Amy
Childminder in Washington (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
Giggle's Childminding By Amy.
About Me
I am a friendly, reliable, trustworthy, creative, caring individual with a good sense of humour with over 20 years experience in childcare-including private Nurseries and school settings. This has given be valuable experience with children of all ages. I love working with children everyday . I am passionate about building trust with children and parents. Whilst looking after children I support emotional development first to build a trusting and secure relationship. Once this has been developed I then put learning in through play to help children's development using fun hands on activities. Whilst looking after children I provide a loving, caring environment with lots of laughter. I live with my husband and two children who are 17 and 21. My eldest is at university studying marine biology.
My Experience
I have worked in nurseries and school settings for over twenty years. During this time I have worked with children aged from babies all the way up to age 11. I have been very lucky to to work with SEN children over the past ten years, this has given me extensive experience in this area. I live with my husband and my two children aged sixteen and twenty. (Eldest is now at Uni , studying Marine Biology)
Whilst in my care children will have lots of fun learning opportunities such as baking, lots of outdoor play, going on walks, going to the park, visiting local shops, playgroups, creative activities, music and dance, games, messy play and I believe children learn best when using own interests-so this is also a way I encourage children to learn. I really enjoy using sensory play with children as this is a way that helps to engage all children in learning- having good old fun and getting messy.
My Qualifications
I am a NNEB qualified Nursery nurse (equivalent to a level three Teaching Assistant.)
I have attended Autism Awareness course's.
My safeguarding, first Aid and food hygiene are all up to date.
My Availability
Monday - Friday
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£5 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Holley Park Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/10/2024)
- DBS Check (added 12/10/2024)
- Other (added 13/10/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 12/10/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Amy. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Where to start? If you want to see your child not only grow, but overall become a happier child, Amy is a must! My toddler was struggling with a number of different targets and seemingly behind their peers but once they started to get the experience of, and attention from Amy, instead of just being a number in a room, they've progressed so much! Their speech, numbers, reading and happiness have all improved tenfold! Each day is different for them and boy do I know it! As the drive home each day is filled with nothing but happy stories and tales! Core memories are definitely being made! ‘Giggles’ really is the only place for us!
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JaimeF
on 01/12/2024
Amy has such a great rapport with children. My SEN daughter can be unsure about new people and new situations but Amy instantly made her feel at ease. Amy helped my daughter in the short time we managed to spend together but also helped me understand ways in which I could help outside the childcare setting. Can't recommend enough!
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Laura
on 14/10/2024
Amy is a brilliant childminder and I couldn’t imagine my little girl going anywhere else. She started when she was only 18months and is now nearly 4. She loves going to Amy’s and has started asking for her.
The first time we met Amy, I knew she was going to be amazing. She is very passionate and has a caring attitude towards her job.
When Amy first started to look after our daughter it was difficult as she didn’t like change and was later diagnosed with Autism, Amy took this in her stride and researched how to bring on her development and she now has such a strong bond with her. Amy would let our daughter bring home books to read with her older brother at home, her favourite being ‘the tiger that came to tea’.
We are so happy and very grateful to be part of her little family
Thank you again Amy
Nicola & Ella x x x
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