I have over 20 years Childminding experience and hold a Level 4 NVQ in Childcare, Learning and Development a level 6 Diploma in Early Intervention and Family Support.
I am a proud Strategic Partner, Childminder lead for the Liverpool City Region and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practise Hub
I hold a compulsory First Aid Certificate and 2023 Safeguarding (lead professional) Certificate. I am also qualified level 2 in Food Safety, Health & Safety, Deaf Awareness, Equality and Inclusion and many more... I have recently completed a 10 month Personal Development Programme in Early Years PSED, Maths and Communication which has improved further my settings outcomes for children.
I am a member of the Childcare Alliance. I have strong admin and management experience which enable me to provide a professional service. When looking after children who's first language is not English, I work closely with parents to offer "first words" in their native or parents native language (eg Polish, Hungarian, Romanian). Children have their own "home photo books".
Learning space, shape, cardinality and sensory
Learning space, shape, cardinality and sensory
I have 2 years experience as a childminder network coordinator within a childrens centre which has enabled me to be trained in areas such as breastfeeding support, domestic violence and safeguarding as a lead professional.
Current Ofsted Report June 2018 graded Outstanding in all areas
I live with my husband and have three grown up children with regular visits from my grandchildren. We have a Cavalier spaniel dog who has an excellent temperament. I follow strict rules with my dog, never left alone with the children and has supervised contact with children throughout the day. The children adore her.
What I offer....
....... a safe, secure, reliable and professional service for you and your child(ren) I also offer flexibility to suit those parents/carers who work part time or shift hours. I am happy for parents to have an informal visit to see my setting.
Exploring and investigating the world around us
Exploring and investigating the world around us
Homemade, nutritious meals within a healthy menu, (see sample) offered on a daily basis. I am aware of our environment and aim to use seasonal, local organic fruit and vegetables
along with free range and sustainable ingredients. I am to offer 5 of the recommended 5 a day fruit and veg portions per day and children have access to 1/3rd of a pint of milk daily. I am happy to work with parents on weaning, breastfeeding and all lunches are hot meals.
Free childcare for all 3 to 4 year olds, 15 and 30 hours per week subject to availability.
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Environmental health inspection report, Sept 2020 said "you would have been a 5 star premises if childminders were included in the food hygiene rating system.....safety practices and food hygiene awareness you scored top marks"
In line with new European legislation on food allergy and/or intolerance a more detailed list of ingredients are available to parents.
Quotes from parents, carers and children...
"well done for your recent ofsted inspection, we know you work extremely hard and you will always be outstanding to us"
"we really appreciate all you have done for us, looking after our son like he was one of your own, we really cant thank you enough"
"you were everything we could have wanted in a childminder, and much more"
"thank you for taking such good care of our little girl"
"thanks for being the best childminder, I have really enjoyed you minding me"
"thanks for the great help and support you have given us"
"we have gained a friend"
"I couldn't have wished for my child to settle in any better, I feel so much happier"
I offer new parents / carers a comprehensive Parent Pack which include all my policies and procedures as well as copies of contactable references. (electronic copy of sample pack available)
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5pm (negotiable)
Location:
Clayford Way
Knotty Ash
Liverpool
L14 1PP
5 minute walk from Alder Hey, Broadgreen Hospital and St Edwards College, Sandfield Park and Runnymead schools. 2 mins from East Prescot Road Nursery
2 minute walk to the junction of Queens Drive the main route to Childwall, Allerton and Broadgreen. 1 minute walk to bus stops offering a wide range of bus routes in and out of Liverpool City Centre, to and from West Derby, Croxteth, Knotty Ash and Prescot (10ab, 8, 9, 61 etc) Parents can leave their vehicles outside my property if they wish to use public transport.
I have parents who use my service who live in West Derby, Allerton, Childwall and Knotty Ash. I have references from parents located in Broadgreen, Croxteth and Old Swan.
June Cargills Childminding Registered Childminder since 1994