Ann
Childminder in Welling
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Female Member since Sep 2015 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 17 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Ann I’m married to Brian and have 5 children between us plus 2 grandchildren and two loving friendly dogs.
I have had the pleasure of working with my eldest daughter as my assistant from July 2020 up to April 2023 now work with one of my best friends who is one of my ex childminding mums
We offer a fun loving home from home setting full of giggles cuddles fun and laughter which helps children settle fast,feel safe and secure and this then puts them in a better mood to enable them to learn.
Happy children make happy parents which then puts them at ease and helps make them feel confident their little ones are in loving caring expert hands when they go to work.
Our setting is Registered with Bexley and Greenwich for Under 9mth + , 2's 3's and 4's 15 and 30 hour funding. I have over 23 years childminding experience.
My assistant has first hand experience as a mum and has been round children and my settling for many year so has a fantastic understanding of what is expected and the best way to put it into practice she has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate dbs check and safeguarding qualifications
and training is constantly on going
My daughter is still registered officially as my emergency assistant she has been around myself and the children I have cared for since the time I first started childcare and has had firsthand experiences and involvement with the children from an early age and so she has grown up has gained many years of experience with being around myself and the children so knows what is expected from a childcare setting and what is expected by myself and my parents by helping/ observing me when she wasn’t in school or at university. Also by gaining experience by privately babysitting for my childminding parents when they needed.
Both of my assistants are registered with Ofsted as my official assistants and have passed their suitability check with them to be around children. They have both an up to date new DBS check for working with children in my setting and passed their Paediatric First Aid.
They are in the process of completing food safety and hygiene, all training is ongoing
All are covid vaccinated
My Experience
I myself have experience with children with eczema, asthma and serve allergies, Autism and Downs Syndrome.
I and my assistants are fully qualified paediatric first aiders and have Anaphylaxis (epipen) training.
My daughter has Degree in educational studies and phycology
My Qualifications
CASCHE LEVEL 3 Diploma in home based childcare
Paediatric first aiders
Anaphylaxis (epipen) training.
Food Hygiene and safety level 2
Safeguarding training
Equality and Inclusion in early years Settings
My Availability
Our setting is open all year round Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 6/6.30pm.
We can try to be flexible on hours so please contact me for more information
We only closed on Bank Holidays Christmas and Boxing Day
VACANCIES - please contact me for details as these can change.
I have experience with all age group
0-3 yrs early years,
3 - 5 pre-school
and over 5 - teenagers
My setting is Registered with Bexley and Greenwich for 15 hour and 30 hour free government funding
9mth+ , 2's, 3's and 4's
Last Ofsted inspection on 25/3/19 given GOOD on all areas
We only collect from Bishop Ridley Primary School
We live within walking distance of Falconwood and Welling train stations, free parking outside my house and B16 and 51 bus stops within 2 minutes walking distance of my house.
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| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 05/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
£ 55 per day for 7.30-6.pm but 7.30am to 7pm maybe available on request at an additional charge
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
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Refresher Training (added 10/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 (added 10/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: How to Complete your Allergen Chart (added 10/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: Female Genital Mutilation Awareness Level 2 (added 10/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: Child Protection Awareness Programme (added 10/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings (added 10/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare (added 10/06/2020)
- Marriage Certificate (added 10/06/2020)
- Inspection Report: Inspection report (added 20/04/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid certificate (added 20/04/2020)
- DBS Check (added 20/04/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/04/2020)
Reviews
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Truly lucky to have my daughter in this setting!! Ann is a fantastic childminder providing everything and more, always taking the children out to fun places, my daughter is 3 1/2 and already knows alphabet, counting over ten, knows all her colours! Ann is so kind and accommodating, especially when I’ve had to do early drop offs due to travelling for work. Ann and her family truly are my daughter’s second family, we adore Ann and her assistant Ruby. My daughter is the happiest, confident funniest little girl and I’m certain Ann’s care is a huge part of why!
