Melanie Collins
Last updated: 11/01/2023
Also known as Dell Corner Childminding. I am a married mum of two girls and have a dog called Rocky who is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; I offer trips to the park, toddler groups and trips to the library for rhyme time. I also offer fun activities in the home but quiet time where we can do puzzles and read books. I have completed a paediatric first aid course. I have a NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for The Children and Young People's Workforce and I am currently completing a degree in Psychology. I collect from Westwood Farm nursery, infants, and junior school, also local pre-schools depending on the times. Please contact me for further information.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Melanie Collins
- Telephone
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07593272011
07593272011 -
melcco68@gmail.com
- https://www.facebook.com/DellCornerChildminding/
- Notes
My opening hours are 7.30am - 5.30pm however I can be flexible if needed.
Vacancies:
I can pick up and drop for Westwood Farm School, Pre-school and Nursery
I will have full and part time spaces Monday - Thursday from September 2023, I can offer term time only and do not charge to keep the space in the holidays.
Where to go
- Address
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68, Dell Road
Tilehurst
Reading
- Postcode
- RG31 6PB
- Notes
I charge £5.30 an hour
I charge per session for before and after school or full time nursery.
Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the charge as well as Toddler groups that I go to but I ask for parents to provide lunch.
Please contact me for further information.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £5.30 per hour £6.00 per session - Details
- £5.00 Per Hour Full Time
£6.00 Per Session before and after school or full time Nursery (depending on hours needed)
Availability
- Age Ranges
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0-1
1-4
4-11
Inclusion Information
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- No
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Details
- I am currently full unit September 2023
- Date updated
- 10/01/2023
- Vacancy range(s)
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Vacancy range(s) Places Start Age End Age 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 5 7 0 8 11
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- 2 year old funding
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Are you registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- 30 Hour Partner Summary
- Westwood Farm Nursery School
Waiting List
- Do you have a waiting list?
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 07:30 17:30 Tuesday 07:30 17:30 Wednesday 07:30 17:30 Thursday 07:30 17:30
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- Schools
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Westwood Farm Junior School
any local pre-school/nursery
Westwood Farm Infant School
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY442884
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 21/11/2023 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 26/02/2018 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 08/04/2015 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 11/07/2012 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- SEN Provision Type
- Medical, Specific Literacy Difficulties, Speech & Language Difficulties, Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Physical Disability, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Visual Impairment
- Local Offer Age Bands
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0 to 1
1 to 4
5 to 7
7 to 11 - Needs Level
- Low
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
I have monitored childrens learning and completed two year checks which has been given to health visitor and from this two children have been referred to speech therapy and eligible for the 2 year funding
I send home learning journals every term to see child's development, send pictures and messages via whatsapp and a happy to help with speech therapy etc as advised by parents
We do a lot of learning through play, I have trackers and termly reports on children that I use to put together a child's next steps to help them with their development.
The children I have had in the setting that have speech therapy I have been given information from parents as to how to help them, which I do.
I am happy to have sensory toys and items to help a child in my setting. I am however unable to have large equipment or space for wheelchair etc
When I send home learning journals I ask for parents to sign to say they have received it but also ask for any input, especially a child who is term time as a lot can change in their learning in 6 weeks
The trips I go on are always within walking distance as I do not drive. I do care for a child in the holidays whose mobility is not very good so I do not go very far on the days I have her or we stay within the setting
The house is not accessible for wheelchair users
Before a child starts school I start to get them to become more independent, putting coat on, shoes on and using the toilet. We will also do more learning with shapes, numbers, drawing and writing.
I do my best to help and make sure everything is discussed before a child starts in the setting so that we have what is needed in place.
Mel Collins
I have a complaints book if needed and send out questionnaires to parents every 6 months for feedback. I also ask for references when I have Ofsted come or someone leaves the setting.
Quality checks
- DBS check
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