Gems Childcare
Childminder in Manchester (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2013 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I am a level 4 qualified Ofsted registered childminder based in Stockport.
I have a large purpose built playroom and garden for children to enjoy. I have a number of years experience working with young children and providing care from my home in . I have three children myself.
We have a large selection of indoor and outdoor equipment, structured activities to help children meet their early learning goals. I take children out everyday to local parks, toddler groups. a music class and play areas along with regular outings to the farm and seaside during the summer just to mention a few.
I am able to offer the free 15 hours funding for 3 and 4 year olds.
Please get in touch with any questions by sending me a message on here, by phone or via my e-mail.
Babysitting also available
My Experience
I have some special needs experience and working with other other agencies
My Qualifications
Early years foundation degree Level 4
Level 3 Children and young people
GNVQ Health and Social Care
CYPOP 5
Safeguarding
Equality and Diversity
Data protection
Paediatric First Aid
Food Safety
Behaviour management
My Availability
I am available Mon - Thur 7.30 -5
I can do emergency cover, weekend and school holiday care.
Please contact me for more information .
Other hours available for babysitting.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- First Aid Certificate (added 19/04/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/04/2021)
- DBS Check (added 19/04/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gems Childcare. 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.
Gemma and her wonderful team have taken such good care of our little girl. They're keen to support her development and have been very receptive to advice from our health visitor as well as our suggestions too. Gemma is so open with us and knows our little girl so well, we are grateful for all of her support (and patience!)
We love the fact that Gems Childcare is a small setting (a gorgeous set up separate from her home) and a high ratio of adults to children; perfect for young children who need somewhere nurturing to grow. Gemma posts daily pictures of the children on a private facebook page and we love seeing what they've all been up to! Activities include music class, french class, baking, painting, playdough, crafts, sensory play, outdoor play in her wonderful garden, trips to the park, cafe, pet shop... you name it! We also love that Gemma goes above and beyond to make special occasions fun for the children- as a working mum I don't always have the opportunity to go to themed events, so it's really wonderful to see my little one having fun with her friends celebrating in her party outfit! We'd highly recommend you meeting Gemma and seeing her setting, she puts so much time and effort into all she does for the children and we feel so lucky to have found her! Thank you Gemma, Theresa and Lexie! x
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Char
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on 22/11/2024
Being a first time mother, going back to work full time when my son was 9 months old was difficult, but I can't stress enough how much easier Gemma made this for me. As soon as I met Gemma I knew it would be the perfect setting for my son and now fast forward 15 months later and he still loves it!
There is a parent page updated regularly with pictures of all the activities they do, both fun and educational, and no two days are the same. From trips out to the park, seaside, Legoland (to name but a few) to music and French classes to fun in the garden.
Gemma is also proactive in recognising and accommodating for each child's individual needs and is currently working alongside me to help develop my son's speech.
I have recommended Gemma to my cousin and would also recommend her to anybody else looking for childcare.
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Marian
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on 31/07/2024
My son has been going to Gemma for 8 months now & he settled in straight away. As soon as I met Gemma & saw the setting I instantly knew she would be great. He has come on so much since starting & is very happy there!
Regular pictures & updates are sent which gives peace of mind too.
Gemma & team work very hard to ensure the children are having fun but also learning at the same time.
As parents, we are very happy to know our son is happy and settled when we drop him off - I couldn’t recommend Gemma enough! :)
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Kirsty
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on 21/08/2023
Fab childminder, both of my children loved going, I can't recommend enough. Super friendly with lots of fun activities like learning French and music. My daughter was very sad to leave (and only did due to moving on to pre school).
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Rebecca
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on 08/05/2023
My husband and I knew instantly from visiting the setting that Gemmas was perfect for our daughter. She started at 9 months and is coming up to 19 months - wow! She has come on so much. Gemma and her very lovely team give the children a personable experience with enriching activities that are so beneficial at early stages of development, educationally and socially. The parent page which is updated daily (on the day children are in) is always so full of lovely photos for parents to see. Lovely meals, days out, French lessons and more! Our little one loves it here and we are glad she has a while yet until school age as she has met the most lovely friends and caring adults - who do right by the children constantly and post regular updates. First time mum here, who also works in a school; Gemmas is brilliant and we haven’t had any second thoughts whatsoever!
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Alice
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on 23/12/2022
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