Gale Sha
Childminder in Cardiff
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Female Member since Jul 2011 Last Updated Apr 2021 Last Login 02 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Gale Shackell, I live in Llandaff North, Cardiff. I am married with 2 children and have been for 28 years. My oldest daughter is a Chartered Surveyor and my son is currently in the process of joining the RAF.
I am a very caring and loving person coming from a large family myself;
I really enjoy cooking, walking and socialising but what I love most is spending time with my family.
My Experience
I have over 25 years experience with children and have been registered now for 17 years. I currently hold an up to date DBS check and all relevant certificates required by the CIW.
I love working with children and seeing them develop which my experience with children enhances.
I understand that every child has different needs which I have no problem meeting.
My Qualifications
I have the relevant certificates:
Cache level 3 in childcare
First aid
Food hygiene
OCN food nutrition qualification.
I am also up to date with child protection and every legal requirement.
My Availability
I currently have spaces.
I am available Tues to Thur 8am to 5.30pm.
I do not work school holidays but can be available with prior arrangement.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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 | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 28/04/2021 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
My fees will be discussed upon request.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hawthorn Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 29/03/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for gale sha. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Gale looked after my little girl from 8 months old to aged 4 and it always felt like I was leaving her with a family member rather than childcare. My daughter always loved to go to Gale and it was clear that Gale not only looked after her, but showed genuine care and warmth towards her and all of the children in her care.
Gale is an awesome cook and my daughter would often come home talking of the homecooked delights she had had that day! My daughter also loved to explore Gale's large garden where they all spent a lot of their time free playing. The kitchen table is large too for crafts and games and my daughter particularly enjoyed the large box of Barbies!
I can't recommend Gale highly enough and always pass on her details when mums up the school ask for recommendations. Now that my daughter is in full time school, Gale is now a family friend; a person who I know I could rely upon if I needed her help at any time and we love to chat when we bump into her on the school run!
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When I started looking for a childminder I asked for recommendations from school mums and all came back with the same name - Gale. A couple had used her and others had seen her at local playgroups with children and commented that she was always near the children playing with them rather than sitting and having a natter with fellow friends.
My LO went on lots of walks, had a home cooked meal at lunch, played in the garden, cooked and a lot more. If he was tired she spent time with him on the sofa having quiet time and cuddles.
If you want a childminder who feels like an extension of your family, Gale is the right childminder for you.
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Gale has been looking after my 2 year old for over a year. She is caring, loving, flexible and always there when you need her.
I am a fluent Welsh speaker and keen that my daughter has a bilingual upbringing. Gale has embraced the Welsh language and whilst not a fluent Welsh speaker herself, uses a range of Welsh phrases and words with my daughter.
Gale is extremely dependable and flexes her approach to suit every child's needs. She is extremely attentive and focuses entirely on the happiness and development of your child.
As a qualified teacher with years of experience looking after children I wouldn't leave my child with anyone else. I would highly recommend Gale.
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Gale is a wonderful childminder. She currenlty looks after my 8 month baby girl and picks up my 4 year old from Hawthorn Primary. She's very loving, kind and generous. She's flexible but professional. She treats my children as extensions of her family and I love her for it. HIGHLY recommend.
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