Loretta Young
Childminder in Kempston
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Female Member since Jul 2009 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login 06 Dec 2023
My Summary
Childminder Extraordinaire!
About Me
Situated in central Kempston just by Sainsburys, I have been a fully insured Ofsted Registered Childminder for over 30 years.
I am a fully Insured NCMA/PACEY Member and hold an Enhanced CRB/DBS Disclosure. I am Ofsted Registered, being Regulated and Inspected with over 30 years of continuous Registration. I'm also I.C.O. Registered and hold full Public Liability Insurance. I have a wealth of absolutely excellent reviews and references and hold in excess of 150 Certifications of further training undertaken within the childcare field with Safeguarding/Child Protection and Paediatric First Aid being regularly renewed.
I am extremely experienced, extensively trained and offer quality and fun childcare in a happy, home from home setting at sensible low ratios of adult to children. As like Nurseries and Preschools I work within the EYFS Framework to ensure all your child’s progress is monitored and recorded and next steps are planned from my observations. I now use the UK’s largest on-line childcare portal Babysdays instead of A4 paper and journals. This is fully interactive with for parents and everything from contracts, medical records, photographs to invoices are all available at the touch of a button on your phone or wherever you choose to log in from. Here you’ll also find daily notes where full information of your child’s day is also included along with photographs of your child’s day showing their learning progression while learning and having fun.
All childcare can be tailored exactly to your childs individual needs and specific requirements since our ratios are far less than Nurseries this enables your child to receive far more personal attention.
I have invested in extensive CPD training gaining numerous Certificates for further training undertaken. Ongoing Professional Development in hugely important to me as it not only keeps me up to date with the latest methods and legislation but expands my hungry mind covering many subjects relevant within my field. A list of subjects covered and achieved is listed within this profile. Also listed within my profile are numerous excellent 5* reviews from previous service users-which speaks absolute volumes and for which I am most grateful for!
I am a fun person, very friendly and approachable and your child's learning and development and both your happiness are my main objective. Our days are fun and varied doing lots during the day both inside and outside of my home. We visit various toddler groups, local library, various community projects, music & rhyme times, local farms, historic venues, soft play, messy play, a dance and movement group also various Childrens Centres and Childminder Support Groups to name a few.
Sometimes we go bug hunting, feeding ducks, visit farms, numerous parks, various nature walks, Library, brass rubbing on Castle Mound, Higgins Museum, Houghton House, Soft Play, Whipsnade Zoo, Herrings Green Farm, Queens Park Gurdwara, Bromham Mill Fairy Trail, Garden Centres, feeding giant fish and ducks, we collect sticks, play football, go zip lining, visit various play and sand parks, collecting natural resources, skate parks and graffiti tunnels, Shuttleworth Gardens, nature reserves, Stewartby Lake, Church and graveyard visits, the Forest Centre, train spotting, Fire Station visits, Barton Springs, various toddler groups etc. Basically we’re out and about in the fresh air a lot having lots of exercise, exploring nature at its best. Without a doubt we’re out every single morning having fun while learning through play and adventure! Nothing is ever set in stone....for example if a child has a current interest in trains or fire engines-we could go to the Train Station or Fire Station. We have done this many times and have often wangled an exclusive guided tour of each! All of our trips out, visits, past times and attractions and all admission costs are included within your fees.
At home I have numerous educational toys and resources and we do lots fun and educational activities following the EYFS Framework and the children's interests such as singing and music sessions, dressing up and role play, gardening, ICT, weekly fitness with customised PE kits, arts and crafts with glue and paint, basic baking and cooking, projects, model making, age appropriate scientific experiments, general free play and activities which stretch little minds and focus on many elements of the EYFS Framework.
My home is warm, large, clean and welcoming. My garden is fully enclosed and has various swings, slide, trampoline, sand pit etc in addition to general items such as play tents, paddling pools, golf, skittles, ride on bikes and trikes etc. We have tortoises which the children love feeding and some very tolerant cats which love to be fussed. Please bear this in mind if your child may have allergies.
I provide all the essentials with regards to pushchairs, car seats, travel cots, car seats etc. All my toys, resources and equipment are regularly checked for safety and kept in a good and clean condition.
My Experience
I have over 30 years experience of bringing up my own children and also helping many happy families with theirs!
