Shellys Childminding
Childminder in Stockport
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Female Member since Aug 2011 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 23 Jan 2025
My Summary
*Ofsted Graded Outstanding Sept 2022*
About Me
My journey…..I qualified on a NNEB Diploma in Childcare&Education full time 2 year college course level 3 ,then worked as a Nursery Nurse practitioner to Nursery Manager position in three nurseries I then had my own children and decided on becoming a childminder at home from home setting, I went on to study a Cache Diploma in home based childcare childminder course at college becoming a Ofsted Registered Childminder at home, I have 30+years experience based in Vernon Park area of Stockport therefore I have vast amount of experience working with children from newborns working closely with parents.
Our home is very close to Stockport town centre and easy access to the motorway, Paul and I have two gorgeous children age 16 and 18 years , I provide a happy ,fun and safe outdoor style environment. We have a large secure garden with wooden climbing frame tower swing and slide, wooden playtime playhouse with wooden sandpit, mud kitchen , lots of outdoor physical opportunities for your child to play and learn, We love the outdoors come light rain or shine! But prefer the shine and not too cold hehe!! We have Adventures out each day where we have many exceptional exciting fun opportunities to visit enduring covid secure at my setting....Weekly/daily outdoor activities developing curiosity and wonder in the wider world around us capturing the world and nature at its best as children have lots of years being in a building /setting at school age for many years and I’m a true believer through lots of experience these little ones need to experience the world around us! Through their own eyes not seen in text books or videos in outdoor environments community visits weekly
>forest school trips to Parks >National trust Dunham Massey and quarry bank mill being our favourites ,
>Legoland and sealife Soft play area's every Week to develop personal and social development and physical development development social and active lifestyle from early age
>childminding playgroup in which I run with another childminder so that we socialise with other adults larger group of children of all ages and stages of development so not in one room of the same age we are mixing tighter out and about daily aswell as lots of home activities to play and learn before hometime ....to be creative, mud kitchen themed tuff tray activities small world loose parts play playdough, painting, colouring , sand and water play, outdoor play, gardening, dressing up dancing ,singing music time and even quiet times story time and jigsaws catering all ages from babies onwards covering the EYFS learning and development of seven area's of learning the early learning goals and focus in the charactertics of effective learning, awes and wonders of the world covering children’s interests and we also learn all about other religious festivals eg Chinese New Year etc.
Library visits in the community
I produce termly assessments of children's achievements learning journeys to take home and add your own comments and children’s achievements at home working in partnership with parents and carers so we get the best out of each individual child in my care providing lots of learning opportunities through play, parents will be sent information home on a private group daily which consists of activities, developments, meal's and snacks about your child's day with me for the early age group Daily discussion and contact through messages with parent for parent partnership is very important to me on our private communication parents page to post children’s photos and developments of our adventures daily with parents permission.
We like to venture out on days out each day spending time out and about and weekly trips in my seven seater which is business insured with new (2024) age related car seats.
We are Merlin entertainment members locally we visit eg legoland discovery , sealife centre and go to toddler sessions in the week term time aswell as school holidays We are National Trust members and hold a forest school membership to enable our forest school adventures in the beautiful countryside heritage sites eg tatton park and Dunham Massey etc enabling the wonders of the wider world and communities around us.
I have enjoyed and worked with children of all ages (birth-12 years) for 30 years+ in different establishments since attending college for 2 years to gain my NNEB DIPLOMA in childcare and education.
Thank you for looking at my profile If you are looking for childcare please don't hesitate to contact me for any further details on myself and to discuss any details you have about your child or anyway I can be of a help to you to make the right choices looking for childminder for your little ones so that your child's care and your needs are being looked after in a home setting where your child will have lots of one to one and fun out and about!!!
