Shirley8
Childminder in Hitchin (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jul 2012 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 24 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a mum of two girls currently aged 22 who now after finishing uni lives and works in Northampton, whos and one who’s now 27 , I also have 2 grand children age 5 and 6 who go to school in Letchworth . If you are in need of a babysitter please email or call me direct please and ill get back to you asap. If you are looking for a child minder read on then get in touch in the same way or via watts app x
I have run a sucessful/professional childminding buisiness since Feb 2000,I pride myself on children learning through play and use the local childrens centres and local groups and amienities to regularly to help me achieve this. I love the natural world and am an outdoors person but also enjoy crafts and cooking with the children.I charge £8 per hour for places that aren’t full weeks . I cover school holidays and ask for a float to take children on local trips. I am currently not taking on babies under 1 due to own family commitnents , I have recently started excepting funding places for 15 and 30 hour slots ( not just a few hours a week) , I also do except work goverment tax scheme vouchers ,childcare vouchers such as Computer share Fidelity and Eden red.But these are upto you to set up I can give you my registration numbers once a contract is signed and deposit is paid , I currently only mind children over age of 15 months and collect from Mary Exton school very near to my home , i can not pick up from nursery’s preschools or any other infant junior school. I currently run a waiting list scheme . I look forward to hearing from you with your enquiry, please contact me direct initially by text or call or via email and I will get back to you asap as previously stated as i have a few spaces and possible flexi dates with notice .Thank you ..x
My Experience
Childminder for over 24years .Looked after over 94children.
I am Mum of two grown up girls. I grew up in Letchworth and moved to hitchin when I was 19 , I’m now nearly 50.I live alone so my home is my work place and I take pride in my equipment and the time and dedication I put into the children I mind and the relationships I build with their parents .
I have Worked as a nanny,playscheme leader and preschool assistant before becoming a child minder and have done a lot of training on safeguarding and counselling for children. 2014 to 2017 I worked as part of the team at Hitchin childrens centre three days a week in many roles .I currently mind a 3 children under the age of 4 and 4 after schooler age children Monday to Thursday. i do not do morning school drop offs and i cover most of the school holidays.i have no pets .
I have also had experience working part time as bank staff at secret gardens now mama baby play in town (as cover staff) then creche manager for 18 months so you may already know me .
I am close to the train station (no more than ten minute walk and there's a bus stop outside my house )no 80 bus ..look forward to hearing from you and meeting you and your children.
My Qualifications
N.V.Q level 3, first aid ,safe guarding.
H.Q.S which is reviewed yearly
City and guilds child care 0-7 years
7 G.C.S.E.s
Lots of experience including emotional wellbeing,safe guarding,food hygiene first aid etc
My Availability
Opening times at present Monday 12 tol 530 Tue wed thu 830 to 530 I am not open on Fridays , I have two weeks off at Christmas and so far in 2024 I have a week off booked in September 24 .
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | yes | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
At time of writting this statement my fees are £7 per hour & .£1:50 lunch, £8 per hour for part time hours from April 2024 and a good cooked tea £2:50 tea at 4;45-5pm ,breakfast at 815/ 830 for children whom do not attend school, and snack mid morning and after school are included in fees.I am registered to except child care vouchers.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Mary Exton Junior Mixed and Infant School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/08/2021)
Reviews
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Shirley is, without a doubt, one of the best childminders we have worked with. She has looked after both of our children, after school and full time during the holidays since 2018. She is incredible with children - fun, firm and fair - and I have found her to be professional, honest, open, reliable, organised, loving, and kind to my daughter and son. Everything you would want really - she goes above and beyond planning activities, often themed around special events during the year, does a good mix of outside activities (sports, messy play etc) and indoor play (crafts, imaginative play, board games etc), and provides substantive home-cooked meals. She teaches good manners and good behaviour and really involves the children in creating a nurturing environment. Most importantly you can see she really gets to know your child and finds a way to create a really special bond with them. As one of the parents at school said to me before we joined her 'everyone needs a Shirley in their life'. I cannot recommend Shirley highly enough - she is an outstanding, reliable and passionate childminder.
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Shirley has looked after my Daughter for 3 years. She is a friendly, kind and thoughtful childminder, giving a extensive range of activities to keep the children amused and engaged. Can't recommend her enough.
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My children absolutely adored Shirley had all my three children for about a year and now has Our little man(she's had him for nearly two years now). I moved the other two from the school but really wish she could have continued. Shirleys very caring patient and honest but well loved by the children.
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