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Explore

Childminder in Ipswich

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Rates from
£7.50/hr
Member
2 months
Last seen
08 Jun 2026
Updated
Jun 2026

My Summary

Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Childminding Agency Registered
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare
Funded Childcare

About Me

I am the creator of Jade’s little explorers childminding, a cosy, nature-inspired childminding setting in Ipswich where curiosity leads the way. With a nurturing approach and a love for outdoor exploration, I offer children a calm, home-from-home space to grow in confidence and independence. Blending creativity, organisation, and a passion for child-led learning, I have built a setting filled with warmth, intention, and opportunities for little ones to thrive.

Ipswich Suffolk IP4

My Experience

Various Nursery Settings — 23 Years
Across more than two decades in nursery environments, I gained extensive hands-on experience supporting children from infancy to preschool age. My roles included planning and delivering age-appropriate learning experiences, supporting children’s emotional and social development, leading key groups, maintaining safeguarding and EYFS documentation, and working closely with families. I developed strong leadership skills, mentoring junior staff and contributing to high-quality, child-centred practice within busy early years settings.

My Qualifications

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare
• Level 4 Certificate in Childcare
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Early Years / Childcare
• Paediatric First Aid
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Food Hygiene
• EYFS Framework Training
• Additional CPD in early years practice


Professional Experience

Registered Childminder — Jade’s explorers childminding. Ipswich

Present
I run a warm, nature-inspired childminding setting rooted in curiosity-led, child-initiated learning. I plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s development across the EYFS, with a strong focus on outdoor exploration, sensory play, and independence. I maintain high standards of safeguarding, organisation, and communication, building strong relationships with families and offering a calm, nurturing home-from-home environment.

Early Years Practitioner / Senior Nursery Practitioner

Various Nursery Settings — 23 Years
Across more than two decades in nursery environments, I gained extensive hands-on experience supporting children from infancy to preschool age. My roles included planning and delivering age-appropriate learning experiences, supporting children’s emotional and social development, leading key groups, maintaining safeguarding and EYFS documentation, and working closely with families. I developed strong leadership skills, mentoring junior staff and contributing to high-quality, child-centred practice within busy early years settings.

My Availability

Availability

I currently offer childcare on the following days and times:

Monday: 8:00am – 6.00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 6.00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 6.00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 6.00pm

I provide full day and half day spaces, with flexibility where possible to support family routines. My setting is open term time and all year round, with a warm, nurturing environment that supports both structured and child led learning throughout the day.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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
Available
Not available
Last updated 08/06/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.50 per hour

I provide 15/30 hours funded childcare during term time, supporting families who are eligible for government-funded early education.

During school holidays, I offer paid childcare, giving families flexible, reliable care throughout the year. My setting remains consistent, nurturing, and child-led across both funded and paid sessions.

Breakfast: £1.00
Snacks: £1.00
Lunch: 2.50
Tea: £2.50

My Local Schools

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 03/04/2026)
  • Childminding Agency Certificate (added 03/04/2026)
  • Training Certificate (issued 26/07/2023)
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