Nicola Richards
Childminder in Kirkby
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Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login 18 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
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My name is Nicola, I am 47 years old, I have 2 daughters, aged 23 & 19. We live in a big detached house with a secure spacious garden with lots of play equipment, in the Shevington Park area of Kirkby.
After working for Local Government, Social Services for 23 years I decided it was time for a career change to do something that is rewarding and more fun.
I am Ofsted Registered, (Reg May 2010) and in Nov 2011 and 2015 I was rated Good.
I offer children healthy nutritional meals, engaging them to make our own soups, dinners and healthy snacks.
I offer free childcare places for two and three year olds subject to government requirements. (15hrs a week)
I work alongside childminders from all over Knowsley - we all liaise, share ideas together, we share the same work ethos and enjoy our planned activities and days out.
I have Public Liability Insurance via childcare.uk
I hold a clean driving liciense for business use
My safeguarding, Food Safety and 1st Aid are all up to date.
I attend and participate in regular training courses and Network Meetings to ensure I am upto date with changing legislation. I have signed up to attend 7 training courses so far this year.
I take the children to the local sure start activity centres, Mother and Toddler Groups to mix with other childminders / parents and their children. I take the children to Town Green park in Aughton, Coronation Park in Ormskirk Taylor Park in St Helens, Botanic Gardens in Southport, Croxteth Park for picnics and organised trips to Museums, Zoo's, Acorn Farm, Crosby Mariner, Martin Mere, Safari Park, Swimming, Windmill Farm, Monkey Forest.
My Experience
Excellent value childcare - 9 yrs in child care. Birth - 11 yrs
My Qualifications
I attended and obtained certificates in:
Safeguarding,
Paediatric First Aid,
Early Years Foundation,
Food Safety,
Observation, Assessment and Planning,
Meeting the 6 Areas of Learning,
Schemas for Children,
Equallity & Diversity for 0 - 60 months,
Health & Safety,
Autistic Spectrum Awareness,
Promoting Positive Behaviour
HENRY. (Healthy Eating & Nutrition for the Really Young
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young Peoples Workforce.
Makaton (Sept 12)
Nutrition for Children (October 12)
My Availability
I am available from 8.00 - 5.00pm.
I can do pick ups and drop offs to and from your home due to availability. School Pick ups, Full and Part Time
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Last Updated: 03/02/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
£35 per day
Includes; breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, trips to play groups.
Small contribution towards special trips - i.e zoo, monkey forest etc
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 [DELETED] (added 06/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nicola Richards. 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.
Nicci has been a huge part of our lives for over 3 years now, due to being my daughter’s full time childminder! Nicci goes above and beyond, my daughter absolutely loves her 🫶🏻
Nicci is not just our childminder she has become more like family. Nic came to my wedding as a guest, and my daughter’s preference was to be with nicci for the majority of the day; this shows their special bond.
At 3 years of age she is exceeding in writing her name, knowing her numbers, drawing shapes and overall in her development. I was shocked when she knew how to crack an egg on her own without getting the shell in the cake mix. Her level of knowledge around hygiene, table manners, etc is fantastic and it’s all thanks to nicci.
by Amanda about Nicola Richards on 23/02/2024
There genuinely isn't enough positive phrases to express my child's experience at Nicola's. She absolutely adored Nicola and Jane and although she left in September still asked about Nicci and her friends at the setting. The time, care and dedication Nicola gives to each and every child on an individual basis is exceptional! Everyone I know who is looking for childcare Nicola is the first name I recommend, although I would say get in there early as she is very in demand and gets booked well in advance.
Best decision I made sending my little one to Nicola's and she has prepared her for moving onto a school setting impeccable.
Thank you genuinely doesn't go far enough to show my gratitude.
by Kate about Nicola Richards on 21/01/2024
Our son started at Nicci's when he was 12 months old on a temporary basis due to the inconsistency of his private nursery during COVID.
He settled in so well that we decided to keep him there. I love the fact Nicci provides personalised care for all the children. She will provide excellent advice with regards to your child's development and maturity. The children get to spend a lot of time outside, weather permitting, which he would not be able to do at a private nursery.
Nicci will always try and help with emergency care if she is able.
I always knew my son loved Nicci but it definitely showed at a recent family party where she was also at. My son was not interested in me and wanted to go to her the whole day 🤣
by Jennifer about Nicola Richards on 15/07/2023
my daughter has been going to nicci since she was 6 months old, it really was the best decision we could’ve made. Our daughter is now 4 and off to school reception in September with us choosing to keep her with nicci instead of school nursery, because she absolutely loves going to nicci alongside the development, attention and care given to her by nicci is second to none- no other placement would’ve given her that.
my daughter has been developed so, so much by nicci in all of the areas, she’s flying in every aspect and actually thrives on learning new things. she loves her nicci and nicci loves her and the other kids too. the most worrying thing is leaving your child with someone but I can honestly say nicci is the most amazing lady who really goes above and beyond for the kids and their families. If i could keep our daughter with her forever i would. With nicci being ofsted register she follows the national curriculum with additional extras added in, she makes everything such fun most recently we have had caterpillars turning into butterflies, chicks hatching, plants growin, posting letters and learning life skills alongside traditional educational items. The kids are taught in a welcoming and safe environment full of love and happiness I really could never recommend nicci enough we are forever in-debt to her for all she has done for us, honestly if you can get a place with her you would be extremely lucky and will be grateful for it too, your children will thank you for making such a great decision! her reviews speak for themselves! Nicci is a phenomenal lady always doing things for others! she genuinely loves what she does and she is so dedicated to her ninjas - one in a MILLION x
by siobhan about Nicola Richards on 14/07/2023
Where do I begin, Nicci has been my childminder for two of my children and I’d never choose anyone else, Nicci is not only the best child minder but she treats all the kids like they are her family, my daughter calls her my Nicci, both of my children that was in Nicci’s care have excelled and are clever smart and wise beyond their years, if I had more children (not planning on it 🙄) I’d be booking my place while pregnant as Nicci books up very fast and it’s clear to see why. My daughter leaves this Christmas and she’s going to be devastated to not see Nicci everyday as she just loves her so much, I can’t thank Nicci enough for all the work, knowledge, and encouragement she has given both of my kids and made learning fun. If you are looking for a child minder look no further, you won’t regret it.
by Vicky about Nicola Richards on 06/12/2022
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