Steps 4 learning

General information

Hello, my name is Clare, I am 42 years old and live in Tarr Steps/Sober Hall area of Ingleby Barwick with my husband of 16 years and two children aged 13 and 9.
My setting name is Steps 4 Learning.
I have been an NNEB qualified Nursery Nurse for over 24 years and am now an Ofsted registered childminder where I will implement all my skills and experience into caring and providing a rich and stimulating learning environment in my home.
I have a spacious designated playroom leading onto an enclosed garden with a large selection of toys and resources which are age appropriate .
I offer a friendly, reliable and stimulating setting where I believe that children are my first priority, ensuring that I will work closely with parents/carers , providing the confidence to know that their child will strive and have fun whilst learning new skills.
I provide a wide range of both planned adult led and child initiated experiences which are aimed to develop children's current interests and spark new ideas whilst meeting individual needs, following the EYFS framework and high standards of care.
My home is ideally situated as it is a short walk away from the local school without having to cross any roads as is a small, exciting play park.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate as does my husband, full clean driving licence , business cover on my car insurance and have public liability insurance.I am an NNEB qualified nursery nurse with over 24 years experience in nurseries including being a team leader in a large and successful NHS nursery for 19 years , vast experience with children from birth to school age, and employed as a classroom assistant in a local primary school.
I have now decided to provide the same high standard of care and attention in a home from home environment implementing all my skills,knowledge and experience .I am open from 7.30 am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
I am willing to operate outside these hours on request.
Morning session from 7.30 - 1 pm
Afternoon session from 1pm- 6pm
Full day - upto 9 hours.
I pick up and collect from Ingleby Mill Primary School, including their nursery.
Home cooked meals for full day and half day sessions included, after school users will be provided with home cooked meal if required for small charge or can have a light snack included in fees.

Qualifications/ training includes:
NNEB - Nursery Nursing
Cache - Level 3 - Working in home based childcare
NVQ - Level 4 - Children's care learning and development
Level 2 - Classroom Assistant course
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding children
Empathy doll training
Delivering the EYFS
Letters and Sounds training
Supporting children's emotional well being
Supporting children with speech, language and communication
Leading the team for early years providers
Expectations of behaviour
Raising development concerns with parents
Channel general awareness module
Managing common medical conditions
Developing special needs practice in EYFS.