Louise’s Minding

Louise Mason NNEB Qualified Registered Childminder

Telephone: 01159496322

Mobile: 07791676369

Email:loumason28@yahoo.co.uk

About me and my family:

Hello, my name is Louise and I have been minding since April 2004. I have a son called Kyle aged 11, a dog called Sasha and Tropical fish. I am currently studying for my Foundation degree in Early Years and childcare with the Open University, which I am enjoying greatly. I have always worked within the area of children.

I am a NNEB Qualified Nursery Nurse, with some primary teaching credits. I am a member of the Peace of Mind Childminder’s group and I also work very closely with the other minders within the Sandiacre area, which is great for Networking.

At my last Ofsted inspection I was awarded ‘Good’ with a high standard throughout. My Ofsted report can be viewed here. I am insured by NCMA as well as being a NCMA Member.

I have Fantastic references from the parents within my care and they are available to see if you wish. You can also find me on www.childcare.co.uk look for Loumason, you will find some references on there too.

Qualifications:·

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding children and advanced

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety

Makaton Training (2days)

Communication Difficulties

Elkan Training (2days) – Lets talk with under 5’s

I have undertaken many courses please ask to see certificates when you visit. I try to keep up to date as much as possible with new training.

My Setting:

I have an open plan downstairs area involving a large kitchen/dining area where we undergo all kinds of craft and messy play activities or even just floor play.

I have a separate room for sleeping younger children.

A quiet area for quiet play and reading.

I have a large back garden which includes a variety of areas and learning spaces. Which include a play shed with playground area. A covered area for shelter from the rain and heat of the sun, so the children can still have access to the outside environment. I have a flat area for ride on play toys. And also a grassed area with fruit trees and solar water feature, which the children helped design and install the solar water pump.

Within my setting, the children and I like to grow our own vegetables and fruit, which helps encourage the children to try and eat more fruit and vegetables, thus promoting healthy eating. So with the help of one of my parents I now have a Fantastic raised vegetable patch which will enable the children to grow more varieties of new foods. It has been built to enable all children to have access around it whatever their abilities.

I like to take the children in regards to outdoor play to the surrounding parks and local canal and Attenborough, where myself and the children like to pond dip, look for the different types of birds and feed the birds.

I go to local toddler groups, which helps to promote the children’s social development and skills.

I provide healthy meals, snacks and drinks for the children. I like to get the children involved in the choice of meals and the preparation. I feel this promotes and encourages them to eat well and healthy.

Activities:

As well as the activities mentioned above, I try to participate in the following while caring for the children in my care.

Toddler Groups

Story and Singing sessions

Local Children centre activities

Small play centres

Nature walks

Feeding the ducks on the canal

A variety of day trips during the school holidays, one example of the trips is the Seaside at Cleethorpes, which is organised within the Peace of mind group.

Regular play sessions with other childminders

Working hours/ Flexibility:

I’m available Monday to Friday 7am till 6pm.

I am if needed also available for late evenings and weekends if suitable hours can be agreed.

Location:

I am a Sandiacre based childminder and do not serve any schools in Long Eaton.

Quality

Within the day children are educated to reach their early learning goals through fun and enjoyment.

I aim to treat each child as a valued individual.

Fee’s:

I charge an all inclusive price of £3.20 per hour. All food, drink and snacks are included in the hourly rate. Apart from for babies – parents supply their own bottles and nappies etc.

I offer significant reduction for full week care.

Reductions applied to siblings, when caring for them at the same time.

I accept cash, cheques, monthly or weekly direct debits. I am also part of childcare voucher schemes, if you can apply for these at your work and I’m not assigned to the voucher scheme I am happy to register with them.

Availability:

I have immediate vacancies for over 5’s and over 8’s presently. From this September 2011, I will have vacancies for under 5’s.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards Louise