Shelford

About Me

Hello, my name is Joanna Palmer,

I've lived in Cambridge city most of my life & moved to Great Shelford about 14 years ago. I am committed to providing a high quality service at Shelford childcare, childminding service for local families in and around the Great Shelford & Surrounding areas. Registered with Ofsted. My Last inspection grade 'Outstanding '.

I hold a BA Early Years Honours degree and have studied and completed numerous courses, qualifications and workshops to better support young children's development and learning, including research with Cambridge university faculty of education. I am trained as a Senco and in child protection as well as being a trainer for the childcare sector.

Mother to 3 boys (now grown).

I work with a co childminder (CACHE NVQ Children's care learning & development Level 3) her first inspection was May 22 (graded Good); we have assistants and cover staff so we are able to offer a high level of individual attention to each child. One has their level 3 Diploma, One has recently completed Level 3 with distinctions, two assistants are undergoing level 3 training. Our cover staff are qualified primary teachers, work/have worked in schools or preschools. Permanent staff hold paediatric First Aid and we all have enhanced DBS clearance. All staff undergo regular professional development training regularly to keep updated on current best practice including Safeguarding.

There is an enclosed rear garden area for encouraging outdoor play as well as a front garden which we sometimes use and a little green in front of the setting. We have an outdoor childminding room for all year round use and extra space with lighting, heating and air con along with a large play shed for use on wetter/colder days when the children play outside. We visit the local parks, and nature spots frequently. We go for walks locally such as to the allotments or to pick blackberries or see the wildlife or watch the trains pass by.

We offer funded places to 9 months (from Sept 24) up to 4 year olds' as well as full day care. Funding is applied between the hours of 09.00-15.30. We stretch funding over 50 weeks per year. We can offer limited term time only contracts where a half fee retainer is charged for school holidays. We do hold a wait list for future places.

We also provide nutritious food and snacks and all staff have completed food hygiene training. (Hot home cooked fresh midday meals)

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.