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Personal Details 
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder living in South Tonbridge. I am married with 6 children (ranging in age from 5 to 20 years). I first did childminding when my first 4 children were small but re-registered 4 years ago. 
I have a large house where the whole of the downstairs is dedicated to my childminding service, including a large lounge area and conservatory/ play room. I provide a wide range of toys, both inside and out which are educational as well as fun. Including, computer consoles, crafting items, books, board games, dolls, cars, Duplo, air hockey, table tennis and many other toys and games – the list is endless. In the garden we have a playhouse, summerhouse, trampoline (with enclosure), bikes, trikes, scooters paddling pool and basketball, to name but a few.


Tel: 01732 364408
Mob: 07810 438951
smithsattonbridge@uwclub.net

 

I like to be as flexible and helpful as possible to all parents by trying to fulfil requests for extra activities – classes, parties etc. and am happy to discuss this.
My house is smoke free and also pet free.

Training & Experience
  •  6 + years childminding experience.

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Diploma in Home-based childcare (level 3B)

  • I have attended the following workshops / training courses:

  • Communication and Language Workshop (parts 1 and 2)

  • Safer Food

  • EYFS Self Evaluation Form Workshop (parts 1 and 2

  • YFS Observation, Assessment & Planning (parts 1, 2 and 3)

  • Working With Parents 

  • Learning Through Play

  •  Child Protection Training

  • Autism 

  • Child Inclusion  

  • Dyslexia

  • Extended Schools

Typical Weekly Activities
I try to provide the children with a variety of activities throughout the week both in my home and out and about. I regularly attend toddler groups, take trips to the park or activity centres such as Our Space.
We enjoy structured activity within my home such as crafting, reading, puzzles, role play but I also like to give them free play daily to allow them to explore and learn for themselves. 

Contractual Details
My working hours are 7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday but additional hours can be negotiated

Fees and hours can be discussed on request.

Holiday – I take 4 weeks paid holiday per year.

My fees are available upon request; they will include meals and some of the entrance fees to the different groups we attend, however there may be some groups or activities which would require an additional payment.


School/Playgroup Links

I am happy to pick up and drop off from any pre-school in South Tonbridge, Bidborough and Southborough. I currently pick up and drop off at Southborough Primary School and Bidborough primary School.