Little Gems
Childminder in Higher Bartle
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Female Member since Jul 2017 Last Updated Jun 2022 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi there, my name is Gemma and I'm an NVQ level 3 qualified nursery nurse who has a child-minding business in the Cottam area of Preston.
I have a long history of childcare experience in both nurseries and primary schools. I have worked for over 5 years in a pre-school setting and for over 10 years in a local school where I was the level 3 teaching assistant for the reception class. More recently I was the Higher Level Teaching assistant within a year 6 class.
I have gained a full appreciation of the early years curriculum and have significant experience of the Ofsted requirements and regulations.
Most importantly I love working with children and seeing them develop. Our home is fully equipped with a wide range of toys and is safe for children with dedicated areas for play and learning activities.
I can accommodate full time pre-school children (from 4 months)
Please get in touch for more details and a Parents Pack
My Experience
Over 20 years Early Years and Foundation stage experience in both Nursery and Primary School settings.
OFSTED registered since 2017.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Early Years Foundation
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding for Children
My Availability
I have a full time place available from sept 2019.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£36 per day
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/11/2017)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Gems. 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 son has been with Gemma since September and has settled so well. Gemma has been amazing with him and I feel confident leaving him in her care. She obviously genuinely cares about the children and loves what she does. She is very responsive to his needs and it’s reassuring to have easy communication. We did a few settling in sessions and he loved the environment and being with Gemma and other children. Highly recommended.
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Laura_21
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on 20/10/2021
Gemma is the most kind and caring childminder we could of asked for. Our daughter has been going here now for nearly a month and she absolutely loves it. She is a lockdown baby so wasn’t just able to go to anyone. She has taken to Gemma and her team so well. They are amazing with her and she is so happy and content when being dropped off. My daughter is only 6 months old and I was so anxious of leaving her with anyone else. Gemma has made me feel so at ease. She is absolutely amazing with her and couldn’t have asked for anyone better. 😊
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Kayleigh
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on 24/09/2021
My little girl has been going to Gemmas for 3 months now and she loves it so much! My little girl grew up mainly through lockdown and had no interaction with children and very little with adults. So we were really worried about how she would settle. Within 2 sessions she loved it and just walked straight in! Gemma is fantastic with her and does lots of activities to keep her and the other children entertained. I couldnt imagine my little one any where else 🙂
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natalieh
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on 06/06/2021
Gemma is amazing - she treats my little man like her own and her care and compassion is easy to see. I needed a flexible minder due to my job and Gemma fits that exactly. She’s there when needed and I know my son is safe with no issues when he is there. She lives in a lovely area and has great facilities at her house. We were lucky to find her and I would recommend her to anyone
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Oli T
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on 30/03/2021
Gemma is the most genuine person I have ever met when it comes to childcare. You can just see the love she has for the children she cares for. I was so nervous leaving my lockdown baby with anyone else on my return to work, but he absolutely loves it at Gemma's and I felt so reassured. My little boy had settling in sessions initially to ease him into staying a couple of days a week. Even when he wasn't there due to an illness, Gemma messaged to check if he was ok. An absolutely lovely lady xxx
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Faye
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on 25/03/2021
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