Minas Mu
Childminder in Silkstone
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Female Member since May 2015 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 08 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
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Hello, My name is Mina Thelwell and I'm an Ofsted registered childminder. I have many years experience in childcare.
My home is your child's home where they will learn through play, craft and outings. Your child will follow a learning journey based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (same as nursery) and be observed to make sure they are achieving all they can for their age.
Your child’s safety is top priority.
I have 5 children of my own age between 6 years and 23 years.
I currenty pick up from Silkstone Primary school so can offer before and after school care.
I am also registered for occasional overnight care.
I have all the relevant certificates and insurances. Childcare vouchers accepted.
Early years funded accepted. 2,3 and 4 years.
Payment in advance. Hourly rate £5.50 minimum 6 hours.
Please feel free to ask me any questions.
My Experience
I have been registered in Barnsley for 8 years and was a childminder for 3 years when i lived in London. I have recently received a GOOD rating in my OFSTED inspection. I have also supported several families with babysitting.
I am able to provide excellent references.
I provide care from birth to 13. I have cared for twins, children with disabilities including physical, emotional and learning. I have had tube feed training.
Should your child require certain care I am happy to have extra training.
I am now known as Mina’s Munchkins.
I have been registered in Barnsley since October 2015 but previously registered in London for 3 years.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered, full paediatric first aid certificate, food hygiene certificate, tube feed training.
My Availability
FULL. Updated April 24
Please feel free to contact me to arrange a visit.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
My fees start from £5.50 per hour minimum 6 hours.
Day rate is £50
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 childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 09/04/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/03/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Minas Mu. 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.
My son is severely disabled and the care he is given is second to none. Mina undertook additional training to learn how to tube feed and learnt basic Makaton. she is very inclusive and ensures all the children she has also have an inclusive experience. Her home is inviting , and the children are clearly happy and want to be there.My son is non verbal and she takes the necessary time to communicate and understand him. She is excellent at dealing with each child as an individual and giving them a varied comfortable and varied experience.
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Mina has cared for our son since October 2016. He has absolutely thrived and has been treated as part of the family. He loves going to Minas house and I feel totally relaxed in the knowledge that he is cared for and is having fun. I totally trust mina.
She is patient and fun and the kids love her.
We are re locating closer to family and the hardest part is trying to find another childminder. I know I will never be able to replicate what mina gave us and we are going to miss her dreadfully.
She sends us photos throughout the day of what he is doing, and she has been very flexible, even going as far as only taking two weeks maternity leave and having our son back straight away so we didn’t have to struggle for care.
I really am upset that my second son won’t be going to her as we are moving, and I don’t have any hesitation in absolutely recommending her.
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Mina doesn't look after my daughter anymore as she's now a teenager! But when she did, it was just like leaving her with a family member. Ellie would have an amazing time and always came home talking about all the exciting things she had done. Nothing is too much trouble for Mina and nothing fazes her. She's a god send!
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To say that you have found a childminder who is like one of the family is a cliche, but for us that was the level of care, security and peace of mind Mina provided for us and our daughters. Mina's house is warm and open and full of love and learning. It is simply the perfect place to be - a home away from home.
We feel privileged to have met Mina and her lovely Family and we highly recommend "Silkstone Childminder" without hesitation to anyone looking for extremely professional, qualified and loving childcare.
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on 01/08/2016
Response by
Minas Mu
on 03/08/2016:
Thank you so much! Missing the girls, can't believe how big they've got!
I have no doubts in recommending Mina's childminding services. She is experienced and confident with children and babies. I am aware she has undergone many training programmes to keep her skills up to date. This also means she can cater for children of all needs.
She clearly loves her job and is happy to be flexible. She provides educational activities that children and babies adore. She's calm and approachable and very much a natural.
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