Joanneal
Childminder in Bury St Edmunds (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 02 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Joanne I am happily married 25 years, with 3 sons. I live in Bury St Edmunds on the Howard Estate. Before having my sons I was PA to Director of a building firm however, since having children I decided to change to childcare. I love my job and treat the children I care for equal to my own. My aim is to provide a safe, happy, stimulating, caring and homely environment where children can grow and develop into well-rounded individuals and where honesty, good manners, courtesy and mutual respect are the norm. I encourage the development of a caring attitude amongst everyone; for all individuals. I do my best to provide encouragement and support to all families who use my childminding services. I have recently had my Ofsted visit to which I received a fantastic report which I would be happy to share with you. Look forward to hearing from you, so we can meet and discuss your childcare. Please contact me to chat more.
My Experience
I am a registered childminder with Ofsted. Both my husband and I are CRB registered. I registered in 2007 since then I have had many children on my books over the years; different times of the day of course! My biggest reason to swapping to childminding was my youngest son who was just 2lb when he was born prematurely; so I strongly believe I am well trained in childcare I even had to give mouth to mouth to my own baby at just 6 weeks old; which I am proud to say he is now 19years old! I have a number of references to which I would be happy to show you on your first visit.
My Qualifications
I have First Aid and Food Hygiene qualifications which are updated regularly. I have passed Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare. I have level 3 Safeguarding children. I have attained Level 2 award in Food safety in Catering. In addition I have attended EYFS training courses.
My Availability
I work 7.30am until 5pm Monday - Friday inc. (however very flexible) willing to adapt to individual needs.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
£6.00/hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/11/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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My little girl has over the last year been living with diabetes Joanne has been her childminder for over 3 years now and upon diagnosis took it all in her stride. She firstly started with her blood sugar testing and insulin injections adjusting to counting my daughters carbohydrate intake and calculating the insulin to give. We have in august moved on to using a pump and continuous blood sugar monitor to which Joanne went to several training sessions to help her understand and be able to use to get the best outcome for my daughter. Joanne has become an expert in knowing when she has high and low blood sugars and is able to treat them accordingly. Joanne has been a huge support through our diabetes journey nothing has been to much hassle and even manages to do all of this and have my son as well as other little ones. I would not hesitate to recommend Joanne to other family's with medical needs
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Katy
on 27/09/2022
Joanne has been my childminder for m3 years both of my children go to her . My little girl now attends before and after school and my little boy attends full time. I cannot express enough how much my children love Joanne. She treats them as her own and spends lots of time planning and doing activities with them from trips to park, zoo, beach and lots of toddler groups and arts and crafts, as well as enjoying her well equipped garden with so much for them to see and do . It's like a home from home for my children they always go off with happy smiles and enjoyment each day. We would be lost without her and nothing is ever to much trouble for her just amazing ❤️❤️
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Katy
on 06/07/2022
Nearing the end of my maternity leave I started to feel upset, worried , anxious and sad about leaving our little boy with somebody we could trust. We really did not need to worry at all!!! After just one day our little man loved going to Joanne. One year on he regards Joanne and all of her family as his friends/family. They have really welcomed him into there home and We know the care that she gives to all of her little people is truly outstanding and she regards them as one of her own for this We are truly grateful. I receive lots of photos throughout the day updating me on all of the fun they are having. Our little fella is always full of excitement when he knows he is going to “jo Jo’s” and he never looks back when my partner drops him off in the morning. Since starting with Joanne over a year ago he has never had a day just at her house! she takes her “little people” to such lovely places each day this has included the zoo, soft play centres, toddler groups, picnics, swimming, the beach and even pond dipping!! He loves to tell us about his day and also about his little friends when he gets home. We would certainly not hesitate to recommend Joanne to anyone at all who is looking for someone to care for there little ones.
Kerry Hales and Justin Long
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Kerry
on 09/09/2019
Joanne assisted us for one evening as we had a wedding on and at first my little girl 23 months was hesitant staying in the hotel room with Joanne - Joanne immediately settled her in quite quickly figured out my little girls obsession with peppa and before we knew it all was taken care of! Joanne kept us in the loop during the course of the evening and we had a lovely time with peace of mind. Thank you Joanne
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Helen
on 30/05/2017
Joanne has been great. She looked after my daughter at very short notice of which I am very greatful. I'm sure you can imagine that I was worried about leaving my child with someone that she hadn't had a chance to get to know yet, however I needn't have worried at all. My daughter settled from day one and always greeted Joanne with a smile in the morning. Joanne followed my instructions well and my daughter stayed in her routine. Joanne would take her to toddler group and take part in fun art and craft activities. I know that my daughter is happy and having fun when I am working.
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on 23/05/2015
I have been with Joanne since September 2010, first of all she looked after my children in the evening for 4 hours a day & at first I was very weary of leaving my children with someone they didn’t know but my children settled in & loved her & her home straight away. They are always welcome with open arms & my children couldn’t wait to go to Jo’s!
I then started a different job in which I needed Joanne for 3 days a week all day. Joanne was brilliant with my kids in the evenings so I had no worries with leaving them with her during the day & I was not wrong. My children are looked after by Joanne as if they are her own & this is what I love about her as I want my children to be treated the same & know right from wrong. Joanne is well mannered & very productive with my children as it shows shiningly through them. I couldn’t ask for a better childminder, as my children are growing up they are respectful, well mannered, behaved & rounded individuals & this is mainly down to Joanne for being an outstanding childminder to my two children in which I am very highly grateful for.
My daughter who is now 5 years old loves Joanne & can’t wait to go with her & My son was very clingy to me & I was always worried about him as he didn’t like to go with anyone else but he soon took to Jo & now he is very happy to go with Joanne. This shows me he feels very safe & secure with her. I couldn’t ask for a better childminder for my two children & I would highly recommend Joanne to any mother wanting child care.
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