Jicminder
Childminder in Rumney
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Oct 2023 Last Login 19 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Joanne and I live with my partner and daughter in Rumney, Cardiff.
I offer a home from home child care setting that is both stimulating and fun!
I offer lots of home based activities as well as visiting various parks, library's, museums, playgroups and soft play sessions.
I’m passionate about my roll as a childcare practitioner, I consider myself to be a warm and caring person who is very approachable also fun and creative!
My home is very spacious, airy and comfortably heated according to the season.
I have plenty of toys that suit all ages and reflect cultural diversity.
The activities I provide are related to the foundation phase (learning through play).
I believe in positive reinforcement and lots of fun and games!
I have a large outdoor area for children to explore with a mud kitchen, sand & water tray, bikes/ scooters, climbing frame and slide.
I provide a wide variety of activities such as art & craft, messy play, dressing up,
play-dough, puzzles, cooking, imaginative play, interactive games, stories/singing/ music time and gardening.
I have an extensive range of equipment for all ages with plenty of sensory toys to stimulate young babies.
I have plenty of resources to enhance young children’s learning and creative development.
My Childcare setting is predominately English but I also promote the Welsh language with bilingual books and resources.
I have an equal opportunities policy that states my services are available to all families and that all cultural diversities are met.
I have a daughter who is 19 she is currently studying psychology at Cardiff University, she is a fluent Welsh speaker and helps out as my assistant, she is also a qualified children’s swimming instructor on weekends. She holds a first aid certificate, safeguarding level 2 and she has a valid DBS.
I currently provide a school run service from Ysgol Bro Eirwg in Rumney.
I could offer a pick up from other schools and nurseries depending on the finishing times (please enquire).
I'm located just off Newport Road in Rumney with easy access to the main road and bus services.
I live in a quiet street which is a dead end with easy parking.
My Experience
I have over 25 years experience
I previously worked in a private day nursery, then as a private nanny and I registered as a childminder in 2004.
I have experienced caring for 2 stets of twins and I’ve worked with all age children from birth to 19 years.
My Qualifications
* I have completed a full NVQ level 3 in children's care, learning and development.
* I hold a valid first aid certificate which is updated every 3 years.
* Myself, my partner and my daughter all hold a valid DBS certificate and we are all on the update service.
* I've completed an advanced child protection course which is updated every 3 years.
* I hold a level 2 food hygiene certificate which is updated ever 3 years.
* I have completed various other courses such as early years nutrition, foundation phase awareness, ALN awareness, speech, Language and communication skills, behaviour management, health and safety awareness and most recently I have completed an online course with the UNCRC.
I continue to keep up to date with professional development to enhance my knowledge of child development, keeping children safe and developing children’s overall well-being, this will enable me to offer a high standard of child care.
My CIW report is available for you to read during your visit to my setting along with references.
My Availability
I have limited availability from September 2023
I operate a waiting list.
Other services:-
School pick up / drop off
Nursery pick up / drop off
Holiday care
Emergency child care (if available)
Occasional days (if available)
Term time only contracts available for teachers.
| 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: 01/10/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
I charge £5.50 per hour for full time care. Please enquire for part time rates as this can vary depending on the hours/days required.
I am registered with the Governments tax free childcare scheme and the Childcare Offer for Wales for 3 and 4 year olds @ 17.5 hours per week term time and 30 hours per week during the school holidays subject to my holidays and availability *service charges apply*(please ask for
details)
Before and after School rate from £7.50 up to £20 depending on hours required
Term time only contracts available for teachers.
Holiday care available.
Fruit and snacks are included in the hourly rate and I provide free nursery milk for under 5's.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ysgol Bro Eirwg
My Documents
- Exam Certificate: NVQ level 3 certificate (added 14/02/2022)
- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 14/02/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 14/02/2022)
- DBS Check (added 14/02/2022)
- Inspection Report: CSSIW inspection report 2016 (added 13/06/2017)
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As soon as we met Jo, we knew she would be the one to care for our child. So knowledgeable, warm and inviting. She offers an immaculate environment and a child friendly setting full of stimulating, age appropriate toys.
Lola, 11months when she first started with Jo, liked her instantly. Lola is now 4 and still loves every moment spent with Jo and will miss her immeasurably when it's time for her to start school.
Finding someone to look after your child is a daunting task and we consider ourselves SO lucky to have found Jo. We are so thankful to Jo for all that she does with Lola, from the trips out, walks, playgroups and soft play she takes them to, the arts and crafts they create and the stories she reads but more importantly the love and care that she shows.
We are thrilled to have our 2nd child start with Jo soon and feel completely at ease knowing how well he will be cared for and that he will be in very safe hands.
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Joanne has been childminding my son since he was 3 months old. She is extremely friendly, communication is excellent and I am very pleased knowing that my son is properly cared for to a high standard by a loving and friendly woman. Joanne is very child focused and takes my son to playgroup most mornings, or softplay or to the park etc. I am always happy to take advice from Joanne bearing in mind this is my first child. I have an excellent relationship with Joanne and would highly recommend her.
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