Sjm
Childminder in South Hams District
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Female Member since Oct 2018 Last Updated Dec 2023 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Sarah Moore: Ofsted rated Outstanding 2016 & 2022. Montessori Early Years diploma qualified and specialism. Dedicated child space - playroom, spacious orchard garden, child centred learning, creative activities.
Authentic Montessori resources, teaching independence - hand washing, dressing, pouring.
Social skills: taking care of each other, working together, learning respect for others.
Outdoors: growing things, re-cycling, climbing and pedalling.
Local outings eg parks, beaches, pond dipping, farm, forest school (monthly).
My Experience
Childminder (Montessori Early Years) in Bristol 2007-2017 and now in Stoke Gabriel, Devon. Forest school leader (2014-17) working with other childminders and a group of children in local woodland. I run Spring & Summer local weekly Beach school sessions with other childminder(s). Have worked at a Torbay local Children's Centre nursery and have provided supply cover at other local nurseries.
My Qualifications
Montessori Early Years teaching diploma (2007), Forest school leader (2014), Montessori Education for Autism SEN cert (2015), Safeguarding Children (2020), Coronovirus awareness training (2020), Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (2020), Listening to young children supporting transition (2020), Exploring books (2020), Paediatric First Aid (current), Food Hygiene & Safety (2022), Childcare Expo London CPD 'Challenging Our Perspective On Education' (2022), SW Stronger Practice hub launch and workshops (2023). Hosting national Montessori childminders network 'art' training day at my setting (May 2023)
My Availability
Offering day time childcare for local children. No spaces at present. Waiting list currently closed.
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| Last Updated: 29/12/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.80 per hour
Payable monthly in advance. A deposit is required to reserve a space for your child.
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
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My Documents
- Training Certificate: Montessori Europe Conference attendance certificate (added 29/12/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid certificate (added 29/12/2023)
- Training Certificate: Coronavirus awareness training certificate (added 01/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding certificate (added 01/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: Montessori Diploma (added 01/06/2020)
- DBS Check (added 18/03/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/09/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for SJM. 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.
We moved to Sarah during Covid and the transition was seamless. My son has been with Sarah for a couple of years now and we will be sorry to see him leave to move onto reception. As a family, we have watched him grow into a strong, independent, inquisitive, intelligent, confident boy all thanks to the work Sarah does.
He is allowed to explore and be creative whilst learning skills and knowledge from Sarah and the other children in her care. She has been fantastic with his dietary requirements, always making arrangements when needed for cooking experiences and special treats.
I feel confident for my son to move onto school being fully prepared both socially and academically due to the progress made with Sarah.
Her house is spotless, the garden is a dream for any child and the playroom is a safe space for children to learn and grow. I receive daily updates on activities and learning throughout the day.
My son is alway excited for a Monday as he knows he will be attending Sarah’s house and will be able to share his weekend news and stories with her and his friends. He thinks of Sarah so highly and cherishes his time with her.
I would recommend Sarah at Apple Trees childcare to anyone. My son has made friends for life and will talk about Sarah for years to come.
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Sarah is a rare find. Her attention to each child is impeccable, she provides frequent parent updates and thoughtful and well planned exercises, trips and themes. The play room is very well thought out and gives my daughter space to grow and explore through play. Sarah provides unparalleled support to the children in her care and to their parents. She truly cares about their development and is excited to share in their learning. She also offers exceptional learning experiences such as Beach School, nature walks and other visits to enrich the children’s day. She is very helpful and responsive to family needs, changes to hours or special arrangements for drop off and pick up. She is also very good at managing special dietary requirements. Her approach to health and safety and other statutory requirements also gives me the utmost confidence in her.
I have one child with Sarah and am delighted to be sending my second to her soon.
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