Kerry'S Childminding Services

OFSTED REGISTERED CHILD MINDER

Hello! ! ! My name is Kerry, I am a registered child minder with the added benefit of being a mum. I follow the Early years framework and implement the 7 areas of learning and development.
I am committed to providing a safe, fun, stimulating and welcoming setting for your child.

I have lots of indoor and outdoor space and toys for the children to play and learn.
I aim to provide a home from home environment where children can have fun while learning.

I provide many activities for the children.
I also attend toddler groups, soft play areas, the library for Rattle & Rhyme on a regular basis.

PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING VACANCIES! ! ! !

OFSTED GRADE - GOOD.

Why choose a Childminder?
A childminder looks after one or more children under 8 in the childminders home. All childminder must be registered by Ofsted, who set standards in which childminders must abide by. We are inspected regularly, by Ofsted, to ensure that me meet certain standards and are fully insured Childminders need to have their own policies and procedures in place in their setting.

A Childminder can offer a far more flexible style of childcare than the more formal arrangements of day nurseries or school clubs.
I am registered to care for no more than 6 children under the age of 8 and only 3 may be under 5 and of these only 1 may be under a year which means that children in my care will receive plenty of individual care and attention - a ratio that day nurseries, pre-schools and school clubs cannot hope to achieve. (However in "exceptional circumstances” I may increase the number of early years’ children (under the age of 5) to four children under "continuity of care". These are times where it may be in children’s best interests to be with their brothers and sisters who are already with a childminder, or to remain with the same childminder where circumstances may change the number of children the childminder can care for, such as a parent extending their working hours.
Parents know that both them and their child will be forming a relationship with just one carer / key worker.
Recent research has shown that children benefit from care in a “family” style environment, where they can bond with a regular caregiver.
Childminders are able to provide a continuation of care for children from birth to teenagers.
Brothers and sisters of all ages can be looked after together, including those of school age, offering continuity of care, in a family unit, that other forms of childcare cannot match.
More flexibility around meal times, sleep times and planned activities.
Hours are far more flexible than those of a day nursery or school club, especially valuable when parents work part-time or unusual hours.
Childminders offer greater flexibility because they work from their own homes, and are able to provide inclusive care in the child's local community - taking advantage of local activities.
The Families, Children and Child Care study said that Childminders are the next best thing to being at home with Mother. A Registered Child-minders have the advantage of being able to offer good quality care for children in a secure, loving, home environment.