Childminding by Nicola - Child minder

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

This provider was last inspected on: 15/10/2018.

This provider is a child minder in Flint.

This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 0 months and 8 years. There are currently no spaces but the option to be placed on a list of interest.

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

What we do

Nicola is a very experienced childminder offering Term Time only care.
Nicola has been childminding since 2009 and prior to this she was a primary school teacher working in the early years. Nicola has been a qualified primary school teacher with 7 years teaching experience. Holds a degree with honours and specialises in Early Years Education. Nicola has experience with behavioural problems, need to discuss with parent before accepting child.
During Nicola’s last inspection she was found to be offering ‘innovative’ experiences to the children and Nicola loves to take the children out into the local community as much as possible.

In addition to this there is nothing the children at Nicola’s love more than a bit of ‘Messy Play’.

Who do we support

Parents looking for childcare during school terms.

No charge for school holidays as the childcare is not available.

Can anyone use this service?

Self-referral

Our opening times and availability

We are available: term time only. Closed on Bank Holidays and School holidays

We are available during the following school terms:

Spring term
Autumn term
Summer term

We are unable to provide wrap around care.

Monday	08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Early finish of 4pm on a Wednesday due to family commitments.

Our costs

£5.00 per Hour - There is a minimum of 7 hours per day.

We have the following additional costs :

£2.50 - Parental contributions to a pre school gymnastics class, all other classes are covered by me

About our service

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
Outside space Local parks and a safe, extensive and sheltered outdoor play area at the setting.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Is the setting pet free? We have a dog (Beagle) who is friendly and used to the children but he is kept separate.
Offers Flying Start provision?
Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education)
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?
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?

We drop off at/pick up from these schools:

Cornist Park Cp
St Mary's
Ysgol Gymraeg Croes Atti

We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.

Contact methods

Social media

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Baby changing facilities

Last updated: 27/05/2025