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Blossom

Childminder in Ashbourne

Female Member since Sep 2025 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 15 Sep 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Childminder Assistant Job
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Thank you for looking at my profile. I am Blossom. I have been a childminder for 6 years. Prior to this I was foster care support.
We are a blended family and have 4 children aged 11, 10, 10 and 7.
We have a cat called Garfield and 2 dogs called Mackenzie and Rita (BIG Bluey fans in our house!)

My Experience

I have worked with all sorts of ages due to being foster care support. From birth up to 13 years of age. It was extremely hard work at times but so rewarding!

My Qualifications

I am level 3 qualified
First aid trained
DBs checked
Safeguard trained

My Availability

I work Monday-Friday and the setting is open 7-5

*I offer home education childcare on a Monday, Thursday and Friday (8-4)
*I accept tax free childcare
*I offer funded placements
*I offer emergency childcare (including overnight)

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 15/09/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

My fees vary depending on which session is required.

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 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.

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Good
22 July 2021
A recent inspection found that children enjoy a welcoming environment with opportunities for learning and development. The childminder promotes physical skills and independence, while maintaining good partnerships with parents. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring children's safety. Communication skills are generally well-supported, though there is room for improvement in consistently modeling grammatically correct words. Overall, the childcare setting fosters a positive experience for children's growth and preparation for the future.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 15/09/2025)
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