Kind Regards
Shelly
Shelly’s childminding xxx
My Experience
I have enjoyed every aspect of my career and gained so much knowledge of looking after children from all ages.
my 30 years career experience constists of in 1992 i attended a full time course for 2 years and gained my NNEB DIPOLMA in Childcare and Education level 3 Once awarded i started working in a private nursery in heaton moor i worked my way up to become a roomleader i worked here for 5 years I then had the opportunity and decided to gain experience as a private nanny whom i am still in contact with for a 6 week old baby and 3 year old child the contract was for 3 years i then started as a deputy manager at holmes place nursery in didsbury for 2 years and manager till i gained a promotion to full time manager at david lloyd nursery. I then ran an after school club in didsbury then i studied the cache diploma in home based childcare childminder course at college in sept -dec 2010 and became a childminder in the beginning of January 2011 in which I have loved caring for each child and have lots of memories seeing the children grow and develop
I update all my courses regularly with vast amount of childcare webinars so my own personal development is keep updated with knowledge of ongoing changes within the childcare ,ofsted ,education department sector.
My Qualifications
My main Qualifications to date and are updated on a regular basis certificates can be seen in my cpd file :
*some examples
NNEB DIPLOMA Level 3 in childcare and education
*Cache Dipolma in homebased Childcare Childminding Qualification
Paediatric First Aid date sept 2022-June 2025
Intermediate Food Hygiene and safety and Safeguarding
online safeguarding level 2 course 2022-2024
safeguarding level 2 course 2022-2024
EYFS revised course,
characteristics of effective learning course 2019
Food hygiene and safety level 2 The prevent duty course date Speech and language course 2019
COVID -19 training 2020
Including Lots of Webinar courses 2023/24 covered regularly monthly to update my continued personal development (cpd) and refreshing my knowledge enabling me to put them in to practice benefiting the children.
All Certificates from training can be seen on request in my portfolio, including my
*Ofsted Certificate
*childcare public liability insurance 2023/24
* ICO certificate registered 2024/25
*CRB checks for all family members latest July 2024 continuously
My Availability
I can offer term time places with no retainer
I don’t take deposits for waiting list or future bookings it is first come first served currently have 2026 available unless a parent circumstances change
Please message me if you require any information thank you
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
please note i only care for early years children don’t take on before and after school care, or holidays cover or temporary places to support the continuity of care for my little ones
All fee's are inclusive of homemade meals: lunch and snacks from baby weaned.
I charge set daily rate £49.50 and hourly £6.50 for extra hours
*Discount offered off full day rate for early pick up if parents required or early collection
I don’t charge retainer in holidays for term time places
I am able to take all Childcare Vouchers of method of payment
I offer government funded places if you are eligible /Childcare choices tax free childcare as well check childcare choices website to what you would be eligible for.
You can also use my unique reference number to claim working family tax credits again if eligible also childcare choices
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 26/11/2020)
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 26/11/2020)
- Exam Certificate: safeguarding level 2 2019 (added 17/11/2020)
- Exam Certificate: cache home based childcare level 3 (added 17/11/2020)
- Exam Certificate: NNEB DIPLOMA IN NURSERY NURSING (added 17/11/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 17/11/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/11/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Shelly was an amazing find and I wish she had both of our children in her setting. Since Emily started with Shelly, she been in a loving, fun, nurturing environment. Shelly encourages the children to have fun and express themselves with creativity and fun and educational activities. Emily has been exposed to different cultures, celebrations and created some fantastic memories. Shelly has a fantastic weekly plan and ensures the children are always on the go with fun activities, experiencing the outdoors and nature visits.
I trust her explicitly and she kept me up to date with daily activities and was always there to offer advice.
I could not recommend Shelly highly enough as she is a lovely caring woman, who's first interest is the care and well being of the children in her setting.
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Laura
on 11/09/2023
As the title suggests Shelly and her setting are outstanding in every way. She provides a home from home setting and spends the days with her children on a variety of different adventures, she teaches the children through play and encouragement and ensures that when the time comes they are more than ready for school. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis, provides a safe and loving environment and keeps you updated with regular communication. I will be forever grateful for her help in raising my daughter in the most important years of her life, if you are looking for a childminder who genuinely cares look no further.
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Emma
on 11/09/2023
Jade started going to Shelly’s childminding when she was 1. She was meant to stay until she started reception but unfortunately the Covid-19 situation cut her time short!
Shelly has always been wonderful with the children, she is caring, enthusiastic and just has a way of bringing out the best in them.
The days are always packed with activities! Regular visits to places like legoland and sea life gives the children something to look forward to which is lovely to see. As a parent I received daily messages and pictures of Jade’s day.
