Claire Poole
Childminder in Gerrards Cross (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 3 days
Female Member since Jun 2012 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 12 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Spaces available immediately for pre-school care and wrap-around care.
My name is Claire, and I'm an experienced Ofsted Registered professional Montessori trained childminder in Gerrards Cross, covering the local area. I offer home from home care in a happy and safe environment and provide an established full day childcare, plus wrap-around service for school and nursery aged children up to the age of 11 every day of the week. I also offer holiday and inset day care for all ages, where we embark on a large range of trips, activities and experiences for a fun and varied holiday, so I'm ideal for parents who work all year round and need reliable, hassle-free childcare and their children entertained during the holidays.
I have a huge range of games, toys and activities for all ages, plus lots of garden play equipment. I drop and pick up from school and also provide home cooked meals. I look after a range of ages before and after school, and I am flexible to accommodate parental needs. The children in my care enjoy my smaller group setting, where they they can choose their own activities and holiday outings, plus I give support to to those needing to complete homework and 11 plus preparation.
I have excellent references available from previous and current parents.
Please drop me an email, text, whatsapp or give me a call to discuss your needs, and am happy to give advice about childcare and schools in the local area.
My Experience
I have been a childminder for over 10 years and have been a pre-school Montessori teacher for 8 years. I have comprehensive experience looking after children of all ages from babies, to 11 years old.
For babies and pre-school children I have a lovely playroom and garden, full of interesting and diverse toys and resources, many of them Montessori based. I support the children's individual development needs, following the EYFS. I have taught 2,3 and 4 year olds for 8 years, working on early pencil skills, early numeracy and phonics.
For wrap around school aged children I focus particularly on building independence; teaching road safety and also table manners, tidying up and helping clearing plates. My small group of lovely, friendly children do foster great friendships with each other, and enjoy their time together, whatever their age.
As a qualified Montessori teacher, I am able to support phonics for preschoolers, reception an and year 1 children, and can also offer one on one tutoring.
My Qualifications
I am a qualified Montessori Teacher, with a Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy.
I also have a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce with Early Years pathway, Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection Awareness, Safeguarding, an Introduction to Data Protection, Basic Food Hygiene, and Equality and Diversity qualifications amongst others. .
I have a Masters Degree and a BA (Hons) Degree plus CIM Professional Marketing qualifications.
My Availability
Spaces available for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, plus school and nursery wrap around care with pick up from schools in Gerrards Cross and surrounding areas.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 07/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
Fees are dependent upon days/hours required. I can supply breakfast, lunch and home cooked tea plus morning and afternoon snacks. Groups, classes and outings (where chargeable) are extra.
I can take 2, 3 and 4yr old funded children and accept all childcare vouchers.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Gerrards Cross CofE School
- I provide pick ups at Fulmer Infant School
- I provide pick ups at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 13/08/2023)
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