Tinytots_Cb4
Childminder in Cambridge
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Sep 2023 Last Login 17 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I am a former Ofsted registered child minder who worked as a team with my husband Colin James who is a registered childminder with Ofsted. I have temporally resigned on medical grounds but my husband continues to provide a childminding service at TinyTots. Please refer your enquires to Colin James. He is also a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) .He provides a safe stimulating home from home environment for the children in his care, this provides a happy place to learn and play. He works closely within the EYFS to promote learning towards the early years goals and outcomes. He is also a registered network quality assured accredited child minder, which allows him to accept Government funding for Nursery Education for 2, 3 and 4 year old funding where eligible. This is a smoke free setting.
He has a large designated playroom fully equipped with age/stage appropriate toys and resources and also has an all weather, child friendly, fully equipped outdoor play area with a play house, which the children enjoy using as a den, sand and water tables and a varied selection of out outdoor toys. There is a separate sleeping area away from the hustle and bustle of the play area. He has been vaccinated for Covid 19.
My Experience
I have 39 years experience working with children and have been a child minder for 14 years, I have four children of my own, five grand children and one great grand child. I managed a pre-school for 10 years, and have worked in primary and secondary schools mainstream and additional needs, I worked for the organisation Mencap for 15 years with children and young adults with additional needs some with severe disabilities. I have experience with babies and children of all ages. Both myself and my husband (who is a childminder also) have current level 3 paediatric First Aid certificates.
My Qualifications
A.James. CHILD SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS.
Educare Child Protection Refresher 2021
Virtual College Prevent COVID-19 2020
Educare First Aid Essentials Level 2 2020
Educare Child Protection Level 2 2019
Educare An Introduction to GDPR Level 2 2018
Educare A Practical Guide to the GDPR Level 2 2018
Educare Improving Children’s Learning Through Play Level 2 2018
Educare Female Genital Mutilation Awareness Level2 2018
Educare An Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation Level 2 2018
Educare Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 2017
Educare First Aids Essentials Level 2 2017
Educare Equality and Inclusion in an Early Years Setting 2017
Educare Characteristics of Effective Leaders 2017
Educare The Prevent Duty in an Early Years Environment 2017
Educare Effective First Aid Management in Your Setting 2017
Ixion Holdings NVQ Level 2 – Customer Service
East Of England Training Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid
East of Anglia Paediatric First Aid
Elklan: Speech and Language
Cache: Diploma in home based childcare. Grade A.
NCMA: Paediatric First Aid Course
Food Health & Safety : Additional +++ five star gold award
Early Years & Childcare Service Child Protection
Early Years & Childcare Service: Safeguarding Children
NCMA Pre-Ofsted Registration Course
NCMA Childminding Course
EduAction DfES National Learning Mentor Training
EduAction DfES Induction Course For Teaching Assistants
EduAction Personal Education Plans
C.J.C.I.A. ICT Introductory Course
I.T.C. First Aid At Work
C.P.A. Child Protection
Cache NVQ III Playwork
V.T.I. NVQ Level II Playwork
V.T.I.: NVQ Playwork Theory & Practical Applications
Mencap: Handling & Restraint
Pre-school Learning Alliance: Nursery Learning Vouchers
I.S.L.T. Speech & Language Disorders in Children
I.S.L.T. A.D.H.D
Mencap & Humara: Administering Medication
Mencap & Humara: Focus On Autism
MEC Whipps Cross Hospital: Understanding Autism
L.B.W.F. Sex & Health Education
L.B.W.F. H.I.V. & Infectious Diseases
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Disability Equality Training
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. P.S.L.A. Special Needs Course
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Classroom Assistant Course
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Special Needs The Role Of The 1-1 Worker
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Supporting Children with Visual Impairment
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Supporting Children with Hearing Impairment
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Early Verbal & Non-verbal Communication skills
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Stages 1-8 of Makaton
L.B.W.F. Education Dept. Managing Behaviour
L.B.W.F./Pre-school Playgroups Assoc. Food Hygiene & Health and Safety
Waltham Forrest LEA East London Parent Link
Social Services Putting Equal Opportunities into Practice
Social Services Managing A Community Organisation
Pre-school playgroups Association Further Course
Pre-school playgroups Association Foundation Course
My Availability
Contact me for availability
His hours of work are 07.30 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, but he is happy to be flexible so please feel free to contact him to discuss.
