Dell Corner
Childminder in Tilehurst (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Feb 2012 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 26 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, My name is Mel Collins, I am 44years old and I live in Tilehurst, Reading with my Husband and two daughters aged 17 and 19yrs and granddaughter.
I became an an Ofsted registered childminder in February 2012 and at my inspection in July 2012 and April 2015, February 2018 and November 2023 I was awarded GOOD. Myself, my husband and my daughters have a full DBS check and I have a paediatric first aid certificate.
As I have used two childminders myself for my own children I feel I know how hard it is to leave a child and trust someone to look after them, due to this I know what I expected from my childminder and I aim to provide the same high standard of care for the children in my home.
I will follow the EYFS framework to help the children with their learning and development. I track your child's progress and complete next steps. I keep in contact daily sending pictures via whatsapp so you can see what your child is getting up to and they are happy in the setting.
I offer a comfortable, happy, fun and safe environment for the children to learn in. I offer fun activities including messy play, trips to the park and to toddler groups.
We have a dog called Rocky who is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
My Experience
I have been a childminder for 12 years and over that time I have looked after children ranging from birth to 10 years.
I helped a friend by looking after her daughter while she was at work for 6 months. I also looked after my cousins little boy 3 days a week until he went to Nursery.
I have volunteered as a teaching assistant at my daughters previous school.
During this time I studied from home and received a level 2 qualification as a teaching assistant.
I have worked as a lunchtime controller at a local school.
I have studied from home and completed a Level 3 course in childcare.
I have a diploma in Child Psychology and am currently studying psychology with the Open University.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid Course
Ofsted Registered
Safeguarding Children Course
Minding Your Own Business Pre Reg Course
Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification
Food Safety Level 2
Starting with and interest/Look what I can do Course
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for The Children and Young People's Workforce
Diploma in Child Psychology
My Availability
My opening hours are 7.30am - 5.30pm however I can be flexible if needed.
Vacancies:
I can pick up and drop for Westwood Farm School, Pre-school and Nursery
I will have full and part time spaces Monday - Thursday, I can offer term time only and do not charge to keep the space in the holidays.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | no | 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: 15/03/2023 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.30 per hour
I charge £5.75 an hour
Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the charge as well as Toddler groups that I go to but I ask for parents to provide lunch and nappies.
Please contact me for further information.
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
- UK Passport (added 19/04/2023)
Reviews
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Mel is very understanding and professional, My little girl took to her and her setting almost immediately. Her setting is lovely and clean. The communication is fantastic and all the information and forms are all professionally put together and passed over. My little girl starts on Tuesday and I am very glad to have found Mel.
by Jodie about Dell Corner on 25/02/2022
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