Shilpi
Childminder in Reading
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Female Member since Apr 2013 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login 25 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Shilpi Chandna, an Ofsted registered childminder in Calcot. I live with my husband and 2 gorgeous daughters 12 years and 8 years old . I provide a safe , fun, and nurturing environment for children in my home. I work closely with parents to ensure the best care for children.
I have a playroom for childminding with plenty of space and different varieties of toys ( for their social and physical development) through which children can enjoy their time here.
I offer a friendly and secure environment to children and provide trips to parks, libraries, toddler groups & soft plays .
I promote a healthy choice of snacks , drinks, and food. My aim is to give a happy , full of fun and warm home environment to all the children.
My Experience
I have my own 2 children and plenty of experience from family & friends children childcare .
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered
First aid trained
Dbs checked
Eyfs course completed
Food safety level 2
Safeguarding children completed
My Availability
Monday to Friday, 7.30 AM to 6.30 PM ( flexible)
Full and part-time over and under 5 years spaces available.
Nursery pick up and drops options Available in Calcot and Tilehurst .
I cover Theale CE primary school and have space for pick up and drops.
School holiday spaces Available
Please PM me if you would like further details.
Thank you :)
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Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 14/07/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Kindly contact me for more details.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kennet Valley Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Calcot Infant School and Nursery
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Calcot Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Theale C.E. Primary School
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 08/08/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for SHILPI. 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.
My two daughters spend few days with Shilpi over Christmas period and they were so happy.
They got full bellies and a lot of drawing and activities during those days. Went to cinema and shopping centre. They're 6years old and 3 years old and they really enjoyed it.
It was super easy to contact Shilpi and to agree on terms. We have been using different Childminders throughout they years and she is one of the best ones. Will definitely come back if extra cover needed.
My 3 year old had been to 2 settings before, after moving to the area we chose Shilpi and by far it was our best decision. She was upfront with all procedures, costs and settling in stuff. Likes how she gave us the tour of her setting over video and then in person. My kid took over 2 weeks to settle with her and Shilpi was nothing but patient, considerate and supportive during this time. Now my child is happy and is learning new things every day with lots of outdoor trips as well as indoor. I would highly recommend Shilpi thank you for all your help .
She asked us to send our daughter early to settle. So we send her for extra hours She asks for extra money didn't even keep her for that long . And said ahe need more money and it should be in cash . I had feeling from start there is something wrong . Please ppl be careful.
by Tara about SHILPI on 19/11/2023
Response by SHILPI on 19/11/2023:
This is an incorrect review as I don't have or had any parents where the child or parents' name is Tara . This is a closed account, and one can't even access this account . I have a waiting list, and I am full at the moment. by God 's grace . I have lovely parents I work with every day and most loving children, I look after full time .This is clearly a frustration of someone I declined for childcare . I would REQUEST EVERYONE who is looking for childcare to visit my setting , see my happy and safe setting , Talk to my current parents , see their recent feedback which I would share straight away, and DECIDE YOURSELF 💖.
Many Thanks
My boy has been more than two years with Shilpi. He started when he was 11 months old Monday to Friday.He loves her and her family. He’s made some good friends there. Shilpi is the most kind person. She provides fun and safety environment, lots of different activities. My boy comes out with a smile every day. She is totally professional and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
My son started with Shilpi's setting when he was 2.5 year little one, and it's been more than a year now as he is reaching 4 soon.
- Shilpi's settling in sessions have been useful to get my son into the environment very well during the initial days.
- Being working parents, we felt so glad that we found such a reliable, trustworthy and well experienced person like Shilpi who always considered our kid like her own family member and ensured proper care at all times. Definitely home away from home t has been for my son at all times !
- An element which we were impressed by is the daily routine she setup for kids , how systematically she plans a day for kids to help them grow and develop in all ways needed for their age.
- Food wise : Shilpi is excellent is ensuring that the child always eats something or the other and the amount of options she prepares herself and helps the child eat shows her great patience. My son has been highly fussy at the age of 2.5 years and it used to be a struggle feeding him anything all 3 times a day. Thanks to her environment setting and her approach which left an impact gradually on my son and his food eating habits have improved to great extent over the months after he joined.
- Highly understanding women , she knows how to address any need or concern expressed by parent.
- Shilpi's interpersonal skills are great which have played major role in improving communication, vocabulary and the interpersonal skills itself of my child.
- Overall, I would say we couldn't have had any other better place for my son to start and grown other than in her environment.
Highly recommend shilpi as childminder for parents who are looking for trustworthy, caring , enjoyable and growth oriented setting for their little one.
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