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Rachel Palmer

Childminder

Enthusiastic childminder and mother of three grown up children.   I am NVQ 3 qualified in Early Years Care and Development and up to date with the Early Years Foundation Stage. I've attended many courses to enhance the care for your child. I offer a safe, caring, happy environment for children to play and learn. I encourage children to share, work together, take care of and act responsibly towards each other and others property. I am situated on the Nowton Estate. 

3 & 4 year old funding

Who to contact

Name
Rachel
Position
Childminder
Telephone
01284 752393
Email
rachel4kids@aol.com

Venue Details

Venue Email
Rachel4kids@aol.com
Parking available
Yes
Parking details
There is a car park at the front of my house.
Notes

 I live between two parks, Nowton park and Hardwick Heath that are both in walking distance, I also have a little local park on the estate.  I often use my car to drive to public parks further afield.  I have a back garden for the children to play in and a fenced front garden just off a green.

 

 

 

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Vacancies

Last updated
18/03/2024
Immediate vacancies
No
Other information
Full time spaces for little ones on application. Minimum of 7hrs a day. Term time only spaces are available for school aged children aged 4 and 5. minimum of 2 1/2hrs a day.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 17:00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
No
Cultural provisions
Yes - In conjunction with parents wishes.
Individual dietary needs
Yes - In conjunction with parents wishes.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Hearing Difficulties
Learning difficulties

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£5.00
Details
I can offer the 30 hrs government grant funding. I except childcare vouchers. Additional charges are for entrance fees for outings ie soft play. Though I am happy to pay entrance fees for toddler groups, parents are charged for entrance fees to activity centres, zoos and other outings. Fees are discounted from £5.50 per hour to £5.00 per hour as I charge half fee for my holidays (5/6 weeks a year, my sickness (up to one week a year) and full fee for bank holidays which I do not work. This is so I have a continuous income throughout the year.

Other Details

Facilities
Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, Close to parks, Equipment for all ages, Garden, Out-door play, Pet birds, Pet dogs, Pet fish, TV - DVD, Take children on outings
School pickups
Hardwick Primary School (Bury St Edmunds)
Cater for over 8s
Yes
Age Range
From 0 Year(s) 3 month(s)
To 10 Year(s) 0 month(s)
Age Groups
Children (5-11)
Offers Tax Free Childcare
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY253848
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
25/07/2007CareOutstanding
16/05/2011Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
16/12/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
05/09/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

Areas that i have had experience in are:

Food allergies, English as a second language, Asperger syndrome, Dyslexia and dyspraxia.

 

I will try and accommodate any child that needs that extra help where I can. 

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