Little Sunshines
Childminder in Midsomer Norton
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Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 24 Apr 2025
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
HI MY NAME IS ANGELA JAMES, I CHILDMIND WITHIN THE MIDSOMER NORTON/RADSTOCK AREA.I HAVE BEEN IN CHILDCARE SINCE 1994,WORKING AT A NURSERY. THEN IN 2001, I BECAME A REGISTERED CHILDMINDER.
I COVER ALL THE AREAS IN THE EYFS USING ONLINE TAPESTRY .I HAVE A LOVING HOME WITH LOTS TO DO MAKING A HOME FROM HOME EXPERIENCE.
I AM A VERY FAIR SETTING MAKING SURE THE CARE OF THE CHILD IS AT THE TOP OF MY PRIORITIES.
I HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS OF MY OWN 25 & 21 NOT SO LITTLE NOW. I ALSO HAVE A GRANDSON WHO IS 2 AND A HALF .WE ALSO HAVE A PUPPY (ROLO) COCKER SPANIEL .
I PICK UP FROM ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL IN MIDSOMER NORTON.
MY WEEK IS PLANNED OUT WITH ALL AREAS OF ACTIVITIES AND WE VISIT LOCAL TODDLER GROUPS,SOFT PLAYS, PARKS, ANIMAL FARMS.I HAVE ALWAYS HAD "GOOD" IN MY OFSTED REPORTS..I LOVE LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN AND I AM VERY PROUD OF THE BUSINESS I HAVE BUILT UP OVER THE YEARS. MY RATES ARE VERY FAIR FOR THIS AREA.
I HAVE A SAFE ENCLOSED AREA FOR THE CHILDREN TO PLAY / EXPLORE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF TOYS OUTSIDE/PLAY HOUSE/MUD KITCHEN.I PLAN WEEKLY ACTIVITIES WITH THE HELP OF THE CHILDREN.
I COVER ALL 2/3/4 YEAR OLD DEVELOPMENT CHECKS MAKING SURE THE CHILD IS COVERING THE AREAS OF LEARNING.
CALL/EMAIL I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO MEET UP WITH YOU AND THE CHILD (REN).TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE :) XX
My Experience
I HAVE WORKED AT A LOCAL NURSERY FROM 94-2001 I WORKED WITH ALL AGES FROM BIRTH TOO 8 YEARS.
2001 - PRESENT DATE AS A REGISTERED CHILDMINDER.
PAEDIATRICE FIRST AID( IN DATE)
CHILD/SAFEGUARDING PROTECTION( IN DATE)
LIABILITY INSURANCE/CAR INSURANCE
CAR INSURANCE.
My Qualifications
I HAVE NVQ IN CHILD CARE
CITY AND GUILDS IN CHILDCARE LEVEL 3
1ST AID TRAINED (WHICH I RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS)
TAKE TEN FOR PLAY
LOCAL TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF CHILD CARE.
CHILDMINDING TRANING EYFS.
My Availability
I AM OPEN MONDAY- THURSDAY 7am- 6pm
CLOSED BANK HOLIDAYS half fees
A WEEK AT CHRISTMAS
MY HOLIDAYS 3 WEEKS A YEAR.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 28/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
0-12 months £9.50 per hour ( if not funded)
12-2 years £7.50 per hour (if not funded)
2-3 years £7.00 per hour ( if not funded)
3-4 £6.50 per hour ( if not funded)
I ACCEPT THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING.
ALL FOOD/ SNACKS/ NAPPIES/WET WIPES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PARENTS.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES FEES ARE COVERED WITHIN THE HOURLY RATE
PICK UPS / DROP OFFS £3 EACH WAY
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/04/2020)
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