Tinas Childminding
Childminder in Great Wyrley
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Female Member since Feb 2011 Last Updated Sep 2023 Last Login 18 Apr 2024
My Summary
Ofsted Outstanding Childminder
About Me
Hey, I’m Tina.
I live in Great Wyrley with my partner and our three children. I’m a Mom of five all together, aged between 13-30, so I’ve certainly kept myself busy over the years! I am Ofsted Registered and a member of The National Childminding Association.
I own a large cottage/converted barn where ‘Tina’s Childminding’ is operated from by myself and two additional qualified members of staff. Our ethos focuses around child-led learning and we use elements of The Curiosity Approach in setting which promotes curiosity, awe and wonder in Early Childhood. We are proud to have created an environment where children can tinker, explore, discover and have control over their own learning. We encourage children to make their own choices regarding play, which leads to enhanced confidence, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
We feel it is important for children to spend time exploring the great outdoors, this is not only good for their mental and physical well-being but provides them with new opportunities that an indoor childcare setting can’t fulfil. The large enclosed garden we have gives children a place to play and discover nature at their own pace. Our children also attend regular ‘Forest School’ sessions (no matter the weather!) at Cannock Chase and we make frequent trips to parks, farms and other fun outdoor activities.
Parents will always be kept informed of their child’s development and every child has their own Early Years Foundation Stage profile book that documents their individual milestones and learning goals. We also complete photo albums for every child, which tells the story of their time with us through pictures. Both of these are shared with parents at the end of every term or immediately upon request. On a daily basis, children take home activity diaries that informs parents of that days events. We also have a private online page (just for parents) that we update regularly with pictures and stories of our day to day activities and outings.
For the nursery aged children, we provide Home Learning Packs. This encourages children that are nearing school age, to get into a routine of doing a little work at home (as they would do in Reception) and provides them with a learning experience they can share with their parents.
We are incredibly proud to have been graded ‘OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS’ on our most recent Ofsted Inspection.
My Experience
• Qualified Nursery Nurse since 1984
• Experience working in various Residential Children’s Care Homes 1984-1990
• Experience on Special Care Baby Unit as a nursery nurse 1990-1993
• Registered Childminder since 1993
• Experience childminding various children over the years that have additional / special needs and disabilities
• Previous experience as an emergency short term foster career of children aged 0-16 with additional needs
My Qualifications
• All 3 staff members hold relevant qualifications
• All 3 staff members complete statutory / mandatory training as required
• All staff do monthly training on a variety of childcare topics including Safeguarding
• 5* food hygiene rated
• Insured to transport children via car
My Availability
• 7:00am-5:30pm Mon - Fri
• Drop offs to Glenthorne Primary School (AM only)
• Drop offs & Pick Ups to/from Cheslyn Hay Primary School (AM & PM)
• We do not collect or drop off children to/from home
• Local primary schools to our setting are: Thomas Moore, Moat Hall, Cheslyn Hay, Glenthorne and Landywood.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/09/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
• £5 per hour
• £6 per hour for Before/After school for children in full time education
• Parents can either provide a healthy lunch box or choose for meals to be provided by us. This is charged as follows:
- Breakfast £1 per meal
- Lunch/Dinner £1.50 per meal
• Think2 funding available
• Universal funding for 3/4 year olds available
• No charges for Bank Holidays as we are closed
• No charges for parents who do not use us during Staffordshire School Holidays
• We do accept Tax Credits and Vouchers for payments
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cheslyn Hay Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 12/02/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 29/04/2021)
- Inspection Report (added 11/09/2023)
- Inspection Report (added 11/09/2023)
- Inspection Report (added 11/09/2023)
- Inspection Report (added 11/09/2023)
- UK Passport (added 29/04/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/04/2021)
- DBS Check (added 29/04/2021)
Reviews
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My son has been attending Tina's childminding since November. We moved area and so he had to leave a private nursery and find somewhere new. Tina was recommended to me by a friend and I am so grateful for the recommendation! He absolutely adores Tina, Eloise and Carol. They look after him like he is their own. He is always happy going in and loves his time there. He makes lovely arts and crafts while there and they take him out regularly to a variety of settings. I am updated every day and the communication between us is fabulous. She is flexible within reason and such such a lovely person. She is warm and nurturing and I feel my son is making such progress there. The house itself is beautiful and there's so much to do for the children. We opt in for meals to be provided within setting and the variety of food my son gets is great! I sing her praises to everyone I know!
