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Wigglesa

Childminder in Basildon

5 stars

Female Member since Aug 2012 Last Updated Jun 2023 Last Login Nov 2023

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
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
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours

About Me

My name is Clare and I am 42 years old. I live with my partner Chris (who is also my assistant) and our 2 children. We have small dog called Lola. We both have full clean driving licences, with full business insurance. I decided to begin child minding because I wish to spend more time with my children and feel it's time to move on from the elderly care. I am a very ambitious person and dedicated to making my own business succeed. I understand the difficulty for working parents, so therefore feel I can offer quality care and flexibility for other families.

I Offer:
* A safe, fun, clean and home based environment.
* Opportunities to socialise with children of varying ages.
* A play based learning environment in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Use of a wide range of toys/resources/materials and experiences, including large, safe outdoor garden.
* Opportunities to care for animals with our family pet.
* Freshly cooked, balanced menu throughout the day.
* Support with weaning and toilet training.
* Daily feedback of your child's day.
* A Record of Development in accordance to the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Regular news letters.
* Childcare between the hours of 7:00am and 7.00pm. Flexible hours can be arranged.
* Negotiable extended hours of service.
* Can care for siblings/relations/friends of different ages together.
* Public Liability Insurance.
* Vehicle insured for business use, taxed and MOT.
* The property (my home) has been inspected by Ofsted and a Gas Safety Engineer.
* I am a member of PACEY, previously the National Childminding Association, receiving regular updates and training courses.
* SEN (special educational needs) Experience.
* Newborn Experience.
* Use of Baby's Day's system, the most advanced Childminder software available.
* Registered with Information Commission Office (ICO)

My Experience

I have been a mum since i was 18 years old. I returned to work about 9 years ago as a care assistant. After having my son i realized that the care industry wasn't for me and that i wanted a change of career. Having been a full time mum for many years i decided to look into child care. After lots of deliberation i have found that being a child minder is what i want to do. For the past two years i have been a child minders assistant working for a good friend.

My Qualifications

* Paediatric First Aid (Both me & my partner)
* CYPOP5 - Understand how to set up home based child care
* Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2 (Both me & my partner)
* Domestic Abuse
* Information Sharing
* Integrated Working
* Working With Parents
* Level 2 Award in Food Saftey
* The Revised EYFS
* Raising Developmental Concerns With Parents
* Starting out - Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being
* Expectations Of Behaviour
* Hidden Harm
* Lead Professional
* Common Assessment Framework

My Availability

I am open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.

Spaces are very limited at the moment.

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Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 06/06/2023

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

My very reasonable fees are available upon request.

****** I am now able to accept childcare vouchers ******

We are also able to accept 2, 3 and 4 year old funding

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
3 February 2020
7 July 2016 - Good
14 January 2013 - 3
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My son is two and has been going to Clare & Chris for roughly a month now. He absolutely loves it, he comes home telling me all about his day and showing me what he's done. Clare and Chris are both lovely and so down to earth, they fully understood how hard it was for me leaving my son for the first time and they always give me a text to reassure me he is fine once I've left. I couldn't be happier with every aspect of the care they provide my son on a daily basis. They complete lots of different exciting activities and as parents we get a little book filling us in on their whole day. Including what they've done, eaten, times the lot.
I would recommend wiggles and giggles to everyone, very very happy mummy :) thanks to Clare & Chris for adapting to both mine & Ryley needs!
:)

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Wigglesa Wigglesa on 04/12/2013


Response by Avatar for Wigglesa Wigglesa on 05/12/2013:

Thank you so much. Your son is a pleasure to care for and he has settled in really well.
He is a well liked member of the gang and is a credit to you all.
;-)

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