Rachel

About Me

Ofsted registered childminder working in Addiscombe.
I have been childminding since 2006, 18 years experience of looking after children.
I have seen many children grow and develop over the years.
I’ve cared for children age 4 months upto 13 years.
I enjoy seeing children blossom, develop and the main thing, seeing them having fun.
I like to have a good relationship with my parents/carer so we can work together in giving your child the best start with their development.
I know it is a very hard time and it’s important that we work well together to make the transition for yourselves and most importantly your child/children go smoothly.
I run a homely environment, with structure and routine. I find children progress and settle well with routine.
I like to be out and about outside as much as weather allows to parks, farms, woodland walks, we also visit toddler groups, soft play areas as well as play dates with other minders. Giving the children the opportunity to socialise with other children, other than the children in my setting.
I accept 2yr, 3/4yr funding and from September 2024 I will accept 9 month yr old funding.
My aim is happy children and happy parents.
I aim to help your child develop and progress to the best of their ability.
By the time your child leaves my setting they will be school ready and ready for their next adventure.
I will be using the EYFS framework, to review their development and progress.
I like to keep a folder of their time with me which you will get to take home when they leave, they will have lots of early years memories to look back on.

I’m a mum of two grown up children, both still living at home, my son is studying law to become a barrister and my daughter works in childcare.
I also live with my partner,
two french bull dogs & 2 cats.
I keep my minded children separate from the animals unless supervised.