Mini Muggles
Childminder in Pipers Ash
Female Member since Jan 2013 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 20 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
** Space available from September**
Hi my name is Emma Monteith I'm an Ofsted Registered Childminder based in the Vicars Cross Chester. I live with my partner and our 3 Children. My most recent Ofsted grading is Good in all areas. I currently work with 2 assistants on different days which is really benefiting the children we care for. We are able to provide more 1:1 time.
We are based at the local Scout Hut in Vicars Cross as this gives plenty of space for the children to explore. We have a range of resources for the children including small world play, craft, messy play, role play and sensory toys.
We pride ourself of being child centred and following the children's interests so like to have flexibility within our week however our general routines consist of:
Mondays: Outings usual Soft play, playgrounds, cafes and museums.
Tuesdays: Woods where we build dens, go for walks, paint, read stories and drink hot chocolate.
Wednesdays: We attend our local childminder play group.
Thursday: We have recently been alternating between a music class or a messy playgroup. This does change depending on the children and their needs.
We offer the government 15/30 hr funding as well being on the Tax free childcare scheme.
My Experience
I have been childminding since 2013 and thoroughly enjoy every moment. Many of the children I currently care for have been with me since I registered and its been a pleasure to watch and help them grow into the happy and kind children they are. I have experience with looking after children from new-born right up to 12 yrs. I also have experience looking after children with SEND in particular speech and language delay and Autism.
I have recently completed my level 4 Makaton training and we now implement it throughout the setting. Its a great way to communicate and enhances all children's speech.
My Qualifications
I hold an up to date Paediatric First Aid certificate.
I have completed the Introduction to Childcare Course.
BA Hons Degree in Childhood, welfare and Education
EYSENCO- Level 3
I have also attended safeguarding children workshops, I also attend regular childcare briefings with the Local Authority Early Years Team
Makaton Level 4
I will regularly update my knowledge and skills by going on courses that are relevant to my setting and children that attend.
My Availability
I am open Monday - Thursday 8am- 6pm. I can be flexible with times depending on your needs. I have spaces available from September.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£50 per day. Includes everything your child will need the day expect formula and a change of clothes
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cherry Grove Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/04/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Our daughter has been going to Emma a while now and she is absolutely thriving! Emma always takes the time to update us with pictures and progress in her development. Each week we notice a little something new she is doing and her confidence is growing well too! I'm so glad we chose Emma and would recommend her highly.
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Overall
by
Belle
on 19/06/2017
My son (at the time was around 19months old) was weary at first as Emma would be his next childminder to having spent previous 2 months with me constantly and with another childminder previously for at least 6 months. But Emma was chatty to him and engaging him with the other children that were there on his meet with her and he seemed ok.
Like most children, he cried the first day and the next day when i left him with Emma. But she sent me messages and pictures on how he was getting on etc. He settled in quite quick, and with Emma being young minded, always kept him entertained or engaged in activities to distract his little upsets.
He is still with Emma and he loves going to her as he also has made friends with the other kids and i feel so at ease knowing that he is in safe hands and in a happy and fun environment.
I would highly recommend Emma, shes down to earth, has a good sense of humour, she just acts like a kid with the other kids! which is why i think my son doesnt want to come home sometimes!
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Overall
by
Parent
on 19/02/2015
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