My name is Jessica and I am a fully qualified Ofsted Registered Childminder living in Letchworth, Hertfordshire with my young daughter. I was graded 'Good' in all areas at my last inspection. You can read my report here:
I have worked in the community care profession for many years but have now decided to pursue my dream of working with children at home.
I use my three bedroom home for childminding and have a conservatory playroom with ample resources - please see my activities page for more information on what we get up to.
We live walking distance from the beautiful Norton Common and Standalone Farm and have just a 5 minute walk to Northfields and The Grange Schools. My local pre-school is 'Tiny Hands'.
I am registered to look after up to 6 children and have many qualificationsin the care profession plus, along side my training with Ofsted to become a childminder, I also have the followingqualificationsand certificates:
NCFC CACHE level 3 award in preparing to work in home based childcare
12 hour paediatric first aid
Managing your Ofsted inspection from September 2015 CPN
Improving children's learning through play
Food hygiene and safety level 2
Equality and inclusion in early years setting
Characteristics of effective leaders
Being safe : effective first aid management in your settings