About Me
I am Rebecca and I am 27 years old. I am new to childminding but have many years of childcare experience, having worked a nanny. I live at home with my mother (Amanda) and 18-year-old sister (Eilidh), we also have a small Cavachon dog who is called Luna. Luna is well trained and enjoys being around children, she will be supervised by me at all times and will never be left alone with the children. She is also hypoallergenic so hopefully won’t cause any allergy problems for the children
I am very sporty, having just completed an ultra-marathon. I am aiming for a half iron-man in the next year or so and I take great pride in ensuring all the children in my care are given almost unlimited access to the outdoors, whether this be in my large back garden or exploring the local woods and playparks.
Training and Qualifications
I am currently studying towards a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies through the Open University. I hope to be fully qualified by 2026. I also hold a current valid First Aid Certificate. I am a member of the Scottish Childminding Association which keeps me up to date on current legislation and policies relating to my business. I am also a member of the PVG scheme and have Public Liability Insurance as well as appropriate car insurance for my business. I will also ensure I complete a minimum of 12 hours of professional training a year.
As a childminder in Scotland, I am registered and inspected by the Care Inspectorate. Details of all the inspections can be found on their website. I comply with all aspects of their registration requirements and hold a registration certificate that will be clearly visible for all parents to see.
Full details of the requirements I comply with can be found at careinspectorate.com. I must also comply with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Code of Conduct which can be found at sssc.uk.com.
About the Service
The service will run from my family home and I will strive to make the children feel welcome and at home. It is my priority to ensure the children in my care have a safe space in which to play, learn and develop. I provide a smoke-free environment, with a safe and friendly atmosphere in line with the Health and Social Care Standards: My Support, My Life.
The children will have access to all the rooms on the ground floor. These rooms include a lounge/play room, dining room, kitchen, toilet and access to a large secure garden. The play room will be equipped with toys and crafts and I will spend time with each individual child to work on their coordination through a range of different activities. I will take the children to local toddler groups to help them develop their social skills. Outdoor play is a priority of mine and the children will have access to a large, secure garden with toys and games to play with, we will also go on woodland walks and spend time at the playpark.
I will ensure each child is treated as an individual and is able to engage in any activities that they personally enjoy. Your child will be given encouragement to achieve their milestones with the availability of age and ability appropriate toys and resources.
I value both structured and flexible play. On the structured side I will include regular story times, arts and crafts and sensory play. More flexible activities will include lots of outdoor time and free play. Sometimes the activities can be messy and so, whilst I will try my best to keep the children clean, they may not always come home perfectly clean.
Fees and Hours of Operation
I will be open for business from Tuesday to Thursday and the hours will run between 8am – 6pm. I will not be available for evening or weekend care but will be open during school holidays. I will be taking a few weeks of personal holiday at different times of the year, this will be discussed and explained to parents as soon as I know the exact dates. There will be no charge for parents when I am on holiday. However, if the child is on holiday during the time my service is running then full fees will still need to be paid.
I will be offering either Half or Full days, as well as before and after school/nursery. A half day runs from 8.30am – 1pm or 1pm – 5.30pm and will cost £27 per child per day which includes snacks. A full day runs between 8.30am – 5.30pm and will cost £52.50 per child per day which includes snacks and dinner. If you require an earlier start or later collection please just say
For school or nursery aged children, who will be attending after school, there will be a standardised fee of £17 per child per day, and the hours for this will be between 3-5.30pm Tuesday – Thursday. Snack and dinner will be provided.
If your child attends using their funded hours entitlement then there will be no expectation for you to pay any top-up fee’s. If you wish to pay for extra hours, above the funded hours this will be charged at the standard fee of £5.25 per hour
This will be covered in more detail in our contract which we will discuss and agree together prior to your child starting.