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Sarah Jo

Childminder in Ashton-in-makerfield (also available for babysitting)

Female Member since Jan 2010 Last Updated Feb 2023 Last Login Oct 2023

My Summary

DBS Check
Ofsted Registered

About Me

I AM A HAPPILY MARRIED MOTHER OF TWO LOVELY BOYS AGE 12 YEARS AND 7 YEARS. I WORKED FOR THE INLAND REVENUE FOR 18YEARS AND DECIDED WHILST ON MATERNITY THAT MY DREAM OF LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN HAD TO BE FULFILLED. AS A MOTHER OF TWO I KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF LEAVING YOUR CHILD IN A WARM,SMOKE FREE. SECURE ATMOSPHERE WITH A CARER WITH A HAPPY FACE. IF YOUR CHILD IS HAPPY THEN YOU ARE HAPPY AND FAMILY LIFE IS SO MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE. I AM COMMITTED TO CREATING A SETTING THAT IS SAFE,WELCOMING AND STIMULATING WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY.

My Experience

I HAVE BEEN A REGISTERED CHILDMINDER FOR SEVEN YEARS AND AM VERY PROUD TO SAY THAT I HAVE BEEN FULL SINCE I STARTED. I WAS VERY PLEASED TO RECEIVE A "GOOD " GRADING FOR MY FIRST OFSTED INSPECTION. MY SECOND INSPECTION WAS ON THE 18/02/2015 WHEN I WAS ELATED TO RECEIVE AN OUTSTANDINg GRADE. THE QUESTIONNAIRES THAT I HAVE RECEIVED BACK FROM MY PARENTS HAVE BEEN EXCELLENT. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED NUMEROUS GOOD REFERENCES AND KIND WORDS IN LETTERS OFF MY CURRENT PARENTS AND ALSO PARENTS WHOOSE CHILDREN HAVE MOVED ON TO NEW SCHOOLS.

My Qualifications

I HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS BY OFSTED TO BECOME A REGISTERED CHILDMINDER AND ALSO VOLUNTEER FOR ANY OTHER TRAINING THAT I CAN DO, THESE INCLUDE:-
FOOD SAFETY
FIRST AID
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
CACHE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HOME BASED CHILDCARE
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
HEURISTIC PLAY
COMMON ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
COPING WITH SEPARATION,GRIEF AND LOSS
DEALING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
I HAVE ALSO LOTS OF OTHER COURSES I HAVE COMPLETED, THE ABOVE ARE JUST AN EXAMPLE.

I ALSO HOLD A HEALTHY BUSINESS AWARD.

My Availability

I WORK 7.30AM-6.30PM BUT WILL ALSO ACCOMMODATE HALF DAYS, I AM FULL AT THE MOMENT BUT I DO HAVE A WAITING LIST.

I ALSO DO SCHOOL DROP OFFS AND PICK UPS FOR ST THOMAS'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning no no no no no no no
Afternoon no no no no no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 16/09/2019

My Fees

FULL DAY £32.00- 5 FULL DAYS £152.00
HALF DAY £18.00- 5 HALF DAYS £85.50

FULL DAY IS 7.30AM-6.00pm(BREAKFAST,LUNCH AND TEA INCLUDED)

HALF DAY IS 7.30AM-1PM-(LUNCH INCLUDED)
OR 1PM-6PM (TEA INCLUDED)

PRICES PER HOUR £4.00

PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR SCHOOL DROP OFF AND PICK UP PRICES AND HOLIDAY CLUB AS I CHARGE MUCH LESS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.

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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Met
6 September 2019
18 February 2015 - Outstanding
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