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Last Updated: 10/04/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I charge £6.50 per hour for normal contracted hours this includes healthy snacks and drinks
However parents provide a packed lunch for their children.
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 Documents
- Inspection Report: Latest Inspection (added 22/03/2023)
- Inspection Report: Latest Inspection (added 22/03/2023)
- DBS Check (added 10/11/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for tinytots_cb4. 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.
Colin and Allyson have taken care of my little one for 3 years. I can happily say that they have been more than carers for my little one , almost like family. They welcomed amd help to settle her since she was one and thanks to their support and professionalism they contributed to the blooming of my little one. My daughter absolutely love going there and talks constantly about Colin. The attention for every little detail, the care for a healthy and still delicious meal plan ( my daughter eats certain meals just if Colin or Allyson make it and she wouldn’t eat at home ) makes the a great choise for childcare, the best I could get. We will miss them a lot and I will be always thankful for these years.
by VeraG about tinytots_cb4 on 27/11/2023
Colin has been fantastic for our family. Our son joined his care at just one year old, and it was his first experience with childcare. From day one, Colin ensured he settled in comfortably, providing personalised attention. Colin's dedication to each child's well-being is evident. Our son's social skills thrived, and he genuinely enjoys his time at Colin's. Even for us, as first-time parents, every time we needed advice or support from him, he was there for us. We're immensely grateful for Colin's positive impact on our son. We wholeheartedly recommend him and his team.
by Heloisa about tinytots_cb4 on 07/09/2023
My daughter attended Tinytots for a year, since she was 1.5 years. It was her first childcare. Allyson and Colin made sure she settled down comfortably. They provide good individual care for all children. We do not speak English at home. My daughter picked up English from childcare and her vocabulary developed tremendously. She was always well cared for. Her social skills developed very well and she enjoyed going there. They also provide healthy food and avoid all junk food. We were sad to leave them as we had to move out of Cambridge. Even after months, my daughter remembers Allyson and Colin well and they have created a very good impact on her.
by Santho about tinytots_cb4 on 08/03/2022
Response by tinytots_cb4 on 09/03/2022:
Thanks you we miss her a lot I am sure she will go on to to grow in whatever setting she is in.
Good luck for the future
Allyson & Colin
I was looking for a childminder when my daughter was 9 months old and I've been with Allyson now for nearly 2 years and My daughter is very happy every time she goes to them!
The place is kept spotless and Allyson and Colin provide a great environment for the children.
They are also flexible and always available to do extra hours if you need extra care for your child!
We are very pleased!
Thank you both :)
by Arianna about tinytots_cb4 on 19/10/2020
Allyson and her husband Colin took care of our son for almost 2 years and we were sad to leave them. The care they provided was excellent and our son was always very happy with them and they really helped his personality come out as well as helping him to develop in the educational side of things. Tinytots always provided a regular update on his progress and we ended up with a very useful book showcasing all the things he achieved during his time there.
The setup of tinytots really is a best of both worlds as it is both a home and also quite nursery like with a playroom at the back of the house which is for the children full of toys, books and other games. It's always kept spotlessly clean and our son was a very keen tidier so he helped keep it that way! The playroom also leads onto a garden with a playhouse and enough room for a sand and water table as well as a big inflatable water slide in the summer. They keep the garden nice and shady and were in the process of renovating the space when our son left so it is no doubt even better now.
Allyson and Colin are very professional and experienced childminders and we were lucky to have found them. They provide excellent care in a safe, quiet and calm environment and also healthy meals for the children. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a childminder in Cambridge.
by Jason about tinytots_cb4 on 08/05/2019
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