Melanie
Childminder in Margate (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
Registered Childminder In Westbrook Offering A Home Based Setting
About Me
Hi…my name is Melanie (Mel). I am a fun loving mum of five children. Two have grown and flown the nest leaving me with just three boys still at home (15,14 and 5) and my husband Robert. I believe in providing a safe and secure home environment, where children can thrive, where play is really important as well as consistent structured routines. These all help ensure children feel safe and happy. I include the children's ideas and interests in all my planning. My aim is to provide a stimulating environment for children through positive interactions with them.
Our routines includes trips to the local park, walks on the beach (a stones throw away), adventures at the wildlife park and a good run around at soft play.
We visit toddler and singing groups weekly and are regulars at the library.
My Experience
I have 22 years experience of caring for children. My children have given me a wealth of knowledge in child development and I have worked in a local nursery for pre school children.
My Qualifications
Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Safeguarding for Childminders
Information and Record Keeping
Observation, Assessment and Planning
Inclusion
Managing Behavior
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
Enhanced DBS
Pediatric 1st aid
Basic food hygiene
My Availability
| 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 | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 01/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £11.00 per hour
My fees for child-minding are £5.50 per hour per child. This fee includes healthy snacks and drinks.
My out of hours babysitting is £12 per hour
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/01/2023)
- Training Certificate: completion of introduction to eyfs course (added 04/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid training certificate (added 30/08/2021)
- DBS Check (added 27/08/2021)
- Training Certificate (added 05/07/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Melanie. 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.
Our son is 2 and within his time at mel’s house, he has made significant progress with his speech and social skills. Every activity is so well thought out and her nurturing environment provides him with the love and confidence he needs to be able to come out of his shell. Updates are sent to us daily and his next steps are always extremely personal to him and show a clear understanding of his areas for development and how these woll be achieved.
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Our son (16 months old) has been attending Mel’s weekly since he was 12 months. Mel has always been so caring, friendly, supportive and text book with her procedures and regulations. Mel always updates us on his day with photos and descriptions, next steps of development and learning and has a very flexible education process to suit any age of child and level. Her house is a lovely and clean right on Westbrook seafront and she always ensures that there are plenty of activities happening during the day, be it out and about or staying in and making activities. We will be attending Mel’s for years to come and we really have grown fond of her becoming a part of ours and our sons life. Thanks again Mel! We love everything that you do, it truly means a lot!
Ben and Lauren
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I honestly cannot recommend Mel enough.. an angel on earth and my son (16 months) absolutely adores her. She provides a nurturing environment, which meets all of his social and emotional needs, with engaging activities that have really helped his development.
We are kept in the loop with his developmental milestones and the activities that he takes part in.
It has been so nice to find someone as caring as Mel and it’s made my return to work a much easier process. I know that when I collect my son he will have the biggest smile on his face.. and not want to come home!
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It is with much pleasure that I'm able to recommend Melanie as a babysitter. She has been taking care of my kids after school hours during the week days as well as doing school runs in the morning and evening. She is kind, compassionate, and always enthusiastic and willing to engage kids. Mel as we call her, always has a smile on her face and my kids love spending time with her. Always comes up with new ideas when it comes to keeping kids engaged.
Mel utilises the time that she spends with kids by teaching them good things and helping them with their homework.
I am glad we found her.
Trusha
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