Little Owls Daycare

General information

Hello, Im Deborah Hartshorne im a Childminder in Wombwell. I have 2 daughters 18 & 21 the younger lives with myself on a main rd (Hough Lane) through the village which is easily accessible & close to the Dearne Valley Parkway & motorways
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I have been childminding 10 years but have worked with children for 16 years with some school experience ranging from birth to 12 yrs olds.

I am registered with OFSTED & insured through childcare.co.uk

In the setting we have 3 dopey dogs, all of them brought up with children

I have a large secure garden offering hard & soft play with an abundance of toys for all ages & stages of development both inside & out.

In both my OFSTED inspections I have been graded GOOD

My Experience
I have worked in a school setting starting with voluntary work to being a school meals supervisor to a teaching assistant which I loved.

After being made redundant I registered as a childminder to carry on my work with children.

My Qualifications
I like to up date my knowledge on a regular basis .

NVQ 2 in Care & Education
NVQ 3 in Pre School Practice
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Schemas Child Development
Busy Feet Health Education
Food Safety and Hygiene level 2
HENRY which is health and nutrition
Health and Safety
Manual Handling
Makaton sign language
Food Standards inspection
Behaviour Management
Training for 2 yr olds progress check
Supporting children with individual needs training
Autism Awareness
Motivating young children on the autistic spectrum
Advanced Safeguarding

I continue to update my knowledge & experience as & when required & to stay up to date with new legislation.

My Availability
I offer full time/part time, school holiday, after school, emergency care & holiday cover for other childminders.