Claire
Childminder in Bognor Regis (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jan 2024 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 24 Dec 2024
My Summary
Tiny Shephards Child Care
About Me
Hi, I'm Claire, and i live with my two young daughters and husband in Rose Green. Following the birth of my second child last year and whilst looking for childcare near to home, I realised there was an increased need for high-quality, reliable provision in my area. I was looking for childcare for my baby, but also before and after school care for my eldest child. Having found that nothing fitted both of my girls, I decided to set up Tiny Shepherds.
Having worked in nursery settings since I qualified in 2012 and as a busy mum, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience and am passionate about child development. I love the outdoors, exploring in nature, and encouraging independence in the children I care for.
Our home is a warm, nurturing, safe space for children to grow and develop in a smaller environment to that of a nursery or pre-school. There are opportunities for them to explore their curiosity and creativity. We have a playroom that offers plenty of fun things to do, including toys, messy play, glueing and sticking, and painting. There is also a secure garden that will offer opportunities for outdoor play as well as exploring the world around us.
My Experience
I have been in childcare since qualifying in 2012 working in different nursery settings.
Before my maternity leave last year I was a deputy manager with experience in this role for babies and 2- school ages. I have also worked in out of school clubs dropping off and collecting children from school and caring for them with activities and food.
My Qualifications
Level 3 diploma in childcare and education
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding lead
Food hygiene (I have a 5 rating from the food hygiene inspection)
I have done training in speech and language
I have done training in forest school (I have not yet done a qualification as a leader)
My Availability
Currently have space for a 9 month + for half day 8-12:30 on a Friday morning.
And school drop and collection of Monday and Tuesday
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 02/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
I offer funded hours for all age groups.
Currently if you do a full day there is a discount. However £6.50 per child per hour
I provide Breakfast lunch and dinner for an additional cost if you do not wish to provide food yourself. Snack is included.
Breakfast-£1.00
Lunch -£2:50
Dinner-£3.50
If you do a full day, food will be discounted to £5 a day
We will also be going out on trips. Some of these will be included, if there is a cost to the trip I will inform you of the cost if you wish your child to join.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Rose Green Infant School
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate (added 20/05/2024)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 20/05/2024)
- DBS Check (added 13/01/2024)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Claire. 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.
Claire is an absolutely fabulous childminder and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to look after our little son. It gives me a piece of mind knowing that our son is with someone who looks after him like he was her own. Claire is very friendly, creative and the house is well equipped with lots of different toys. She keeps me posted on everything that is going on so I always know what they are up to which is great! ☺️
I would recommend Claire to everyone, we are super happy with her and so is our little son!
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Claire is fantastic! She's very friendly, professional, and very doting on children.
She's looked after my boys with so much love, as if they were her own.
Nothing is too much trouble for her.
Thank you!!
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