Jennie A
Childminder in Poole
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Female Member since Jan 2010 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 10 Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am married with two children aged 20 and 16 years (in 2024)
We have 5 cats
I'm a friendly socialble person and have a great relationship with the parents and children I care for. Look at my reviews from parent's. If there aren't any recent reviews it's because I still have the same families as last time.
I offer a wide range of activities in a warm, friendly and welcoming environment.
I drive so I am able to take the children on various outings to farmer palmers, Moors valley, parks, play areas, toddlers, woods, children centres and many more giving the children interesting experiences.
My Experience
I have been Childminding since May 2002 (over 21 years) and thoroughly enjoy caring for children, I have always had a career working with children and started childminding before having my own children.
I have minded children from 3 months old to 11 years.
We keep busy and take part in outings and activities daily.
Come and visit my setting and me. Information pack is available.
My Qualifications
N.V.Q 3
Many short courses
First aid
Safeguarding children
level 3 qualification in childcare
Qualified to except funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds
30 hours funding available
Child Psychology Diploma level 4
Counselling children and adolescents Diploma level 4 (Sept 2018)
My Availability
Part time or full time (Not friday) place for a child under 4 years, available from September 2025.
I collect from Courthill first school, 1 space available after school.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | 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: 23/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
£ 5.50 per hour
£13 for after school session 3pm till 6pm
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Courthill Infant School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/04/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is consistently praised as exceptional, loving, and trustworthy. Parents describe her as a calming presence who provides engaging activities and outings for children. She is commended for her patience, flexibility, and ability to support children's development. Many reviewers express deep gratitude for her care and recommend her highly to others.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jennie A. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Where to begin....
Jennie is not only one of the kindest, calmest, most loving ladies I've come across, but also an absolute legend in her craft. Childminding was meant for Jennie, she has enabled my two daughters to grow and develop their skills in a natural and safe way. There is no one I would trust more in this world with my children. I would have been lost without Jennie, always there to help and take on extra hours if I've ever needed to suddenly cover shifts at work and has the patience of a saint.
If you want the best of the best, Jennie is just that.
A thank you will never be enough for all that she does. An asset to any family.
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Mandie
on 01/04/2025
Jennie is fantastic, an angel is disguise. After being let down one week before my son started school, Jennie came to the rescue and had one space left to do school pick ups! My son absolutely loves Jennie and settled super quickly in her setting. Jennie also takes the children out during school holidays and my son loves to talk about his exciting day full of activities and exploring. I would recommend Jennie to everyone, she is brilliant, super trustworthy and super engaging with the children.
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Karla
on 14/03/2025
Jennie is the 3rd parental figure in my daughter’s life that I never even knew we needed, but I am eternally grateful to have found her. She is a wonderful person and shows genuine love and affection for the children in her care. She has looked after my daughter since she was just a year old, and continues to be a very important part of lives now that my daughter is in school with Jennie providing wraparound care. Jennie had a huge part in getting my daughter school ready and is a big cheerleader for her, an emotional and developmental support, and just all round the absolute best person I could have ever dreamt of finding. Any child under Jennies care will have fun, grow, learn and receive the best care in a multitude of environments and experiences.
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Kim
on 10/03/2025
We hit the jackpot when we found Jennie. She had the EXACT availability for my pre-schooler and my school child. My youngest is with Jennie Mon-Thurs all day and my eldest is picked up from school and with her in 'after school club'. He's also with Jenny in the holidays and it really is a lifeline for us.
The children LOVE going to Jennie's and most mornings will ask excitedly 'is it Jennie day?' No day is the same and they are out and about doing various experiences and trying new experiences allowing them to develop, learn, and grow. Jennie always goes the extra mile and nothing is too much.
Christmas time is ANOTHER LEVEL. Jennie does so much with them that, in our house, we say that Jennie is one of Santa's special human helpers.
We honestly rate Jennie so highly. We know our children are so well cared for, have the best time and are truly happy with her.
