Katy S
Childminder in Darlington (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jun 2009 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 09 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Katy. I’m a mum of four children, 3 boys aged 22, 18, 16 and a girl aged 11.
I have worked in childcare for over 18 years. I originally started as a childminding assistant when my own son was a baby then going on to register on my own for 15 years. I moved over to a private day nursery as the children who attended my setting naturally moved on, so I looked for a new challenge.
My Experience
I returned to childminding and re registered in 2022, because I missed it greatly, I love the personal touch I can bring
to childminding and the bond I create with parents and children who come into my home. My children have also
missed it too as they enjoyed having the children here. I’ve loved working in a nursery and believe I’ve gained some
invaluable experience that I will take away and implement into my childminding.
Over the years I have gained lots of experience, knowledge and understanding of children’s development looking
after children aged 6 weeks plus. I have experience in looking after children with complexed behaviour and SEND
needs, I have experience with various medical conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, cerebral palsy and global delayed
development to name just a few. I have successfully managed several Ofsted inspections gaining and outstanding in
my last inspection dated November 2018.
I have yet to be inspected by Ofsted since returning, but my previous Ofsted reports are available online.
I have gained several qualifications over the years including safeguarding, food hygiene, first aid, level four in
childcare learning development and speech and language development.
I use my home as my main setting but regularly another 2 childminders, both are well
established Childminder settings, and playgroups which benefit both the children and myself greatly.
My home is in a cul-de-sac in the Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington, it has a large, enclosed garden and a separate
room that I use for childminding.
I am very much enjoying my return to childminding as I missed it greatly; I look forward to hopefully welcoming you
and your little one(s) into our setting
My Qualifications
I hold a full clean driving licence
NVQ 3 CCLD
Level 5 in Early Years
Level 3 in Home-based Childcare Diploma
Communication friendly setting accredited
Food Hygiene
First Aid
As well as training on
Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2
Behaviour Difficulties
Emotional & Social Behaviour
My Availability
5 days a week all hours considered
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
To be discussed as required
i give sibling discounts
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/02/2023)
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