Jennie
Childminder in Epping Forest
Female Member since Jun 2018 Last Updated Jul 2019 Last Login 20 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, we are Jennie and Ashley, and we run Jennie's Little Gems.
My name is Jennie Howard and I am a registered childminder with over 17 years experience working with babies up to teens and I love what I do. From a very young age I was always playing with my dolls and taking over my mum’s job by being a little mum to my youngest brother. I did some babysitting during the holidays and weekends and when I left school I attended Epping Forest College to complete my Diploma in Childcare and Education (level 3). I have looked after children since I left college
My name is Ashley Julien and it has always been my passion working with children. During primary school my mum was a childminder so I always helped out with the children from an early age. When I left school I completed my certificate in Childcare and Education and went straight into work in a private nursery. I feel fortunate and lucky to be able to work in a profession that I can get so much job satisfaction and reward from and be able to help all children grow and develop holistically and to the best of their ability.
We cater for full time and part time places, and will be doing school drop offs/collections from Alderton Primary School. Children we care for are always made to feel safe, comfortable and feel at home, enjoying lots of different activities, following the EYFS and meeting their individual needs. We also love to take the children out and about to various different locations including local playgroups, parks, soft plays and library. All under 5's will have a learning journal and a daily dairy.
We provide 3 meals a day which are prepared and cooked fresh on site and if we are having a day out we will supply a picnic.
If you have any questions or wish to arrange a visit please email or call us.
Look forward to hearing from you
Jennie and Ashley
My Experience
Jennie - Since leaving college I have had lots of different experiences working with a range of age groups from babies up to teens. I have worked in a private nursery, working up to a senior member of staff running the baby rooms. I have also worked in children centres and abroad. I travelled abroad to be a kids rep in Corsica, Greece and Mauritius season work and having lots of fun running the kids clubs. I have been a live in nanny in Milton Keynes, au-pair in Switzerland and worked in a school, as a nursery nurse in the Reception and the Nursery, planning activities, being a keyworker, working closely with the parents and having SEN experience.
Ashley - While working I completed my Diploma (level 3) in Childcare and Education which enabled me to further my career in two different nurseries before working as a nanny, an assessor for a childcare course company and then as a play worker for a Children’s Centre. While at my current job I have worked my way up from an Outreach Worker to an Activity Co-ordinator. I have also worked at the Chicken Shed Theatre Company as a children’s theatre group leader which entailed leading and working with a group of different aged children including children with disabilities on stage.
My Qualifications
Diploma in Childcare and Education (level 3)
Home based childcare (level 3)
Ofsted registered childminder
DBS check
12 hour paediatric course
Birth To Three Matters training
Full/ clean UK driving licence
Food hygiene certificate
Health and Nutrition
Safeguarding training
Prevent Duty Training
My Availability
Monday to Thursday
7:30am till 6:00pm
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 26/07/2019 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£55 daily fee open from 7:30am till 6.00pm
£30 for half day (7:30am till 12:30pm) or the afternoon session (1:00pm till 6pm)
Drop off and pick up will be £6 an hour
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/07/2019)
Reviews
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Jennie and Ashley are wonderful people who are brilliant childminders with real passion for what they are doing! They are full of energy and excellent ideas which they utilise to the fullest. My four year old daughter absolutely adores them and loves spending time at their beautiful place full of amazing toys and activities. The food is excellent and I always get wonderful updates accompanied with lovely pictures of what my daughter was up to that date. I simply could not ask for more from a childminder - warmth, safety and a day filled with adventures and laughter. I would not hesitate to recommend Jennie and Ashley to anyone.
My 3 year old has been with Jennie and Ashley for 2 years, and they are absolutely fantastic child minders - I could not ask for a better setting for my son. They are very caring and nurturing.
Jennie and Ashley always take the children out to soft play, trampoline parks, swimming, play groups, playgrounds and many, many more places. They do so many different activities at home too, lots of arts and crafts and baking.
They do a fabulous job of following the EYFS and my son is learning so much from being with them.
Jennie and Ashley work brilliantly with parents and are happy to spend time helping parents giving advice and recommendations on dealing with behaviors at home.
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