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Nickis Explorers

Childminder in Blyth (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Jan 2010 Last Updated Nov 2022 Last Login 11 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I AM 46 YEARS OLD I HAVE LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN FROM 2002.
I HAVE 3 CATS
I DO THINGS LIKE PARKS, BEACHES, SOFT PLAYS,PAINTING, WATER PLAY,TODDLER GROUPS, CHILDMINDING DROP INS, I HAVE A BIG FIELD NEXT TO MY HOUSE SO WE JUST GO OUT AND PLAY BALL GAMES, I EVEN PUT THE BOUNCY CASTLE UP IN THE SUMMER MONTHS, WE DO ALL KINDS OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. I HAVE A GARDEN WITH ALL KINDS OF RIDE ONS AND OTHER TOYS. I COVER MORPETH ROAD SCHOOL,ST WILFREDS, AND MIGHT BE ABLE TO DROP OFF AT HORTON GRANGE AFTERNOON NURSERY.

My Experience

I HAVE LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN FROM TWIN BABY GIRLS TO 13 YEAR OLDS.
I HAVE ALSO WORKED AS A TAXI ESCORT FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS.
BEFORE ALL THIS I WORKED IN A CARE HOME FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS.
SO I WOULD SAY I ALLWAYS LIKED A JOB IN LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN AND OLDER PEOPLE.

My Qualifications

NVQ LEVEL 3 IN CHILDCARE
DIPLOMA IN HOME BASED CHILDCARE
DISABILITY AWARENESS
LEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE
AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK AND PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
FIRE AWARENESS COURSE
DESIGNATED PERSON COURSE
INTRODUTION TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
INTRODUTION TO DATA PROTECTION
PERSONAL SAFETY PROGRAMME
ALL ABOUT BOYS COURSE
ABLE TO DO THE 2/3/4 YEAR OLD FUNDING

My Availability

I WORK MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM ABOUT 7AM TILL ABOUT 6PM
HOURS ARE FLEXABLE TO SUIT PARENTS NEEDS JUST CALL AS I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP.
I DO THE 2,3,4 YEAR OLD FUNDING

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 07/08/2019

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £6.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

I CHARGE £5 PER HOUR.

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.

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Good
24 July 2024
A recent inspection found this childcare setting to be welcoming and effective, with strong bonds between children and staff. The environment is friendly and fun, offering a good range of activities covering all areas of learning. Children benefit from a patient and kind approach, which parents praise highly. Areas for improvement include more detailed consideration of individual learning aims in group activities and further training in supporting children's emotional development.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
24 February 2022 - Good
13 September 2016 - Good
17 May 2016 - Requires Improvement
27 November 2013 - 3
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My Documents

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  • DBS Check (added 09/10/2018)
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