Sharon Lockey
Childminder in Skipton
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Female Member since Nov 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Sharon Lockey, and I am an Ofsted registered Childminder based in Skipton and have been since 2008.
During that time I have seen many different initiatives come and go, however, I have always used my love of children and my strong belief in a playful, enabling environment to support the children’s learning and development.
I am married, have two daughters and would love to welcome your child to my home.
I have always lived in Skipton and do not have any plans to move.
My favourite times with the children are when we are out and about, exploring new and local places, being in nature, singing and dancing, reading books, and talking to them about their interests.
Opening times;
Monday - 7.30 - 16.30 ( term time only)
Tuesday - 7.30 - 17.30
Wednesday - 7.30 - 17.30
Thursday - 7.30- 17.30
Friday - 7.30 - 16.30
I provide Childcare from the age of 9 months to 11 Years old. I can offer funded places to eligible 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds and all 3&4-year-olds.
If there is anything further you need to know, please do not hesitate to contact me during the hours of 8.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday when I will be happy to help.
Physical environment
I work from my home in an end-terraced house on a street. Access is through the front door, and has one step to reach my property. I mainly use the ground floor for childminding and only use the first floor for the bathroom.
I have free-flow outdoor play available to the rear of my house and a park just around the corner of the street. I have two school runs a day 8.30 am and 3.00 pm
Whilst working I used a variety of childcare for my child including nursery, childminder and grandparents, so I know how hard it is to juggle both working and family.
My Experience
In January 2008, I first opened my doors as JOLLY TOTS CHILDCARE, previous to this I have worked in the private day nursery setting and a charity-funded out-of-school club.
Since then I have continued caring for the children and my professional development.
JOLLY TOTS has become well known for quality care. It has a practical child-centred approach, where children are respected as individuals and encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace within a home-from-home environment.
The needs of the individual child are paramount in all my childcare facilities.
My Qualifications
N,N,E,B Diploma in nursery nursing (1996)
I continuously update my training as needed and available.
My Availability
At the moment I have limited availability 2 days available (both days must be taken for a minimum of 7.5 hours per day)
I have a rare baby space coming up in April 2025, so I thought I'd share a little about what we get up to here.
Jollytots Childcare
Every week your child will have opportunities to:
**Play with friends.
**Sing and dance.
**Read books.
**Explore and investigate.
**Play imaginatively.
**Do jigsaws and puzzles.
**Notice changes in nature.
**Join in with small group play.
**Learn about nature.
**Use the construction resources.
**Eat Home cooked meals.
**Take the dog for a walk.
**Make marks in different ways.
**Be noisy and joyful.
**Develop their individual interests.
**Listen to music.
**Visit the library.
**Laugh out loud.
**Prepare their own food.
**Find out something new.
Children in my childminding setting have fun while playing and learning.
I have a baby space opening up from W/c 21st April 2025 Tuesday and Wednesday, please contact me for more information. Thank you.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Childminder fees are £5.50 per hour with a minimum of 7.5 hours per day.
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
- Inspection Report (added 24/10/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 08/10/2024)
- DBS Check (added 04/01/2024)
- Marriage Certificate (added 04/01/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/01/2024)
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