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Paula

Childminder in North Dorset District (also available for babysitting)

5 stars
2

Female Member since Feb 2018 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 27 Apr 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Free Smear-Test Childcare

About Me

I am an Ofsted registered childminder with paediatric first aid and safeguarding training along with other mandatory and other voluntary courses, including some of my own choice, eg understanding metal health of children and young people

My Experience

I have been childminding since April 2010
I have looked after children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old.
I have my own 2 children who are currently 20 and 16
I also hold a level 3 diploma in childcare

My Qualifications

Level 3 diploma in childcare
Paediatric first aid
Food safety in catering
Level 3 safeguarding
Behaviour management
SENCO training
Practical inclusion training
Mental health in children and young people

My Availability

I work between 8AM and 4PM Monday to Friday all year round.

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Before School yes yes yes yes yes 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: 01/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour
  • Babysitting from £10.00 per hour

My hourly rate is £6.00 an hour

My Local Schools

This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at 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
30 January 2024
A recent inspection found that children enjoy a variety of engaging activities and develop a good understanding of the natural world. The childcare setting provides motivating experiences, including farm visits and outdoor exploration. Parent involvement is encouraged, with activities shared for home learning. Children learn about healthy living practices and positive behavior. Areas for improvement include developing children's self-identity and increasing involvement in group activities.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
22 May 2018 - Good
15 September 2015 - Good
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My Documents

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  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 17/11/2020)
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Paula. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.

Exactly what any parent wants!

5 stars

Paula has been my childminder since 2015 and is still my childminder now. I have used her for all 3 of my girls and have never had a single bad thing to say. My girls absolutely love her and we all class her as part of our family. Nothing is too much trouble and it really is home from home. 🥰❤️

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for hayley07 hayley07 on 15/10/2021

Amazing childminder

5 stars

Paula is caring and amazing childminder. Our daughter love her so much. Paula provides lots of walks,plenty of activities,picnics and lots of fun. We were so lucky to have her ❤

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Milda Milda on 29/04/2021


Response by Avatar for Paula Paula on 31/08/2021:

Thank you Milda, it was a pleasure to have your little lady join us here in my setting.

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