Sylvia K
Childminder in Maidenhead (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2009 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 06 Feb 2025
My Summary
Bilingual Childminder In Maidenhead
About Me
My name is Sylvia and I am an Ofsted Registered Child-Minder living in Priors Way, situated on the outskirts of Maidenhead / Holyport/ Windsor and within a short drive of the M4. Easy parking is available for drop-off and collection.
I have 2 children of my own, a girl aged 21, and a boy, 19 years old, who both love being around other children.
I teach French to the children I look after because I believe that being bilingual acts as an important enabler of a child's future development. French sessions are centred around play, songs and movement to ensure it is fun and engaging.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stages (E.Y.F.S.) observations and offer a range of activities such as singing, dancing, story time, cooking, gardening, outdoor play, and trips to the park and local animal parks. I am a member of the National Trust and as such often organise visits to nearby attractions. I attend local toddler groups and the Maidenhead Library Story & Song Time groups with the children.
I feel it's important to promote healthy eating with children and the children in my care enjoy varied, fresh home-cooked meals, fruits and snacks. I share an allotment with 2 other childminders and the children enjoy visiting, tending the plants and then eating the harvest at mealtimes if our crops have been successful.
I endeavour to create a nurturing, fun and friendly atmosphere for children to thrive in.
My Experience
I have been a child-minder for the past 19 years and was graded "Outstanding" by Ofsted in June 2015.
Having Children of my own and my love for children meant that Child-Minding was the obvious career direction I wanted to take after moving on from my previous job.
I was Head-Waitress at the Waterside Inn in Bray prior to becoming a Child-minder and from experience I can say that I have a good knowledge of healthy food.
I love what I do. It is not just a job; I believe I give your children the best start in life while they are in my care.
Parents references are available on request.
My Qualifications
I have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, First Aid, Food and Hygiene, and Safeguarding and I conduct regular refresher courses and additional new Training Modules for the Early Years Curriculum. I am a member of Morton Michel Child-Care Insurance and belong to the Child-Minder group in Maidenhead.
I speak French and teach it to the children I care for. I used to teach at "123 Soleil", the French School in Maidenhead.
My Availability
I can look after 0-13-Year-old children but I specialise in Early Years Children.
I offer both Full-Time and Part-Time Vacancies for Early Years Children, and I also cover school holidays and emergency childcare. I consider any other proposals carefully on request. Please contact me for details of current availability.
I will have a 3 day vacancy for a baby from September 2025 with government funding available.
My usual starting times are:
Monday to Friday: from 07:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday: Not Available.
Overnight Services: On Special Request Only
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 06/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.30 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
Please contact me for current fees and queries relating to government funded childcare,
If you would like to find out more about my services, why not get in touch and arrange to meet with me for a friendly chat over a cup of tea?
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you!
With Best Regards,
Sylvia.
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 28/11/2022)
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