Melanie
Childminder in Orpington
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Female Member since Jul 2011 Last Updated Feb 2023 Last Login 09 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Melanie and I am an Ofsted registered child minder just off Tubbenden Lane in Orpington. I live less than a 5 minute walk from Orpington station.
I co-mind with another Ofsted registered childminder and we work with an assistant too
We believe in learning through play and spend lots of time outdoors on adventures at National Trust, English Heritage and many other places such as Chatham Dockyard, zoos and beaches.
We believe that a happy, physical child is one that will learn from their surroundings and being outdoors not in a one room setting. Interaction with the world and people is key to their development
We obviously spend time at home too and have a garden and playroom with lots of toys.
We are both a member of Pacey (previously NCMA) and Bromley Mencap Childminding Network.
We are available for after school care for children attending Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School.
For the younger ones at pre school we work with Orpington Montessori.(Others available on request if possible)
For the babies and toddlers, we ensure they have every opportunity to develop great communication skills along with social and emotional skills and encourage strong physical development.
We follow all Covid-19 guidelines and expect the families we work with to do the same to ensure the safety of us all.
We provide healthy home cooked meals and snacks.
The younger children each have their own sleeping area and bedding.
By placing your precious one into our care you will be able to go to work knowing they are in safe hands and will have lots of activities planned for them.
After getting to know your child we are then able to provide activities and experiences relevant to them.
We work closely with parents to ensure that your child feels happy,secure and loved whilst in your absence.
Please do drop me a message, email or call me for a chat and see if I can help you.
Excellent references are also available.
My Experience
I have 2 sons of my own and have been a child minder since 2010.Many of the children I have looked after since the age of 6 months until they have started school. I have also looked after their siblings.
My Qualifications
I have studied child psychology.
I have attended many local authority childcare courses- certificates available on request. Recently completed child development training provided by the National Day Nursery Association.
I have also completed Bromley Mencap training to work with children with special educational needs and disabilities.
First aid
Currently studying
Mental Health in Young children
Child Psychology
My Availability
Mon to Fri 8am till 6pm
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 11/02/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.25 per hour
Funded places available.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: Melanie Nicholson (added 17/11/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/11/2020)
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