Lisa Childminding
Childminder in Darlington
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Jun 2009 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 15 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Lisa and I live with my husband and and have 2 grown up daughters, and 2 Jack Russell Terriers.
I love the company of children and my aim is to provide a fun, happy, safe and friendly environment for the children in my care.
I provide a wide variety of indoor and outdoor toys, and also have regular trips out for example to local parks, play areas and nature reserves.
I am a member of my local childminder group, and attend drop in sessions on a regular basis where the children can play, be involved in craft activities, join in singing songs and rhymes.
I also work part time in a small gym creche/soft play area, ideally suited for 0-5 year olds. The children love coming with me to the soft play when I am on shift. I also run a childminder playgroup there.
I have a small enclosed garden, and 2 large downstairs rooms for childminding. There are areas for children to play and be creative, as well as areas for them to rest, relax and unwind.
My Ofsted report is graded GOOD
My Experience
18 years as an Ofsted registered childminder (current)
4 years looking after children at a small gym creche/soft play area (current)
2 years voluntary help at local school
The parents of the children I look after are happy to provide references
My Qualifications
HYGGE in The Early Years accreditation
Level 3 Diploma in Home-Based Childcare
ICP - Introduction to Childcare Practice
NVQ level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Paediactric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
Child Saftey on the Internet
Food Hygiene and Saftey
I am currently studying on the Early Years Professional Development Programme
I am a member of the Forest Childcare Association, ensuring that the children in my care have as much access to outdoor exploration as possible.
My Availability
Full Time
Part Time
Term Times
School Holidays
Short Term/One Off/Emergency care
Shifts
Term Time Only Contracts
My usual hours are between 8.00am and 5.00pm, but I am flexible and can offer care earlier or late than these hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | yes | no | yes | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | yes | no | yes | 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: 15/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
I charge between £5.50 and £7 per hour, depending on the hours and times required, for example unsociable hours would be the higher rate per hour.
There may be an additional charge for consumables, for example toiletries, food and drink, expenses incurred on local outings, ie petrol, entry fees, food and drink bought while out.
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 23/08/2023)
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