I have a special interest in behaviour management and also speech and language development and can help your child with problems regarding this in order to develop them further should you have any concerns about this.
I have also minded babies from 3 weeks old, twins, children with behaviour problems, teenagers and special needs children although my current preferred age is 24 months to fit in with existing children.
Please take time to read all the excellent parental reviews at the bottom of my profile. Previous parents who I’ve dealt with on a very personal level over a number of years have said the most wonderful things about the levels of learning opportunities and the quality of childcare I offer so please take time to take a lookie.
My Qualifications
(Certificates of further training in no particular order)
Paediatric First Aid (numerous renewals tailored especially to babies and young children renewed every 3 years maximum over 30 years)
C.O.E.L. Characteristics of Effective Learning
Child Protection
Safeguarding (Refresher to the above with 100% passmark)
Home Fire Safety Training
Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse V3
Oral Health Awareness and Nutrition Training
Working with Babies
The Prevent Duty ( Level 2)
Early Years Foundation Stage
Speech and Language Disorders in Pre School Children
English as an Additional Language
Allergy Awareness
The Prevent Duty Level 2
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect-Core V4/R4MV5/V7.3
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect-Core Refresher R4MV5
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect-Core Refresher R3MV14
Data Protection Level 2
Inclusive Play, Disability and Early Years Workshop
Prevent Duty and British Values
Supporting all Children's Speech, Language and Communication
Disability Awareness
Supporting all Children's Speech, Language and Communication
Common Assessment Framework
Supporting all Children's Speech, Language and Communication-Introductory Level
Using Visuals to Support Communication
Child Development in the Early Years
Sensory Play and Learning
E.Y.F.S. Planning Observations and Planning
Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Semantic Pragmatic Disorder
Nutrition and Oral Health
NCMA Behaviour Management and Emotional Development for 5-12yr olds
Drug Awareness
Compulsory Paperwork
Supporting Children with S.E.N.D.
Smile Award
Allergies and Anaphylactic Shock
Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
E.Y.F.S. Moving On
Behaviour and Self Regulation
Inclusion and Diversity
Under 5's Learning Through Play
C.A.F. (Common Assessment Framework)
Early Learning Goals
Allergy Awareness
Common Core of Skills and Knowledge
Developing Young Childrens Speech and Literacy
Observations of Childrens Learning
Teach the Foundation Stage (through Block Play)
Happy Handz Non-Verbal Communication
N.C.M.A. Activities for 5-12 year olds
A.D.H.D. (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Birth to Three Matters
Portfolio Workshop
Using Visuals To Support Communication
Risk Assessment and Enabling Environments
How to Drug-proof your kids
C.A.F. Raising Awareness
Common Assessment Framework v3 e-learning course
Administration of Epi-Pen
Policy and Procedure Writing
Compulsory Paperwork
Data Protection Level 2
E.Y.F.S. Briefing Sessions
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene)
Are you Ready for your Inspection?
I.C.P. (Introduction to Childminding Practice)
Early Mathematics
Mark Making
Phonics for Pre-School Children
Health and Self Care
2 Year Progress Check
Tracking Children’s Progress
Transition to School
Sustained Shared Thinking Webinar
Child Development in the Early Years
Sensory Play and Learning
Introduction to the E.Y.F.S.Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Working with Babies
English as an additional language
Supporting Children with S.E.N.D.
