTED's Early Years Framework (EYFS - the same framework used by Nurseries and Preschools) and ensure each child is ready for school by learning through play.
All of the activities I offer are tailored to the child's individual likes and needs - thus ensuring they progress at a speed that works for them. I use an online system to keep parents informed of their child's developmental progress, as well as sharing photographs of the activities we enjoy on my FB group (a closed group that is accessible to current families only).
I am proud of my 'home from home' setting, which boasts a playroom, lounge, kitchen and large garden. There is plenty of room for lots of fun and engaging activities whilst having the cosy feeling of being in a home.
I am passionate about providing the type of service I would like to receive myself, and aim to make my home as welcoming as possible for all of the children in my care, as well as their grown ups.
I have been inspected by Ofsted twice, receiving the 'Good' grade both times.
I am proud to be a 'Hygge in the Early Years' accredited setting.
I am proud to hold a 'communication friendly home based Setting' accreditation from Elklan.
Level 3 Speech and Language Support for 3-5's
I hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator as well as a Paediatric First Aid certificate.
My Experience
With the exception of my own 3 sons, I have taken care of children for all of my life - starting with my younger cousins, to my own baby brother (who is 11 years younger than me) to the babies and children of my friends.
I became registered as a childminder in April 2014 and started minding children in June 2014. During my first OFSTED inspection in February 2016 I was awarded with the 'Good' grade, achieving this again in July 2022.
My Qualifications
I am fully qualified to care for children of all ages and have the following certificates.
Level 3 Speech and Language Support for 3-5's
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Communication Friendly Home Based Childcare Setting accredited
Hygge in the Early Years Accreditation
CYPOP 5 - Home-based Childcare - PACEY
Current paediatric first aid certificate, renewed every 3 years
Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR
Introduction to Equality and Diversity
Basic Food Hygiene
Child Protection
First Aid Essentials
Personal Safety
NVQ Level 2 Team Leader
Level 3 Manager
Prevent Duty
Level 2 Child Mental Health
My Availability
UPDATED Sept 2025 -Vacancy on a Wednesday for a child aged 3 years +
I have more spaces due to open up in September 2026 - please contact me to secure your child's space.
Opening Hours: 7:00 -17:30 Monday to Thursday.
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| Before School | no | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 02/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
I accept:
Tax Free Childcare
Government Funded Childcare
My fees include food.
There are not set times of when funding can be used.
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 childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/09/2022)
- DBS Check (added 14/09/2022)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Early Years Educator (added 25/09/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid certificate (added 14/09/2022)
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