Childminders in Holmfirth

Prior to becoming a childminder I worked as a qualified critical care nurse for over 5 years. Whilst working, I had to use a variety of childcare such as nursery, play school and grandparents, hence I know what it is like to deal with childcare issues. I have recently been re awarded Gold awards in Nutrition and Hygiene. I also run my local parent and toddler group. I have completed my BA in Early Years with Early Years Professional Status at Huddersfield University. Very few childminders have this status and takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I am continuing my studies by now doing my honours. My aim is to provide a warm, welcoming, homely and stimulating environment, and build positive relationships with the children in my care and make sure their individual needs are met so they can reach their full potential. I hope to offer children a continuity of care as close to their home environment as possible. I would like children in my care to feel “part of the family” and thus valued as a family member.

I have been childminding for 3 years and previously nannied for 3 families over about 8 years. I have 3 children of my own 13 yr old 11 yr old and 8 yr old and have been married to my husband 13 yrs. We have lived in Meltham for 9 years. I am currently doing my level 3 diploma in childcare and have my paediatric first aid and have done all the courses that kirklees require me to do and continue to do various courses to ensure that I keep up to legislation. The children that attend my setting have the freedom to do lots of tasks and play lots of games. I like to be outdoors as much as possible so we go on lots of walks, picnic, go exploring and having lots of adventures bug hunting or walking to the many farms and stables that are dotted around Meltham and visit the many animals that are about. I charge £3 per hour the pull down options wouldn't allow me to change lower that £5.