Alice
Childminder in London: Bromley
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Female Member since Jan 2021 Last Updated Aug 2023 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
West Wickham Childminder
About Me
Hi,I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I live in West Wickham, near to Lidl. I provide childminding in a small group ( Max 2-3 children at any one time), consistent care. I am happy to provide part-time hours. Settling your child in is free. I am gentle and calm aiming to build confidence in your child. A home from home. Learning is supported by having fun with creative and messy play in a homely atmosphere with lots of outdoor opportunities, suited to your child's individual needs. I am trained to deliver the Early years Foundation stage, I have worked as a nurse, Sick children's nurse and a health visitor. I have brought up 3 children myself. I aim to work in close partnership with parents to ensure your child feels supported. I have years of experience with children, I enjoy their spontaneity and humour. I am sensitive, patient, honest, trustworthy and kind. I will work with you to support your child's progression with daily, termly and yearly catch ups. We will go out to the library story and craft sessions and local rhyme time and action sessions. We walk to the park for running around, slide and swings, and go to a nearby stream for paddling, etc. Any problems can be addressed with solutions. Please contact me with a message if you would like to find out more.
My Experience
I have 3 adult children and have worked with children for all of my working life. I enjoy supporting children to gain new skills and learn from their original play.
My Qualifications
I was a trained nurse, health visitor, & a paediatric nurse with experience of working with parents and children, assessing children, supporting development and any additional needs.
My Availability
I'm currently full . I am happy to link with Hawes Down school & Linden leas pre-school. I live near to bus routes 119,194, suitable for Hayes, Coney Hall,& Eden park.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 an hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hawes Down Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Oak Lodge Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Training Certificate: Bromley Lado update (added 19/09/2024)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted (added 28/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Baby Training (added 16/05/2023)
- Training Certificate: A peep into Schemaplay (added 10/03/2023)
- Training Certificate (added 02/01/2023)
- Training Certificate: Fuzzy Eaters (added 24/11/2022)
- Training Certificate: Supporting Picky Eaters (added 12/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: Understanding autism (added 05/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: Progress check at 2 years (added 26/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Certificate of Excellence (added 20/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: What happens before Reading (added 17/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: SEND and the Pandemic (added 17/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: Bromley Safeguarding Forum (added 20/06/2022)
- Training Certificate: LADO (added 03/03/2022)
- DBS Check (added 22/09/2021)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 19/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: SEND (added 19/07/2021)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 19/07/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/07/2021)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 05/07/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 19/01/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Alice. 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.
Alice was recommended to me by another mum at Linden Leas PreSchool when my usual childminder gave her notice. She's been absolutely fantastic! She stepped in and helped me out, so I could continue working.
My daughter took to Alice straight away and settled in easily. She always came home with a smile and a story about her time with Alice.
Thank you so much! Eve will miss you xxx
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My six year old daughter with down syndrome has been with Alice & her husband for almost two years. We were one of the first on their books.
Below is the email received after collecting my daughter the same evening without saying anything of the intention of ending it all..
'Hi **name**,
I didn’t want to discuss this in front of **name** and I’ve thought hard about this. I’ve had **name** for nearly 2 years now and I’m very fond of her. However my childminding has moved on and I’m finding it hard to meet all the needs of the children. It’s not fair on **name** if she doesn’t get the individual attention I used to be able to give her.
So goodbye and good luck, I hope you can find another suitable carer/club which will support her,? Chucklebox??
Best wishes,
Alice'
I am a single working Mum and Alice has not given me any notice. Always paid and collected on time. There has been no transitioning period or understanding communicated to the child to whom my daughter had built a rapport.
We saw Alice from a distance the following day, collecting/ being with three children who joined her services after my daughter. If she was finding it too hard, why take on more children and dump one of the originals who happens to be the only one from the side of the school with additional needs? A kick in the teeth for my daughter who is confused by it all & now has a daily reminder.
My daughter played up a little in terms of getting ready to go home. Didn't want to place on shoes/ socks etc. On at least two occasions we had the front door closed upon us; one of which the six year old had only her knickers on and was left on the open porch with me to dress her in public view.
There had been cracks forming as I had also received a WhatsApp message a few weeks before to say, 'do you think **name** will change as she is getting too big for man-handling'.
Another recent event; belongings school bag and lunch box had been placed on the outer wall, front door open and Alice leaning against her radiator with folded arms. When asked if all was ok upon pickup, I was told my daughter was refusing to get dressed.
I can't help but feel we have been dumped and it would have been much appreciated after two years for both myself and my daughter to have been spoken with face to face of the 'ending' or to try and work something out if Alice was finding it too hard.
Wasn't going to write a review but felt other parents/ carers needed to know especially if there is any type of special need to be accounted for.
Don't get me wrong we liked Alice, she has a nice home and it worked well for some time. It's unfortunate it's ended in this way.
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by
Y Smith
about
Alice
on 29/06/2023
Response by
Alice
on 30/06/2023:
Thank you for your feedback,
I appreciate this has been difficult for you and a shock, however I felt I had to let you know as soon as possible so that you could make other arrangements.
As an independent childcare provider I make constant risk assessments to ensure those in my care are safe.
As you know your daughter's behaviour can be unpredictable and she has not been listening to me.
On consideration of my experience with her last week I decided that it would be best for myself and the others in my care to stop her place.
I am happy to write her a letter to explain why if that is helpful to you both.
I don't feel an open forum like this is the way to manage situations such as this.
I hope you find a suitable carer to support you with her ongoing childcare.
Alice has been taking care of my daughter since she was 15 months old, it has been a wonderful experience and I have complete confidence that she is being well taken care of and stimulated everyday.
Alice has a perfect home set up with floor to ceiling games/crafts/toys for kids of all ages, and my daughter has a great time there, aswell as at the various clubs, classes and parks that Alice takes her to. Would highly recommend Alice to any parents looking for a dedicated and caring childminder.
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by
LauraG
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Alice
on 01/11/2021
Response by
Alice
on 01/11/2021:
Thank you, i've enjoyed having her. Good Luck
My daughter has really florished with Alice, she adores the garden & fantastic playroom. Her language has been developing a lot & creative play has definitely helped her coordination. She is in great hands as Alice has so much previous experience working with children & in healthcare. Lovely homely atmosphere!
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Anneka
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Alice
on 14/07/2021
Response by
Alice
on 06/11/2021:
Thank You Anneka, it's been a pleasure.
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