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Samantha Potter

Childminder

I started working with children when i lived  abroad as a personal nanny,  After having my own children I became a registered childminder in 2003.  My aim is to provide a relaxed homely environment so parents can go to work knowing that their child is getting the best of care and are being stimulated, having fun and are thriving. I have a wide variety of toys and equipment for all ages. I also have a  enclosed rear garden with a variety of outdoor toys. Children enjoy being creative and imaginative both in their play and through craft activities, which I regularly do. I also attend toddlers groups during my working week. Parents are informed of their child’s day through discussion. I love working with children and find it very rewarding. I have references from both past and present parents.

3 & 4 year old funding

Who to contact

Name
Samantha Potter
Telephone
01502 450621
Email
sampotter2469@aol.com
Contact Notes

If i can be of any help please do not hesitate to call.

Venue Details

Postcode
NR32
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Parking available
Notes

I live in Park Road and there is easy access to the A12 and bus routes to the town.

 

 

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Vacancies

Last updated
16/01/2023
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Other information
Suffolk Families Information Service does not currently hold any vacancy information for this Childminder.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 6.30AM - 6.45
Monday to Friday:  - 

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - I have wheelchair access on the downstair level which leads into the playroom,dinning area, wc, with a ramp leading into the garden.
Cultural provisions
Yes
Individual dietary needs
Yes - Before a child joins my setting, i ask parents to identify any dietary needs and preferences,including any allergies.I always to my best to accommodate any specific dietary requirements and work closely with my parents to ensure every child is getting 100% of the nutrition they need.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes - I have looked after children with many additional needs ,i work closely with parents to try to reach the best outcome for all children within my care, i am always ready to take on new training.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Brittle Bones
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Diabetes
Downs syndrome
Dyslexia

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£4.80 Under 2 – hourly rate
Details
Reductions for siblings

Other Details

Facilities
Accessible parking, Adventure play area, Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, CCTV, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Games consoles, Garden, Sleeping area
School pickups
Poplars Primary School (Lowestoft)
St Margaret's Primary Academy (Lowestoft)
Further information about pick-ups
Northfield Primary School,
Cater for over 8s
Yes
Age Range
From 0 Year(s) 0 month(s)
To 8 Year(s) 3 month(s)
Age Groups
Pre-school, Children (5-11)
Offers Tax Free Childcare
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY302001
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
10/03/2006CareSatisfactory
23/02/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
07/05/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Inadequate
26/10/2015Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Good
19/11/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

AAD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

ADHD(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),

Aspergers Syndrome,

Autistic Spectrum,

Communication difficulties,

Health conditions,

Learning difficulties,

Mental health conditions,

Physical disabilities,

Brittle Bones,

Challenging Behaviour.

 

Contact
Samantha Potter
Telephone
07900692572
Email
sampotter2469@aol.com
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Mental health conditions
Physical disabilities

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