Reefa
Childminder in Accrington
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Female Member since Apr 2022 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Registered with a Childminding Agency approved by Ofsted.
Play and Learn Childcare is very close to the back entrance of Oak Hill Park in Accrington and is a modern home setting. There are 3 different indoor rooms and an outdoor area dedicated to childcare.
Room 1 is a baby/toddler room including soft play and sensory.
Room 2 is a pre-school education room which is animal themed and full of activities for pre-school ages.
Room 3 is a Childrens play room designed more for over 5's which extends into a large outside sheltered area, so we can play and learn outside in all types of weather.
The setting is minutes walk away from 2 parks, an art gallery, allotments and to the back of the setting is King George's Playing Fields.
Indoor & Outdoor messy play and educational activities offered with a pre-school cirriculam, as well as trips out of the setting.
Before and after school club for Lee Royd and Wook Nook school.
Weekend care avaliable.
Overnight care considered when families are completely known.
Fees are lower for full days. Fees are inclusive of food, drinks, snacks, local trips, playgroups, admission to reasonably priced activities. If major trips are agreed to and planned, a small contribution may be asked for but this will be asked first.
Limited places available.
My Experience
I am a 33 years young Childminder working from home.
I have references which have a good description of my character with previous Nanny experience, as well as family childcare experience. Prior to childminding, I taught primary school cirriculam in private education. I still offer private tuition but that is a different service which concentrates on phonics, language and elocution.
Please come and visit to get more of an idea to what we offer and whether this setting is suitable for your family.
My Qualifications
Registered with a Childminding Agency.
Fully Qualified - Paperwork can be seen when setting is viewed.
My Availability
Flexible availability.
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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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 19/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Fees from £5.00 per 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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 28/08/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Reefa. 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.
My 16 month old has been coming here for just over a month and is absolutely thriving. My 4 year old also attends after school club here and comes for full days in school holidays, he loves it so much.
Both of my children quickly settled in and it wasn't as daunting as I thought which gave me a sense of relief while at work. You're constantly updated on the app about your child/ren.
All the staff are amazing, they know the kids' routines and my kids are so comfortable with them. It's like a homely setting so when you pick your kids up you can have a natter with the staff and they're so helpful and kind.
I went for a childminder setting as I had bad experiences with nurseries with my son and I'm so glad I went with this one.
The pictures on the app, my kids are always so happy and enjoying themselves and they always have so much artwork they bring home 😂
A bonus for me is that they only serve the kids halal, home cooked meals.
Reefa has helped me so much when I got my job and the girls are amazing.
If you're looking for somewhere to send your kids, I promise you if you choose play & learn, you won't look back
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I have been sending my 1 year old son to Play and Learn. I was skeptical at first as I am a first time mum so everything was new and daunting to me. I can assure you Reefa and her staff reassured me and kept me up to date with everything going on to ease my anxiety. My child also settled there very quick which is a very good sign. Within a week I was very comfortable leaving my child there knowing he has very caring staff looking after him. Not only does my child have access to many activities, toys and outdoor play at the setting but the staff take the children out to play centres and parks which I think is great!
As a mum I got a lot more than just a childminder. Reefa and her staff Lisa, helped and supported me with sleep training and weaning. They had all of he answers to my questions and concerns. I had no confidence to begin with but have now come out of the other side.
I would highly recommend Play and Learn to anyone looking to send their children to a minder. It is a very homely setting but also has a nursery feel to it. A very positive experience!
P.S They do weekend care too, which I have not seen any other childminder offer in this area!!
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Reefa is an amazing childminder!!
I contacted her when I felt my daughter and I were both ready for this stage.
I felt a childminder setting would be a better option as the child to adult ratio is smaller and I got the sense that it would be a home away from home. I knew I made the perfect decision when I met Reefa and visited the setting. The premise is clean, has a great range of toys, books, the setting also has various areas for different indoor activities and great outdoor space. After having a look around I knew my daughter would be happy there. Reefa talked me through how their days are set up and answered all my questions.
As a parent you want your child to be involved in a range of activities to widen their curious minds, Reefa puts on different activities to stimulate the children from going to the park, visting the farm, horses, soft play as well as indoor activities such as science experiments, reading, counting and learning shapes. As a mum, I love seeing what my baby's been up to and hearing her tell me about her day and the new things she learned.
Reefa really works alongside us to ensure our child is happy and settled; she's really made the effort to learn and understand her as an individual which is so reassuring because let's face all kids are different and have go through some quirky phases but I trust Reefa and her team to manage my child's perculiarities.
What I also appreciate is Reefa's style of communication, I am updated on how my daughter is doing and at pick up she gives you a more detailed break down on how it's gone and any concerncs she might have. I also want to add that Reefa takes on board information you relay to her about your child and she'll look after your child the way you would look after them and the way she'd look after her own, this in turn gives you more confidence in your decision to trust her with your child's wellbeing.
I am so glad that we chose Reefa as she really cares for the children she looks after and this is evident in how happy my daugter is.
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It took me a long time to find a nursery for my Daughter and I am so pleased I persevered and found Play & Learn. I genuinely can't speak highly enough of them and the team. The level of care and attention to detail is phenomenal and I leave my child in their care with absolutely no hesitation or concerns. It's a home away from home and harder to get my Daughter to leave than stay! By far the best thing about Play & Learn is their passion in developing and teaching the children in their care. I have witnessed first hand the classes and curriculum they plan out for the children. Teaching them about the Poppy on remembrance day and planning activities such as going to soft play and the park as well as education trips to the allotments. Reefa puts her heart and soul into everything she does and runs such a very well equipped nursery. Every activity and game has a follow on and a reason behind it. I truly don't have the words to explain just how amazing they are! The levels they go to in protecting the children and treating them as their own is like no other. They are fiercely protective and will defend/fight for my child and all the other children in their care like they are their own. I love the constant updates and communication, I often feel like I have been with my daughter the whole day. Reefa erases any hesitations and nerves. Can't recommend them enough!
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Our son has been attending 'Reefas house'(as he calls it) for just over a month. We originally took him out of a large nursery due to him struggling so much settling in. Wow, the difference in him with Reefa compared to nursery is unreal! he comes home happy, telling us all about his day and the many adventures he gets up to! We get lots of photos and videos sent to us which is so reassuring throughout the day and he is smiling and chatty in all of them. The meals and snacks they have are great, and the structure of his day is a perfect mix of playing and learning. we can't think Reefa enough for giving our little boy a proper chance at making friends and memories while mummy and daddy work, absolute superstar! ⭐
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