Kym
Childminder in Ilkeston
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Female Member since Jun 2025 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 15 Jul 2025
My Summary
Hi, I Am A Childminder Based In Ilkeston Derbyshire With Spaces Open For July 2025.
About Me
My name is Kym and I am an Ofsted registered child minder in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. My little business is called Blue Bear Day care, which I will be running from my lovely family home in Ilkeston. We are currently taking on children for August / September 2025.
A bit about me…
I have 4 beautiful children of my own. Lilly, Hayden and Jaxon are all quite a bit older than Bodhi, he’s 11 months and the last little piece to our puzzle. They are all currently at senior school or college, so just me and Bodhi most of the day. We live with my husband Sam and he also has 3 beautiful children who are all older.
I have previously worked in a local nursery, then as a care worker and a support worker, before returning to education. I have worked for the last 9 years as a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant at a local SEN school, and also for a short time as a UQ teacher. I have a level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification and have worked with all ages from 4 years to post 16. I have completed courses in EYFS, Medicine Management, ADHD and Autism, Epilepsy, Attachment, Makaton, Intensive Interaction, Paediatric First Aid, Gastric feeding, Diabetes, Positive Play, Team Teach, Attention Autism, Bereavement, Child Attachment, food hygiene and many more over the years. We also all have up to date DBS checks for those over 16 living in our house, and I am a DSL. I’m currently completing a food allergy and intolerance training course, and have lots of EYFS knowledge to ensure the children with me reach their full potential.
I like to think I am very creative and have always found lots of fun activities for my own children and those who I have worked with. I believe that children learn and progress better when they are having fun! I offer a ‘home from home’ care for children, within our happy family home.
We enjoy lots of outdoor time, exploring nature and also love messy play! Lots of crafts, cooking, role play and educational activities are also being planned.. We have lots of amazing toys and resources! I have a new summerhouse on our garden (The Cub House) that we will use as an outdoor classroom. I also have a new outdoor play space with soft play and a new mud kitchen. I have a 4 seater wagon that we will decorate at different points of the year as well as a double buggy. Perfect for adventures!
What we offer
• A fun, safe environment providing lots of engaging educational and creative activities for children aged 0-5 term time. We offer a home from home setting with very small groups of children, therefore places are limited. We also aim to provide care for older children during the school holidays.
• Offering funded places from September 2025, but also offer a private day rate for those who do not qualify for funding.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please message me, limited spaces now available.
My Experience
I have previously worked in a local nursery, then as a care worker and a support worker, before returning to education. I have worked for the last 9 years as a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant at a local SEN school, and for a brief time as a UQ teacher. I have worked with all ages from 0 to post 16, and have completed courses in Medicine Management, ADHD and Autism, Epilepsy, Makaton, Intensive Interaction, Paediatric First Aid, Gastric feeding, Diabetes, Positive Play, Team Teach, Attention Autism, Bereavement, Child Attachment and many more over the years.
My Qualifications
I have a level 3 qualification if Supporting Teaching and Learning, I have also completed the Early Years Child Development training provided by the Government. I have completed the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training set by Derbyshire County Council as well as all the training listed above.
My Availability
We will be open 8:00am until 5pm from August/September 2025 both term time and school holidays and based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (De7).
Parents and carers will be able to drop off and collect children at any point between these times. I am looking into providing a breakfast club and a after school club also, depending on demand and child ratio.
Details of this are yet to be confirmed.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.11 per hour
I charge a daily rate of £54 per day as a private rate, I will also offer funded hours of 15 and 30.
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 Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/07/2025)
- UK Passport (added 09/06/2025)
- UK Driving Licence (added 09/06/2025)
- DBS Check (added 09/06/2025)
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