Oral Health in the Early Years
The Learning Walk
Cultural Capital
Coronavirus-Health and Safety
Supporting the Development of Self Regulation Skills
Inspection and You – Education Inspection Framework Jargon Busting
Focus on….The Learning Walk
Focus on…Cultural Capital
Dental Hygiene and Oral Health in the Early Years
Supporting Children through Bereavement
Healthy Eating in the Early Years
Gender in the Early Years
Children’s Character, Interests and Talents
Oral Health
Updating your Safeguarding Policy for September 2021
Quick Assessment Checks
Updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage
Impact of Lockdown on Children
Literacy in 2021
OFSTED Inspection from September 2021
Progress Check at 2 in 2021
Pedagogy and Practice in 2021
Learning Characteristics in 2021
Delivering the Educational Programs in 2021
The Educational Programs in 2021
Changes to the EYFS from September 2021
Child Development part 2
Curriculum in 2021
Comparing Development Matters
Teaching in 2021
Safeguarding – the Roles of the DSL
Environmental Check
Safeguarding Refresher
Curriculum for 2021
Data Protection Refresher – Safeguarding
Developing a Sequenced Curriculum – EYFS Reforms
Driving your Business through a Pandemic
EYFS reforms – a Blended Curriculum
EYFS reforms – Tracking Children’s Progress
Rethinking Children’s Behaviour – part one
The Leuven Scales
Children returning to Childcare
Getting to Good
Curriculum Planning – a Trauma Informed Response
Restarting your Early Years Business
Child Well-being
Coronavirus Risk Assessment
Health and Safety in the Early Years
The Outside Play Curriculum
Resources in the Early Years
Risky Play in the Early Years
Risk Assessment in the Early Years
Childminders Paperwork
Supporting Children with SEND
Outings in the Early Years
Working with Others
Working with Parents
Daily routines in the Early Years
Teaching Boys and Girls
Working with 2 to 3-year-olds
Physical Development
Self Evaluation
The Early Years Curriculum
EY Inspections from September 2019
Music and Movement in the Early Years
Mark Making
Phonics in the Early Years
Reading in the Early Years
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Physical development
2 Year Progress Check
Transition to School
E.Y.F.S. 2021- 3 months on
Your Curriculum for 2022
Safeguarding Audit for 2022
Paperwork for Childminders in 2022
Planning for Progress in 2022
Supporting Childrens Emotions in The Early Years
Enabling Environments
Quality Improvement
Safeguarding File
Books to Support Learning
Ofsted and Professional Development
Role Play in the Early Years
Nappy Changing and Toileting
Multicultural Teaching
Provision Mapping-SEND
Curriculum Differentiation
Starting School
Child Safeguarding File
The Progress Check at 2-Update
Caring for Refugee Children
Understanding Autism
Supporting Picky Eaters
Outside Curriculum
The 8 Senses
The EYFS Educational Programmes
Food Hygiene for Childminders
Supporting Children with Allergies
Children, EAL and the Pandemic
EYFS Walk-through
Ofsted Inspection Focus Areas
Supporting Children’s Interests
Safeguarding: Internet Safety
Maths Mastery
Teaching and Ofsted Inspection
Teaching the Curriculum
Ofsted and Recording Children’s Learning
Small Group Time
7P’s of Outstanding Practice
Answering Ofsted’s Questions
Ofsted Focus on Communication and Language
Growth Mindset
School Readiness in 2023
Safeguarding Update 2023
The Childcare Register
Childcare Register and Safeguarding
Introduction to Self-regulation
Certificate of Excellence (highly rated Provider on Childcare.co.uk)
Gold Service Award (10 year Membership with Childcare.co.uk)
Local Authority Registered Food Business Establishment for Food Hygiene (England) Regs 2006
I.C.O. Registered
N.C.M.A/P.A.C.E.Y. Member for over 30 years
Inland Revenue Small Business Support Team-Income Tax for Registered Childminders
Advanced Training Course covering all aspects of the Baby's Days system including: Progress, Observations, Planning, Next Steps, Policies, Permissions, Medical, Book keeping, Attendance, Contracts, Registers, SEF, Photographs, Risk Assessments & Diaries.
My commitment to ongoing training is very important to me as it constantly updates my knowledge and keeps me up to date with latest methods and legislation.
My Availability
From January 2nd 2024 I will have a Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday place available for which I’m now taking enquiries/reservations for. Currently I have x2 Monday places available immediately for children approximately 2+ years. This age limit relates to all available childcare places at the moment and is to fit in with existing children.
In addition to offering 15/30hr funded places, all workplace childcare vouchers are accepted. As I’m a Registered/Approved Provider you may be able to claim the Childcare Element of WFTC/Universal Credits depending on your household income. I am also registered for the new Government initiative of 20% Tax Free Childcare Scheme which is an incentive for higher earners with an income of up to 100K per year. This gives you a 20% discount by using the Government Scheme to pay your childcare fees. Please ask for further details about either of the above schemes.
