Sophie

My Summary

Sophies Little Stars

My Experience

My first taste of a child care experience was when I completed my work experience in a local primary school.
I qualified in 2012; after I left school and completed my Level 3 in Childcare and have since progressed to Early Years Initial Teacher Trained and SENDCO
I have expecience with a range of children with different needs from being based with children to being part of the admin side.
Pauline qualified in 2025, she completed her Level 3 in Childcare as my apprentice and has taken part in many courses! She has experience working with children that are Deaf, have ADHD, Autism
We had OFSTED for the first time and on the new framework in March 2026!

My Qualifications

Sophie;
Certificate of Early Years Inital Teacher Status (EYTS)
Foundation Degree in Arts in Children's Learning and Development
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education

Pauline;
Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education

Basic courses we have;
Full paediatric first aid
Safeguaring Training L2 (Sophie has Designated Safeguarding Lead - L3)
Food safety and hygiene
Food allergy awareness
Illness and infection control
SEND code of practice

Additional;
Child deafness
Understanding Autism
Child development
Understanding Children's emotions
Children's mental health
Child protection
Understanding babies
Baby sign
Blossoming babies
The vulnerability of babies
Working with babies
Designated fire safety officer
Biting in early years
Appropriate touching

My Availability

September places available
- Monday to Friday *term time only x2
- Tuesday - Friday *all year round

I am open 730 - 1800 each day

Closed bank holidays - no charge for parents
Before and after school care for Mersey Drive (no space currently)
Term Time places available
Holiday club available (no space currently)

My Fees

• Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
• Childminding from £6.50 per hour

£50 per day 730-1800

Funded hours
15 hours (7.6 hour days x2 or 5 hours days x3)
30 hours (10 hour days x3 or 7.5 hour days x4)
£6.50 for every top up hour
£6.50 food per day (£1.50 breakfast, £1 snacks, £2.50 dinner, £1.50 tea)

School information (Mersey Drive only)
£10 before school club from 730
£15 after school club until 1800