Broughton Bears Childminding - Child minder

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

   We don't have a recent inspection date for this resource.

   This provider is a child minder in  Chester.

  This provider has full week vacancies for children aged between 0 months and 7 years. We currently have morning, afternoon and full day slots available Monday - Friday. Please contact us for Friday availability.

  This provider is registered for 6 places and is staffed for 6 places.

What we do

We’re a husband-and-wife childminding team based in Broughton Village, offering a warm, friendly, and professional home-from-home setting for children aged 0 to 7. As CIW-registered childminders, we provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. Our setting follows the Welsh Government’s early years framework, with a strong focus on child-led learning, emotional wellbeing, and outdoor play. We include Welsh language daily through stories, songs, and conversation. We offer healthy snacks, flexible routines, and plenty of activities tailored to your child’s interests and stage of development. Open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Get in touch to arrange a visit or ask about availability — we’d love to hear from you!

Who do we support

Our service is for families with children aged 0 to 7 looking for consistent, high-quality childcare in a home-from-home setting. We offer morning, afternoon, and full-day slots Monday to Friday. We welcome children from all backgrounds and are happy to support those with additional needs. Please contact us to discuss availability and how we can support your child’s development and care.

  Our opening times and availability

We are available: all year round. We are open Monday to Friday all year round (excluding 4 weeks planned holidays).

We can provide wrap around care. Wraparound care for Broughton Primary is available, but spaces must be booked as full sessions.

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

We operate on a session-based structure to provide consistency and routine. Morning sessions run 08:00am–12:00pm, afternoon sessions from 12:00pm–4:00pm, and full-day care is available. We are closed during planned holidays throughout the year (4 weeks pre-planned)although we can be flexible with opening times if occasional longer care is required, so please ask.

  Our costs

  • £22.00 per Half day - 08:00am to 12:00pm. Includes healthy snacks and drink (water and milk).
  • £22.00 per Half day - 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Includes healthy snacks and drink (water and milk).
  • £44.00 per Half day - 08:00am to 4:00pm. Includes healthy snacks and drink (water and milk). Packed lunch required.

We have the following additional costs :

  • £90.00 - Deposit - One-month deposit required to secure a place. This can be paid in 2–4 instalments if needed.

  About our service

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Yes – we understand the guidance for supporting children with additional learning needs in Wales. If a child needs extra support, we would work closely with parents and ask for advice from trusted professionals like Flintshire’s early years team, health visitors, or local schools. We always aim to spot any needs early and make sure every child gets the right support in a caring and respectful way.
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
Yes – we have a working knowledge of the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Act and Person Centred Planning. We understand how to recognise when a child may need extra support, and we work closely with parents and professionals to make sure each child’s needs are understood and met. We always aim to keep the child at the centre of any planning, focusing on their strengths and what works best for them.
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
Yes – we completed the Level 3 childcare qualification as part of our childminder registration, which includes training on inclusion and supporting additional needs. We also regularly review new resources and guidance to make sure we’re confident in meeting children’s individual needs.
Outside space
Our garden is currently undergoing planned renovations and is not registered for use at the moment.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
We are happy to use real nappies if parents provide them with clear instructions for use and washing
Is the setting pet free?
Offers Flying Start provision?
Offers Flying Start provision alongside other provision 		Yes
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
We accept childcare vouchers and payments through the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. Invoices are issued
Able to provide emergency/short term care? No
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:

  • Broughton Primary School
  • We offer school drop-off and pick-up to and from Broughton Primary School. Please ask for others

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 Accessibility

  • Breastfeeding welcome
  • Baby changing facilities
Last updated: 12/06/2025