Abi
Childminder in Alconbury
Female Member since Oct 2015 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 17 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Family home environment, with dedicated playrooms for pre school and at school ages and the run of most of the house.... I started Childminding 11 years ago and work in close relationship to other village childminders. I normally work alone, but on busy days, my mum and my husband are both registered helpers, so every child is cared for.
My Experience
I am proud to say I was awarded Outstanding Status by Ofsted on my last assessment. I could not be more pleased to have my setting, my qualifications and the Care I provide, recognised by the Regulator. Having said that, more important to me is word of mouth and the respect I have earned from the parents of my charges.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 3, Childminding, Paediatric First Aid trained.
My Availability
Week days and school holidays (with a two week break in the summer), 8am to 6 pm, as normal. I don't lock the door outside these times ! (Sometimes traffic is bad). Closed Christmas and Easter.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/03/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Normal hours, £4.50 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 18/01/2024)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Abi. 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.
My now 2 year old daughter has been with Abi since she was 7 months old, Abi and her incredibly awesome family and homely setting are perfect for anyone's child of any age.
They have a dedicated area and toilet facilities for the children along with them being able to integrate into the rest of the house, the whole set up is friendly warm and welcoming.
There is a massive outdoor area split into 2 areas a secure locked yard with lots of activity toys and a huge garden with a fantastic castle and trampoline.
There are animals for the children to play with, look after and learn about.
When I found out I was pregnant again I have already booked him in for a start next year.
Nothing is too much for Abi who has now become a friend and not just someone who looks after my daughter. When I went into Labour at 4am on a Sunday Abi looked after my daughter from 6.45am until 5pm, I fell over on a weekend whilst pregnant and again Abi looked after my daughter whilst Me and my husband went to hospital for 4 hours to get me checked over.
Nothing is too much trouble and with this I couldn't recommend Abi and her set up enough for any parent looking for personal childcare with a difference.
I know when I drop my daughter off in the morning she is safe and well looked after, it is truly a home from home and the excitement my daughter expresses wanting to go on a daily basis fills my heart with admiration to the woman who is bringing my daughter up whilst I'm at work and showing her love and care.
If you wish for your child to have fun activity packed care, with a structured daily and weekly programme then Abi's would be a great place.
I no know on a daily basis what activities will be happening. Daily activities range from baking, arts and crafts, sure start groups, soft play, messy play, water fun, cinema for older children during the holidays playing outside and going to the park.
The age range of children is great as it allows my daughter to socialise with different children, she is also already around children that will be in the same academic year as her, and when she transitions into school she has the older children and peers to look up to so her confidence will be better with friendly faces around.
I feel like Abi and her family treat my daughter like a member of their family and I couldn't ask for anymore X
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Abi has my two girls aged 2 and 6.
Abi has a beautiful home with a huge garden, plenty of space, lots of toys appropriate to each age group. There is always something to do and my girls always have a fantastic time. They're happy at the end of the day and full of excitement about what they have been doing.
Abi is warm, kind hearted and compassionate, you can see she loves what she does and it shines through each and every child she cares for. She has a really lovely bond with each child and the parents, she takes her time to get to know each child and their individual personalities.
Its like an extension of our own family, if given the choice my girls would choose to be with Abi every time. They go out most days, soft play, various groups on the train, to the zoo, visits to santa and loads others. She produces fantastic learning journals of all the children and what they get up to.
We really have struck gold with Abi and her wonderful family. Abi has cared for my smallest who has food intolerances, she'll ensure my little one doesn't miss out on the cooking activities or the treats by substituing ingredients.
Abi is reliable and is usually the only one there for us in emergencies, nothing is ever too much trouble for her for which we will always be truly grateful.
We know of her holiday intentions far in advance, she provides her families with social gatherings and makes an effort to visit the kids at their birthday parties. Abi is truly amazing, we would be really lost without her.
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