Ace Chalcroft childminders

Last updated: 15/06/2023

I am an Ofsted registered childminder, and I have been registered for over 21 years. My last Ofsted inspection I was graded good in all areas. I am fun, bubbly, kind, caring, flexible and extremely reliable. I offer a fun family environment to all children. We enjoy going to local baby & toddler groups, music groups, creative & messy play, baking, fancy dress, role play and more. We have a secure, fully enclosed rear garden with trampoline, ride on toys, slide and other toys. I also have a quite, air conditioned room for nap time and am happy to provide healthy snacks and meals if required to. I work closely alongside parents, achieving continuity through learning, play and development. On my last inspection from Ofsted, I was awarded a GOOD rating throughout our criteria of working practices and services we provide. We collect from local schools in Thacham and Cold Ash areas. I have completed the Minding Your Own Business course, for childminders which is run by the local council. I also have the CACHE level 3 in early years and childcare qualification. I am a member of NCMA. Ive also worked for social services for children with special needs.

New additions to my setting are a large tree house, home corner and large climbing frame, and a mud kitchen. We also grow fruit and vegetables so children learn about where food comes from. please arrange to view my setting and meet myself and my family.

Children have daily diaries and nappy’s and breakfast/lunch is included in prices...

Who to contact

Contact Name: Ace Chalcroft Childminders
Contact Position: Childminder
Telephone: 07917 873448
E-mail: chalcroft.childminders@hotmail.co.uk

Where to go

Address: Thatcham
Postcode: RG18

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
4.00	per hour

Details

Rate is lower for full time and higher for part time work. I offer a discount for sibllings

Availability

Age Ranges: 0-1
1-4
4-11

Inclusion Information

Dietary Needs

Has Provision: Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies

Details

0-4 3 spaces, have a space for a baby 5-8 2 spaces 8 + 3 spaces

Date updated

10/01/2023

Vacancy range(s)

Vacancy range(s)
Places	Start Age	End Age
1	0	1
3	1	4
2	5	7
3	8	12

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding
2 year old funding

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Are you registered to provide 30 Hours?: No

Waiting List

Do you have a waiting list?: Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	6.00	18.30
Tuesday	6.00	18.30
Wednesday	6.00	18.30
Thursday	6.00	18.30
Friday	6.00	18.30
Saturday	6.00	18.30
Sunday	6.00	18.30

School Pickups

Offers pickups
Schools: Cold Ash Pre-School
Playmates Pre-School
Cold Ash St Marks C of E School
Kennet School
St Finian's Catholic Vol Aided Primary School
Kennet Valley Pre-School
Compton C of E School
Parsons Down Infant School
Spurcroft Primary School
Parsons Down Junior School
Spurcroft Primary School And Nursery Class
Pied Piper Pre-School
Bucklebury C of E Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Bucklebury Pre-School
Whitelands Park Primary School
any local pre-school/nursery
Kennet Valley Primary School
Compton Pre-School
Crabtree Pre-School
Brimpton C of E Primary School
Hermitage Pre-School Playgroup
Details: Any local school, pre-school or nursery.

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY254956

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
21/02/2018	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
27/04/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
01/04/2009	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
08/05/2007	Care	Satisfactory

Quality checks

DBS check