Hollys Childminding

About Me

My name is Holly Jackson and i have been a Ofsted registered childminder for 16 years now, i am also fully insured by childcare.co.uk and have a in date first aid qualification. I have a level 3 diploma in childcare and education also. In my 16 years of childminding I have looked after a lot of children, and all my children have been happy and thrived well in my care. They have moved onto the next stage of their life, such as school nursery , or school ready to go and I think this speaks volumes about me care I provide.
I also have a full clean driving license and buisness insurance as I like to go out and about with the children. I do offer pick up and drop off to children’s homes if it’s close by and around a time that fits into the routine we follow, such as school runs. I live with my 20 year old son, Ryan, my 6 year old daughter Rosie. And my partner Phillip. Myself, my partner and Ryan are all dbs checked. I had my ofsted inspection on 7th February 2023 where I was graded "good" and received a good report. My report is available online,
I offer a very friendly and caring environment to make the child and parent feel safe and secure and most importantly feel welcome. Your leaving your pride and joy with me so your child would be treated how I would want my own to be treated. I appreciate how scary it can be for parents to put their trust into someone, but I will try my best to make parents feel happy and know their child is safe and loved at all times.

I am a home from home setting so I am nothing like a day nursery and don’t have too many children all in one go, so I can give each child the time and attention that they need. However there is also enough children for children to learn to socialise and it’s lovely to see the little friendships they all make.
I am consistent in childrens routines because i feel that this is very important so that the child still feels like that are at home in my care.
I have a good understanding of equal opportunities, and have undertaken a safeguarding training, which it to a level 3 standard. I undertake regular training to keep my knowledge up to date.
I will work closley with the early years foundation stage curriculum and will do weekly planning so that the children are still learning while in my care. I will also provide opportunities for children to play and relax. I like to find a healthy balance.
I will take the children out on plenty of trips, to places like the park, indoor play areas, farms, feed the ducks. I have passes for Sherwood pines and rufford and we visit these places regularly, probably weekly- to promote outdoor learning and exploring. The children get so much out of these visits so it’s important to me that we add these visits to our planning. I like to be outside with the children and also explore berry hill woods often- We also attend playgroups, library, where we enjoy singing time. When we are at home i will provide a range of activties, including messy play, contructive play, a place where the children can just chill and relax, arts and crafts, ect. I like to keep my activities to help with times of the year such as learning about session, Easter, Christmas, Chinese new year. As well as learning shapes, colours. Ect- all things to get them eventually to be school ready. But it’s all made fun as this is the best way for the children to learn.
I will provide meals, snacks and drinks in my prices, all of these meals will be part of a well balance diet and all will be homemade. Children having a balanced, healthy meal plan is important to me. Parents are welcome to send their own food also if that is something they prefer. A meal plan can be sent to parents and I will take into consideration any intolerances and allergies.
I like to send parents daily photos via WhatsApp or messages- this shows the parents what their child has been getting up too and also nice for a little photo of your child during the day as I know as a parent myself- I love to receive photo updates of my daughter.
I pick up and drop off at St Patrick's school in Mansfield.
I offer the government funding placements for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, for the 15 , or 30 hours.

Please send me a message to ask any more questions or for more information.