Patricia Hyam (First Steps)
Childminder
My name is Pat and I have been a registered childminder for 30 years. The children I mind are very happy and keen to come into my care. I provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment giving the children opportunities for learning and play. I am fortunate that although I live in a town I can offer the children in my care full access to a rural environment, through the allotments adjoining the rear of my setting. I also keep chickens. The children are encouraged to participate in the caring and feeding of the animals, which offers them a truly unique and life-enriching environment. I also offer the children a full range of activities which stem from local toddler groups, library visits, local rural walks, park (term time) and in the school holidays further a field to Walberswick crabbing, Nacton Shores, Old Clacton, Bury Gardens and local farms including Jimmys Farm. I am currently implementing the EYFS in my setting and can provide excellent references. I have completed a baby signing course. I believe in working very closely with mums and dads, liasing in every way to provide home from home care. If you would like a chat about my childminding business please feel free to contact me.
Who to contact
- Name
- Patricia Hyam
- Position
- Ofsted Registered Childcare Provider
- Telephone
-
01473 743193
07736186831
- firststeps@sky.com
- Contact Notes
Accessible by bus routes.
Venue Details
- Venue
- Firststeps
- Postcode
- IP1
- View IP1 on a map
- Venue Email
- firststeps@sky.com
- Parking available
- Yes
- Restrictions to access
- None
- Notes
Norwich Road bus routes to town centre. People carrier with clean driving license.
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
Vacancies
- Last updated
- 25/03/2024
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Other information
- Please contact me for more information
Days & times
-
Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 18:00
Monday to Friday: Yes - Yes
Inclusive Provisions
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Cultural provisions
- Yes
- Individual dietary needs
- Yes
- Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
- Yes
Costs
- Table of costs
-
Table of costs Amount Cost Type £55.00 £ Jimmys Farm - Details
- My daily childcare costs include nappies, wipes, snacks and drinks . A packed lunch is required to be supplied by parents/guardians. I encourage families to have their children at home (where possible) to have their dinner to promote the value of sitting down and having quality family time . I take the children to Jimmys farm and soft play mini monsters and these will be charged at £5.00 per visit maxium of 2 visits per week depending on when your child comes .
Other Details
- Facilities
- Climbing frame, Out-door play, Pets, Sleeping area, TV - DVD
- School pickups
-
Claydon High School (Ipswich)
Ipswich School & Pre Prep (Ipswich)
Bramford CEVCP School (Bramford)
Claydon Primary School (Ipswich) - Further information about pick-ups
- Will pick up from various playgroups and nurseries . Main pick up from Bramford School and Ipswich School.
- Cater for over 8s
- Yes
- Age Range
- From 0 Year(s) 2 month(s)
- To 11 Year(s)
- Notes
NVQ Level 3 and NVQ Level 3 in playwork
- Offers Tax Free Childcare
- Yes
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 250694
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 05/09/2006 Care Good 12/05/2009 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 01/03/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 18/07/2019 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
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