What Parents Want
Childminder in Chiseldon (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Nov 2011 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
Rated Outstanding In All Areas By Ofsted
About Me
WAITING LIST AVAILABLE
Hi I'm Emma and I am an energetic, bubbly person living rurally just outside the Chiseldon area only 5 minutes away from Junction 15 of the M4 and also the hospital so an ideal location for commuting parents. I have recently completed my Early Years BA Honours Degree to ensure I am highly qualified but continue working full time as a Childminder (Level 6). I also work as a consultant for the Department of Education providing mentoring support to other Early Years professionals. The setting was recently inspected by Ofsted and we were graded outstanding in all areas.
I am happy to consider any age children from newborn to 16 years old. If I do not have a space immediately I am happy to reserve a space for later on in the calendar year.
I can offer a school holiday only/term time/full time/part time service, over night care and also weekend cover on a case by case basis. I'm happy to offer ad-hoc care for parents attending interviews, special occasions, home educators, special needs or just to give you a break.
I live in a rural location with plenty of indoor and outdoor space with a purpose built outdoor playground within my garden. All of my own children work or attend full time school/university so I am dedicated to looking after your children only. We do have 2 indoor Ragdoll cats, 2 guinea pigs and a very friendly horse, Alfie, kept at our local farm.
I run a dedicated 9 seater people carrier for childminding only so your children will always travel safely and comfortably on all of our adventures.
My first assistant has an Early Years degree and my second assistant has over 25 years experience as a Teaching Assistant within schools. Both are registered with Ofsted and trained in First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and DBS cleared.
If you are looking for lots of fun - think about alpaca walking, paddling in streams, cuddling piglets then please give me a call. I am not the stay at home type!
I accept all 1/2/3/4 year old funding, government funding and private payments.
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My Experience
I have brought up my own 4 children, ages 27, 22,19 and 15 alongside a full time demanding career that required commuting so understand the needs of working parents. I've now decided to use this experience and have more fun whilst looking after other people's children and parents understanding the flexibility to make this work for everyone.
I have experience with cleft palate, asthma, allergies, reflux,and Aspergers/autism and am happy to try most things with the support of parents.
My Qualifications
I am a registered childminder with Ofsted, DBS checked and paediatric first aid trained. I have been childminding just over 12 years and have plenty of references available. I have completed my Early Years Degree and offer a less expensive alternative to Nurseries with a lot more variety to offer a more rounded experience . I also work as an Early Years consultant for the Department of Education supporting other early years professionals.
I am privately educated, with additional language skills if required in French and some German and have plenty of experience with working with other cultures including Ghana, Poland, Lithuania, Greece and many more.
I work most days with the help of 3 qualified assistants and this allows me more flexibility with an extra pair of hands and lots of new ideas.
My Availability
I can be available immediately depending on your specific requirements but already have a waiting list but am planning an expansion in January 2025 and do have the ability to scale up as I work with 3 full time assistants. I can be flexible on hours required to accommodate shift working patterns, single parents or different cultural needs. Please drop me a line or a text we can discuss your specific needs over a play and a coffee.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
Happy to discuss. Discounts available for holiday care and siblings.
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
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection report (added 24/02/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/04/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for What Parents Want. 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 3 children aged 2 - 7 years, and all have attended WPW since they were 9 months old - reception. Following a recommendation we went to visit Emma in her setting and instantly knew our children would be in safe hands. All of our children LOVE attending and all quickly settled in. We feel very fortunate to have found such a special place for our children to learn and grow. I honestly can not speak highly enough of Emma and her team and all they do for our family.
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I cannot recommend Emma and the team enough! From the moment we met, we felt completely at ease, knowing our child would be in caring and capable hands. Emma and her team are warm, nurturing, and truly passionate about looking after the children in their care. Our child absolutely loves spending time with them and always comes home excited, full of stories about the activities they’ve enjoyed. I have sent both my children here and recommend Emma and her lovely team to everyone, I would never go anywhere else. One thing I love about Emma, is the incredible activities the children do with her from gymnastics, farm visits, soft plays and so much more. Everything I would be doing with my child if I wasn't at work, which makes Emma so special.
What sets Emma and her team apart is their attention to detail and the individual care they give. They take the time to understand each child's unique needs and interests, providing a safe and stimulating environment that encourages learning, play, and social development. We have seen such incredible progress in our child’s confidence and skills under Emma and her teams care.
The communication is excellent; we receive regular updates and photos, which always put our minds at ease. We know that our child is not only safe but also having a wonderful time. We are so grateful for the peace of mind Emma and her wonderful team gives us every day. Thank you for being such an amazing part of our child's life, my child and me will miss them so much when she goes to school next year!
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Georgia
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I have been with WPW for the past 2 and a bit years and I would happily recommend this child minder. They concentrate on providing a a welcoming and healthy environment with lots of activities both in doors and out. Our boy has thrived in this environment and it has set him up perfectly for the next stage of education, they have always provided a reliable and flexible service. Thank you again for all you have done
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Matt
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on 20/11/2024
Emma and her team have looked after our son for a year now since he was 11 months old. We couldn’t be happier sending him there and he is such a confident happy little boy. They do something different each day and seem to have so much fun all playing together. We are so pleased to have found you Emma, thank you!
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Alex
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on 19/11/2024
Proper home from home environment, with people who genuinely care about (and for) your kids.
Amazing array of activities, trips and treats... above and beyond
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David
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Thank you David. I think the trips might be curtailed a little in the next few months but we can still take plenty of country walks and visit lots of animals in this strange world at the moment. Thank you for letting me care for Number 2.
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