Aunty Wendy
Childminder in Bishops Stortford
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Female Member since Jan 2013 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 17 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
TERM TIME ONLY - no payment or retainers for School Holidays! I live in a non smoking five bedroomed house with a large garden, ample space for children to play and burn off boundless energy. We have two purpose built playrooms with a huge amount of resources to entertain and educate children. My partner and I have four children, two of which are grown up, the younger two are aged 16 and 17. I offer a loving home from home environment where children are encouraged to be self sufficient all rounded individuals. I collect children from Hillmead Primary School ONLY. I have several assistants who work with me to ensure the best levels of care for children at all times, this results in a truly reliable service.
I work term time only, and do not charge retainers during school holidays.
My hours of business are Monday to Thursday 7.30am until 5.30pm.
My Experience
I have been a registered childminder since April 1999, I have seen many children grow up and flourish under my care. Minding children from as young as 8 weeks old up to Secondary School age. I had my last OFSTED inspection in November 2019 and maintained my "Outstanding" grading.
My Qualifications
I hold the NVQ3 qualification in Childcare, Learning and Development, along with current Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection Certificates. I also keep up to date on training to maintain my CPD.
My Availability
Sorry I am not taking on any children at this time.
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| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I charge £6.50 an hour. I offer funded childcare places for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds under the Governments Funding for Early Education and Childcare Scheme.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hillmead Primary School
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.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 30/05/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/05/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Aunty Wendy. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Our two boys (4&3) go to Aunty Wendy’s 3 days a week and they absolutely love the time they spend at Wendy’s amazing home. Wendy (and Nanny Lorraine) is so much for than a childminder. She has supported my partner and I so much; giving advice, guidance and reassurance, so far above and beyond the call of duty. Her professionalism is exemplary, but she also manages to create a real family feel for the children in a safe and supportive environment in which they all look out for one-another. Our primary school choices have been driven by our desire to remain with Wendy; we really can’t imagine our boys being with anyone else and hope that we are able to remain part of her wonderful family for a good few years yet.
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on 03/04/2024
My son goes to aunty Wendy's two days a week. He has been so happy there and always looks forward to going there. Aunty Wendy is an amazing person with a kind and caring heart. My son loves the activities/toys at aunty Wendy's place. He often asks if he can stay there longer or can go there more days a week. He is that happy there.
Knowing my child is safe and happy aunty Wendy's, I have a total peace of mind with her childcare. She is brilliant with kids and all the kids there adore her. She always has a smiley and friendly face and a never a boring day for kids at her place.
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on 24/03/2024
Before our Son had even started with Aunty Wendy we were invited to a “family picnic” in the summer; what a perfect way to be introduced to Wendy and the other children. We were immediately put at ease and confident that we were making a great decision.
This has only been reinforced in a multitude of ways since he started in September and we really do run out of superlatives to describe just how wonderful Wendy is and how perfect her house is for a child’s enjoyment and development.
Our little bundle of craziness is not always easy (not to mention whilst caring for other children) but Wendy is so patient (even when he cries in sight of Chelsea football shirts!) and so brilliant with him and to see how happy and content he is in her regular photo updates brings a joy difficult to describe.
Fundamentally Wendy is professional, experienced and loving beyond measure and someone we can’t really imagine being without.
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on 12/11/2020
Our twin boys started with Aunty Wendy a year ago for two mornings a week. The setting is clean, bright, airy and the garden area is fantastic. On the very first settling session I was put at ease because of Wendy’s warm and friendly nature.
The boys didn’t take very long to settle into their two mornings a week and they are now always so excited to go. We get regular photos of what they have been up to and we love the artwork they come home with.
Wendy takes the time getting to know each of the children and their families and the setting feels like a home from home. We are delighted.
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on 10/06/2020
I was lucky enough to have Wendy look after my son recently and OMG, she is simply amazing! Where to start? She is caring, genuine, friendly, professional, helpful and completely dedicated to her profession. As a mum of three I have gone through many childminders in my time but Wendy really is on a different planet. Her amazing house and garden, not to mention the hundreds of different toys make Auntie Wendy’s a paradise for little ones. My son was on cloud 9 every time he came back from Wendy’s! But her minding doesn’t stop there. She engages and entertains little ones with activities that are both imaginative and formative, and makes sure that every child flourishes under her care. Besides being incredible with children, she has also the rare ability to form an instant connection with parents, with her open, frank and honest manner. But above all, she is a genuinely good person with a heart of gold. Because of circumstances that are beyond my control, unfortunately Wendy no longer looks after my son, but all the same she has won a place in our hearts and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any parent looking for quality childcare in the area.
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on 06/03/2019
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