Clare Childminding

I offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’. 

My name is Clare and I am an Ofsted registered Childminder following the Early Years Foundation Stage. I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years, have my Level 2 Paediatric First Aid and have an enhanced DBS.

I had my Ofsted Inspection on 26 June 2018 where I was graded good in all areas.

I live with my husband Darren who is also DBS checked and registered as my Childminding Assistant.

We have two children - both boys. My eldest is 9 years old and my youngest is aged 8. I also have two wonderful grown-up stepchildren. We live on The Links estate in Consett, where I provide children with a safe, happy environment and an entire room full of resources and toys to ensure children meet all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

We carry out many activities indoors and outdoors, as well as trips to the park, softplays, swimming, baby/toddler groups etc, having lots fun and learning at the same time.

I have lots of experience through working as a childminder since October 2010 where I have looked after children of all ages, children with special needs and have completed my Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. Before childminding I worked with children through helping as a Teaching Assistant in schools and part of Girl Guiding UK Association as a Brownie Leader. 

I aim to provide childcare to meet your individual needs. I can be very flexible with any hours (Monday - Friday) and am also able to provide a pickup and drop off service for those parents that may need extra requirements. I can drop off and collect from your home as well as most schools and can cover school and bank holidays if required. I offer the 2 years and 3 year old funded places.

I offer 2 year and 3/4 year old funded places.

To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

When is it on?

Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Session information
Monday to Friday 6.30am - 6.00pm
I can be flexible with hours. Emergency and respite childcare.

Who to contact

Contact name
Clare Swarbrick/Costello
Contact position
Childminder
Telephone
07525 032 816
E-mail
clarechildmindingservices@gmail.com

Where to go

Address
Blackhill
Consett
County Durham
Postcode
DH8

Other details

Cost description
To be discussed
Age range
4 months - 12 years

Availability

Childcare availability
Closed bank holidays
Before school
Term time
School holidays
After school
Weekends
Free 3/4 yr places
Yes
Free 2 yr places
Yes
Will be providing 30 hours
Yes

Special provisions

Wheelchair access
No
Special diets
Yes
Special needs access
No

Vacancy details

Immediate vacancies?
Yes
Other information
Updated 1 February 2024

Other details

School drop off/collection
Shotley Bridge Infant School
Shotley Bridge Junior School
Beechdale Nursery School
Benfieldside Primary School
Further drop off/collection details
Drop off and collect from any schools/nurseries in the Blackhill and Consett area. Can also provide a pick up/drop off service to and from your home.
Last Ofsted inspection grade
Good
Ofsted report
View the latest Ofsted inspection report
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