Mary
Childminder in Bristol
Female Member since Jun 2019 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 11 May 2025
My Summary
Early Years Professional And Reg. Childminder
About Me
Highly qualified and experienced Outstanding Ofsted Reg Childminder. I am a passionate early years professional and I'm an Ofsted Registered Childminder. Early childhood is the most important stage of developement in a child's life, it's a time of rapid brain development and physical growth. Children thrive best in environments that both nurture and challenge them and this is what I aim to do. In my practice I focus a lot on social / emotional and physical development in an oral rich environment. These are the building blocks for further learning and development because when a child moves freely they feel confident and co-ordinated and can pay attention and learn. All activities are play based and child-led; the adult sets up activities based on observations in both the indoors and outdoors (no matter what the weather, so suit up!!). I have a 6 yr old daughter and really appreciate parent-hood and all it's challenges, celebrations and concerns. I encourage an open honest relationship with parents so the child is understood and cared for holistically.
My Experience
I have 14 years experience in the field of Early Years ranging from Teaching Assistant, running a Steiner inspired Kindergarten, Graduate Preschool Lead to Childminding.
My Qualifications
BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies;
MSocSc in Social Policy for Children and Young People.
Qualified Childminder.
Paediatric First Aid Certificate (current),
Continuous Child Protection training,
Speech and Language,
Domestic Abuse Training,
Food Hygiene Training,
Covid19 Secure training.
Ongoing professional development. I keep a library of practical and academic literature which is consulted regularly.
My Availability
I am TERM TIME ONLY!!
No holiday services.
I open 5 days per week 8.00am-5.00pm. I am currently full for this and next academic year until July 2026, I have a waiting list for future spaces.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | 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: 02/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
My daily rate from September 2025 will be £95.00 which includes 2 meals and 2 snacks.
I accept funding and tax free childcare.
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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/05/2024)
- DBS Check (added 19/06/2019)
- Inspection Report: My Ofsted Report 2024 (added 20/04/2024)
- Inspection Report: My Ofsted Report 2018 (added 10/06/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Mary. 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.
Our 2 year old has been with Mary for almost a year. We came to Mary after our child didn't settle well in Nursery. Mary has been amazing. Our child loves going to her (asks to go on days off!) and has made great friends. They are outdoors pretty much every day and do fun and educational playing when they're indoors. I honestly can't recommend Mary Reid highly enough
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by
Claire
on 19/11/2023
Response by
Mary
on 05/02/2024:
Hi Claire. Sorry it's late acknowledging your review, I simply didn't know it was there.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, I am really enjoying working with your family, your child is a delight and brings something special to the group!
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