Ruth1981

Childminder in Darlington

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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 13 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered

First Aid Training

DBS Check

Newborn Experience

School Pickups

Childcare Qualifications

2 Year old Funded Childcare

3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare

Flexible Hours

Free Smear-Test Childcare

Key Worker Childcare

I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I have two grown up daughters and great husband and two wonderful son in laws
I became childminder like many people do to be at home while my girls went to school . I think childminders have the best job in the world
we get help children grow into wonderful young adults, to me just being a small part of that is amazing .

My Experience

Ive been a childminder for 33years ,until last year I was a support childminder I am a very active childminder chairperson Darlington Childminders Group , Serviced on Early Years Partnership and was a ROC for Darlington NCMA Regional Committee , Have serviced on other committees committed to childcare
children who come into our home are teated like members of our family

My Qualifications

was one of the first to get ccp (now dcp ) I have NVQ level Three in childcare and Education , I have ncma quality first level 3
I have a level 5 in food safety
Level 3first aid
Had both covid jabs

My Availability

MONDAY -FRIDAY 7.00am- 6pm

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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: 07/05/2025

My Fees

Childminding from £5.00 per hour

£5.00p one child per hour
£9.00p two children per hour
£40,00p per day per child (over 8hours )
£140.00p per week

My Local Schools

I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Bede's RC Primary School

My Ofsted Inspections

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Met

18 September 2019

A recent inspection highlighted the childminder's commitment to creating a welcoming environment and ensuring child safety. Strong safeguarding knowledge and dedication to continuous professional development were emphasized. The report noted effective partnerships with parents and a focus on teaching children respect. All requirements were met, with no specific areas for improvement identified. The childminder demonstrated an understanding of supporting children's health, well-being, and independence.

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15 April 2015 - Met

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My Documents

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Ofsted Certificate (added 18/11/2020)
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 03/04/2025)

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