Della Raven Childcare Services

Where to go

Address

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 Workplace

My 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