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As a registered childminder, I aim to provide a childminding service that allows boys and girls to learn and develop in a safe, secure, home-based environment.  I am registered to care for 10 children under the age of 12.  I am insured to care for children up to the age of 12.  I will consider care of any child no matter what their range of needs.  I will assess the needs of the child and whether I can accommodate their needs, taking into consideration the needs of the children that I already care for.  I offer settling in period where parents are welcome to stay for a couple of hours and then the children can be left in my care, free of charge, to ensure that the children are comfortable within my setting.  I will offer a trial period. During that time if I feel that I cannot give the child the correct care, or the parents believe I cannot meet the needs of their child, the contract can cease.

 

I am registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales to care for up to 10 children, boys and girls, from birth to 12 years of age. No more than 6 of these children can be under 8. No more than 3 of these children can be under 5 and no more than 2 under 18 months. These ratios include any other children that are in my care, including my own children.

 

In my home lives, myself my husband Steve who has his own Joinery Business Cedar Joinery North Wales Ltd and our three children Tia (2005) Joshua (2007) and Amelia (2011). We have a family pet floppy the rabbit who spends all his time in the Garden and is very caring with children.

 

 

 

My service is available 8am-5pm Weekdays term time only, please ask about extra hours and school holidays. I can drop off and pick up at local schools and pre-schools.

 

Children will be taken to local parks, shops, ti a fi groups, play barns and the library on a regular basis, plus we will visit zoo, beach and farms and other exciting days out during the year.

 

I provide a range of activities including art and craft, storytelling, singing, musical instruments, role play and jigsaws.

 

My first language is English.  I will introduce children to the Welsh language as this will be used in schools.  If I have children in my care who speak another language, I will endeavour to learn a few key phrases which will also be introduced to all the children in my care.

I will be Visually assessing and monitoring every child’s development. I will keep records about individual children confidential, and retain them for a period of at least 3 years after the last date on which a child attended. Childminders retain records in line with the terms on their insurance.

 

Arrival and collection

Please drop off and collect your child at the front door. Please park outside house as not to block access to other driveways.

 

Fees

Per day (8am-5pm)                                  £36

Morning session (8am-1pm)                     £20

Afternoon session (12pm-5pm)                 £20

Per Hour (before 8am and after 5pm)        £5

Once a child is booked in fees must be paid even if your child doesn’t attend

 

Pick-ups and drop offs can be arranged see me for more information.

To keep a child’s, place a fee of £20 a month will be needed.

 

Payment

Payment will be due on a weekly basis unless otherwise discussed. Payment day will be the first day your child attends the setting. Extra hours will be invoiced. If payment it late a late fee will be charged.

 

Cancellation or withdrawal of contract

4 weeks’ notice must be given in writing before the cancellation and withdrawal of the child. The usual fees will apply and be settled at the end of the placement.

 

 

Clothing and Personal items

Each child should have Sufficient clothes for their daily needs plus a spare set in the event of accidents. Parents are asked to provide sunhats and adequate sun block during summer months and suitable outdoor clothing during winter. For children who are not potty trained parents are asked to provide nappies, baby wipes, nappy sacks and cream.

Food/snacks and drinks

I will provide children with snacks and fresh drinks but food must be supplied by yourselves.

Holidays

I will usual not take holidays in term time but if they do there will be no charge.

If you take a holiday normal fees will apply.

 

Sickness

If a child is unwell with sickness, diarrhoea, or a temperature they must be kept home until they are clear of all symptoms. Please refer to the sickness policy in the parent information pack. I would be grateful if you could inform me as soon as possible if your child is going to be absent. Parents will be contacted immediately if their child becomes unwell.

 

Administration of medication

Medication can be administrated in an emergency if all relevant paperwork is filled in and any training is undertaken.

 

Security

Your child will not be released to anyone except yourself or a person you have specified. A security password will be required. If anyone other than parent/Carer collects your child it is important that you inform me as to the identity.

 

Behaviour

Please refer to my behaviour policy and house rules.

 

 

Equal opportunities

I will welcome any child into my care and will not discriminate in any way towards gender, race and ethnic origin, cultural or religious backgrounds. Each child will be treated as an individual.

I will help each child to develop a sense of their own identity and culture and to develop positive attitudes towards people who are otherwise different to themselves. This will be through role play, dressing up, puzzles and books.

 

Back up childminder

In the event of an emergency you children will be left with Rebecca Borman Dwylo Hapus Childminding. I and the children spend a lot of time with Becky so they will all get to know her. Her Phone number is 07843673087.

 

 

 

Arrangements for dealing with complaints and concerns

I will carry out a formal review of my service annually to ensure that I meet the needs of the parents and children. This will be made available to parents and CSSIW. I welcome any comments, compliments, concerns and feedback around the service I provide. Complaints will be dealt with as per my Complaints Policy. Alternatively, complaints may be raised with CSSIW using the following contact details:

CSSIW, Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9RZ. Tel: 0300 790 0126

 

 

Arrangements for dealing with any emergency

I have a relevant First Aid qualification for dealing with infants and children and receive written permission from all parents to use First Aid or seek emergency treatment should I need to. I have an emergency back-up person should an emergency arise. For more information, please refer to my Accident, Emergency and Fire Policy. 

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