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Joanna B

Childminder in Tiptree

5 stars

Usually responds within 3 hours

Female Member since Nov 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 29 May 2025

My Summary

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

About Me

i enjoy working with the children and watching them grow and develop, i have two children of my own they are 19 and 12 and like i to create the warm friendly and fun atmosphere of home so that the children can feel safe and secure and feel welcome. i live in a three bedroom house with my husband and two children with a variety of toys and equipment for children to learn and develop. we have a dog and a tortoise

My Experience

i have worked with children for 19 years now, both in a nursery and now at home i have been registered at home for 12 years and i am accreditted so i can claim the govenment funding for the three to four year olds. And two year old funding.
i have also worked with many other proffesionals such as speech and language therapist, physio, and development teams. i like to take the children on outings and do lots of activities to cover all areas of development, we go to toddler groups and the libary, also meet up with other childminders and go to a singing group.

My Qualifications

i am nvq level three
first aid
safeguarding children
i am accreditted so can claim government funding.
diploma in homebased child care
makaton course

My Availability

i have spaces for full time or part time, i pick up from tiptree heath and do playgroup drop off.
Please contact me to discuss your childcare needs

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Last Updated: 04/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £4.50 per hour

i charge £4.50 per hour and that includes meals and snacks my hours are mon to fri 7.30am til 6pm. these are billed monthly in advance. i charge holidays at half rate. in sickness or absence the fees remain the same price.

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

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Good
14 November 2019
A recent inspection report highlights both strengths and areas for improvement in this childcare setting. Children benefit from strong emotional bonds and a secure environment that fosters confidence. The childminder effectively uses children's interests to progress learning and focuses on developing communication skills. However, younger children have limited access to play materials, potentially hindering independence. Additionally, opportunities for critical thinking and expressive language development could be better utilized.
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13 October 2015 - Good
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My Documents

  • UK Passport (added 31/01/2024)

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Communication is brilliant, answers everything I needed and is so helpful. Wonderful lady

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 05/10/2016

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