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Charlie

Childminder in Stonnall

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Female Member since Jul 2011 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login Dec 2023

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare

About Me

Hi and welcome to Charlie's Angels ! My childminding setting has run succesfully for 16 years, during which time I have worked for many families and over 60 children. I have also built up an excellent reputation in the local community and have been priveleged to be chosen to look after all ages of children from 0 -13 . I have maintained a 'good' grading with Ofsted during this time and I am very proud of the feedback I have received for all of my inspections ! I work in close partnership with parents and carers, and also have a fantastic relationship with the village school.

I like to provide a homely and relaxed atmosphere for the children in my care, whilst delivering a stimulating environment for them so they can learn as they build friendships with the other children and play freely. I am very keen on promoting kindness and good behaviour. We have boundaries which are taught to all aswell as a strong and consistent routine which makes the youngest children feel secure, and helps build all of their skills in language and self care. After school we all sit together at the table and eat a home cooked meal (often the younger children will have helped me at the shops as we choose and buy the ingredients!). Table time is an important part of our day, we learn and demonstrate manners and taste healthy foods and talk about what we have been up to! I love to be active and get out and about with the children I care for, introducing them to lots of community activities, experiences and outdoor learning. We have a lovely all weather fully enclosed garden area along with mud kitchen and stimulating outdoor resources. We are also lucky enough to live next to some beautiful trees where we can do forest school activities. We love to play outdoors at Charlie's Angels !

We share our home with my two children Eliza (20) Nancy (18) Albie and Boris our dogs (Albie is a 1 yr old bedlington terrier and is generally hypoallergenic for children with allergies. Boris is a bedlington terrier cross again non shedding) I have a modern 7 seater car for our outings **** PLEASE NOTE This is a term time only setting, so I am closed during the Staffordshire school holidays.... I do know other childminders who could cover some holiday care if needed.

My Experience

17 years experience of caring for children in my own home based setting


Excellent reputation- a proven trustworthy, reliable childminder with very happy , well behaved children attending.

Fully interactive learning log for parents with Babysdays secure software including parents app.

In depth knowledge of child development from birth through to teenage years. Support and inclusion for children with special needs.

Stimulating learning and play environment, regular toy library lending to cater for all changing interests and development

Weekly visits to local toddler groups, children's centres and parks when possible.

Regular forest school sessions.

Regular childminder networking where we share knowledge and best practice and deliver learning activities in a large group, and team up for days out.

Qualifications in counselling skills and ability to support children if they experience emotional challenges throughout the school years.

I had my last Ofsted inspection in November 2018 and achieved a 'good' grade with outstanding elements.

My Qualifications

9 GCSES C and above

A'levels in English Literature, Religious Studies and Sociology

2:1 Ba Hons Degree in Sociology

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

NVQ level 2 in Equality and Diversity

Various courses undertaken during the course of my childminding career including the following...

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (updated every 3 years, most recently completed Sept 2020)

Learning in the Outdoor Environment

Safeguarding Level 1 and 2

Diploma in Homebased Childcare Unit 1

EYFS Principles into Practice

Baby Matters

Behaviour and Emotional Development in the Early Years

Happy Adults, Happy Children

Children Thinking Mathematically

Level 1 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

My Availability

I have spaces available now for an early years child (5 yrs old and under)for full days on a monday and a tuesday.

I also have space for an early years child on a weds between the hours of 9 and 3

Please contact me and you are welcome to arrange a visit ! We would love to meet you !

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes no no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes no no no no
After School yes yes no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 14/11/2023

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

I currently charge £50 for full day care between 7.30 and 5.30.

The hourly rate is £5

Before school sessions are £7

(arrival from 7.30 onwards)

After school.sessions are £10 including tea (collection by 5.30pm)

I work term time only , so therefore do not charge during the Staffordshire school holidays.

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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Good
20 September 2018
3 November 2015 - Good
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