Jade lives in a bilingual household and Shelly even worked with us in this respect to help with Jade’s communication skills.
Shelly has always been really accommodating of parents’ work shift patterns etc. When Covid hit and she was allowed to reopen she had safety measures in place for drop offs and pick ups.
I couldn’t recommend Shelly enough. I’ve always felt my little girl was in great hands and I wouldn’t hesitate to go to her again if I had any more children! :)
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lucieled
on 18/01/2021
We know Shelley from school and she is such a friendly approachable person we did not hesitate to approach her when we were looking for childcare for our son Jack. She is wonderful. So very accommodating with sorting out times for drop off/pick up. The activities she organises for the kids both at her home and the different groups she attends with them shows her passion for looking after children and I honestly wish I could go some days! I mean legoland and sea life how cool is that in one day!! Jack absolutely loves going and seeing his other little friends and adores Shelley.
On a last note I would like to say that if your child has any additional needs of any kind you need not worry. Our son jack has down syndrome and is absolutely thriving with Shelley x
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on 27/07/2016
Michelle was a big part of my daughter's life from 9months old to starting school. She encouraged her to learn, have fun and made her happy every day whilst in her care. I couldn't have asked for a more caring and professional childminder.
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on 25/07/2016
Michelle has looked after my 2 children from an early age until ready to move to school. She was flexible and supportive to aid with my return to work and both girls loved going therefore had no concerns leaving them. She always kept me informed of any developments and aided with personal goals ie toilet training and counting. I would recommend Shelly to anyone looking for a child minder, she is attentive to the children's needs, is always expanding the children's experiences with various activities in various settings therefore the children are very socialised and adapt easily in different circumstances. She has also been supportive and assisted in medical needs ie milk allergy following illness.
My children love and miss being with Shelly and only left due to start school in a different area. When you leave your children with Shelly you become part of a family, which only enhances the children's time.
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Shivon
on 25/07/2016
Michelle has looked after Adam for 5 years now , she is a fantastic childminder who I can call on at the drop of a hat when my shifts change at work short notice. Adam is always happy to go to shells as he plays with her two children and doesn't want to come home sometimes !! ? School holidays they are always on trips out to the safari park , or the seaside always a fun packed day . I trust Michelle with Adam 100% she is like his second mum her home is friendly with a back garden like a fun park slides football paddling pools In the sun . Thanks shell for being a superstar childminder xxxx
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on 25/07/2016
Going back to work was really difficult for me but after sending our little one to Michelle for a few weeks I knew he was in the best place of I couldn't have him. Communication in brilliant and we receive regular pictures of what they are Upton. No matter where they are or what they are doing, all the kids are smiling. So sad we won't be attending as regularly anymore...really makes me feel sad.
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on 25/07/2016
My 3 year old has been going to Shellies since he was 10 months.
He settled in very quickly and has always been comfortable going.
Shellie encourages my eldest and this is shown by in his understanding of English, maths and reasoning.
Unlike nurseries, shellie takes her children to play groups, soft play settings, different parks, museums, and attractions such as Lego land and sea life centre.
Her back garden is like a park in size and amenities!
She now has my 6 month old too, and I was quite happy leaving him in care because she cares and shows genuine interest in them.
I highly recommend her.
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on 10/09/2014
My little girl Jessica is 4, I started working full time and required a childminder I was nervous about leaving Jessica with someone she didn't know as I'd only ever left her with family before. I rang Michelle and was asked to take Jessica round so she could meet me and Jessica I felt happy and reasured about leaving Jessica there as its a lovely, welcoming and friendly home. I thought it was really nice that we had chance to spend some time with Michelle before my little girl started her fun filled days there. My little girl loves going to Michelle's she does lots of activities with her including play areas, parks, messy play, frankie and benny's for lunch :) and much more. My little girl is enthusiastic and can be quite a handy full but Michelle always seems to be able to cope and still smiles at the end of the day. I wouldn't let my child go to anyone other childminder now as she's brilliant. She's really flexible and communicates well with me when needed. Her two children are well behaved and lovely, friendly children. Thank you Michelle for all your hard work, time and effort, love, kindness and support we would be lost without you love from Kelly and Jessica xxx
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