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Rebecca
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Tinas Childminding
on 12/02/2024
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Tinas Childminding
on 13/02/2024:
We are so pleased you are happy with our setting. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are really pleased that your little man has settled in and how happy he is. it is a pleasure to share the care with you x
My son has recently moved to Tina’s childminding and I already can’t recommend her enough. My boy settled immediately and he absolutely loves going to see Tina, Carol and Elouise. Tina allowed us to do shorter settling in sessions to make his transition a very positive one. She takes the children on lovely trips out to various places including forest school and playgroups. She sends photos each day and she also fills in a daily diary which provides opportunities for parents to send any messages. I love the Facebook page which provides more updates on the activities the children have been doing. Tina already knows my son very well, she knows his strengths and the things he needs to work on. She plans wonderful activities for the children and my child often comes home with lovely pictures he has made. Tina’s setting provides opportunities for the children to access all areas of the early years curriculum. Her outdoor area is absolutely brilliant and I would love to try and create the same space for my son at home. When I first visited Tina I couldn’t believe how brilliant her setting was considering it’s in her own home. I can’t recommend Tina’s childminding enough, I was so anxious about moving my son, but it has been incredibly positive. I can’t thank-you enough, thank-you Tina.
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Hollie
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on 01/12/2023
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Tinas Childminding
on 02/12/2023:
Thank you for such a lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed visiting our setting while we were working. At least you can see how things are for Teddy when you’re not there and as you say he settled beautifully. Thank you for such a great review. Look forward to seeing Teddy grow and develop in setting. Xx
I can't explain how much my son loves being at tinas, it's no surprise ofstead gave outstanding in all areas. Friendly staff who genuinely care about the children and get to really know them, fresh home cooked meals, learning that follows EYFS and trips out to add more learning experiences for the children, you literally couldn't ask for more. The daily diary's, fb group and the photo album and workbook is just an added extra that takes this setting to another level.
So happy that we got a place here.
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kelly
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on 05/11/2023
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Tinas Childminding
on 05/11/2023:
Thank you for your review so glad to have your little man x
Both our children have attended Tina’s. We have a five year age gap and our daughter attended as part of before and after school wrap around whereas our son went from 9 months old and is still there now 10 years on in wrap around.
Our only regret is that we did not find her when our daughter was born.
Tina is amazing with the children and we all feel like an extension of each others families. The children love her and the environment she creates enabled them to develop in a safe, fun environment.
Also as working parents, the knowledge that Tina is / was looking after them allowed us as parents to go to work relaxed and unworried about the welfare of our children.
Simply amazing.
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David
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on 05/11/2023
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Tinas Childminding
on 06/11/2023:
Thank you for the review and it’s been a pleasure to watch him grow up. X
Where do i start.....
From day 1 when we met Tina we knew our little boy would have an amazing time. We have nearly been with Tina for 2 years and Thomas's confidence just keeps blooming with support from the girls. We love how he comes out smiling and telling us what he has done for the day and how he is building friendships with his friends.
Tina takes time out to speak to us with how he's developing and reassures us if and when had concerns.
Would definitely recommend Tina and the girls for any childcare, they are brilliant and your child will be well looked after and loved.
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Viv
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on 05/11/2023
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Tinas Childminding
on 05/11/2023:
Thank you he makes our job easy xxx
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