Amanda's childminding service and nursery

About

At Amanda's Childminding Service we offer a wide range of childcare through out the year, whether it be full time, part time, emergency, school holiday or term time only along with 15 and 30 hours funding we have something to suit your needs. Ofsted grade of Good we are a Childminding setting with a difference. We offer a home from home environment and children are able to interact with our family english bull dog called Burt and our pet cats. Please note all animals have been agreed by Ofsted and welcome them as a chance to enable children to learn about animals and how to care for them in a secure environment. I have over 18 years experience with children and 3 children of my own so I know how important good childcare is for every parent. I have experience of children with allergies and special needs, especially Autism and ADHD and the use of PECS (Picture Exchange Communication Systems) My qualifications include Foundation degree in Early Years, level 3 Dipolma in Homebased Childcare, level 3 Early years diploma, Paediatric First Aid, Certificate in Early Years Practice level 4 and I am also a qualified SEN teaching assistant. My 3 assistants are trained in first aid and safeguarding and one has currently completed a level 3 diploma in Early years and her own Childminding status. We offer a wide range of activities for all children everyday including weekly themes that are similar to nursery schools, painting, dancing, sign language, toddler group, daily phonics sessions and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage that all schools and private nurseries follow.

Description

My fees are reasonable and include all meals, snacks, drinks. I accept childcare vouchers and offer funding for 15 to 30 hours and discounts are available depending on the amount of hours you use our service.

Fees

We offer funding for 2 and 3 year olds term time only of 15/30 hours per week. We pick up and collect from 2 local primary schools Deanesfield and Field end primary We also provide the additional 15 hours of childcare funding for children in nursery at the school./