Childminder in Margam
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Female Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Nov 2021 Last Login 09 Aug 2022
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Kelly Matthews, I am a registered childminder in Margam, Port Talbot, I have 3 children of my own, aged 18 yrs, 16 yrs and 7 yrs. I provide a warm friendly home from home setting and encourage learning through play. I regularly take the children out to parks, the beach, playgroups etc I offer a variety of play and learning opportunities such as cooking, art & crafts, music and dance and much more.
During school holidays we go on day trips and visit lots of local attractions, I like to make the most of it when time allows and take advantage of not being restricted by school runs.
My Experience
I have been childminding for 14 years, have 3 children of my own. I have experience of working with babies/children of various ages. I mostly work alone, my partner is my assistant and helps out during busy times. I currently care for 6 children between the ages of 1 and 10 yrs.
My Qualifications
I am always working to improve and recently complete QCF level 5 diploma Childrens care learning and development, advanced practice.
I have a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Homebased Childcare.
I have a current Paediatric first aid Certificate and Basic Food Hygiene certificate and also received a food hygiene rating of 4.
I have completed many short courses, including ASD awareness, Child protection, Child development and more.
During lockdown I have completed coursees in supporting hygiene and handwashing in early years settings, covid - 19 prevention and transitions and supporting children through trauma.
My Availability
I currently have full and part time places for pre school age, offer before and after school care and also term time only contracts and ad hoc or emergency care.
I offer school drop off/pick up from various schools locally. (Subject to new government covid guidelines)
Usual hours are Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm
I can be flexible regarding hours where required and agreed in advance.
I am also registered to provide the 30hrs free childcare offer.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 07/05/2021 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
Fees depend on hours attending and are discussed at time of contract to suit individual requirements. As a guide £5/ph wrap around, £4.50/ph.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at YGG Rhos-Afan
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ysgol Bae Baglan
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 17/06/2019)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 17/06/2019)
- Training Certificate (added 17/06/2019)
- Training Certificate (added 17/06/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 17/06/2019)
- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 17/06/2019)
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