Shelley
Childminder in Billingshurst (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since May 2019 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 18 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Shelley and I am a fully qualified and Ofsted Registered Childminder, Shelley's Bear's Childminding.
I take great pride and pleasure in providing a home from home environment, in which children can feel safe, happy and comfortable being themselves.
I enjoy looking after children and young people, helping them to develop and work to the early years framework within my setting.
Married with 2 children, my eldest son lives away with his wife and my husband and I live in Billingshurst with our 14 year old son.
My home is smoke and pet free, with a good size, secure back garden, where we have outside activities when the weather permits.
As well as a variety of play within my home, I take the children to local activities/groups on a weekly basis, for example:
Soft Play
Messy Play
Rhyme time
Play parks
Toddler Groups
and more.
I also have National Trust, Weald and Downland, Wetlands and Fishers Farm memberships, plus more, so spend a lot of time out and about as the weather allows, in the fresh air, generally having fun and enjoying new experiences.
My Experience
I am an experienced mother of 2 and have over 9 years experience working with children of all ages in a nursery setting, before embarking on my childminding career, which I have now been doing for 5 years
My Qualifications
Level 3 in Children and Young People Work Force and Level 3 in Home-based child care. First aid qualified, food hygene certificate, safeguarding, DBS checked
My Availability
spaces available
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.25 per hour
I charge £6.50 per hour between 7:30am and 5:30pm monday to friday
and £15 per hour outside of these core times
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
- First Aid Certificate (added 18/04/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Pediatric First Aid Certificate (added 05/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Pediatric First Aid Certificate (added 08/05/2019)
- Inspection Report (added 25/08/2022)
- DBS Check (added 08/05/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/05/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Shelley. 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.
Amazing with my 4 boys with adhoc childcare whilst I was visiting my family.
I will defiantly use again when I’m in the area 😊🙌🏼
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sara
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on 13/09/2022
Response by
Shelley
on 14/09/2022:
Thank you, the boys were all a pleasure, welcome here anytime x
Having looked at various different child care options, we felt instantly comfortable with Shelley after our first visit. Our child Fin, who has previously struggled to settle in other settings adores her and her lovely family.
Shelley’s communication is excellent. We love hearing about all the fun activities and places our son, Fin, has visited when he is with her. She has got a lovely setting and lots of different activities and toys for the children to play with. Her house isn’t chaotic like some childminders we visited and is a nice calm environment for the children. Shelley is incredibly flexible and understanding and has managed to change times and hours to suit us.
We honestly don’t know what we would do without Shelley. We feel so lucky that we found her and that she is our son’s childminder. We can’t thank her enough for doing such a wonderful job looking after our son. We would highly recommend Shelley to any parents looking for childcare for their children.
Thank you again x
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My daughter has been attending Shelley’s bear’s childminding since September 2020 when she first began reception class/now in year 1. My daughter attends every week, Tuesday-Friday, before and after school.
She has thrived from the moment she started, Shelley has been extremely welcoming/supportive and patient. My daughter enjoys all the age appropriate activities/outings that are provided and has made great friendships. There is always something for them to do and never a dull moment! Shelley provides resources for the children to complete around special occasions; Christmas, Easter, mother’s day etc., as well as every day activities and taking into consideration all children’s needs, age, beliefs and wishes.
Working in an ASD school as the safeguarding coordinator, I can honestly say that I have never had any concerns with the childcare provided for my child.
Shelley has ensured that we are updated with any changes/incidents that have occurred, including policy updates, she does so in a professional and timely manner.
Shelley is attentive and takes the time to help my daughter grow and develop. We have a fantastic relationship with Shelley and can rest easy knowing that my daughter is being cared for and is safe.
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My daughter had her last day at Shelley Bears, very emotional day for me. Shelley is just one of a kind, we called her our Hero. Super friendly, great communication between us, flexible with extra days, always sends positive updates of milestones met and loved receiving photos of her day. My daughter was able to have access to a good variety of activities, clubs and places keep her busy. My favourite thing is when homemade items were sent home. Always willing to help, Shelley has a amazing support network too, her family were very welcoming to my daughter. Shelley is fantastic with my daughter and my daughter just loved her.
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by
Rachel
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Shelley
on 15/12/2021
Response by
Shelley
on 15/12/2021:
Thank you, I loved having her, and my whole family and I will miss her, we will keep in touch and meet up as well, x
Would absolutely recommend Shelley can not be happier
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steph
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on 24/08/2019
Response by
Shelley
on 27/08/2019:
Thank you, he was very good, looking forward to having him again x
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