Lou Lou
Childminder in Walsall
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Female Member since Apr 2016 Last Updated Sep 2023 Last Login 25 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Louise. I am a registered childminder in Walsall, before childminding I was a primary school teacher for 15 years. I am married with 4 children aged 19, 17, 15, and 9
We also have two Cocker Spaniels, Hugo and Barley, plus a French bulldog called Nellie. A rabbit (peanut), two Guinea pigs (Rosie & Poppy), a cat (Thor), a bearded dragon (Spike) two ponies (Star & Humbug), and three horses (Alfie, Roma & Buck).
Having had childcare for my daughters, I understand what it is like to make the correct choice.
My aim as a childminder is to look after children in a safe, relaxed, and educational setting.
The children will have access to downstairs and enclosed back garden. I aim to make learning fun and child led. Activities planned are age appropriate. Activities would include cooking & baking, creative play, art & crafts, imaginative play, messy play, outdoor play, outings and playgroup sessions, plus horse riding.
My Experience
I registered with Ofsted April 2015. I had my first Ofsted inspection in April 2018, resulting in a good outcome for all areas.
As a teacher, I taught many different age groups ranging from Nursery to Year 5. Nursery and Reception is where I thrived. During my teaching career, I gained experience in children with autism and food intolerance's. I also had the chance to help children who found numeracy a challenge by becoming a Numbers Count teacher.
Having 4 children of my own has also widened my experience of children as they grow.
During 2012 - 2015, I was also the welfare officer for Walsall Gymnastics Club.
My Qualifications
I have gained my level 3 in home based childcare, attended training on child protection, health & safety as well as training as a numbers count teacher in my previous job. I hold a current paediatric first aid certificate. My husband, nineteen, and seventeen year old daughter's along with myself are DBS checked. I am also a member of PACEY.
I have also completed training on supporting children's emotional well - being, supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs, and Dyslexia, Autism and psychology in the early years.
All certificates are available to view.
My Availability
I work from 07:30 am to 17:30 pm Monday to Friday, but other hours are negotiable.
I take up to 5 weeks holiday per year, this includes 3 days training I have to take in order to keep up to date with my accreditation.
Holiday care is available depending on vacancies of any spaces, 5 - 11 year old's only.
Currently have no spaces available.
A space will be available from September 2024
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Last Updated: 14/09/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
fees start from £4.50 per hour
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 14/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lou Lou. 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.
As all parents you worry about leaving your child for the 1st time, this was even more so with returning to work in a pandemic, when your child hasn't even meet they own family members due to lockdown. Louise made our daughter feel at ease and at home, even though she was the new girl, Only left due to our own financial reasons which sad but she will make any new child feel welcome and at home. We miss you LouLou x x x
by Dawn about Lou Lou on 03/08/2022
Response by Lou Lou on 18/08/2022:
Thank you Dawn! She is missed by us all! An absolute credit to you both. All of you will always be part of the Cherished Ones Family 💕
My 3 year old has been with Louise since he was 1, we always know what they have been up to and he always looks forward to his days with Lou-Lou, nothing is ever too much and she really does care for the kids like they're family. Louise has helped with learning to walk, talk, count, learn the alphabet and toilet train - I have no doubt in my mind Harry has come on as well as he has due to Louise's constant good mood and encouragement and making all of the tougher things fun for the kids
Louise has been fantastic with our boys we have never used a childminder before and I was anxious but I had nothing to worry about, she is so pacient kind and caring. I get regular texts and pictures when the boys are with her to assure me they are ok, my boys love Louise's daughters and they are also welcoming and caring. I would happily recommend louise anyone. Her home is very safe for children and she always looks after the children really well :) louise treats all the children the same as her own and out boys count down the days until they are with her :)
by Parent about Lou Lou on 22/08/2016
Response by Lou Lou on 29/08/2016:
Thank you! Your boys are fab to look after, a credit to you both! :)
Louise is a fantastic carer,she looked after my daughter so well made her day fun while i was at work, ive only met her a few times and shes so down to earth makes you feel comfortable to look after your children. i would recommend her to anyone because shes so good at what she does and a amazing women how she looks after other children and her own at the time id rate her as one of the best :-).
by Parent about Lou Lou on 05/05/2016
Response by Lou Lou on 05/05/2016:
Thank you! It was a pleasure to look after your daughter, she is a credit to you.
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