Toddle Tots Childminding Services
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Why choose a childminder?
What is a Childminder?
A childminder looks after one or more children under the age of 8. For at least 2 hours a day in the childminders home, for reward. All childminders must be registered by Ofsted. Childminders are self employed, so therefore make their own working conditions. Ofsted set standards in which childminders must abide by. In addition childminders should have their own policies and procedures in place.
Opportunities for children in a childminders care.
Childminders are allowed to look after a maximum of 6 children with no more than 3 preschoolers at any one time. However childminders who work with an assistant (such as I do) can be registered to care for more. When working with an assistant I can care for up to 6 preschoolers, with no more than 2 being under 12 months. Registered childminders are committed to offering a high standard of service and a high quality of play and learning opportunities for your children. As a registered childminder we will have undertaken training and may take on further training to help us learn how to develop and understand children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and educational needs. Childminders are able to offer a more varied setting than any other kind of childcare environment. We can offer continuity of care, a home based environment, daily outings, and a more personal relationship with the children and their families.
Flexibility.
Most childminders can be extremely flexible and many can offer full/part-time care, weekend cover, early mornings and late evenings. If stated in their registration overnight care may also be available. We are able to offer school/nursery runs and can offer care for older siblings also.
Safety Regulations.
All registered childminders are inspected by Ofsted. The Ofsted inspector will ensure that the childminder is a suitable person and that their home is safe and child friendly. Policies will need to be in place including a medication policy, health and safety etc. etc. Ofsted will ensure that children are given the opportunities to develop and thrive in a child based environment. Registered childminders, assistants and anyone over the age of 16 in the childminders home will have had a full CRB check carried out. Childminders must have public liability insurance and if drivers business cover on their car insurance policies. Always obtain references and follow them up.
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Please call yvette on 01275 790644 or email us for current vacancies.
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