I live in a large semi detached home with my partner. We have two adult children. We also have a cat. With over 20 years childminding experience I am very committed to the service that I provide. I work reliably, professionally, with high standards and in close partnership with parents. My home is very child oriented, welcoming & friendly and I am a warm, caring, calm, organised & safety conscious person; this helps babies and children to settle quickly and securely with me. I provide wrap around care for nursery and school; this will ensure the stability, familiarity and security of continuous care for your child throughout babyhood and their school life.

I have excellent testimonials and comments from parents who have used my service. I have comprehensive plans, policies and procedures which I follow covering all aspects of my setting, providing important information and peace of mind for parents. I understand how difficult it can sometimes be for parents returning to work. I fully appreciate the responsibility involved when caring for someone’s child. Parents are central to their child’s life and the ones making decisions on their behalf. I therefore always do my best to be supportive and involve parents, to instill confidence, to meet their wishes and their child’s needs, working together for the benefit of their child.

Sharing information is made a high priority, allowing parents vital involvement in their child’s day and providing continuity of their child’s care. I use a daily diary so that information can be exchanged about a child’s time with me. I make observations of children from birth to age five, in order to chart their progress and record their achievements whilst they are with me. I link my observations to the Early Years Foundation Stage “Areas of Learning and Development”. This record is presented when a child leaves my setting; it can be shared with their future carer or educator and can be kept as a keepsake.