Simone88
Childminder in Helston
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Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 25 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an ofstead registered childminder.
I am a mother of two boys, one is 14 years old the second is 5 years old.
With them we enjoy playing games, singing, dancing, painting, making things and being outdoors. We have music on almost all day and do a lot of active play.
My eldest has decided he prefers home education so no longer attends a public school, therefore is home all the time too. We do Pawprint Challenges as part of their education which others are welcome to join in with the activities and earn badges, depending on the child's age and ability.
We do have a small dog, a cat, a tortoise, a crested gecko, leopard gecko, and some fish in a covered pond in the garden. Our garden is also visited by many wild birds every day.
I have a full driving licence and now own a van.
I now only work part time as I am running Pop up Play village sessions across South Cornwall the other half of the week.
My Experience
I have worked in schools and day nurseries as a nursery nurse. working with children from 2 months to 6 years. I left work October 2019 to have my youngest.
I have two children of my own. With them I have dealt with milk intolerance, colic and reflux.
Up until covid I babysat twice a week for three children, the youngest i have looked after since 2 weeks old. As well as having friends children when required.
My Qualifications
I have a Diploma in Childcare and education to level 3.
I have Paediatric First Aid qualification, Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering, Child Protection Advanced, epilepsy and administering medication. I have completed many qualifications, the full list can be shown if requested. Most recently I have completed child psychology level 4.
My Availability
I currently only have availability for two under 5 years old on a Monday and Tuesday. I do have space for children over 5 years old.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | no | no | no | 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: 14/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Can be discussed
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 16/04/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 14/12/2020)
- DBS Check (added 14/12/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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I have 3 children (11, 8, 3) Simone has watched my children 2 nights a week for over 5 years. She watched my son from 1 week old. She is a very responsible and reliable person. And I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. The children love her and she always has lots of fun with them. She has done feeds, changes and bed routines. She has a natural ability with children and it shows when she is around them. I feel very confident that my children are safe and well looked after when I leave them with Simone.
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by
ruth01
on 16/12/2020
Response by
Simone88
on 16/12/2020:
Thank you, your children are amazing and have been a pleasure to look after all these years! I look forward to seeing you all again.
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