Twheeler
Childminder in Kingswood (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jun 2011 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 01 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
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My name is Tanya of Smiling Monkeys Childcare Services I am an Ofsted registered childminder
My aim is to provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment, where every child in my care feels safe, secure and valued. Each child will be treated as an individual and will be given the opportunity to develop physically, socially and emotionally in a warm and friendly, home-like environment. I have a wide variety of toys and resources suitable for different ages and stages of development.
I have two girls of my own. We live in a lovely little cul-de-sac in Kingswood, Bristol and have done since 1999. We have two cats called Tigger and Smudge who are very child-friendly but make a hasty retreat when they have had enough.
I work by myself on a daily basis, however, I am lucky to be part of a lovely network of local childminders who all support each other and our minded children, we meet on a regular basis.
I attend local toddler sessions and soft play. I make regular visits to the library so there is always a fresh selection of books available and children are given the opportunity to choose books themselves. We go out locally to nearby parks and often use the cycle track for walks sometimes enjoying the company of other childminders and their minded children. We go on local trips to Westonbirt Arboretum, Aerospace Bristol, Chew Valley Lake, Hengrove Park, Slimbridge, Bristol Museum and other nearby places of interest. I have a pass for National trust visiting places such as Dyrham Park and Tynesfield.
Having sent my own children to childminders for many years I understand the value that such a service can provide, and how important it is that children are happy and well cared for. I also understand the need to provide parents with information and honest feedback regarding their child's day to day routine, including what they have been doing, what they have enjoyed or disliked how long they have slept, what they have eaten and their general behaviour
I am fully insured by Childcare.co.uk for my Public Liability insurance, which includes Employers Liability Insurance to cover my assistants whilst working with the children. I have motor vehicle insurance including business class. I hold a clean driving license, and Greenflag cover just in case.
Both myself, my husband and daughter have Ofsted enhanced Disclosure and Baring checks (DBS). My daughters are also registered as my assistants.
I take regular ongoing training so I may consistently update and improve the service I provide.
I accept government funded childcare for 9mth, 2, 3 & 4 year olds
My Experience
I have been childminding since May 2011.I have minded children from 4 months old through to 11 Years. I also have two daughters of my own who have given me plenty of experience.
I have references from parents of the children I currently look after as well as children that have left the setting, you are more than welcome to read.
My Qualifications
Paediatric first aid Level 3
Introducing Home Based Childcare (IHCC)
Full Liability Insured
Food Hygiene Level 2
Awareness of child abuse and neglect - core v4
Child Protection - Level 3
CACHE Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma
Bristol Standard
Makaton Level 1,2,3 & 4
My Availability
I work Monday - Wednesday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information.
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 06/09/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
I offer a daily session 8am - 4pm
Unsociable hours before 8am and after 5pm are charged at double time.
I accept childcare vouchers, Tax free Childcare
I accept government funded childcare for 9mth, 2, 3 & 4 year olds
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Stephen's Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/01/2023)
Reviews
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Very professional and accommodating, very personable and caring of the children in her care. Our son really enjoyed his time with Tanya, making friends with the other children and chatting about their day during snack time. We cannot stress enough our appreciation of Tanya’s dedication and commitment to providing a positive childminding experience for our son, and for us as parents knowing he was in good hands. We cannot recommend this provision highly enough and had our son not been going on to senior school this year, he would definitely have remained there.
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