Ace Chalcroft childminders

Last updated: 20/12/2023

I am an Ofsted registered childminder, and I have been registered for over 21 years. My last Ofsted inspection was November 2023. 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 quiet, 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
Notes

I will be offering funded places from September 2024. 

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
4.50 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
19/12/2023
Vacancy range(s)
Vacancy range(s)
PlacesStart AgeEnd 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
DayOpening TimeClosing 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 DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
22/11/2023Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
21/02/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
27/04/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
01/04/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
08/05/2007CareSatisfactory

Quality checks

  • DBS check

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