Busy Buzy Bumblebees

About Me

I live in Silsden near Keighley, West Yorkshire with my Husband and our ever growing Daughter. I am also pregnant again and am due in May 2010. We have been married for three years and have lived in Silsden for five years.

In and around Silsden:

Silsden Park, Silsden Beck and the Leeds / Liverpool Canal are no more than a stone’s throw from my home. Silsden is such a peaceful, idyllic area in which the children will explore and learn about nature. Pied Piper Playschool, Aireview Infant School and Hothfield Junior School are less than a five minutes walk from my home with various baby and toddler groups in and around Silsden which we attend on a daily basis.

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I have successfully:

ü Registered with Ofsted to provide childcare from my home

ü gained a Child Paediatrics First Aid 3-year qualification and certificate

ü passed the Diploma in Home-based Childcare Unit 1 and gained a certificate

ü passed an Ofsted inspection and have was graded GOOD with Outstanding in other areas.

ü passed an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Check with certificate

ü and hold a current and valid Ofsted Certificate

ü passed Diploma in Home-based Childcare Exam as set out by National Childminding Association Level 2

ü become a Quality Assured Childminder

I am currently:

ü Studying the NVQ Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development

I attend regular workshops, training courses and refresher programmes to ensure I am kept fully up to date with the latest childcare methods and to further my qualifications and experience within the childminding profession.

I am insured by the National Childminding Association and hold a public liability insurance certificate. I meet all of the compulsory requirements set out to me as a Childminder and was inspected by Ofsted on the 30th July 2009. My profile can be viewed by clicking here: http://ofsted.gov.uk/oxcare_providers/full/(urn)/EY389542. My latest Ofsted Report can be downloaded by clicking here.

Please note: this link has now been updated to show the correct Ofsted Report for my setting. Thank you to those who pointed out the previous link was incorrect.

As a parent myself, my home is already child friendly and has been installed with various safety features. My home also meets with Fire Services Regulations. I provide the children in my care with a safe, hygienic and stimulating environment.

I work closely with parents to develop a friendly, open and trusting relationship to ensure your child will enjoy their time with me. It is extremely important to me to have a good working relationship between your child and of course you, the parent.

Busy Buzy Bumblebees Childminding provides childcare to parents in Silsden and other surrounding areas such as Steeton, Keighley, Bradley, Skipton, Cross Hills, East Morton, Oakworth, Bingley and within a certain mile radius of BD20, BD21 and BD22.

In 2007 we found out we were going to have a baby and in May 2008, Jessica arrived. As parents, we cannot believe how fast her first year has gone and how quickly she is approaching two! Jonathan and I dote on Jessica and love being parents.

Excitingly, we are expecting again! We know Jessica will make a great big sister to the new arrival in early May 2010.

So why did I decide to become a registered Childminder?

After having Jessica, I noticed my priorities had changed entirely and soon realised I didn't want to return back to work at the end of my maternity leave as initially thought. As a family, we couldn't afford for me to stop working altogether to be a full-time, stay at home Mummy and so I decided to train as an Ofsted registered childminder instead!

The children in my care have so much fun, we go on lots of outings and have a fantastic time. I can honestly say I've not yet looked back but then again, who would when you do a job like mine?

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