Della Raven Childcare Services
Childminder
I am a childminder who offers a home from home setting, providing care and early years education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
I have been registered from 2001 having provided care for over 35 different children between age 8 months and 13 years.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Della Raven
- Contact Position
- Childminder
- Telephone
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01189701627
07947030677 - dellaraven@gmail.com
Where to go
- Address
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Pamber Heath
Tadley
Hants - Postcode
- RG26
- Notes
About Me
I am a loving Ofsted registered childminder who has a homely family setting of a three bedroomed detached house with large garden in Pamber Heath with extensive outdoor play toys and a play house. I have a designated playroom where toys are stored. However children prefer to play in the lounge area or large hall area with toys. I have been providing childcare for several families since 2006 when I had my second child. I provide care for pre-school aged children and do before and after school care for children who are at Silchester School and surrounding pre schools.
I have enjoyed working with children for many years, having worked and been paid or on a voluntary basis working with children for swimming lesson, judo lesson. I am also a leader in girlguiding and have run a unit for over thirty years locally and have been involved in guiding at Division and County level.My Experience
I originally registered as a child carer in 2001 when I had my first child. I returned to my professional work as well as part time childminding as I could not pick up much work. Hence taking up the opportunity of childminding full time when my second child was born in 2006.
I have studied the Diploma in childcare level three qualification and
completed all my assignments with an A grade for each module..
I have provided childcare for 30 plus children from over 12 families since 2001 and previously did some childcare with other families. I have retained and seen some families from pre school into school and continue to provide the family based setting the parents like. I have cared for babies from 6 months old up to 12 year olds who have reluctantly left me after more than 8 years care to allow me to focus on younger children. However I cater for mixed age range and we have a close working family setting with all children working together like a family setting and helping each other achieve independence with help and guidance all round. The children love coming here as we have stimulated trips/outings and play for all age children. I currently provide care for twins and other children the same age that are schoolers and started with me between 6-12 months old and have been with me since for 3 or more years. I have experience of working with other twins from a young age of 6 months with another child of the same age on some days along with the regular school children.My Qualifications
Diploma in Childcare. level 3 Grade A
Basic Food and Hygiene qualification/Food Allegen awareness course
Paediatric Childcare Qualification
Child safety awareness courses
Child Protection and safeguarding courses attended
EYFS courses attended
CAF courses attended
Midas Minibus
Health Safety in the WorkplaceMy Availability
7.30am - 6.00pm (Preschoolers Mon-Thursday only) (Schoolers all week)
Out of hours can be negotiated
Also registered for overnight care too for occasional needs.
Contact for availability - Some availability for ADHOC holiday care in Summer Hols
Also potential schooler place for part time space and/or for under 5's
(Cover Silchester Primary School & surrounding preschools)
- Accessibility
- Accessible changing, Secure environment, Level access, Accessible toilets
Costs
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type TBC special offer see 'other info' - Details
- Fees to be discussed inline with current fees
Availability
- Other notes
Care is subject to availability of space and needs dependent on current customers I care for.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Open Monday to Friday 7.30 - 6pm
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Local Offer

- Description
I have engaged and worked with children with autism, speech and language needs and ADHD. Each child is individual and I have worked with them to improve and develop their abilities whilst in my care.
- Contact Name
- Della Raven
- Contact Telephone
- 01189701627
- Contact Email
- dellaraven@gmail.com
- What does your service do?
Home from home envirnonment with other children of varying ages
- Who does your service provide for?
Childcare for children 0 - 13 years
- How can I start using the service?
Contact to ascertain availability of space
- Where is it located and what areas does it cover?
Tadley area servicing customers from Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading Area
- How are decisions made about who can use your service?
Discussion
- How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making?
Discussion
- Is your service fully accessible?
Yes
- What training are the staff supporting children and young people with SEN and Disabilities had or are having?
Personal experience and training for basic signing with young children
- How will I know my child is safe?
Visit and assess the setting
- Which of the following applies to your setting?
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Accessible changing
Our service is delivered in the home
Accessible toilets - What communication methods are you familiar with?
- Makaton
- Does your service include children and young people with:
- Makaton
- Who can I contact for further information?
The setting - Della Raven Childcare Services