Catherine Harris - Child minder

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   This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.

   This provider was last inspected on: 07/03/2023.

   This provider is a child minder in  PONTYCLUN.

  This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 0 months and 12 years. I have vacancies for part-time childcare provision. Please call or message me on Facebook if you wish to discuss your requirements.

  This provider is registered for 10 places and is staffed for 10 places.

What we do

I am a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered Childminder who provides a safe, secure, stimulating and fun environment for babies and children to develop their potential.
I am a community based childcare provider, operating from my home and have over 20 years experience in this sector.

Who do we support

Children between the ages of 0 to 12 years.

Can anyone use this service?

Self Referral

  Our opening times and availability

We are available: all year round.

We can provide wrap around care.

Monday 07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00
Thursday 07:30 - 18:00
Friday 07:30 - 18:00

Outside of normal hours we can provide care: Weekends, Evenings, Early mornings

  Our costs

  • £5.00 per Hour - £4.00 for Full time Care over 30 hours

Please call to discuss.

  About our service

The language spoken in our setting is English only.

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
I have a network of contacts available to me. I access support and advice, when required, to ensure that the delivery of my service is tuned to the specific needs of each child in my care.
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
I have a working knowledge of PCP approaches and IDPs and have provided developmental feedback into these. The IDPs are set either by local schools or the local authority.
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
I have attended online training in the Welsh Government ALN system, I have knowledge of the legislation and the defined roles and responsibilities.
Outside space
I have a large garden with a variety of outdoor toys where the children can play safely.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
If parents or guardians provide and collect them.
Is the setting pet free?
Offers Flying Start provision?
No
Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) No
This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme
This service accepts childcare vouchers
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Able to provide emergency/short term care? Yes
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?
No

We drop off at/pick up from these schools:

  • Pontyclun Primary
  • Yes. Current commitments take priority. Within this constraint, I try to accommodate new journeys.

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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access by ramps/level access
Last updated: 11/03/2024