Cathrine
Childminder in Ardrossan (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Mar 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 14 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is catherine thomson i am very reliable and trustworthy i have been childminding for 17 years, i live in ardrossan, i am a registered childminder with the scma , My service name is Katey's childminding service, i have 2 assistants- my partner and my son both work along side me, they have both first aid ,child protection certificates and both hold a pvg, i have been engaged to my partner wullie for 29 years, we have 2 children a son 27 and a daughter 20 they are very good mannered and behaved children, I really enjoy my job i could not be happier as i enjoy having fun and playing games and singing with children, We are involved in various activities on a daily basis and make use of local resources, peeps classes, mothers n toddlers, library visits, beach parks, largs, we also have activities indoors - arts and crafts, making christmas, birthday/ mothers n fathers day gifts, face painting, we go to softplay and also at no additional cost birthday, christmas parties and present and an advent calendar at christmas, call for more details.
My Experience
i have cared for children of all ages from birth to 16 years,i have lots of experience both with the care of my own children and the children in my care , I have helped at the local school/nursery and i'am known very well for my helping hand i have also been the sole arranger for the local mother's and toddler's group duties included collecting money, arranging parties or other celebrational events which i had to cease as my childminding business took off very well, iam studying with james watt college for my early education and childcare course at the moment, i was a voluntary member of the three towns ABCD group in this group we arranged free fun family events and we also taught first aid and provided cheap cooking skill classes to the community which was all free .
My Qualifications
i have an hnc in childhood practice college certificate
i have been on training course with certificates of which i will show you on our first meeting
Nurture training
Daycarer
child and baby first aid
child protection
elementary food and health
infection control
conditioning zone
asthma training
ayrshire fit babies
i have public liability insurance
i have a pvg
My Availability
I am available all year full time or part time on request , college care, ,term time ,holidays,ocassional care, weekday start time is 7:30am until 5:30 pm, if you require a later time please ask, i will consider home pick ups for any other care please call
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
please call for details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Peter's Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Stanley Primary School
- I provide drop offs at Dykesmains Primary School
- I provide pick ups at James Reid School
- I provide drop offs at St Anthony's Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Winton Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ardrossan Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Caledonia Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ardeer Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Glencairn Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 17/03/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/03/2023)
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