Sarah James - Child minder

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

   This provider was last inspected on: 10/04/2024.

   This provider is a child minder in  Malpas.

  This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 0 months and 12 years. I currently have limited part time spaces available.I have full and part time space available throughout all the school holidays.

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


What we do

I have over 20 years experience in childcare. I am friendly, reliable and fun! We do fun activities and go out and about. We visit places such as toddler group, Parks, Farms, and soft play areas.
I offer a drop off service for various nurseries in Malpas and St Julians.

I charge £5.50 per hour per child.
I charge £15 per morning school run.

I am level 5 qualified management in childrens care and education. I also have my certificates and training in level 3 paediatric first aid, signalong, food hygiene to name but a few. I am currently studying a Degree in Early Years Children Education & Care.

I am experienced in caring for children with additional and complex medical needs.

I also have experience in caring for children with Trauma based behaviour. Especially those who are in the care system.

I am also able to cater for ADHOC care or emergency care including weekends, evenings and over night care.

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Who do we support

Children from 0 - 8 years with all stages of development.
Children with additional and complex needs as well as main stream children.

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can use my service.


  Our opening times and availability

We are available: all year round. I am able to offer term time/holiday care. Full/part time spaces.

We can provide wrap around care.

Monday 06:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 18:00
Thursday 06:00 - 18:00
Friday 06:00 - 18:00

I am pretty flexible and will try to accommodate each individual families needs to the best of my ability.

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

  Our costs

Please contact us for cost information

  About our service

The language spoken in our setting is English medium setting.

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
I am level 3 qualified in speech and language, NG tube feeding trained, experienced in Autism, Aspergers, Downs syndrome and Cerebal policy as well as Trauma based behaviour and severe brain damage. I am also trained and experienced in working with children who have epilepsy.
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
I have a working knowledge and experience in the ALN act and PCP approach. I also work with aiming towards SMART targets
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
I am regularly attending all training around ALN and disabilities, complex and medical needs. My 2 staff members also attend as much training as possible, relevant to the children we have in.
Outside space
The children have sole use of my rear garden. It is accessible all year round.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Is the setting pet free?
Please contact Sarah for further information.
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
Parent/Carer to provide the following: Nappies and wipes Meals and snacks Change of clothes
Able to provide emergency/short term care? Yes
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?
Yes

We drop off at/pick up from these schools:

  • Fairoak
  • Malpas Court Primary
  • St Josephs R.C. Jnr. & Infts
  • I can potentially do other nurseries and schools, please contact to check.



Contact methods

Social media

 Accessibility

  • Access by ramps/level access
  • Baby changing facilities