Estelle
Childminder in Calcot
Female Member since May 2016 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Estelle and I am a Registered Childminder based in Calcot. My own children have now flown the nest so I am able to give my Chirpy Chicks Childcare family my full attention. The baby of our family is a cockapoo who is now 5 years old and is always up for a fuss and the occasional treat.
I have a bright and airy playroom area with a covered outside play area to enable children the freedom of inside and outside play whatever the weather.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and use this to losely plan activities for children covering all areas of learning. Being a small setting I have the freedom to follow each child's natural interest and support their individual curiosity of the world around them. I am lucky enough to have Linear Park woodland and fields on the doorstep and we often explore the open spaces taking our dog, a ball and good book with us too.
I work closely with parents to form a good working relationship to ensure the best childcare experience for each child.
My Experience
I have 25 years of childcare experience since having my son. During that time I have worked in child focused job roles. I have worked with children from 0 - 5 in family group settings and supported parents through Home-Start UK. I worked for 9 years in primary schools as a Teaching Assistant covering year groups from Reception to Year 6.
For the last 7 years I have been enjoyed working as a childminder running Chirpy Chicks and seeing children develop through their areas of learning. I keep up to date with current childcare changes and inspiration for new ideas by listening to webinars once a week, keeping up to date with courses and of course by talking to parents and observing the children who I currently work with.
My Qualifications
My childcare qualifications are:
DBS checked
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education - Level 3
Childhood
Supporting Children in Primary Education
Safeguarding
Food Hygiene - Level 2
Paediatric First Aid
Mental Health in Early Years - level 2
The Early Years Professional Development Programme
I participate in webinars through Childcare.co.uk to keep up to date with current teaching practises.
My Availability
My availability is variable depending on the day of the week with children booking different days and times, so please contact me to see if I can accommodate your needs.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 07/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My prices are based on £6 per hour.
This includes healthy drinks and snacks during the day.
Any baby food and formula milk would need to be provided by parents.
All nappies and creams would also need to be provided by the parents.
Parents to provide lunch either as a packed lunch or to be re-heated/simple quick cooking.
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Utility Bill (added 23/01/2024)
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