Jack
Childminder in Wakefield
Female Member since Feb 2009 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to Jack In A Box! We are Early Years Providers.
My name is Lynne Hartley and I'm an Ofsted Registered Childminder on the Early Years Register, and work with my lifelong best friend Carla Hollis. Our daughters were born a month apart so their pre-school years were spent together, which inspired us to start our childminding business together.
We are birth to three providers only.
We are pleased to announce that at our inspection in August 2023, we were graded as offering a "Good" standard of childcare.
My Experience
Carla and I have been registered and working together since July 2004. We are both Ofsted registered and members of PACEY, which ensures that we have regular inspections, updated training and relevant insurance in place at all times.
We hold certificates in First Aid and Food Hygiene, and are Epi-pen trained too. We both hold Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce, and are Designated Safeguarding Leads.
We are constantly on the look out for new courses to keep up to date with our childcare business.
My Qualifications
We hold certificates in I.C.P, First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding (NSPCC Someone to Turn To), Designated Safeguarding Lead, Epipen Training, I Can Talk, Birth To Three and Early Years Foundation Stage. Additionally we have taken a Business Matters course and frequently look for other courses to keep us running the business effectively and efficiently.
We also successfully completed Level 3 Diploma's in Children and Young People's Workforce.
My Availability
Our opening hours are:
8:00 - 5:30 Monday to Thursday.
8:00 - 4:00 Friday.
Currently full. No foreseen availability until POSSIBLY after Easter 2025.
SORRY BUT WE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL RUNS
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | 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: 26/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
We normally charge by the hour, unless you only need to use our service for one day a week, when we implement a flat fee day rate. Our fees are competitively priced with the other minders within the area, and we are all inclusive; (meals, drinks, trips out, toiletries etc), the only thing we ask you to provide are nappies for your child.
Please arrange a visit with us to discuss prices and requirements in greater detail.
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 27/04/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 27/04/2024)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jack. 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.
We have used Jack in a box for almost 5 years now and I knew when I found out we were expecting our second baby the only people to look after them would be Lynne and Carla, and I’m so pleased we did.
Both my boys absolutely adore Lynne and Carla. They are the most kind, caring and welcoming professionals you will ever meet! They both go above and beyond in absolutely everything and are accommodating in my needs.
Communication is clear, consistent and regular via the baby days app and which is great whilst I’m at work, I feel like I don’t ever really miss a thing.
Lynne and Carla aren’t just out childminders they are family. We are lucky to have them look after our boys and wouldn’t think of sending them elsewhere.
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Lynne, Carla and Karen are amazing at what they do! I have had a child at Jack in a box for 2 years and have another little one starting there. I could not think of anyone else I would rather leave my children with.
It truly is like leaving them with a family member, they are so attentive, caring and kind. Lynne has been so accommodating over the years and continues to be.
I really feel like when you send a child here, your child isn't just another number in a book but a part of a little family.
They are so supportive of everything and cater to all of our girls needs. Childminders like this are rare to find these days and worth keeping hold of!
Would 100% recommend Jack in a box!
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My daughter goes here's for me to have rest bite as am a carer for my daughter and parter,
Am totally at ease when she's over there as am happy she happy, that she's in a good clean environment with plenty of activities to do, she's brought home many things she's painted/drawn etc,
My daughter gets giddy when we r going over there which to me is a good sign in its self ?
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by
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about
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on 14/01/2016
Response by
Jack
on 15/01/2016:
She's a delight to have x
Today was my son's last day at Jack in a Box. He has been with Lynne and Carla since he was a baby and leaves to start nursery. As a first time parent, my husband and I felt a really pressure the get the best care for our son when I returned to work.
I had past Lynne's home on many occasions and always felt I would be comfortable with my child their so I contacted them when I was about to return to work. I knew within minutes of going to see them for the first time that this is where I wanted my son to be.
They have spent the past 2 1/2 years, giving him unconditional care and attention. They have played a huge and positive part in his development and self confidence. My son loves both Lynne and Carla and has made his first real friendships with the other children they had.
You feel that they are not just doing a job and waiting for payday, but they have a vocation in this area and put the kids first in every decision they make.
I can not recommend highly enough Jack in a Box, I have already told my friends about them and they have put their/looking to put their children into their care.
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on 16/02/2009
Response by
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on 12/05/2009:
Thank you for your lovely review - your daughter was an absolute delight to look after.
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