Hi, my name is Sophie and i have been Ofsted registered since March 2015. I worked at a local nursery in Stamford for 2 years before leaving to start my own family in 2013. I started my training to become a childminder in June 2014 and completed this and became registered with ofsted in March 2015. I have the following qualifications and certificates:
*NVQ level 2 in childcare and early years
*NVQ level 3 in childcare and early years
*CACHE Award Understand how to set up a home based childcare service
*Paediatric first aid
*Safeguarding Children
*Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs
*An Introduction to Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
*Raising Developmental Concerns with Parents
along with many others. In my setting I provide a home from home childcare service focusing on loose and imaginative play. I live in the village of Ryhall where there are some lovely nature walks, a park, library and toddler groups which i take the children in my care too. I also live just a 5 minute walk from Ryhall ce academy and do before and after school care with drop off and collections. My house is on a quiet road in the village and i have a large back garden which is perfect for outdoor play and work from my living room and conservatory with open access to the back garden. I am available Monday to Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm all year round excluding bank holidays. I also offer 2,3 and 4 year old funded hours and accept childcare vouchers and tax free childcare. Please call or message me for more information
