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 full day slots available Monday - Friday.

  This provider is registered for 5 places and is staffed for 5 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 6:00pm. 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 are open 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 may be available.

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00

We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all year round (with 4 weeks of pre-planned holiday closures). Term time only placed available. We aim to provide a consistent, caring environment with routines that support children's development and well-being. While our standard hours are fixed, we understand that families may occasionally need extra flexibility—please feel free to ask, and we’ll do our best to accommodate where possible.

  Our costs

  • £5.50 per Hour - Discounted rate of £5.00/hr for children attending 2 or more full days (16+ hours) per week.

We have the following additional costs :

  • £90.00 - Deposit - Two-week deposit for privately paid hours. Required to secure a place unless using fully funded hours. Payable in 2–4 instalments.
  • £0.00 - No deposit for Flying Start or Childcare Offer places. Deposit not required for fully funded places unless extra hours are booked.
  • £50.00 - Reservation Fee - A reservation fee may be charged to secure a childcare place that will become available at a future date (e.g., after another child leaves). If the parent takes up the space, the fee will be applied toward the deposit. If the parent chooses not to take the space, the fee will be non-refundable. If the spaces becomes not available, a full refund will be given
  • £45.00 - Retainer Fee (for future starts) - A retainer fee may be charged to hold a childcare place that is currently available but not yet needed. This guarantees the space will remain open.

Discounted rate of £5.00/hr for children attending 2 or more full days (16+ hours) per week.

  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. We have both also recently attended a course called "Creating Safe Spaces for Neurodivergent Children in the Early Years" and are independently researching this further and adapting our setting to suit the needs of all children in our care.
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: 17/07/2025