Childminding by Nicola - Child minder
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
Opening Times and Costs
Our opening times and availability
We are available: Term time only. Closed on Bank Holidays and School holidays
| 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
Parental contributions to a pre school gymnastics class, all other classes are covered by me: 2.50
About
About our service
This service is provided in English.
| Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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| Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
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Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years? |
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| Outside space
Local parks and a safe, extensive and sheltered outdoor play area at the setting. |
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| Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
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| Is the setting pet free?
We have a dog (Beagle) who is friendly and used to the children but he is kept separate. |
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| Offers Flying Start provision?
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| 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 no |
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Able to provide emergency/short term care? |
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| Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh? |
Schools
We drop off at/pick up from these schools:
We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.
Social information
Contact methods
Telephone: 07368506568
Email: nicolabothwell@yahoo.co.uk
Social media
Facebook
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Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Baby changing facilities