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Gemma

Childminder in Dumfries

Female Member since Jul 2016 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Feb 2024

My Summary

Scotland Care Inspectorate Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications

About Me

Little Gems Childcare

Care Inspectorate registered and with a number of years experience in childcare I provide a home from home environment for your little gem.

I offer flexible sessions where snacks and lunches are provided.

With a large garden and 2 spacious play rooms there is plenty of opportunity for your little gem to grow and develop.

Centrally located opposite Dumfries Hospital and in a quiet area dropping off and picking up from Little Gems can be stress free.

I am to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment where children will learn and develop through play.

I have Public Liability Insurance.

Each gem is given their own personal daily diary. In here it will contain any activities they have done, what they have/haven't eaten, their nappy changes/toilet training updates, any sleeps they may of had and generally what they've done in that day.

A personal care plan will be kept for each gem. I do regular observations on each gem to acknowledged their achievements and help set new targets.

Each gem will have their own 'treasured memories' book which contains any artwork (if it doesn't go home!) and any photographs taken whilst at Little Gems.

For any type of enquiry or to simply pop up for a visit and look round contact me

My Experience

I have many years working in childcare. I've run my own childminding business now for nearly a year. Before this I used to work in a private nursery for several years. It was here I gained my childcare qualification and attended various different training courses such as Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection. ( I continue to attend any training courses I can). I have experience in a school nursery also and have babysat for friends and family growing up.

My Qualifications

My qualifications are:

BA Business Degree

SVQ in Children’s care, Learning&Development Level 3

SCMA Induction Training

Paediatric First Aid

Health & Safety and Risk Assessment

Children's Rights: Participation in Practice

Children's Development Plans and Paperwork

Child Protection

Deaf Awareness

Sexual Abuse Awareness

Principles of Infection Control

How to turn concrete spaces into natural learning environments

Forest Kindergarton Training

Delivered – Terrific Twos training

Solihull Approach Resource

Minerva – Learner of the month

Basic Food Hygiene

Manual Handling

Pre-Birth to Three

My Availability

My opening hours are normally 8am-6pm however I offer flexible sessions that can be arranged out with these times.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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 no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 10/01/2017

My Fees

I offer a welcome package that is tailored to the families individual needs. This will include: number of days, meals to be provided and drop off and pick up times. Each families package is specific to them.

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.

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