Happyapp
Childminder in Welwyn Garden City
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login 23 Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
* Graded Outstanding at last two Ofsted inspections, please search my name Emma-Jane Daniels for my inspection reports on Ofsted’s website
I am a fully qualified, Ofsted Registered, member of PACEY Childminder based in Welwyn Garden City.
My husband and I have 2 older teens who have grown up with many mindees and made life long friends, we share our home with a beautiful Labrador (the most adored one in the setting!) and 2 Siamese cats that have always lived with young children in a busy household. We have giant African Land Snails in the play room which the children help to care for. We are animal mad here using any opportunity to see more locally and enjoy nature. I currently mind a range of Children, most of whom started with me as babies or toddlers and stay on throughout primary too!
I strongly believe in learning through fun and so plan activities to link in with EYFS goals. From messy play with shaving foam to shop play and counting out coins. Every game has learning potential and the main focus is always to have fun. The most popular resource is the home corner, a large wooden set with a cooker, washing machine and sink and next is my large outdoor fire pit bowl which is now a place to mix up herbs we grow with water, mud, sticks and any other seasonal outdoor items. I’m regularly presented with ‘soup’ or perfume! It’s a beautiful way to play and learn in nature.
Cooking fresh food is important to me and the older Children are able to help with this. A favourite is visiting Mill Green Museum, buying the milled flour and making pizza with it when we get home.
I try to make it feel like home from home, and can safely say with every family I have worked with, it really is. I have worked with some wonderful families over the years, all of whom I am still in touch with. Each Child touches your heart and you get to share a small part of their lives, this is something you always remember, a small part of their journey to school and sometimes bit longer too.
I am lucky to have many recomendations within my portfolio and will be happy to share this and my Ofsted report with parents, with over 17 years in this role I have many wonderful reviews from the families I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of.
I hold a wide range of toys, books and games designed to stimulate and educate. I have a large secure garden and a dedicated playroom. I am also lucky enough to back onto fields which we use to fly kites, have picnics and go blackberry picking.
Qualifications:
Year 1 completed of Foundation Degree (eq NVQ L 4)
Early Years degree
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care Learning and Development
NVQ Level 1 - Introduction to Childcare Practise, Diploma in Homebased Childcare
Safeguarding Children course
Advanced Safeguarding Children course
Paediatric First Aid
Food Safety course - Safer Food Better Business
Revised EYFS course
Various regular additional training
I am able to offer all forms of funding, the new 9 month, 2 and 3-4year funding places.
I post regular photos of activities and outings and send quick updates and cute photos to parents of each child individually
Look forward to talking with you
Emma
Happy Apple Childminding
My Experience
I have numerous years with several families from babies right up to teens.
My Qualifications
Qualifications:
Year 1 completed of Foundation Degree (eq NVQ L 4)
Early Years degree
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care Learning and Development
NVQ Level 1 - Introduction to Childcare Practise, Diploma in Homebased Childcare
Safeguarding Children course
Advanced Safeguarding Children course
Paediatric First Aid
Food Safety course - Safer Food Better Business
Revised EYFS course
General courses like learning through play, additional areas of safeguarding, SEN etc
My Availability
I rarely have spaces but have a few little ones moving to school this September, so am more flexible now
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 26/09/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My fee's are £6.50 per hour for children attending both term and school holidays, inline with most other childminders in the area and include 3 home made family meals (which we eat together and talk through our day), snacks and drinks throughout the day. I also include school drop off and collection. The most important thing is the child is comfortable and fits in well with our little group, is happy and secure and will always work through any concerns you may have to make it a happy time for all. It is all about it working for all of us, children, parents and myself. If the hours do not suit, please contact me as I am always flexible where possible.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/06/2023)
- Inspection Report: Page 3 (added 22/05/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report page 1 (added 22/05/2023)
- DBS Check (added 22/05/2023)
Reviews
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Emma has looked after our two children since they were 10 and 12 months old. She is a wonderful childminder who treats the children as if they are her own. Her home is their home and they have both thrived in her care. She has a lovely, gentle dog who they both adore. Emma is a great believer in learning through play, her playroom is full of exciting and educational toys and games and she has a secure sheltered garden which they spend a lot of time in in summer. The children regularly come home with things they’ve made for special occasions, whether it be Halloween, Christmas or Easter. I highly recommed Emma to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing and happy childcare setting!
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