Cassie

My Summary

Nurturing Young Minds In A Warm, Home-Like Setting

My Experience

My Experience

For nine years, I had the privilege of being a foster parent, caring for children from the ages of one to eighteen. The children who came into my care had a wide range of backgrounds, personalities and life experiences, and each needed something slightly different in order to feel safe, understood and settled.

This experience shaped the way I care for children today. It taught me to look beyond behaviour, to recognise when a child may need reassurance, consistency or simply more time, and to adapt my approach with patience and sensitivity. I learned how important it is for children to feel listened to and accepted, particularly during unfamiliar or difficult periods in their lives.

During my time as a foster carer, I also supported children with additional needs and varying developmental, emotional and communication needs. I worked carefully around each child’s individual routines, abilities and preferences, helping them to build confidence and make progress at a pace that felt right for them. This gave me a strong understanding of inclusive care and reinforced my belief that every child should be supported as an individual.

Partnership working was also an important part of my role. I worked closely with parents and carers, maintaining open and respectful communication and recognising how valuable their knowledge of their child is. I also liaised regularly with social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals to help ensure that each child received consistent and well-coordinated support.

Alongside fostering, I have worked as a back-up carer for registered childminders, providing reliable care when additional support was needed. This allowed me to gain further experience within home-based childcare settings and strengthened my understanding of the routines, responsibilities and high standards involved in childminding.

Together, these experiences have given me a broad, compassionate and practical understanding of childcare. They continue to guide my work at Little Giggles, where every child is treated with warmth, respect and genuine care, and where their emotional well-being is valued just as highly as their learning and development.

My Qualifications

NCFE CACHE DIPLOMA Level 3 Award in Childcare.
Paediatric First Aid to- May 2021
Safeguarding Course
Food Hygiene and safety Level 2
Food Allergy Training
Multi-Agency Working Course
Managing Challenging Behaviour Course
Safer Care Course
Prevent Duty & British Values
Characteristics, Curriculum & Culture
Working with Babies
Teaching 1 & 2 year Old's
Teaching 3 to 5 Year old's
The Early Years Curriculum
Vocabulary & reading in the Early Years
Action Planning
Risky Play in the Early Years
Health & Safety in Early Years

My Availability

Our daycare is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, catering to children aged 0 to 5 years. We offer both full-time placements (all day) and part-time options (mornings only, from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm). We understand the importance of flexibility and always strive to accommodate the needs of the families we serve.

My Fees

• Childminding from £8.00 per hour

Our fees start at £8.00 per hour, with a full day (including all meals) available at £75.00. We require a minimum attendance of two days per week.

For those interested in part-time care, we offer morning sessions from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm at £35.00 per half-day.

I am more than happy to discuss your specific childcare needs and the associated fees, as my rates can vary depending on the hours, days, and services required. Our prices are all-inclusive, covering all meals, healthy snacks, fruit, water, milk, playgroup sessions, and most outings.