Richmal
Childminder in Menston
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Female Member since Oct 2010 Last Updated Apr 2020 Last Login 07 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an OUTSTANDING Ofsted registered childminder (last inspected June 2015). I have over 30 years' experience of looking after children from birth onwards. I live with my husband in a semi detached house in Menston with a safe and well-equipped outdoor space, close to the park. I offer a stimulating home-from-home environment where children will learn through play.
I follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum.
I have two adult,married children and two grandaughters.
I am a non-smoker in a pet-free environment.
I visit parks, libraries, woodlands and other places, including the local children's centre.
References are available, if required.
I am DBS checked and have a peadiatric first aid certificate (renewed in November 2016).
I also offer 2/3/4 year old funding, providing you meet the criteria.
I work 7.30 am until 5.30pm but can be flexible, if needed.
My Experience
I have over 30 years' of experience of looking after children form birth, onwards. I have looked after children with a wide variety of needs and from a range of backgrounds and and fully inclusive of all needs.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered
Paediatric First Aid
DBS checked
Safeguarding Trained
HENRY certified (healthy eating and nutrition)
Allergy and Epi-Pen trained
Plus many more!
My Availability
Please contact me to discuss my availability.
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My Fees
I usually dicuss any fees with parents when they arrange to do a home visit.
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
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 13/01/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Richmal. 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.
My son has been with Richmal for 2 years and has now left for his days in preschool.
Richmal has been amazing from the start, not only for Tommy but for me as a Mum.
As shift workers we were finding it very difficult to find childcare that suited us, but thank god we found Richmal as she went out of her way to have our son on a flexible set rota making it affordable as we didn’t have to pay for days we weren’t at work.
She had our son from him being 6 months old and she has been more than a childminder but part of our family. My son always looked forward to days spent with her and the other little ones. He saw Richmal as an extra Grandma.
Richmal is a kind and wonderful woman who is so caring towards each child that she cares for and works to support parents.
She provides a beautiful home, garden, homemade healthy food, all the toys kids can dream of, love and support for each child.
I’m so sad that my boy has had to leave her but whatever child takes his place with Richmal and her lovely family is a lucky one.
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Laura
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on 25/11/2023
Response by
Richmal
on 25/11/2023:
Hi Laura
Awww this is so lovely of you to write such a lovely review. How much do l owe you 😉🤣.
It was my absolute pleasure childminding for T and working together with you and the family,there is a lot to be said about having a good working relationship with a family .We have all shared some lovely times together. I can hardly believe it’s time for T to move on , everyone is going to love him .T definitely feels like one of the family, especially how he calls me nanny & Tony Daddy !!One little girl really missed him this week she was asking for him.T is going to be missed by all of us. I know it’s not goodbye as hopefully we will be seeing you at toddler group on Fridays .
Big hugs Richmal xxxx
Richmal is the most wonderful, kind and caring childminder. I sent both my boys to Richmal from 9months to going to school and it was a home from home. Not only does she make the children she cares for feel part of a big family but also the parents/carers! Her house is always so warm, homely and spotlessly clean with a wide variety of toys all in fantastic condition. She has a lovely garden to play in as well as living across the road from the local playground. All her children are so well cared for and treated like her own. Couldn’t recommend enough x
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Richmal is an amazing childminder and person! She is extremely experienced with children of all ages and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone wanting childcare. Richmal has become more than just a childminder over the course of the year she has been looking after my daughter - she has become a friend to me and a member of the family! Richmal started looking after Stella when she was only 6 weeks old and did so with absolute confidence. Her care and love for the children she looks after goes above and beyond what can be expected from a childminder and we will really miss her. If only she wanted to move to the Netherlands with us!
Her house is spotless, her activities are varied and most importantly, the children are happy!
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Richmal is an amazing childminder my daughter has been with Richmal from the age of 2 and has loved every minute we were sad to leave. Richmal is so kind and caring and always helpful and does everything she can to help you. Her setting is great she has lovely toys and had our little one ready for school we couldn’t ask for better. She’s just like Mary Poppins and we love her.
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Cat
about
Richmal
on 09/09/2019
Response by
Richmal
on 21/01/2020:
Thank you Cat it was my pleasure.She is welcome to come and visit anytime ,she is missed. xxxx
You will not find another childminder like Richmal, she is amazing!
After taking my son out of a private day nursery (due to him becoming increasingly unsettled & constanly poorly) he attended Richmal's setting & was immediately happy & content. He no longer cried & clung onto me when I dropped him off- he was eager to go & he happily walked in! (Which made me feel as ease too!)
The activities & resources Richmal provides are outstanding as well as her knowledge & experience.
My son has loved going for the past 2 years, he has a strong bond with Richmal & all the friends he's made.
Highly recommend!!
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