Gemma_Littlegems
Childminder in Strood
Female Member since May 2017 Last Updated Feb 2023 Last Login 24 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
A bit about me…
My name is Gemma and I live in Strood with my husband and two young children. I have an Early Childhood Studies degree and Qualified Teacher Status through a PGCE. I have also recently completed the PACEY HBCA course (Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare). My husband is an Associate Director of an engineering consultancy. He specialises in transport planning and is based in London. He tries to work from home at least once a week so that he can spend more time with our children.
I have ten years teaching experience in a local primary school, mostly with Key Stage 1 but I have also taught in Nursery, Reception and Year 3. I gave birth to our son in April 2013 and have learnt so much from him. I have enjoyed every second of being a mum. After our daughter completed our family in September 2015 I made the decision to not return to teaching. Instead I decided to stay at home to spend time with both of my children and to set up my own business as a childminder.
My aims…
I aim to provide a home-from-home environment that is warm, happy and fun where children feel safe and stimulated to learn and develop.
Our facilities…
We have a wide range of resources including a large secure garden with a playhouse, trampoline and mud kitchen! Our large collection of toys includes treasure baskets, train tracks, a dolls house, Duplo, Lego, wooden kitchen, dressing up clothes, puzzles…the list goes on. We also have an endless supply of books and enjoying stories is a major part of daily routine. I provide a variety of fun and inviting activities and learning opportunities including many day trips to places in the local area – you can often find us at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, exploring Rochester Castle gardens or at one of our local libraries or Children’s Centres. We love to explore messy play and craft activities and we make great use of our tuff trays.
Partnership…
I know how daunting it can be to return to work and to leave your precious child with someone new, I’ve been there. I will work in partnership with parents to ensure you are confident that your child is receiving the best possible care that fully meets their individual needs. I offer settling in sessions and a home visit so that you and your child can get to know me and my family and that I can begin to learn about your child’s routines and their likes and dislikes.
EYFS…
As an Ofsted registered childminder it is a statutory requirement that I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage for any child under the age of 5. I will adhere to the Safeguarding and Welfare requirements of the framework and I will ensure that I cover all seven areas of the learning requirements. I will observe your child’s learning and development and I will track their progress while they are in my care. I will complete their Progress Check at the age of 2 and I will work in partnership with any other settings they may attend.
Please get in touch…
Please feel free to message or call me with any queries you may have. I will try to get back to you as quickly as I can.
My Experience
Ten years teaching experience in a local primary school
Two young children of my own
My Qualifications
Early Childhood Studies Degree
Post Graduate Certificate of Education with QTS
PACEY HBCA course
Pediatric First Aid Training
Safeguarding Training
My Availability
I'm afraid I am taking a break from Childminding at the moment.
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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: 01/02/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£5.25 per hour (from 07.30 - 17.30)
£6.50 per hour before and after these times
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- First Aid Certificate (added 10/05/2017)
- DBS Check (added 10/05/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/05/2017)
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