Gem
Childminder in Newark
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to Little Gems Childcare!
I'm Gem and I have recently been Inspected by Ofsted with across the board ‘Expected Standard’.
Whilst I only have a few select available spaces at present, there will be an opening in January 2027 for a 30 hour term time only space or 2 x 15 hour spaces if you receive funding or wish to pay.
Before and after school spaces/school holidays spaces for ages 5-8 years are limited, and I only cover Bishop Alexander LEAD Academy.
Some school holiday spaces available, age dependent - please message for availability.
School holiday spaces for 8-10 year olds will be dependent on the number and ages of under 8's booked in, as space and safety of the younger children is the priority.
I am registered to take payment via the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, and take government funded children aged 9 months-4 years.
For any enquiries please feel free to drop me a message, check out my social media page and we look forward to fun, laughter and a whole lot of mess! :)
My Experience
I’m a mum of 4 plus a step daughter (who has made me a Na now TWICE ), and have always been around children. My mum was a childminder for 25 years, since I was 6 years old.
In 2018 I completed my Level 3 qualification as an Early Years Educator. The training experience included working in a school nursery, a day nursery and as a Childminding Assistant. I worked as a Childminding assistant for 4 years then in the baby room of a Day Nursery with 6 key children of varying ages, abilities and care needs.
My main reason for choosing a career in Childminding, is to spend more time with my own children as well as doing the job I love. My key children were always an extension of my own family and my testimonials reflect that. Bringing the two together gives a healthier work/life balance, whilst allowing me to be the best mum I can be, as well as providing a ‘home from home’ experience for other children whose parents go out to work.
I have completed many extra curricular qualifications from certificates to diplomas (CV available on request), and am always trying to update my knowledge base regularly.
My Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Level 2 Allergens Certificate
NFCE CACHE Level 2 Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years
O.A. Diploma in Autism Awareness
O.A. Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents
O.A. Diploma in Special Educational Needs Advanced
O.A. Diploma in Child Development
O.A. Diploma in Child Behaviour
My Availability
Open currently for 50 weeks a year with a week off in summer and a week at Christmas.
Open 08:00-18:00
Breakfast Club 07:30-08:00
I don’t work Bank Holidays.
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.35 per hour
Breakfast club 07:30-08:00 - £3
Under 5’s
Full day 08:00-18:00 (including 2 meals/2snacks) - £44
Half day 08:00-13:00/13:00-18:00 (including 1 meal/1 snack) - £25
School aged children before/after school
£4.35 per hour plus £2 if tea is required.
Holiday club for school aged children
Full day 08:00-18:00 (including 2 meals/2 snacks) - £25
Half day 08:00-18:00/13:00-18:00 (including 1 meal/1 snack) - £15
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 18/06/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/06/2024)
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