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Piggles

Childminder in Maidstone

Female Member since Aug 2015 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Nov 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare

About Me

I am Claire, an Ofsted registered childminder, in Maidstone, ME15 7DL.

Here is an insight into Piggles Childminding Service.

Piggles is a fully registered child care service that strongly promotes learning through play.
I place a huge emphasis on creativity in play and crafts and use this to assist children to develop, learn and reach their full potential.
I pride myself on the fact that, every child in my care feels valued and safe and their families/carers can feel secure that their child is receiving the best possible care.

I am open minded and respect the different ways in which children are brought up. I am fully committed to childminding and I am a dependable, trustworthy and caring childminder.
I am active, energetic and fun - attributes which make my home the perfect setting for your child.
I offer a clean and comforting environment where both you and your child will be welcomed and respected.

My Experience

I went to college after obtaining 11 GCSE's A* - C and studied a BTEC National Diploma in childhood studies.
This gave me 6 months working in a Primary School with the reception class. Along with working with birth to 4 year olds at a nursery for 6 months.

I worked for a year as a nanny for 3 children within a family aged from 3 years upto 9 years of age.

I have spent many times caring for my nieces and nephews from birth to aged 15.

I was in a relationship for four years caring for three children aged 2 to 10 years of age for weekends, family holidays and summer holidays.

I spent the previous 7 years as a police officer working on response, dealing with the care and safeguarding of children.

I've been successfully open now since September 2015 working with children
aged from 12 months to ten years of age. References from all of my parents can be obtained if you would like to hear their experience of Piggles.

My Qualifications

I have been graded GOOD by Ofsted in my last two inspections.

All mandatory training is in place and up-to-date. My qualifications include the following:
Level 3 Award – CACHE in Home Based Child Care.
Paediatric first aid including paediatric anaphylaxis training.

I have also successfully completed training in the following key areas:
Equality and Diversity
Health and Safety
Safeguarding
Early Years Foundation Stage
Food Hygiene
Introduction to autism in children

I have experience caring for children with:
Allergies who require the use of an EpiPen
Asthma
Dyslexia
Epilepsy
Speech impediments
Special dietary requirements
Autism
ADHD

I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

Safety

Piggles has been assessed by a fire safety officer and has a fire exit procedure in place.
I am a non smoker.

I hold a full driving licence and have a car with comprehensive business insurance.

I have extensive knowledge on a vegetarian diet.

I live at my home with my husband who is fully DBS checked and runs the local Beavers and Cubs group and our 2 year old daughter.

My Availability

I currently have vacancies for MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS full days or less if required. Funded childcare and tax free childcare accepted.

Daytime care is available from 8 until 5.30 pm Monday to Thursday.

(Flexibility on these days/ hours may be possible - please contact me and I will try to accommodate your child at the times you need.)

I provide full and part time care for children from aged 12 months and above.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes no no no
After School yes yes yes yes no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 12/09/2024

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

Daytime care
Full Day - 8am until 5.30pm (9.5 hours) £60.00

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks included.)

Hourly rate - £6.00


At Piggles I try my best to accommodate individual child care needs so please speak to me if your requirements are different from those above, I may be able to change days or hours.

Funded childcare fully accepted and the ability to use only 15 hours term time if required.

My 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.

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Good
26 October 2023
19 July 2017 - Good
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My Documents

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