Jo Z
Childminder in Margate
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Aug 2023 Last Login 16 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Jo, I have been childminding for over 19 years, based in Westbrook. I offer a friendly and stimulating environment for all ages and stages of development , we are close to main bus routes, and offer an extensive range of equipment and very large outdoor area.
This is a family run setting, I work with my husband paul and daughter shannon who is my assistants and is also trained in first aid and safeguarding, and crb/dbs checked.
I am an eligible childminder which enables us to offer free child care spaces for 2yr olds and 3 to 4 year olds for up to 15hrs/30 hrs. Please feel free to ring for a visit or if you have any questions.
We have experience with children under speech and language and I have completed my level one in BSL sign language training which the children enjoy learning.
We run at fully capacity most of the time so your child will make many different friends, each child's interests are catered for and activities planned around this to enable individual learning.
Each child has their own learning and development tracker to show you what age and stage of development they are working at and progressing to.
My Experience
I have 27 years of child care experience, I worked in a nursery as a nursery nurse for two years, then i was a nanny for 2yrs with one family and 5 years with the other. Throughout my working career my own family was growing and eventually stopped at 5, my eldest is 25 and my youngest is 15yrs, 4 girls and 1 boy. I have been childminding for 18yr's and really enjoy my job, it is very rewarding when you see how well the children develop.
I received an outstanding grade on my last two inspections. Inspected recently Feb 2020 received an overall Good with outstanding areas.on the new framework.
My Qualifications
I am NNEB qualified, I also hold a ccp in childminding practise, Safeguarding children, first aid, EYFS training for pre-school learning, BSL level one exam 101 and 102.
I am able to offer funded spaces 15hrs and extended 15hrs for 2yr old and 3/4 year olds, and except childcare vouchers.
Training is attended on a regular basis to uphold childcare standards.
My Availability
school holidays. Mon--Thurs. 8-5.pm
My working hours.
Mon - Thurs 7.30/8 - 5.30
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 21/01/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Pre-school from £5 Hr includes snacks and most outings includingthe castles and wildwood. With exception of zoo and wingham, we requestpasses are purchasedor a payment plan is available for passes.
Pre-school needing all year round care £5 Hr includes snacks
term time only contracts £5.00hr.
School holiday only children £5.50 Hr additional outing costs may be requested.
Sibling discount of 50p an hr offered for oldest sibling.
Half fee offered for two weeks a year for full time children who do 20hrs or more a week. not available if your payments of divided over the year.
Please bring a pack lunch, I am afraid we are unable to provide meals but if your child finishes after 5pm, I would be happy to re-heat a meal provided by yourselves.
Min 5 hrs a day requested in term time and school holidays.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
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
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 17/04/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 23/10/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 17/02/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 17/02/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 17/02/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 17/02/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 09/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 09/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/01/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jo z. 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 daughter has been going to Jo’s for 4 years; since she was 10 months old. This is an amazing setting! My little one has loved the fun activities, lots of variety and made lots of friends. It is a friendly, nurturing environment and we love how Jo has helped her to grow, and with so much experience she helped us with the milestones such as learning to walk and potty training, transition into big school and has been with us every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough, Jo and Shannon are completely trustworthy and reliable.
So I was looking for a childminder over a year ago and come across Jo! She was understanding and helpful from the get go! I took my daughter to view jos setting and she and I absolutely loved it. My daughter has been there over a year now and will continue to go to jos, because Jo is friendly, caring, always goes all out for the children, and I couldn't feel more relaxed when leaving my daughter in Jos care. She has done wonders for my daughter in so so many ways, 10000% recommended to anyone needing childcare, Jo is one in a million!
I cannot recommend Jo & her lovely family enough (especially Shannon)! Jo has the patience of a saint for my many questions even before my youngest started there.
Jo has been an incredible support and we see first hand how much our kids love going in! The holiday club also means our eldest can attend which has so many fun activities and themes throughout the holidays. My children come home feeling grounded and happy and that's best feeling.
We are going to miss you and your team so very much when we move!
If you are looking for childcare in the Thanet area, I highly recommend that you contact Jo!
Our 2 boys have been going to Jo’s for 3 years (both Afterschool and holiday club) and it’s been a huge relief to have found someone so understanding, flexible and creative looking after our children. She sets up great, fun activities and has made our boys feel safe and secure. Our oldest has some additional needs and she really built a fantastic relationship with him where he felt he could talk to her about his worries if he needed. She has also handled tricky behaviour firmly and fairly so they really respect her. We’re really sad to be moving on but their other school based commitments now they are older don’t fit with pick up times. Highly recommend Jo to anyone looking for childcare support in Margate, Westbrook and Garlinge.
The most lovely place for children of all ages. Jo and her lovely daughter are so amazing with my children.
They always make a wonderful effort with everything they do to ensure a fun, playful, educational and varied experience.
Highly recommended ♡
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