Paulineschildcare
Childminder in Long Ashton
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Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 18 Apr 2024
My Summary
From September 2024 I Will Have Space For One Child Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
About Me
I am currently at full capacity until September 2024. Please enquire in advance to secure a space.
Hi,
My name is Pauline, I'm 37 years old and live in Long Ashton. I thoroughly enjoy working with children, and have dedicated my education and career helping children be healthy, stay safe, enjoy life, achieve and develop as well-rounded individuals. I have a distinction level qualification in childcare, with 24 years experience in various childcare roles; including over 15 years as a self employed Childminder and Nanny & 12 years as a Mother.
Whilst I like to develop a close and caring relationship with children, I also believe that professionalism and consistency are the foundation blocks of being a successful nanny. I have considerable experience in supporting young children to develop their creativity, literacy, numeracy, emotional and social skills through constructive play and will be happy to work with parents to implement developmental plans in all of these areas.
I live with my husband of 15 years and our a son who is 12 years old; he is a bright and well-mannered young boy. He goes to Backwell High school full time and attends a few clubs after school in the week. We also have a cat and a dog; they’re used to children of all ages and are very gentle and well behaved.
I can offer care from children aged from birth upwards from my home in Long Ashton. My husband, son and I live in our lovely home, just off the cycle path and next to some beautiful countryside and forests that we explore every day. We have a play room to rival most toy shops, a garden with many activities and a playhouse. That said, we like to spend most of our time on forest walks or on days out at places like the Zoo or nearby farm.
- I drive a modern large and very safe car on a clean license - held for 16+ years without a single fault accident or conviction.
- I have DBS check every year (previously known as CRB).
- I have a full Paediatric First Aid Course
- I can provide excellent professional and character references
- I have full insurance with public liability cover
- I am Ofsted registered with a rating of Good
I would welcome a chance to meet you and your child/ children and get to know more about them and you and how I could fit with your family and childcare needs.
Please message if you have any other questions
Look forward to hearing from you : )
My Experience
Work History:
Currently working as a Self Employed Childminder - been registered since August 2019. Caring for ages 1 month and upward. **See Reviews from Chelsea or more recent**
October 2015 - Sept 2019: Nanny Share of 8x month old full time and 8 year old brother in school holidays. And sole charge Nanny share of another 1 year old on Fridays. (now 3 & 11 years) **See review 24/05/17**
July 2017 - April 2018: Nanny, part time 13x hour shifts as mother was a nurse, for a 8x month old. Change in work circumstances and childcare needs. **See review 04/04/18**
April 2016 - July 2017: Nanny, part time from 12months old. Location change and no longer practical. **See review 07/06/17**
March 2015 - October 2015: Nanny, part time, for a 4 year old and 1 year old. Temp position while contracted in Bristol. **See review 16/01/2016**
March 2015 - August 2015: Nanny part time, for a 4 and 6 year old. No longer require care in as children at school. **See review 13/08/15**
September 2014 - January 2015: Nanny, for a 7 and 9 year old. Temp position before moving to Australia. **See review 07/01/15**
Sept 2013 – January 2015: Northleaze Primary School, Volunteer teacher''s assistant for the reception class. Along side other roles in between school runs (I like to stay busy!)
Oct 2007 – September 2014: Sole charge Nanny, starting with 3 children (ages 1.5, 5 & 7) up until youngest was aged 8. No longer required as at school. **See review 14/07/14**
Previous other part time/ temp Nanny work & working in Nuseries for 2.5 years and working as a baby sitter from 14 years old. Plus being a mother for 12+ years too :)
My Qualifications
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years - Distinction-Distinction-Merit - June 2005
Training:
Enhanced Paediatric first Aid Certification
Certificate in First Aid at work
Certificate in Food Hygiene
Certificate in Fire Safety
Certificate in Risk Assessment
Many more
My Availability
I am available from around August 2024. My hours are Monday to Thursday from 7am till 5pm.
I don’t offer school pick ups/ drop offs.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.80 per hour
I am registered self employed. So you will have no employer costs such as holiday pay, NI, Tax and pensions as with a Nanny.
My Funded hours require a sustainability fee of £2.25 per hour for 2-3 years and £4.85 for ages 3-4.
For a fair price, please send me your requirements:
- Times required - Start & End times
- Days required
- If fixed and regular/ or flexibility required (if so how much)
- Term time or all year round
- Anything else that may be relevant
Thank you
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
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: underwing the EYFS (added 17/10/2023)
- Training Certificate: Developing self-esteem in young children 2020 (added 13/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Communication and the eyes 2020 (added 13/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Infection prevention and control in an early years setting level 2 2021 (added 13/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Supporting children with SEND in the early years 2022 (added 13/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Mental well-being in children and young people level 2 2020 (added 13/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Effective safeguarding practice 2022 (added 13/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Child protection advanced 2021 (added 13/03/2022)
- Exam Certificate: BTEC level 3 - early years (added 01/10/2022)
- UK Driving Licence (added 01/10/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid training (12 hours) (added 13/03/2022)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 10/07/2019)
- UK Passport (added 25/04/2018)
- DBS Check (added 05/06/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/06/2017)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for PaulinesChildcare. 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.
Our first child so additional nerves when dropping him off for the first time but Pauline put us at ease immediately.
Albie loved every moment spent with Pauline and nothing was too much trouble. She went above and beyond in providing advise and tips when Albie would play up at home.
Creative, loving, caring, fun and a super safe pair of hands. We could not recommend Pauline highly enough.
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James
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on 29/02/2024
Pauline has provided the best childminding service our family could have hoped for. She is always professional, caring, calm and kind. Having breast-feed and been inseparable with my daughter, it was such a big thing to return to work and trust someone else with her care. Pauline took away all that worry. She was brilliantly supportive and patient (with me!) and my daughter took to her instantly, they are the best of friends.
They spend their days playing, learning and going for walks. There is a keen focus on learning & development, but if my daughter is teething they have cuddles and read books – my daughters favourite things! Pauline always recognises what she needs and adapts accordingly with the most upmost of care.
She has a wealth of experience and always offers good advice, if asked.
Pauline keeps me constantly updated and I love seeing the real time pictures of what they are getting up to each day. Her clean playroom is a great setting for learning and having fun, and her house is near nice footpaths and forests to play in. I highly recommend Pauline as a fantastic childminder.
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MummyEl
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on 12/03/2023
Pauline looked after our son 2 days a week while we were at work. He settled very well and was excited to spend time with her. Pauline was flexible with timings and worked with what we needed. Pauline did lots of arts and crafts with our son and he loved this. Thank you Pauline .
Lucy and Martin
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Lucy
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on 01/03/2023
Pauline looked after our son from when he was 9 months until he was 3 years old, spanning across the pandemic and beyond. She was absolutely brilliant and she's now taking care of our 11 month old! Pauline worked with all of our requests- to use washable nappies, altering nap timings (even when I'm sure it was a bit of a pain really!) and has always been very flexible and thoughtful. I feel incredibly lucky that we found her and would absolutely recommend her to others.
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SamN
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on 26/02/2023
Pauline has looked after our daughter Evie for the last two years and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very first day Evie loved going to Pauline’s and just adores her! Her approach is second to none and from when we first met her and saw the setting at her house, we knew Evie was in very good hands! Great variety of play and learning, and daily forest walks meant Evie had just the best time every day and she made big friendships with her buddies. Pauline was also very flexible and accommodating if pick up times shifted a bit on occasions. We were very sad to say goodbye to Pauline at the end of the Summer but are just so grateful for her giving Evie just the best start into being looked after by someone other than us. We cannot recommend her more highly.
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