Val Ofsted Childmin
Childminder in Worthing (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 18 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I live in East Worthing with my now adult daughters.
I work under the guidelines of the EYFS. My aim is that children are happy and learn as they play,with a balance of structured activities and freedom to make their own choices. I offer a warm and friendly environment, the children have a fun and happy time while in my care. They are safe and will be well cared
Graded Good in all areas by Ofsted - 'Children are confident and play well alongside each other, as well as independently. This
shows that they feel safe and secure'.
'Children benefit from a range of outings, which helps to develop
their knowledge of the world and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. '
'The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to keep children safe. '
' The childminder regularly observes children's learning so
she has a secure knowledge of their interests and, therefore, plans challenging and fun activities. Consequently, children enjoy learning and make good progress in preparation for school.'
My Experience
I have been an Ofsted registered childminder for 28 years, and have looked after children from ages 2 months up to 14 years.
At Val's childminding the children are happy and safe.
I complete learning journal's online for all under 5 year olds, these can be accessed at any time by parents so you can see your child's progress and photos.
Before I became a childminder I had a full time office job and my eldest daughter was in full time nursery, so I understand what it is like to have to leave your child while you are at work. I do everything I can to make it easy for the parents and the child, including settling in sessions.
My Qualifications
I have completed level 3 in Children and Young People's workforce.
I am fully up to date with all essential training including pediatric first aid.
I had my latest inspection in October 2023 and have been graded Good in all areas.
My Availability
My opening hours are
7.00 am to 5.15 Monday to Wednesday, 7.00 to 5.00 Thursdays,
and 7.00 am to 4.15 on Fridays.
I will consider hours outside of these times - please ask,
I am happy to do full time or part time contracts, as well as term time only or school holiday only as long as spaces permit.
I take children to and collect from Springfield school and Chesswood school/ Homefield primary.
I am also happy to do temporary childcare or emergency care spaces permitting.
I am able to offer the funded spaces.
For school holiday spaces I can offer adhoc school holiday care for over 8s space permitting.
VACANCIES
School holidays - I may have temp spaces, please contact to check
Termtime , from January 2025 I am currently full.
Please ask in case things have recently changed.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 05/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
My basic hourly rate is £5.30 per hour. Outside of normal working hours there would be a higher rate which can be discussed when you visit me.
I am able to offer the funded hours and accept the various voucher schemes.
I don't charge for my holidays.
Your space is booked for your child, so payment is required whether you use it or not, unless the space isn't available eg my holiday.
We can discuss fees in more details when we meet.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Springfield Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chesswood Junior 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 12/09/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
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Val is an excellent babysitter and I would not hesitate to use her again.
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Overall
by
Matt
on 22/11/2021
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