Rachael
Childminder in High Wycombe
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Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Sep 2021 Last Login 17 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Rachael and I'm an Ofsted registered childminder. I live in High Wycombe with my partner of 18 years and our two daughters.
I provide fun and stimulating days through activities such as free play, arts and crafts and outdoor play. Whether it's making glittery playdoh, rice krispie cakes, going to toddler groups or feeding the ducks, your child will learn and develop whilst having fun!
I visit toddler groups, parks and soft play centres so that your child can socialise with other children.
I live within walking distance of 2 lovely parks and my home is open plan and very light and spacious.
I provide a happy, caring and safe, home from home environment with healthy meals and snacks.
My Experience
I am the eldest of 7 children and my mother was a childminder, so I have spent my life with little ones about. I also worked as a nanny when I was younger, to put myself through college.
I have 2 daughters of my own and they are at full time school.
I have been registered for 7 years and Ofsted have graded me 'good' for all my inspections.
I have a full clean driving licence.
My Qualifications
GNVQ in Health and Social Care Intermediate and Advance
NCMA Children & Young Peoples Diploma
Paediatric First Aid in Childcare
Food Hygiene Training
Safe Guarding Children
My Availability
I am available weekdays.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| 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: 18/06/2019 | |||||||
My Fees
Please contact me to discuss.
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 12/03/2019)
- Training Certificate (added 12/03/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 12/03/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/03/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Rachael. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Rachael has cared for our daughter for a year, and we are sad that our circumstances have changed meaning we've had to move her. From the first time we went to meet Rachael, she has always been welcoming and the action that sealed the deal was when our (tired and teething) one year old crawled over and sat in Ray-Ray's lap within 5 minutes of meeting her!
She had provided nothing but love and care for our daughter, who is sometimes 'lively' (apparently that's the PC word!). She provides stimulation and a variety of activities to encourage her children to develop, and they take part in every day life which has been like a home from home for our daughter.
I would highly recommend Rachael and we wouldn't be moving away from her if we hadn't had a change in circumstances.
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Rachael has cared for my children on and off for 3 years and they love her.
Her home is lovely and her family are a pleasure
She is loving and welcoming and will do everything she can to be flexible and accommodating. She has helped us out at short notice when I have been called into work and this has sometimes been at weekends.
My children always have a wonderful time there and are always excited to go. Anyone that sends their child to Rachael is lucky to have her as their childminder.
We are currently thinking of having another child and prey Rachael has space when the time comes.
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Rachel agreed to look after our little one. My partner and I were really happy we had found somebody that we liked. However a few weeks went on and Rachel would not send us the paperwork to sign contract. She said it was to do with her daughter being ill, her computer, then email. I began to see how disorganised she was and full of excuses. I told her the date she would start looking after my daughter to which she agreed and then a few weeks later informed me that she was going on holiday so she would not be able to start that day! I had already told my employer of the start dateand told other childminders that we had found somebody so we are now left without somebody for our daughter. She then made excuses and said that I was unreasonable for saying that we need somebody we can trust and somebody who is organised. After a few weeks I don't think it's unreasonable to feel like the plus she then said that its best she doesn't Take the job on! I had a feeling she would mess us around but decided to wait and see as I thought she was very nice. Avoid this childminder because she'll mess you around!
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on 19/05/2016:
THIS IS NOT EVEN TRUE
I agreed to take on their child and after PC issues, I was waiting for them to send me their address so I could take the paperwork round to them myself.
I informed the family of my holiday which I booked at the started of the year and this didn't suit them.
After receiving rude and demanding texts today and I then decided not to go ahead with caring for their child.....this then led to abusive text which I then had to block.
I have a portfolio full of lovely references and the children in my care are very happy. Please do not let this unreasonable review sway you.
My 2 children have been going to Racheal, they both come home soo happy my Daughter who is 4 adores her and allways looks forward to going back. Rachael has treated my children as her own she definatley has a passion for childminding . She takes my son to toddler groups and baby discos he's never bored. Such a lovely fun, caring, bubbly woman.
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My daughter has been going to Rachael's for over a year now and she absolutely loves it there. She treats my daughter as one of her own and my daughter is always happy there. She has always been understanding of personal circumstances, which is important, and flexible & accommodating with my change in work pattern. As I said before my daughter loves it there, which is a testimony in itself, and I hope she stays there for many more years to come. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK RAYRAY :)
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