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Ann has been looking after my son since he was 9 months old when I returned to work. I was worried that I wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving him with anyone, but Ann and her assistant Ruby are so lovely and my son adores them and he loves being dropped off there. He gives Ann the biggest cuddle every morning (he’s not like that with many people!) and it’s so lovely to see their bond. After he started saying mama / dada, his third word was Ann!
I viewed a few nurseries but I decided I really wanted him to be with a childminder who will take him out to different places. Ann and Ruby are always out and about with the kids at playgroups, softplay, parks and sometimes they all go out for lunch. My son has the most fun every day and I love hearing what they get up to.
I honestly couldn’t wish for a nicer family to look after him. I can’t recommend Ann highly enough, she’s the most amazing childminder!
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All three of my children have been looked after by Ann and we have been using her for 8 years now. My daughters 9 and my sons are 3 and 1. My kids all love Ann and her setting. They always go in without any drama which is reassuring and makes the morning drop off so less stressful for both them and myself.
Ann is so much more than just a childminder she’s an extension of the family. She’s supportive and helped with all aspects of parenting ie teething, weaning, potty training. I would truly be lost without her. Leaving my children knowing they have got an amazing day of adventures ahead and are safe and well looked after makes all the difference as a working parent.
Ann is always busy with the kids be it play group, trips to park, woods or softplay.
Ann’s assistant is amazing, they make a great team and look after the kids like they are their own.
Ann is truly amazing and one in a million.
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I don’t know where to start with my reference there’s so much positivity to say but here goes!
We have 2 daughters our oldest is 8 and our youngest is recently 1.
Ann has been looking after our 2 daughters for over 7 years now – from baby to toddler/pre-school stage to after-school care. Ann has always been incredibly accommodating and flexible, and has been an absolute lifeline for us.
For us having a childminder was the best option; the flexibility, the smaller group size of children and the varied ages were all key highlights for us.
From the first meeting at Ann's I felt so relaxed. Ann made us feel so at ease answering all our questions, giving us advice and suggestions even in that first meeting.
Lily my oldest joined Ann's at 11 months old and Summer 9 Months old and it’s been the best 7.5 years for both Lily, Summer and us. From weaning, to walking, talking and potty training, Ann has been a huge help to our daughter's but also to us as parents.
Education and learning is weaved throughout most of the days (leaving some time for just pure play!) I love seeing all the arts and crafts the kids do relating to numbers, letters, observation, fine motor skills etc. Day trips to the zoo, farm and multiple parks and playgroups are such a highlight for the kids. Being able to get all the kids out no matter the weather is incredible as I some times struggle with 2!
Ann prepared my oldest daughter excellently for Nursery and school and provided age appropriate learning tasks based around numbers, letters and colours using everyday items around the house and engaging the children in play. And is now doing the same for Summer.
Aside from the educational benefits that Ann offers, she teaches table manners, social awareness and kindness to others. Ann also showers the children in love, kindness and attention whilst still maintaining rules and structure.
Choosing suitable care for your children is a hard and anxiety inducing decision but I have no doubt that we made the right choice and I feel happy knowing my girls are getting the best possible care while I am at work.
Ann is like an extension to our family, and we are so lucky to have such an amazing childminder.
I highly recommend Ann to everyone
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From the 1st meeting with Ann we knew she is the one we can trust with our little one. Her experience, approach,patience ,love and care for the kids is amazing. One of my little one first words was Ann and he loves her and her family so much.
She develops teaches and guide our son and she does this all with so much love and passion. She always there to answer questions give advice and I truly consider ourselves so lucky to have found her .
Thank you so much Ann
Natalie x
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by
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about
Ann
on 10/03/2020
Response by
Ann
on 11/03/2020:
Natalie
Everyday is an absolute joy having your son and yourselves in our lives.
I have always loved my job and it is a total pleasure caring for him and never ever feels like a job
He make me look forward to each day and has me always wondering what he will make me laugh at today
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for your trust in me
I really honestly couldn’t ever see a day when you guys aren’t in our lives xxxxx
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