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Muckypup

Childminder in Sunderland

5 stars

Usually responds within 3 hours

Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login Aug 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
2 Year old Funded Childcare

About Me

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE TO SAVE DISAPOINTMENT CONTACT DENISE NOW TO ARRANGE A VISIT
FUNDED CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR 2, 3, & 4 year olds

PROUD TO BE AWARD 3 OUTSTANDINGS
BY OFSTED

30 HOURS FUNDED CHILDCARE FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 2017. ALSO FREE ELIGIBLE 15 HOURS FOR 2 YEAR OLDS AVAILABLE NOW. BOOK YOUR CHILDS PLACE NOW AS LIMITED PLACES ARE AVAILABLE.

Having to leave your child in childcare is a decision you will not have taken lightley, here at MUCKY PUPS you will fIind a friendly, professional service that gives you complete confidence in the well being of your child, you will have the knowledge that your child is loved, nurtured, educated and happy.

ABOUT US
We are a small privately run family business providing childcare and education in our home,from birth onwards.
As we care for small groups, we develope strong bonds with our children and their families, children stay with us for many years and become part of our extended family 'our MUCKY PUP family'

PREMISES AND LOCATION
MUCKY PUPS is based in our family home which is a large edwardian house in the High Barnes area of Sunderland. Ideally situated for sunderland Royal Hospital, City Centre, Metro stations and all major road links

My Experience

Level 3 qualified in childcare and child development .
17 years of experience working in the childcare sector
A mother of three grown up children
A nana to three grandchildren

My Qualifications

Level 3 qualified in childcare and child development
Pediatric first aid
Safe guarding children
Food safety

My Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning no no no no no no no
Afternoon no no no no no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 07/05/2019

My Fees

  • Childminding from £4.00 per hour

Fees are payed monthly by standing order

Funded childcare available for 2,3 & 4 year olds
Set fees for full time places

Your employer may run a childcare voucher scheme, its worth asking your human resources department as this could help with your childcare cost

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Give Denise a call or text to arange a visit to see what our OUTSTANDING Childcare can offer your little MUCKY PUP.

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.

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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
14 ratings

Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for MuckyPup. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.

Denise and her wonderful team provided the best Childcare for our children. We couldn't imagine how we would manage otherwise with work and Childcare especially with our families living far away.
We are very much apart of the family the mucky pup family as the team call it.
Denise and team are true professionals keeping us well informed of our children's progress, daily activities, food eaten.
Denise offers support above and beyond she has supported me with many different areas in my children's life. We don't know what we would do without mucky Pups they make our working life so much easier. Thanks girls

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 10/03/2017

Our twin girls have been at Mucky Pups since 2015.Denise and the team are like an extended family for us. As a new two new mommies going back to work when my girls were 10 months old was very daunting and overwhelming. Denise made the transition relaxed and offered introduction sessions for my girls to get to know their extended family. From day one I have always been informed of the twins daily activities,care & anything else relevant.
The team at Mucky Pups has developed my girls receptive and expressive language through play and activities. My girls enjoy attending Mucky Pups they are engaged in daily healthy routines/food,they are kept safe and are taught through play and activities that keep my girls engaged.
I cannot praise the Mucky pup team enough . They are very supportive of the whole family not just the children.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Poppy Poppy on 10/03/2017

After visiiting numerous nursery's we felt Mucky Pups offered the more personal touch we were looking for.We couldn't be happier with how Elliot has settled in and developed under the care of Denise and the team.Not only is there a wide range of activities'Elliot is interacting with children of different ages,making the environment feel very much like an extended family.The information we are provided with means we always know the daily routine and can relax knowing Elliot is having fun, learning lots while being looked
after.

Helen and Wayne Elliot's mammy and daddy.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 24/04/2013

Since Hattie started Mucky Pups in January 2012 she has come a long way from a baby to a happy chatty 2 year old.Her time spent at Mucky Pups makes up half of her week, time she loves be it singing,dancing,dressing up,making things and playing alongside children of all ages. We love the fact that Hattie learnes about other faiths and cultures.We appreciate the great care and attention that goes into organising such things.

We feel we have chosen the best possible childcare for Hattie combining a stimulating home enviroment with such caring and attentive staff,who do
their upmost to ensure Hattie and all the other children receive the best possible start in life.The children are a credit to them.

Jill and Paul


  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 23/04/2013

We are delighted with the care our little boy receives at Mucky Pups.Our son has a cows milk protein intolerance. Mucky Pups are meticulous in ensuring his dietary needs are met and have managed his medication with ease.

Our son loves going to Mucky Pups.Staff are always friendly,caring and we are conifdent his needs are always met whilst he is there.We cannot praise Mucky Pups enough,they all do a wonderful job long may it continue

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 23/04/2013

As soon as we visited Denise in her home we realised it was the right choice for us.Mucky Pups has such a caring,and friendly atmosphere but offers the benifits of a larger childcare facility.Lily is so happy there and we can go to work knowing she is in safe hands.She has learnt so much already and is growing into such a loving toddler which i'm sure is partly down to what she experiences being with Denise and the team.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 23/04/2013

Looking for the right place to leave my most precious possession was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. Ryan was nine month old when we needed a childminder and in my opinion we struck gold. The care, support, advice, love and professionalism at Mucky Pups is second to none. I have relied heavily on Denise over the years and now that Danielle and Abbey have joined the team they have gone from strength to strength. So, seven and a half years later Ryan looks at Mucky pups as his extended family as do I, he only attends after school now but still complains each day that I pick him up too early, he never wants to leave as he has so much fun with his friends playing, learning and growing. Thank you Mucky Pups, you really are the best!!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 20/05/2012

Our son join Mucky pups when he was 9 months old.We looked arond at nursery schools before visiting Denise.We knew from the first 5 minutes that Mucky Pups was the right chidcare for our son.It certainty is home from home.

The relaxed happy atmosphere is reflexed in the enjoyment and smilies on the childrens faces.Parents are welcome into Denise home as if we are part of the family.When we drop our son off at the start of the day we feel as if we are taking him to a aunties house.

Denise,Danielleand Abby are true professionals and highly qualified in their work.We can say with any dout that we have made the right choice in Mucky Pups to care for our son.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 06/05/2012

Isabel has attended Mucky Pups for three and a half year now. The care, love and attention she receives is second to none. Denise and the team provide a very well balanced service. We are more than happy with Mucky Pups and have a very happy bright little girl because of it.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 04/05/2012

" I was very worried about leaving Caolan after nearly three years at home with me, but I can honestly say Denise and the team have made it such an easy and stress-free transition for myself and my son. I think the broad range of activities they do with the children is outstanding. Each day is something new and exciting which to me is very important. One very happy mummy.“We think the care given at Mucky Pups is incredible, We have been welcomed as if we are part of the family, which to us means
everything”

Claire and Nigel

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 02/05/2012

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