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Rachel
on 27/02/2025
We’ve used Jennie for both our children, and still will be for the next couple of years until our youngest changes schools.
From her having them from early years for full days, to providing wrap around care for school, Jennie has been beyond incredible. She’s kind, fun, loving and is so supportive of not just the children, but also us as parents. The children always leave hers happy and excited to tell me all about the adventures they’ve had that day with Jennie. She takes them on the best days out, and it still amazes me where she gets her energy from!
We feel incredibly lucky to have Jennie, and will always recommend her to anyone looking for childcare in the parkstone area. She has formed a big part of our children’s childhood, and i know they’ll always look back on their time with her with nothing but fondness.
Thank you Jennie! You’d be crazy to look elsewhere for your childcare needs.
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Jen
on 21/02/2025
Jennie has been looking after my daughter for 18 month, from the age of 1 to 2 and a half. My daughter has developed incredibly due in great part to Jennies attentive care, guidance and support. As well as helping my daughter to develop physically and mentally, Jennie also strives to provide a fun and enriching experience for the children in her care. Most days bring a new adventure, with walks, park visits and spending time in nature a staple of their day. Above all, I know my daughter is safe and (very!) happy when she spends time with Jennie and her friends in the setting, and it’s very clear that Jennie cares deeply for the children she looks after. I genuinely couldn’t ask for more and I’m incredibly grateful that we found Jennie!
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Kim
on 26/04/2021
Jennie has been minding for my 3 year old for 18 months now and also picks up my school aged son at 3pm. We do not trust many people at all to look after our boys but we feel very safe with them at Jennie’s! She is friendly, professional and has really bonded with my boys. We chose Jennie because she takes the children out everyday on a fun adventure which they absolutely love, while making the most of where we live and giving them lots of great memories! Jennie also provides daily photos of their adventures so we get to see what they’ve been up to! Highly recommended!
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Bettina
on 19/04/2021
Jennie has been a wonderful support to Marcie since she had just turned two and had really struggled settling at nursery.
It was a great relief to find Jennie, who understands Marcie’s needs and has enabled her to feel safe and come out of her shell.
Marcie’s language has come on leaps and bounds and she always refers to Jennie as “my Jennie”. A great compliment as Marcie does not always like everybody .
Thank you for providing Marcie with the best start in life I could have wished for, it’s a great shame she can’t stay with you till she’s 16!!
A huge thank you for being you Jennie.
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Mandie
on 18/04/2021
Jennie took on my little man kiefer from the age of 6 months. He has come on leaps and bounds whilst being with jennie. He loves the outings to the farm and the beach and the park. Jennie provides a safe enviroment for the children and and does so many different activities come rain or shine. Being able to see what he is up to on a daily basis with photos of his adventures I couldn’t ask for anymore. He comes home tired everyday from doing so much. Jennie is very professional and is very easy to talk to and get along with. She is also very accommodating when it comes to kiefers needs and his routine changes I cant sing her praises enough! Jennie will continue to have my son until he goes to school, I wouldn’t have it any other way! Xx thank you jennie! Xx
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Jorarity
on 12/04/2021
Jennie has been minding my 2 year old daughter since she was 10 months old and she has really thrived in Jennie’s care. Jennie’s home is very welcoming and Isla is always so excited to go to Jennie’s house.
Jennie is very patient and gives me lots of help and advice when dealing with my daughters temper tantrums. Isla is not labelled as ‘naughty’ toddler and Jennie helps her to find ways to deal with her emotions.
Jennie always takes the children on wonderful adventures, no two days are the same. Isla loves the fun days out and day at home baking and arts & crafts.
I feel calm and confident leaving my daughter in Jennie’s care, she made returning to work so much easier knowing that she is being well looked after, nurtured and loved. I can not recommend Jennie highly enough, she offers above and beyond my expectations, she’s wonderful!
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Lorna
on 02/11/2019
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