Esthers
Childminder in Livingston
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Female Member since Aug 2010 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 13 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Howden livingston.House is sanitised daily,door handles, toys,work surfaces, cleaned throughout the day,toilet cleaned,one toilet used for children, hand towels in use,shoes removed,hands washed,hand washing thoughout the day,no food sharing,own cup.We welcome your child to a home from home enviroment with lots of opportunity to develope new skills through play indoors and outdoors,loving caring and very safe.I am married ,we have two grown up children both married,we both drive and have PVG.Your childs wellbeing is the most important priority in my childminding setting, Children are Individuals,They should be respected for their little personalities,treated as individuals.They all grow and flourish at different stages, I'm here to help with that process while their parents are working or are in further education.x
We have lots of toys in door and out door,craft time,story time,film time,wee keep fit class,baking cakes,popcorn making and much much more,,children are welcome to bring along there favourite toy,I have a secure garden with many activities,The children all get to contribute to house rules, this helps them to follow the safe rules,and activities,parents of young children get daily digital information about the childs day,to let them know everything like food eaten to nappy changing.School age childrens family get weekly photos of the child doing activities,fire drills are also part of our routine.We have tea party's when it's your childs birthday on the nearest date to the childs birthday.Parents are asked to contibute some input into the care of there child such as suggest your childs favourite, activities,games, stories, food,,any change a parent requests will be considered,we have outings to swing parks,woodland walk fresh air is a must for your childs wellbeing.A happy child,makes a happy parent,makes a happy childminder.
My Experience
I've brought up 2 children of my own,looked after many nieces and nephew also my grandson now 21yrs my granddaughter who is 8yrs during my adult life i've helped in playgroups,nursery schools,pipebands,and been of committies for them all,I also worked in the sports centre for 8yrs working with both children and adults.
I have had several children with special needs in my service over the years.
Bring your children to a home where they can be safe,warm and treat it like there own home,the house is fitted with smoke detector,heat detector,Carbondioxide detector.
lovely slabs and big rubber area covered with artificial grass placed on top of rubber garden,child friendly and safe,Basketball,outdoor toys,bikes,prams,scooters,balls,tyres,wooden kitchen,wigwam,chalk board,water wall,sand box,paint wall,fully fenced in for your childs safety, garden entertainment,and much more,Lunch on nice days at the eating out area.
We have a fire certificate and Insurance.
My Qualifications
I have done a course with the childminding association,which i'm a member,and my years of working in the public sector.Has given me enough experience to know what most children need from there childminder.
COURSES
FIRST AID updated
FOOD & HYGIENE
CHILD PROTECTION SAFE & SECURE
SAFE & HEALTHY.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
GIRFEC,(GET IT RIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD)
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
SAFE AND SECURE (updated).
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION AWARENESS.
Promote positive Behaviour.
Outdoor play
Building the Ambition
Community child minding
My Availability
I am available Monday to Friday morning hour to be arranged I'm very flexible,I understand the early starts,late finishes and flexi time.I take children from babies to high school age.
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| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/02/2021 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
To be discussed depending on hours.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Howden St Andrew's Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Toronto Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 14/06/2022)
Reviews
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My son started with Esther's Childminding a year ago and it's been wonderful! She is a very lovely lady, very professional and loves all her minded children. Esther has a beautiful and clean kid friendly home with lots of space and lots and lots of toys and activities. The children are well fed with proper home cooked meals. Esther is very supportive with whatever your child needs (great help when we were going through potty training). One of the things I love the most is getting all the photos at the end of the week to see my little boy playing and having so much fun! Very happy parents!
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Esthers
on 08/02/2021:
Thankyou so much,it was a pleasure looking after your clever little boy while you both worked.x
Esther is a great childminder for my daughters. Children like spending time at Esther's and enjoy balanced & versatile activities that are wisely provided. She has got very safe environment for the children & nice family around. She is very proactive and responds to children and parents needs immediately offering solutions. She is loved by kids and professional in her work.
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So happy with our childminder,works so hard with the children,goes way beyond what we expected from any chilminder,party for birthdays.christmas party with visit from santa.outing all payed for,children eat healthy,the children love going and complain when we go to collect them.I would highly recomened you give your child the best available.
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