Bright Sparks
Childminder in Hamilton
Usually responds within 2 hours
Female Member since Jun 2023 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login 21 Oct 2024
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
I run Bright Sparks Childming Service in Hamilton, with several years experience of childminding and a mother myself. I have a 10 year old son and 8 year old step daughter, and have experience with autism, diabetes, ADHD, Down Syndrome and other additional needs.
My Experience
2+ years childminding in the Western Isles and have registered again in June 2023 in the South Lanarkshire area of Hamilton.
My Qualifications
Trained as a childminder in the Western Isles. First Aid and food & hygiene trained
My Availability
Available for morning drop offs at local schools and nurseries (Woodlands, Glenlee, Cadzow etc but ask about others within a 2-3 mile radius of ML3). I also have preschool spaces (mornings until 2pm currently). I will also where possible, allow flexibility contracts provided their is flexibility on both sides.
I am an ELC Funfed Provider and can offer the 1140 hours for 3-5yrs or for 2 years, as well as funded hours for babies when it comes to Scotland.
I do afterschool for which I am very popular as I'm not a stay in the house childminder and we often frequent parks, soft plays, bowling, trampoline parks etc which is covered in your daily fee as well as snacks afterschool.
During the school holiday, I work the full 5 days and we like to go further afield to farms, zoos, beaches and country parks and estates.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | no | 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: 07/08/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
After school: £20
School Drop Off: from £10
Half day preschool to 2:25ish: £35
All day care/ school holidays: £50
Prices include all excursions and activities, snacks and meals (excluding dinner)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Woodhead Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Peter's Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Neilsland Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Peter's Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St John's Primary School (Hamilton)
- I provide drop offs at St Mark's Primary School (Hamilton)
- I provide drop offs at Woodside Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 15/06/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Bright Sparks. 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.
Been using bright sparks childcare for my son for years now every week. Couldn’t ask for a better childminder. He’s always having great fun and looks forward to going every week. As I work full time he goes full days during the holidays and they are always away out at events like the cinema, pantomimes and he even tried golfing for the first time recently with bright sparks which he loved. Always lots of options for him to eat and different activities to do. Really accommodating for my work schedule, very professional always and my son feels safe and happy.
by Olivia about Bright Sparks on 17/10/2024
Response by Bright Sparks on 17/10/2024:
Thank you Olivia. It's great having him in the group and he's a fab friend to my own son too. And I think I'll make a professional golfer out of him yet
Claire provides a secure, fun and lovely environment for the kids she cares for from very small to bigger kids. She organises crafts and other imeginative play for the kids. My little one developed her social, verbal as well as gross and fine motor skills with her so much. Claire takes the little kids to have fun activities all the time such as soft play, farms, nature walks. Her house is always clean. She offers pick up/dropp offs if she can, is always on time, never let us down. She is kind and does everything to help the parents wherever and whenever she can. She has good communication with the parents and asks for feedback from them on a regular basis. She is an absolute treasure. I highly recommend her.
by kata about Bright Sparks on 16/10/2024
Response by Bright Sparks on 17/10/2024:
Thank you so much for these lovely words. I love having your little one with me. She is a joy and it's been so special to be such a big part of her development and seeing her coming out of her shell. She is truly a Bright Spark girlie
It’s quite funny this profile is active again because the care inspectorate told her to take it down for the bullying towards my child and her mother which can be proven by email. She also shared private information about my family online which the care inspectorate has told us to take further action against. This childminder lies, manipulates and bullies then tries to act like a victim. Not trustworthy with your child. Gives you all this jargon and is very good at selling but the minute you have an issue with what she is doing she will try and bully to cover it up. The amount of the lies she has spread about the mother of my child for raising an issue with herself is sickening. We had to get police involvement. She has also lied to the care inspectorate and told her that she took this profile down only to get the care inspectorate off her back. Further action is being taken against this childminder now. On another note care inspectorate said that this childminder over charges and was shocked by her prices. Seems she takes advantage of the vulnerable knowing fine well there isn’t much childcare in the area! You still have personal information about my child online. Get it down!
by Ryan about Bright Sparks on 15/10/2024
Claire is a fabulous and extremely kind childminder whom has always went above and beyond to accommodate our childcare needs. An excellent and clear communicator, meticulous with her planning skills when it comes to activities, trips and children’s health and wellbeing, I entrust her with the care of both my children. Couldn’t recommend anyone else better for the job.
My 6 year old comes home happy and tells me every day that’s “She’s just the best mummy”. I think words from her mouth speaks for itself 😊
by Chanida about Bright Sparks on 13/08/2024
Response by Bright Sparks on 14/08/2024:
Thank you Chanida, I've loved having your 6 year old over the holidays with us and can't wait to spend more time with them and see the wee one grow ❤️
My son and I met up with claire last year when I became a first time mum. Claire was so understanding to our needs and very accommodating allowing us to have many settling in sessions.
My son had now been with Brightsparks for 4 Months and has absolutely thrived since starting. Claire has put my mind at ease and I was able to return to work knowing my son was in safe hands. Amazing service , goes above and beyond for the kids and it's clear to see how much she means to them all 😊.
by Rachel about Bright Sparks on 12/08/2024
Response by Bright Sparks on 13/08/2024:
Thank you, I love having your wee guy in my service
You must be a registered parent and logged in to leave a review.
If you don't have an account then Register Free now.
This profile has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.