Busybees
Childminder in Pool In Wharfedale
Female Member since Sep 2013 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
*I am a mum to three wonderful children
, two boys aged 22, 19 and a little girl who is 10
My Experience
I have been a childminder for 16 years
Before then I worked as a qualified nursery nurse which I did for 9 years, I owned my own nursery and have been a deputy manager of another nursery
I have worked closely with children who have disabilities and children who have English as a second language.
I am qualified in makaton
I have training for children with autism
First aid
Food hygiene
Safeguarding
I am a st Johns ambulance volunteer in my spare time
I offer Baby Ballet, and Horse riding Therapy at Autism Angels
I have just had our recent Ofsted inspection and was awarded a “ Good” .
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I have an assistant 2 assistants , one who works with me Monday to Thursday
We go on regular outings which include :- the local library, billy bobs ice cream parlour, soft play areas , seaside trips and zoos all of which are included in your fees
** due to covid 19 we risk assess everything before we go on outings , we have hand sanitiser unit outside my front door for arrival and departure , we have hand sanitiser and soap as well as paper towels in the bathroom to ensure we wash and dry our hands properly
We currently dont allow parents into my home whilst all this is going on therefore we offer door step drop off and collection only - this has worked really well so far
We currently pick up from
* Pool C of E primary school
My Qualifications
nvq level 3
first aid
safeguarding level 3
and lots more
Qualified St Johns ambulance volunteer
My Availability
Monday 730-6
Tuesday 730-6
Wednesday 730-6
Thursday 730 -6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 03/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 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.
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 20/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for BusyBees. 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.
Amy has looked after our child from 8 months (now 3.5 years) and we've never ever had any cause for concern.
Very professional and reliable - which is exactly what we needed as full time working parents.
Amy has created a home from home, family setting that is full of joy and happiness.
There is so much investment from Amy's side - both professionally and personally.
The children have fresh home cooked meals every day and go for days out such as Bolton Abbey and dancing classes. The children form special friendships and play with children younger and older
Would definitely recommend.
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Amy took my little boy from 11 months old I was a worried parent with a little boy with allergies and asthma. Amy made me feel safe from day 1. Communication was perfect, care and control around his needs just brilliant. My little boy loves Amy days. He goes 5 days a week, she has loved and nurtured him and he has thrived. Her attention to early years excellence is outstanding. He is developing faster than age related expectations because of this. My boy is happy, he is safe and he is lucky to have had the love care and guidance that Amy has given. Thanks Amy I am a relaxed mummy because of you.
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I was extremely happy with Amy’s care of my child until she hired an assistant. Upon collection of my child on several occasions when the assistant answered due to Amy being busy caring for the other children she would not know what my child had eaten or what she had done during the day. I would like to know what my child had done during the day and had eaten upon collection.
On one occasion I collected my child and the door was answered by the assistant who stated my child was asleep, and she would get her. I saw through the window my child fast asleep on the floor laid down. The assistant picked her up straight onto her feet and walked her to the door disoriented.
I spoke to Amy about this as Ofsted states a child should be roused awake. Not just lifted directly from sleep and made to walk. Amy lied and stated my child was not asleep.
Amy has a ring doorbell which will of caught her assistant saying “your child is asleep, I will go and get her”. Why would my child be laid flat on the floor if not asleep?!
I believe if Amy could lie about that, what else could she lie about what she does when my child is within her care. How is she treating her when I cannot see what she is doing. I pulled her from her care as I no longer had trust in her.
I reported this incident to Ofsted.
I have recently made a review of this privately on another website and have received a threat from Amy stating she is “taking this further”.
It is not illegal to post a review of an incident that truthfully occurred and is documented.
To threaten a past customer due to not liking being exposed for poor care is aberrant.
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Amy is currently looking after my 15 week old baby. When I first started looking for someone I was worried how I would be leaving him with him being so young . Amy made me feel 100% safe leaving my son with her .
She's got a lovely family home with three children. Iv only met her youngest Katy , she's so lovely and loves my son coming to the house .
Amy is extremely flexible and very understanding if ever I'm late from work picking him up. If I can't drop or pick him up she will come to me. There's never a problem she's fantastic .
Amy will send pictures of my son when she has him and sends them to me reassuring me he's happy .
I wouldn't have a bad word to say , I'm hoping for James to be with Amy more next year and would recommend her to anyone . Fantastic xx
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From the moment I met Amy, she instilled confidence in me as a mum of a 1yr old and I had no hesitation in securing her services.
She was extremely professional, experienced, caring and very personable. Her home environment was perfectly geared towards looking after young children and there was always a variety of groups and outings to keep my little one happy and stimulated.
The communication and feedback that she provided whilst my son was in her care throughout and at the end of the day always reassured me. He quickly settled with her and was very happy.
Amy was also very amenable to my circumstances and being a mum herself, always listened to me. I would have no hesitation in recommending Amy.
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