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We care for children and young adults with progressive, life shortening conditions from across the North East.
Our team of skilled staff provide residential short breaks to local families. Up to six children and young adults can stay at any one time in our relaxed, home-from-home environment.
Children from birth to 18 can benefit from short breaks here. Teenagers benefit from their own living area – complete with games consoles, wide screen TV and PC’s.
We also care for young adults aged 18- 25 in designated, age-appropriate facilities.
I was a Primary School teacher for 17 years prior to setting up my Child Minding Business in September 2010. I have had experience with all age groups and have also had some Special Needs experience including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism.
The whole of the downstairs area is available for Childminding which includes a living room, a large open plan kitchen\dining\conservatory and a large outside area which has a playhouse and is also astro turfed. There is also a downstairs toilet and wash basin.
Activities include the following:-
Hi my name is Louise and I offer a home from home environment for your children. A caring, loving and educational setting where your little ones can feel safe and part of an extended family.
With over 28 years of childcare experience, including two children of my own, one a teacher in an SEN school and the other teaching Vietnamese children English (in Vietnam) They both took up careers in education having been inspired by all the lovely children.
Hi, my name is Abimbola (nickname Ola). I am based in Newbiggin Hall/Westerhope.
There is a dedicated playroom, toilet, and fully enclosed, large garden area for the children to play in.
Opportunity to go out on day trips such as to the beach, parks, and other local attractions.
I attend local toddler groups, local library. Local park , school fun days, swimming pools, nature tots. I have a small back yard with climbing frames and sit and ride toys.
I run a toddlers group on a Friday and attend childminders drop ins and messy church.We regularly visit the local library and parks, we organise and plan together summer outings ie: to the beach, sea life centre, and the farm. We attend sessions at the local childrens centre such as dance sacks, art and craft, and story time.
I am a qualified teacher and have had experience of working with primary children in school ranging from 2-10 years of age. I have been a childminder for the last 15 years.I engage the children in a variety of activities including home based play, outings to local amenities eg parks, farms, soft play, museums & visits to toddler groups and music sessions.
Fun loving, caring person, who provides a warm, welcoming home. I have been a childminder for 6 years, and also have quite an extensive childcare background. I have worked in after school clubs, nurseries and also been a nanny.
We enjoy going on outings. We go to toddler groups, to the beach, to the park, and sofplay. We also spend time at the Centre For Life, and enjoy visits to the farm.
I offer a warm, comfortable & friendly welcoming environment. Children have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities which reflect our diverse society ie books, cooking and baking, arts and crafts, playdough, computer, trips to museums, soft play, beach, park and picnics.
We have a large secure outdoor play area providing play equipment swings, slides, seesaw, playhouse, water and sandplay we also have a greenhouse where children can grow their own fruit and vegetables.
I provide a fun and friendly environment from my home in Chapel House for your littlies to learn through play. Various activities structured throughout the day with visits to local groups. I offer full time, part time, wrap around and holiday places for children age 0 - 11 years.
We go to toddler groups, soft play areas and we go on outing s and trips including the local library , I have an outside play area and many indoor activities
I look after children in a caring and nurturing environment. I get to know each child as an individual and support them throughout their time in my setting from babyhood through to school and beyond. I offer full wrap around care for as long as each child needs me. I work in partnership with parents to promote the most positive outcomes for each child. We visit local toddler groups, soft play sessions, parks, beaches etc. Within the setting I have a variety of resources to keep children interested and stimulated. Children are able to access a variety of toys, books, puzzles, small wor
l have been an Ofsted registered childminder for 24yrs+ I work with my husband who is my Ofsted registered assistant, we have worked for lots of families over the years so have a wealth of experience. I provide a wrap around childminding service in a loving homely environment. I am a member of childcare.co.uk and I am fully insured both as a childminder and as a car driver to carry minded children in my car.
I work with my wife who is also a registered childminder Christine Hall, between us we have 50 yearsexperience of caring for children. We are also parents & Grand parents ourselves and understand the needs of children. Together we provide a safe and homely enviroment allowing the children to grow and develop. We are members of N.C.A. and we keep up-to-date with our training.
We take children out to a number of places including the coast, farm, soft play and parks, this gives the children good social skills and most of all lots of fun.
I have been a Registered Childminder since 2014. I was graded Outstanding in 2016. I provide before and after school childcare for children who attend Cragside Primary School.
Following changes in how before and after school provisions are inspected by Ofsted I received MET when I was inspected in January 2020. The report explains what it is like for a child to attend my setting. I also have up to date feedback from previous as well as current childminding families which I can share with you.
I have a large range of toys activities and resources including an enclosed garden and a field which I have access behind my house. I provide a fun play experience where children can develop and be happy.
I go out and about to toddler group, parks, soft play, Farm, beach, country parks etc.
I work closely with other childminders which gives children the opportunity to mix with lots of children and have a fantastic fun time.
I work with my husband who is also a registered childminder Michael Hall, between us we have more than 50year experience of caring for children. We are parents & Grand parents ourselves and understand the needs of children, together we provide a safe and homely environment allowing the children to grow and develop to their full potential.
I have been a child-minder for 35 years. I provide a home away from home environment for the children in my care. We read books, sing songs and have lots of age appropriate toys for children to choose from. We visit local soft plays and play group's.
We have lots of outings which include Beamish museum,Hancock museum,National trust properties,Sunderland winter Gardens and South Shields among many others.
I have over 20 years of experience working in schools, preschools, nurseries, before and after school clubs with children aged 0-11. I registered as a childminder in High Heaton in 2019 and was Ofsted rated good in November 2021.
I have been a registered childminder for 29 years and care for pre-school children in my home in Great Park. I go out most days to places such as parks, toddler groups and softplay. My home is a warm, safe and secure environment for children to develop and grow as they would in their own home.
I have an open plan kitchen/playroom/sitting room with double doors out into an enclosed garden with a range of outdoor toys. Activities at home include playdoh, dressing up, art and crafts, movement and music, song and story time, small world play, jigsaws and games.
I am very reliable and very caring and have over 9 years of childcare experience working with children between the ages of 0 and 11 years. I have alse gained valuable experience from my role as a mum to my 2 boys. My qualifications include a BA Honours Degree in Children and Young Persons, First Aid training, Safeguarding Children training and a variety of other helpful training courses.
Experienced childminder, nanny of 20 years and mother.
Places available , I will consider all hours. Also before and after school drop off and pick ups , * Regent farm and Archibald school). Also will consider emergency care.
I have qualifications and experience in healthy lifestyles, first aid and safeguarding.
I am a qualified nursery nurse and ofsted registered childminder graded good with in excess of 27 years post qualifying experience, caring for children from birth to 12 years. I offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to develop and stretch the children and for them to make friendships with others both adults and children.
I also take the children on outings to integrate into the community and to offer them knowledge and understanding of the world. Children are offered healthy food and snacks whilst in my care, this and the outings are all included in the price.
My name is Andrea, I am married with 3 children ( 2 whom have left home now). We have a very warm and welcoming home in South West Denton/Dumpling Hall, Newcastle.
I have worked as a child minding assistant for the past year which I have found very rewarding, this is what has spurred me on to become a child minder myself.
I have lots of experience working with early years children, I am an honest and friendly person, I am very flexible with my working hours which enables me to provide child care as and when needed.