How to find a local childminder

Parents looking for childminders= if you use the search facility within the blog for you local area you will be able to find info from local childminders

Childminders - if you email me at susiecm3@yahoo.co.uk with details of what you would like posted then I will place your details on the blog, please state your area so I can tag it for easier searching for parents, also ensure there is an email or other form of contact available for parents to access, feel free to provide details of your websites and I will include a link for parents.

IMPORTANT

It is the responsibility of the parents to check suitability of the childminders listed on this blog.

The website is up but still being updated, please feel free to check it out at local-childminder

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Can you fit a buggy board on a P&T?? the answer is yes :)

I recently bought a new buggy and got a bumprider buggy board for it, my friend also will be needing a 3rd seat or equivalent soon but has a P&T, we sat and tried the new bumprider on and it fits, not only that but the brake is also fine you just need to lift the buggy board a inch or two to get your toes in to push it up, she has a P&T sport with a doubles kit, we tried a 3 year old on it and he had enough room to stand and hold on, you are pushing with your arms extended but I find you do that with any buggy board :)

Here is the photo with it on :)

I got my bumprider from http://www.pushchairtrader.co.uk/ who were very fast with delivering the bumprider :)

Tuesday 23 August 2011

Parents looking for childcare might want to start looking soon, September is a busy month for childminders and you may miss out on a space!!

Saturday 2 April 2011

Karen Humble, Clifton, Bristol

Hi I'm Karen and I'm a Clifton Childminder with an OFSTED OUTSTANDING GRADE.

Due to expansion we are now taking Inquiries for April 2011 onwards.

I hold an NVQ CCLD LEVEL 3 Childcare qualification, First Aid certificate, level 2 food hygiene, level 2 health and safety and many more qualifications.

More importantly I am a mum of 4 ranging from 3 to 24, have cared for children from various backgrounds,abilities, cultures and ethnic origins, and most importantly I love my job. 

If you'd like to discuss space availability for April 2011 onwards for your child/children, feel free to contact me.

Karen Humble

My Childcare Services
http://www.cliftonchildminder.com/
OFSTED OUTSTANDING 2010
Enquiries welcome -
Home - 0115 9747536
Mobile/Text - 07793731854
email me here

Monday 21 March 2011

Emma Brewer, Stockport, South Redish

Hi my name is Emma,


 I am a Registered Childminder living in South Reddish, Stockport.I have 3 children of my own that had given me lots of experience and I have been childminding for nearly 4 years.


I work with a full time assitant, we both have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, first aid certificates and go on lots of courses.We go on lots of outings to the park, farms, soft play area and local playgroups.  I have an 8 


Seater Car to transport us all in.Any further information required, please contact me on 01614775470

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Michelle Carpenter, Benton, North Tyneside , NE12

Hi my name is Michelle, I have been a registered childminder for over 4 years, I am fully insured and a member of  NCMA, whose contracts and paperwork I use for parents.

I attend all available training and use the childminder drop in for keeping up to date with latest legislation and best practice.

I currently have no spaces for under 5's but have spaces coming up in September when my current minded children move into full time education.

I have a fully resourced conservatory which children have full access to, a secure and spacious back garden where children can play, plant vegetables and enjoy meals al fresco.

I attend local toddler groups, childminder drop in group, soft play and attend our very own childminder allotment weekly, alongside cooking, dress up play, small world play and lots of arts and crafts at home and in groups.

During holidays we do longer days out to the beach, parks, museums and other interesting places.

For more information email me HERE

Friday 11 March 2011

Lisa Liddel, Killingworth North Tyneside

Local childminder in killingworth, newcastle upon tyne, childminded since 2004 qualifications, nvq 3 in childcare and development, first aid, child protection. i work from the hours of 8.00am till 5.30 mon to fri other hours available. I currently pick up from amberley primary and bailey green school. I work 48 weeks of the year for more info please contact me at email

Saturday 5 March 2011

Annette Kingsley-Scott, Streatham, London, SW16 2HS

I have been a registered childminder and member of the NCMA (National Childminding Association) since June 2003. I am OFSTED registered and when working alone I am allowed a total of 5 children under 8 years, 2 of which may be under 5 including one under 12 months. I was last inspected by OFSTED in January 2011, where I received a good grading overall, with outstanding features. I am a Lambeth accredited network childminder and in addition to this I am a qualified teacher, my degree covering education for ages 3 to 11. My decision to become a registered childminder was made due to my desire to spend time with children of varying ages in a small setting and provide continuity of care to the individual child throughout their childhood and I believe being a registered childminder helps me to fulfil this.

As a registered childminder I hold current paediatric first aid and food hygiene certificates. I also have public liability, employers’ public liability and business car insurance. I undertake a lot of continuous professional development relating to childminding, where possible in the evenings and at weekends.

I currently work between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. The fees are £6.30 per hour (valid until 31 December 2011). I do not charge for any days I don’t work including bank holidays, up to 20 days annual leave and up to 5 training days. I require the full fee to be paid if your child is ill, has a day off or goes on holiday. I understand that the cost of registered childcare may seem expensive to a parent and for this reason I encourage you to check your eligibility for childcare tax credits. I also accept childcare (salary sacrifice) vouchers. I require 4 weeks full payment in advance as a deposit. This will be held by me for the duration of your child’s attendance and then used to pay the last 4 weeks of fees. Fees need to be paid weekly in advance on the first day of the week your child attends.

I live with my husband, Robert and our son Benjamin. Robert is registered as my assistant so when he isn’t working full time he is able to work alongside me in a supporting role, including supervising children or collecting children from school. We live in a large four bedroom house in Streatham. The whole of the downstairs is used for childminding. The through living room is the heart of my setting and this is where the majority of the toys and equipment are used and stored. This room also has doors which open directly on to the back garden which has play equipment including castle, slides and cars. The kitchen is used for cooking, eating and ‘messy’ activities such as Playdough and painting when they are not outside.

Please contact me via  Email  or 07956 492 670 to arrange a visit, check current availability or to register your interest and join the waiting list. If you require references I will put you in touch with parents who have used or are currently using my childminding service.