Kirsty H
Childminder in Basildon
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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a 42 year old mum of three, i am a ofsted rated outstanding childminder, good 2010 outstanding in 2015 and outstanding 2022.
I have 3 children of my own 21 yr old daughter, 16 yr old son and 10 year old son so have lots of experience with children.
I pick up from whitmore primary school at present.
I hold a full driving liecence so we go out and about visiting lots of places.
I offer 9 months, 2 year old , 3- 4 yr old goverment funded sessions 15 and 30 call for more details.
I take childcare vouchers, government tax free and uni payments.
We take the children out in the environment to mix with other children and to gain a knowledge of the world around them, we do library visits so the children can learn to enjoy books and also take home to share with their parents. we go to childminder groups to meet up with other childminders and children.
we take full advantage of the sure start centres taking part in music groups and the sensory room and much more.
We do park visits, farm, cinema, bowling and much more so the children allways have plenty to do to keep them entertained.
I provide a warm and safe enviroment with a great range of toys available to the children of all age groups, allowing them to make choices for them selfs by having low level toy units with picture references. and make sure im up to date on all available trainning to me.
I work along side two assistants so we have more children than the average childminder that may only have 3/4 children.
My Experience
I previously worked at a play centre(chuckle city) when i was at college,I was a play coach/ children's party entertainer in 1998-1999.
I registered as a childminder in 2002 before having my first child, i did this till 2007.
As well as childminding i worked in a day nursery( Asquith- Basildon day nursery ) from 2005-2010,I did this for 5 years and undertook myNVQ lvl 3 nursery nurse qualification.
during my time as a nursery nurse i did all available trainning, that was offered to me, working with babies from 3 months to children aged 5 years.
While working as childminder i minded children in my own home for 2 years, before i decided I would like to get more experience and qualifications and moved on in the nursery field… which i did for 5 years before deciding to come back to childminding.
I provide good quilaty care for children aged 0-8, and deliver the eyfs frame work in my own safe loving enviroment.
I have now been minding again for the 2nd Time since september 2009 and feel its a well worth rewarding job, to make children feel safe and loved in a home environment. they can get the most of being in the great outdoors, meeting new ppl and getting a knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
My Qualifications
Nvq lvl 3 in childrens care and education.
advanced apprentiship in childrens care learning and development.
introduction in childminding practice.
Early years foundation stage trainning
Early years paediatric first aid
Safeguarding level 3
Key wrokers of early yrs settings
Role of the ENCO
Food hygiene
acredited childminder
Early strat for 2 and 3 yr olds
full dbs
public liabilty insurance (pacey)
mini mends course, for healthy eating and lifesyle
Allergy and anaphylaxis awearness
Phonics training
And lots of cpd training to make sure I'm all upto date.
Childrens and young ppls mental health
LEVEL 3 EYSENCO
Covid recovery mentor
EYPDP
My Availability
I have waiting list for sept 2025
I work with assistants so may have extra spaces available. asssistants cleared by ofsted and full dbs, first aid training, safeguarding and level 3 qualified.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
call for details
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Exam Certificate (added 10/05/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 19/08/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/08/2019)
Reviews
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My little boy has been going to Kirsty since he was 8 months old, prior to this we did some settling in days which really helped me adjust to leaving him! His now been with Kirsty 5 full months and he has progressed so well in that time, he is very social and loves being around other kids and this is down to the environment he is in with Kirsty, it’s lovely to see the daily updates on the private Facebook page! Kirsty is so lovely and Elliott lights up and puts his arms oout as soon as we arrive, on some occasions he hasn’t wanted me when I arrive to pick him up! Cheeky monkey! They often go on outings and also do lots of activities with them which teaches him so much. I am so happy I choose bee happy childcare to look after Elliott.
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So I added a review in 2011 when my eldest daughter was at Kirstys setting
SINCE then I had another daughter 4 years on and she also went, I was so glad she got to experience what my other daughter did, now they are both at school one 9 and one 5 but still attends on school holidays and so glad they can.
Kirsty is absolutely fab, and the other minders within her setting they are all so professional, caring and so much fun! But teaching the kids in fun environment & activities on and off site. My girls have had the best time growing up with them. And cannot recommend enough, if you are Looking for a childminder look no further Bee Happy Childcare has grown over the years but the personal and caring touch is still very strong. - great job keep going making smiles in the little peoples lifes and the parents x
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I can not recommend Kirsty and her team highly enough!
My little boy (now 3) started a little over a year ago. Would scream all the way there. Wouldnt really communicate or join in but now goes in with a smile on his face, joins in, talks & thriving.
They work so hard to make the children feel like a big extended family and go above and beyond what I have ever seen from a daycare/child minding setting do :)
They seem to be forever looking for ways to make it even better as well, which this year included a purpose built building which everyone loves!!!
Well done Bee Happy and thank you x
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Kirsty and her amazing team cared for my little boy for 5 years like he was one of their own.
Kirsty follows the curriculum which I know has given Louie a great head start for when he started school.
He was able to enjoy fantastic trips out to all sorts of places, including beaches, farms, bowling and cinema with his friends, both older and younger which helped his social skill development.
Always a smile when you turn up, professional but personal experience which I would recommend to anyone looking for a childminder.
We will all be eternally grateful for the care Kirsty gives, thank you.
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she is brilliant & i highly recommend her, kirsty cares for my little girl, from the age of 9 months. my little girl adores her & thoughly enjoys her time with kirsty & the other children she minds. i find leaving my daughter easy as i know she is getting first class care & kirsty could not be more helpful and understanding for me.
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lucylouh
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kirsty h
on 22/06/2011
Response by
kirsty h
on 27/06/2011:
arr thank you so much :)
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