Elaine C
Childminder in Greasbrough
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Elaine Cooper I've been an ofsted registered childminder since 2007, I live with my husband we hold current DBS certificates & I am an on going member of PACEY (PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS) and I am registered with ICO. I am paediatric 1st aid trained. I have public liability insurance.
My working hours are 8am -5.30pm Monday to Thursday
i offer free funded places & all yr round care.
My Experience
I Look after all age ranges from babies to 12yrs old , I have a fantastic separate playroom and private garden for your child to learn through play. I follow the early yrs EYFS ( early yrs foundation stage). I provide lots of activities including arts and crafts, reading, small world activities , dressing up, board games/ puzzles have an amazing Home Corner that children absolutely love.
Outside my garden is very secure to safeguard your child and we have bikes ,scooters , and a fantastic "secret garden" with mud kitchen, dig pit playhouse & water wall
We go on outings regularly to indoor soft play, parks, farm, library and walks.
The safeguarding of your child is paramount! Everything I do has been risk assessed from my home and outside area, car school runs and all outings. I adhere to all my policies and procedures and ratios.
Your child will have the opportunity to make new friends experience new things in a loving and nurturing home based environment whilst learning all the time .
Childminding is bespoke childcare!!! every different need is catered for I have a fantastic childminder/parent relationship I'm very professional, approachable, and friendly. I run an Inclusive setting
Everyone is welcome!
I provide healthy nutritional meals drinks and snacks all home made & I cater for any specific dietary requirements.
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My Qualifications
level 3 diploma in home-based childcare.
pacey business briefing.
RLSCB. group 3 core workshop 'working together to safeguard children and young people.
Early language development program working with under 3's, babies and toddlers speech language and communication, working with parents and families to support young children's Speech and language and communication development
bags of potential(promoting positive behaviour techniques).
Developing creativity in the EYFS.
promoting positive behaviour.
Health and safety Roles and Responsibilities.
inclusion conference.
developing ofsted self evaluation form.
planning for children in the EYFS.
developing good behaviour with school age children.
promoting equality of opportunity.
safeguarding children including dealing with complaints about your own child care practice. Renewed every 2yrs
Early yrs foundation stage.
child protection foundation training.
using empathy dolls.
level 2 food safety and hygiene for catering. Renewed regularly
12hr paediatric first aid course. Renewed every 2yrs
meeting the welfare requirements.
my knowledge and training is on going , I keep up to date with the latest safeguarding information and I subscribe to Welly wren and Coram pacey , which provide a wealth of training and resources and up to date information which I implement within my setting
My Availability
I have places available , as childminding changes all the time please feel free to contact me to discuss your childcare needs
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Hourly rate is £5
After school session £15 from 3pm -5.30 includes a nutritional 2 course meal
Unsociable hours are any hours before 8am or after 5.30pm these are charged at £10 per 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
- DBS Check (added 20/07/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/07/2018)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 food safety & hygiene in early yrs (added 05/08/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric 1st aid (added 05/08/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric 1st aid certificate (added 20/07/2018)
Reviews
Latest reviews
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My son spends three days a week with Elaine and has done since he was 11 months old. He's now 2 and a half and is absolutely thriving, he's constantly learning something new. Elaine's setting is the perfect set up, the children have access to an array of different activities and George is always getting up to something different.
He loves goings to Elaine's, she is a fabulous childminder and it's a massive relief knowing that George is so happy there. I get regular updates with pictures and videos to show me what him and his little pals have been up to throughout the day. I couldn't recommend her enough, I dread the day he leaves for school!
by
Amelia
on 08/07/2026
Response by
Elaine C
on 08/07/2026:
thx for your kind words George is super funny and such a little character , he's a pleasure to look after
My daughter is beyond happy at Elaine’s. She is kind, caring and wonderful and I trust her with my daughter fully. My daughter does lots of amazing things at Elaine’s and learns so much. We moved further away but no part of me wanted to change childminder so I will drive any distance for my daughter to stay this happy somewhere. I cannot recommend Elaine enough! My daughter was 10 months when she started and I was very nervous about being back at work but after day 1 the nerves left and she has the best time. I get lovely pictures of my daughter throughout the day and she has a constant smile on her face. Elaine is just wonderful.
by
Georgina
on 08/07/2026
Response by
Elaine C
on 08/07/2026:
thanks so much for your lovely words Annie is beyond amazing and absolute super star 🌟
Elaine is brilliant, youngest has just started going with Elaine, she's usually shy and won't go to others but been absolutely brilliant. Elaine keeps me updated throughout the day and never had any issues. Elaine looked after my other 2 children up until school age and she was brilliant, girls love her to bits and still go for cuddles when they see her at school!
Highly recommended and wouldn't trust anyone else.
by
Kp220188
on 06/07/2022
Response by
Elaine C
on 06/07/2022:
thanks very much for your lovely words shes a little superstar..takes after her big sisters ..lovely family ive had the pleasure to work with for years ❤️
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