Jeanie

My Summary

My Experience

I registered as a childminder on 3rd July 2014 and now have nearly 12 years’ experience providing childcare from my home. I also have 26 years’ personal experience as a mum, so caring for children, understanding family life and supporting children through different ages and stages has been a huge part of my life.

I hold a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development, as well as a first class honours degree in Hotel, Catering and Operational Management. This gives me a strong foundation in childcare, organisation, routines, food hygiene, safety, communication and creating a welcoming environment for families.

I have experience caring for children of different ages, abilities, personalities and developmental stages, including children with additional learning needs and developmental differences. I take an inclusive approach and adapt activities, routines and resources so that each child can join in, feel understood and develop at their own pace.

Safeguarding, first aid and children’s well-being are extremely important to me. I keep my training up to date and run Rainbow Childcare in line with CIW requirements and the National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare in Wales.

Above all, my experience has taught me that children flourish when they feel safe, settled, loved and valued. I aim to provide a calm, happy and homely setting where children can build confidence, enjoy their childhood and feel a real sense of belonging.

My Qualifications

Before becoming a childminder, I attended university and achieved a first class honours degree in Hotel, Catering and Operational Management. I then held a range of management roles within the hospitality industry, which gave me strong experience in organisation, leadership, food safety, communication, routines and creating welcoming environments.

I later became a registered childminder as it suited the needs of my family and allowed me to build a childcare setting that feels warm, homely and carefully run.

Relevant to childminding, I hold a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development, as well as a GCSE in Child Development, a Diploma in Food Hygiene and training in nutrition through my degree.

I also keep my training up to date in key areas including Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Additional Learning Needs. This helps me provide a safe, inclusive and well organised setting where children are supported as individuals and parents can feel confident that their child is in experienced, capable hands.

My Availability

I offer full day childcare and school wrap around care, with hours usually available Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 6.00pm. I also open on school inset days, but close on public Bank Holidays.

I aim to be as flexible as possible and am happy to discuss full days, part days, before and after school care, nursery drop offs and collections, depending on your family’s needs and my current availability.

I am registered to provide the Childcare Offer for Wales, Flying Start funded childcare and Tax-Free Childcare, helping eligible families access available government support towards childcare costs.

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.40 per hour

My fees are £6.40 per hour.

For children under 5, full day care is charged at a minimum of 9.5 hours per day, although children can attend for longer if needed.

For children over 5, holiday care is also charged at a minimum of 9.5 hours per holiday day, with longer hours available by arrangement.

School wrap around care is charged per session:

Before school, including drop off: £12.00
After school, including collection: £16.50

I am registered for Tax-Free Childcare, the Childcare Offer for Wales and Flying Start funded childcare, where families are eligible.