Deborah
Childminder in Widnes
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Female Member since Aug 2020 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 05 Nov 2025
My Summary
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner And Education, Level 3 Qualified Early Years Senco Childminder.
About Me
I live in Widnes with my partner Craig, and I’m a proud mum to three grown-up sons aged 29, 25 and 21, as well as a loving grandmother. I’ve been a registered home-based childminder since August 2008 and have devoted my career to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
I work alongside two of my daughters-in-law, who are both registered with Ofsted as my assistants. One is a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, and the other is currently completing her Early Years training. Craig is also registered as my assistant, and every adult over the age of 16 in our household holds a clear DBS check.
We operate from a purpose-built outdoor garden room designed specifically for childcare. This spacious, well-equipped area gives children plenty of room to play, learn and explore, while our newly developed outdoor space provides a safe and engaging environment for outdoor learning and discovery.
Being home-based means we can offer a calm, family-centred setting where every child feels valued and secure — a true home-from-home environment.
My Experience
I am a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with many years of experience in childcare and education. Before opening my own setting, I worked in a primary school as well as in after-school and holiday clubs while my own children were young.
Since registering with Ofsted in 2008, I’ve built a strong reputation for high-quality early years care, combining structure with warmth and individual attention. I’m also the Early Years SENCo for my setting, meaning I have specialist training and experience supporting children with additional needs to help them thrive.
My years in childcare have given me a deep understanding of how children develop best through play, consistency, and positive relationships.
My Qualifications
I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Development and Education and am a qualified Level 3 Early Years SENCo. My training also includes:
• Full Paediatric First Aid
• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Prevent Duty and Inclusion Awareness
During our most recent Ofsted inspection on 26th October 2023, we were graded ‘Good’ overall, with several Outstanding elements. The inspector was extremely impressed with how well we work as a team, the strong relationships we build with children and families, and the quality of care and learning we provide.
I am a proud member of PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years), and my public liability insurance is always kept up to date.
My Availability
We currently have a waiting list for new parents wanting childcare, we prioritise the list to who suits times and days available instead of working our way down a first come first serve basis, this is down to adult to child ratios.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
We offer Government Funded Hours and Tax-Free Childcare for eligible working parents.
Our standard daily rate is £60.00, which includes all snacks, lunches, and local outings. This allows us to focus on high-quality, full-day care without breaking the day into hourly sessions — we do not charge an hourly rate.
Wraparound and school holiday care are also available, with fees discussed individually depending on the hours and days required. We do our best to accommodate early or late sessions for parents who work unsociable hours, and we also offer discounts for siblings where more than one child from the same family attends our setting.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Oakfield Community Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ditton Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Michaels Catholic Primary School
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 16/09/2021)
- Training Certificate: Early Years Senco (added 20/03/2023)
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