Kinder H
Childminder in St Albans
Female Member since Oct 2014 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 18 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Located: Harpenden/ Wheathampstead border, AL4 8
Outstanding Ofsted Registered setting.
Hello, I'm Dominique, a mother of two, and wife to one.
At Kinder Harmony, we offer a loving home-from-home environment. Our Early childhood pedagogical approach is inspired by past and present research into holistic child-centred development; nature connection, sustainability and the benefits of living a play-enriched, slow-paced childhood.
We celebrate outdoor education by spending several hours out of doors each day.
Setting and Curriculum:
I create a cosy enabling learning environment in and out of doors. The playroom which we call the cabin. It is light filled with views out onto the garden and the tree-lined Valley beyond. Children are encouraged to develop independence through free choosing their play experiences based on their individual interests and creative ideas. The playroom has been thoughtfully planned to provide an enabling environment for the children to learn autonomously with free-flow access to a dynamic garden.
''The outdoor environment is at the heart of our community. ''
Our outdoor environment provides lots of rich learning experiences from the wonders of the Earth in real-time. In doing so, children develop a deep connection with the natural world, delighting in all the awe and wonder the earth has to offer, a positive attitude towards an eco-friendly lifestyle and creative life skills to champion their health and well-being.
Each day children can partake in a variety of projects that promote all areas of learning across the EYFS, they include block play, clay modelling, gardening, mark making, cookery, water play, crafting, forest school, storytelling, role play and much more.
Our Ethos:
''Naturally nurturing each child's creativity, to achieve their highest potential in Early childhood and beyond.''
My Experience
I have 17 years + of professional childcare experience.
I have worked in a variety of roles in the sector during my working career, including: Private Nanny, Maternity Nanny; Day Nursery Room leader and presently Ofsted Register Childminder.
My Qualifications
Froebelian professional practice certificate in Early Childhood Studies (University of Roehampton)
NCFE CACHE Early Years Educator Diploma Level 3
CACHE Nurturing development in the specific areas of the EYFS
CACHE Understanding Leadership and Management
CACHE Promoting communication and language
Diploma in Postnatal & Newborn care (non-medical)
Health and Social Care - Merit
Additional certification and training:
RHS Practical Horticulture - Merit
Outdoor Classroom - a place to learn and play
Paediatric First Aid Certificate 2021
Safeguarding 2021
Recognising and preventing FGM 2019
Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) and Early Trauma
Delivering the EYFS - PACEY
My Availability
Open: Monday - Friday
Please visit my website for more information.
Opening Hours: 8am - 18.00pm
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.50 per hour
8 am -6.00 pm
inclusive of healthy cooked lunch, snacks, outdoor wear, uniform and outings, nappies, and sun cream.
Funding Places available (15 hours ) for 3-5-year-olds
Tax-free childcare payments accepted
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at High Beeches Primary School
My Documents
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report June 2023 (added 30/07/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 23/11/2022)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted inspection (added 26/07/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First aid certificates (added 26/07/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/07/2022)
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