Childminder Nw3
Childminder in Hampstead
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Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I have been an Ofsted registered childminder for 25 years,I live with my husband Andy who is a retired teacher.
We live in Constantine Road very close to the Royal Free Hospital
My home is a spacious 3 bedroomed house with a nice sized patio garden for the children to play in.
I have a large selection of play materials -indoor and out- available to help your child's individual development, learning and understanding of the world.
I am registered to care for a total of 6 children at any one time.
The children and I take regular trips to our local drop in's, London Zoo, Hampstead Heath,one o clock club, City farm. library's, parks etc.
We endeavour to go out to a drop in at least once a day weather permitting.
We mix with a lot of other child minders and their children so the children develop a big friendship group which is important in their development.
While in my care your child will be looked after within a safe, stimulating, fun and loving environment, there are opportunities to play with a assortment of indoor and outdoor toys as well as dressing up, painting, sticking and play dough.
My home is a non smoking environment.
My Experience
I have a child of my own and therefore have much experience in caring for her. I have also been a working mother and employed a childminder in the past and so understand the anxieties of returning to work and leaving your little one with a carer.
I follow the EYFS statutory framework which enables your child to develop both social and educational skills from an early age.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid Certificate February 2024
Pacey member
I was last inspected by Ofsted in February 2020 and my outcome was good.
My inspection report is available to view online upon request.
My Availability
My working day is from 8.30am-5.30pm and I am available from Monday to Thursday I do also offer a 1/2 day on a Friday.
I have a full time (Monday-Thursday) vacancy available from September 24.
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| Last Updated: 14/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £12.00 per hour
Please contact me for full and part time rates.
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.
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 15/03/2021)
- Inspection Report (added 21/04/2020)
- Reference (added 21/04/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding for the designated person (added 02/09/2019)
- Training Certificate: Training (added 02/09/2019)
- Training Certificate: Public Liability Insurance (added 21/01/2019)
- Training Certificate: Prevent Duty (added 21/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid January 2018 (added 27/01/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/01/2018)
Reviews
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Our experience with Lorraine as our son’s childminder was very positive. Very quickly she established a bond with our son and was able to figure out how to soothe and care for him. She had structured, yet flexible approach to things and we felt assured he was being cared for. It felt as if we were dropping him off at a family member’s home. We really enjoyed seeing him trying out new experiences, such as museums, parks, the zoo and other social meet ups. The pictures she would send during the day were always great. Overall, we are thankful to have found her locally and highly recommend as a dependable and caring childminder. Had to move out of the area and we all miss her very much!
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Laurie
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on 06/10/2021
Our son has been with Lorraine since he was 9 months old, he is now almost 2 years of age and we could not have wished for better childcare. Lorraine is amazing we and our son adore her. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Lorraine creates a very loving and safe environment for the children with clear boundaries and she teaches the children good manners too. Every day Lorraine takes the children out for activities like going to the park, playgrounds, the zoo, music groups, etc. Our son loves his time with her and the other children.
Lorraine is very experienced and has an incredible insight into child development stages and we really appreciate her advice and guidance. We also really appreciate her flexibility and clear communication. She really is an outstanding childminder!
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Kristel
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on 21/07/2019
My son Gabriel, husband and I have been part of the 'family' with Lorraine since Gabriel was 4.5 months old. What Lorraine provides is more than just childcare but an environment for children to grow and be nurtured but with firm boundaries. As first time parents with both immediate families abroad, the close relationship we have built with Lorraine has been a huge comfort for us as well. It's also really lovely to see the bonds Gabriel has built with the other children in her care. The daily photographs is a real highlight of the day.
Gabriel has thrived in Lorraine's care and slowly increasing his days and time has allowed for a very smooth transition for us all. He now protests when its time to leave!
I also really value the personal advice, feedback and guidance Lorraine offers and as a self-employed parent working in an unpredictable industry I'm so grateful for the flexibility and understanding Lorraine offers. She's absolutely brilliant.
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Sebirks
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on 14/07/2019
My little boy has been looked after fantastically by Lorraine over the past 2 years. She is super caring and incredibly experienced. My little boy loves his time with her and the other children. Lorraine is 100% reliable and very easy to communicate with - I can't recommend her highly enough!
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Linda
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on 28/06/2019
My daughter Vega has been with Lorraine since she was 1 years of age and she (now 3) continues currently on Thursdays. I cannot rate Lorraine high enough. She instils kind yet firm boundaries with the children. She is wise, clever and she has a great sense of humour that actually helps the kids to appreciate and develop being funny as well. It also helped me to loosen up a bit too!
The children learn to care and look out for one another the older 3 year olds helped Vega to walk and now Vega delights on helping the younger ones. They learn to share things, eat together and play. My daughter eats more for Lorraine than I could ever manage to feed her. Lorraine’s fabulous group of kids develop their first social skills together. Lorraine has a particular quality of always allowing the children to express themselves, encourages them to speak slowly so she fully understands and clarifies situations fairly. Even when we go on holiday Vega misses Lorraine and shares funny stories about the other kids.
Lorraine spends most of the day out at the park, playground, Heath/ o’ clock clubs and she takes the kids to the other places i.e Zoo and Transport Museum as well.
Above all Lorraine has phenomenal insight into the children’s qualities and developmental challenges and she is always supportive. She articulates in one sentence what I might have been trying to understand for a month. Lorraine is always flexible with arrangements or taking Vega for extra days.
Her set up is unique as the small group of kids come to Lorraine’s home, a rare find these days. I guarantee you will not find anyone like Lorraine in Hampstead. I can only say Lorraine, her group of kids, her set up and Vega’s happiness whilst in her care is absolutely brilliant!
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Mama NW3
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on 25/06/2019
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