My Summary
About Me
I am an OFSTED registered childminder in Wendover, Buckinghamshire where I live with my husband and two children (3 and 5).
I love working with children and have a great connection with children of all ages. I feel that it is important for children to learn and develop while having fun in a structured environment. It is my aim to ensure that your children are given both exciting and challenging experiences in order for them to learn, develop and thrive.
My Experience
I hold a BA (Honours) degree in Fine Art from Kent Institute of Art and Design and worked in the creative industry before pursuing a career in childcare. I feel my creative background enables me to creative fun, creative and exciting learning opportunities.
My Qualifications
I have completed a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course, An Introduction to Safeguarding Children Course and have gained a Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk. I am Ofsted registered and hold the relevant local council Childminding qualifications. I am fully DBS checked, have completed Level 3 First Aid Paediatric Course and an e-learning Prevent Duty course. I hold my Public Liability Insurance and am registered with Pacey.
My Availability
Available Monday to Friday all day and before and after school pick ups
| 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: 28/07/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Childminding fees are £6.50 per hour and wrap around care fees can be discussed
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
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 05/08/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 05/08/2021)
- DBS Check (added 05/08/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding training (added 05/08/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Tessa. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Tessa is an outstanding childminder and both my husband and I have no reservation in recommending her. We feel so lucky to have found Tessa.
We have been so impressed and happy with how our daughter settled immediately. Our daughter is always excited and happy when dropped off and picked up which didn’t happen with her nursery.
Tessa creates a warm and safe environment and our daughter is coming on leaps and bounds! I love the way Tessa interacts with our daughter, getting down to her level and has really got to know her, which is the most important thing to us.
As well as creating a safe place which our daughter feels secure in, Tessa also creates a wide range of fun and educational activities. They are themed, so thought through and very organised. Creative, messy and sensory play, art and crafts, musical play and singing, cooking, reading, gardening and planting, loads of outdoor play as well as daily outings to all sorts of places including, farms, museums, the zoo, the woods, soft play and playgrounds. Our daughter has such varied and interesting days, all different and we are kept up to date twice daily with her activities and progress through messages, photos and videos.
I can honestly say we feel so fortunate to have found Tessa, she is a wonderful childminder.
Thank you Tessa xx
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I just wanted to come on and leave a review on Tessa as I know she is looking for another child to mind. When I was trying to find a childminder last year, reading the reviews was so important to me so I just want to leave a few words on Tessa for anybody that comes across her profile.
Tessa is honestly the best childminder I’ve ever known. My son had previously been to two nurseries in the area but just hated it and couldn’t get on with the busy environment. I was keen to try a childminder because I wanted the more 1:1 care for him so I came on here in search of someone. I wanted to find someone who was going to have a ‘second mum’ vibe with him but who also was going to teach him and give him everything he would get from a nursery. Tessa does all of these things, plus more. She is honestly the most caring, most wonderful lady. She has such a lovely way with him, my son just loves her. He’s been going to her for around a year now and after a really troubling time trying to settle him into a nursery and him screaming, hating it; he settled with Tessa within a couple of days. Much quicker than I would have ever thought possible.
The thing I first noticed about Tessa when we went to meet for a chat last year, was that she was more interested in interacting with George than she was with me. She was of course chatting with myself and my partner but I just loved how she was on my sons level and interested in getting to know him first and foremost - unlike any of the nurseries or minders I’ve ever known.
She also has an art degree which is very apparent! The fun, creative ideas that she comes up with on a day to day basis just honestly blows my mind sometimes!
It was also important to me to find someone that was active and busy as my son isn’t one to want to sit indoors and she is just amazing. She takes them out every single day; they’re at the zoo once a week/fortnight at least, or the farm or a toddler activity of some sort. They’ve never spent a whole day indoors since he’s started coming a year ago.
She is also great with food, he always has a great meal with her and picnics, etc. He has just come on leaps and bounds and we are just so thankful we have found Tessa. If you are looking for someone who will be like a second mum to your little one and provide them with everything they need to thrive and grow then honestly Tessa is your childminder!
I am in no way affiliated with Tessa other than her being my sons childminder. I didn’t know her beforehand - this is just an honest review to help other parents with their search.
Thank you so much Tessa! X
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