My preferred method of contact is by phone as I feel human conversation is better than endless messages. However, if you would prefer to message me-please clearly state your requirements in full including preferred days, times, your childs exact age and any other relevant details ie; whether they have any medical conditions or special needs etc. If you require after school care PLEASE state which school with the same information-thankyou.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.25 per hour
Please enquire as rates vary depending on your requirements. Factors to consider are:
Ages
How many children
Which days
What hours
How regularly
Long/short term arrangement
Term time only or all year
Late nights, overnight care and weekends may be available and offered in addition at enhanced rates. (Standard rates are between 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday)
Please call to discuss your individual requirements or if you message me within this site PLEASE clearly state your requirements in full.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Bedford Road Lower 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
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 22/06/2021)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 22/06/2021)
- Training Certificate (added 26/10/2016)
- First Aid Certificate (added 26/10/2016)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/10/2016)
- Utility Bill (added 26/10/2016)
- UK Passport (added 26/10/2016)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Loretta Young. 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.
My daughter was with Loretta for a year and she absolutely loved going there. The children are always out and about doing a wide variety of activities. Loretta is great with teaching the kids good manners and being kind to everyone, for example, giving the refuse collectors bottles of water. We were always informed of any issues with our daughter and her day was always documented with loads of photos. I would highly recommend Loretta.
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on 01/10/2023:
Thankyou so much! We really miss girly and the children often talk her. I hope she’s settled brilliantly at big school.
Loretta is the first childminder that I take my little girl to. After only 3 weeks since Agnes goes there she has learned so many things and she has so much fun. Everyday they do new activities. I highly recommend Loretta to all the parents that need childcare. For me as a new mum she has given great support. I truly believe that God sent her in our lives, that much gratitude we have towards her.
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Loretta Young
on 23/03/2023:
Thankyou so much for your lovely words. It’s lovely to see Agnes becoming more confident every day. It’s lovely to see such willingness to join in and learn with us.
Loretta is a wonderful childminder who cares for my two year old daughter. Her week is filled with lots of variety of activities to develop her and she is having so much fun! In just a month, we have noticed her speech developing really well, she now has new friends she loves spending time with and she can’t stop talking to us about Loretta and the girls! My daughter loves animals and Loretta has some lovely pets that M looks forward to seeing. Loretta has taken her out on some amazing trips out and about and she is having the time of her life! Just look at all the pics Loretta uploads weekly, it’s amazing. We cannot thank Loretta enough for her care, kindness and all the things she does for our little one. We definitely recommend her to anyone, you would be lucky to have her as your child’s childminder!
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ACollis
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on 27/02/2023
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Loretta Young
on 27/02/2023:
Thankyou so much for your lovely words-they’re very much appreciated.
Massive shout out to you Loretta for all the incredible work that you do. My daughter has been with Loretta for about 3 months now and made so much more progress than she ever did in 2 years at nursery. Being a pandemic baby she was scared of everything - animals, new people, new things etc but with all the adventures she gets up to with Loretta she is now so confident and brave. I am really enjoying the great working relationship we have built with Loretta as we work together in the best interest of my daughter. My favourite part of the day is seeing all the photos of everything they get up to during the day and seeing my daughter so happy but also seeing the great balance of play and education that they get up to. I would have no reservations recommending Loretta to any parent as it’s turned out to be the best decision i made for my child
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Rutendo
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on 15/12/2022
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Loretta Young
on 16/12/2022:
Thankyou so much for your beautiful words! Little Miss has definitely come on in absolute leaps and bounds since joining us and this has to be the most outstanding improvement I’ve experienced in 30 years with a new child! I also smile from ear to ear when you tell me this (at least twice a week haha) as it reconfirms to me what a wonderful difference I can make to children’s lives and how this is truly appreciated! Thankyou 😄
A bid "Thank you" to Loretta for helping me out and more importantly, helping my son. Loretta's details were passed on to me by someone... I called and she answered! My son and I were going through a very challenging time with school; I needed my son to be looked after, so she kindly invited over to see her home and environment. My son enjoyed being at her home - Loretta has a relaxed atmosphere, there were other children in her home and he seemed to "slot in". Every day they went out for an adventure, we would look at his pictures from the day and he would tell me about his adventures - what they did, where they went, who they saw, etc. It was lovely to hear him speak positively about his day and the pictures were great (I need to make an album!).
All in all, Loretta was great, and I highly recommend her... excellent childminder and excellent service.
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Loretta Young
on 16/09/2022:
Thankyou so much for your lovely words. Much appreciated!
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