Ellis
Childminder in Dudley (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jul 2015 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 11 Jul 2025
My Summary
Husband And Wife Childminding Team
About Me
Hello (frantically waves). I am Ellis - the wife of this team. I am the brains of this operations, recently completing my BA Hons in Early Childhood. I am also the main childminding lead, with 11 years experience in the role. During this time I have come to love over 54 children and my heart continues to grow.
I work alongside my Husband Simon, who is actually the biggest kid here. He is enrolled on his Lvl3 Early Childhood diploma and is slowly meeting all the goals to pass. We have been playroom chaos coordinators together for around 2 years and I am proud to announce that we are still married - hehe. We are both First Aid Trained, Hold Safeguarding and both have clear DBS’s. We are Ofsted Registered and thrive on constantly improving our settings.
We spent our days deep in curiosity and wonder, exploring everything from Zoos to musical sessions in the local caverns. From own run forest schools to days in the park looking for birds and planes. We teach socialisation and respect and a love and understanding of the world. After all, if children don’t learn about it they won’t know how to care for it.
Each day is a new experience.
We build, we cook, we dance and sing - mostly to Frozen, although other Disney songs are avaliable. We explore and discover but most importantly we have FUN.
Dinosaur hunting is a favourite but we've been known to ride the odd unicorn and search for fairies.
Whatever each week holds for us, I'd quite like to think they'd remember our trips to space, the experiences of milking cows and falling on the floor because we can't stop laughing...
" An Ell-Infant Never Forgets” xx
My Experience
The biggest experience I have to date is being a parent to two cheeky monkeys, I mean adventurous boys.
They've taught me more in 8 years than any qualification possibly could have.
However, I have worked and trained in a Montessori Nursery. This experience provided me with a whole range of learning opportunity which I try to incorporate in my everyday teachings.
Just before having my eldest I also trained in a private nursery and achieved my Level 3 Childcare Qualification. I am now BA Hons Graduated.
I have been a Registered Childminder since June 2014. I was awarded "GOOD" in my Ofsted Inspection, February 2016 and maintained my GOOD rating in March, 2020. I was reinspected in 2023 and continued to stay at GOOD but working always to improve our practise and standards. Including now going through the SACERS accreditation for our after school provision.
My husband, Simon is currently completing his Lvl 3 in Early Childhood as well.
My Qualifications
I hold :
? A Full DBS
? BA HONS in Early Childhood
?? Level 2 and Level 3 Children's Workforce in Child Development.
? First Aid
??Level 2 Food Hygiene
?Childminding Course
?? Safeguarding
? Artemis Training
? Completing Lvl 3 SENCO
? bucket time trained
? Completing SACERS
? Completing Early Minds Accreditation for 2’s and under
Simon is
? Clear DBS
? first Aid trained
? Safeguarding
? Allergy awareness
? Completing LVL3 Early Childhood Diploma
My Availability
Looking for a new recruit to join about the crazy train:).
I have a space on a Monday for any EYFS children (Under 5’s).
I also have before // after school spaces for the following schools.
Silvertrees Academy, Tipton
Tipton Green, Tipton
Hurst Hill, Coseley
Priory Primary, Dudley
I'm happy to work flexible shifts to cater for the families within my care. Majority of the working patterns fall within 7am-6pm. Monday - Friday. I am happy to work with you to fulfil your childcare needs.
I am able to accept 9 month - 4 year funding, vouchers and Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credits applications & University Grants.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
The boring part!
I charge £5.50 per hour for Full Timers. This includes Nappies, Wipes, Food, Trips out and a whole bunch of resources!
I charge £4.50 per hour for Before and After School.
Before school : includes Breakfast
After school: A snack / light tea.
Holiday rates are at EYFS rate due to the experiences we provide.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Silvertrees Academy Trust
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tipton Green Junior School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/08/2019)
- Marriage Certificate (added 20/08/2019)
Reviews
4 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Ell-infants is a lovely environment for your child. Ellis provides a caring, fun environment for your children. It really is a home from home feel. You feel part of the family at Ell- infants. Our son had no problem setling in, and soon made new friends. Ellis and the children have great days out and often do craft days and i know our son had had a great day when he came home messy! He was always very happy to attend, and it myself and his daddy very comfortable to leave him in Ellis's care. Dylan will miss attending Ellis's Ell-infants!
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Lottie
on 06/03/2019
Response by
Ellis
on 06/03/2019:
Thank you so much. I’ve loved having him apart of my life, and miss his conversations on flying Scotsman’s greatly. Xxxx
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