Childcare in Derby

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The average hourly rate for child carers in Derby is between £10 and £13
Lynne L.
Lynne
  • From £5 /hr
  • City of Derby
Lindylou's Childcare, based in Littleover. Mature, experienced childcare in a home setting.
| I am a mature Ofsted registered child care provider living in Littleover in Derby and I have been a special needs teacher, a nanny, a playgroup supervisor, a Sunday school teacher, an approved foster carer and an adoptive parent. I also used to be a child minder years ago for over ten years. I re-registered as a child minder three years ago, because I have a grandson who has shown me how to fall in love with small children all over again! I have a grading of "good" in all areas from Ofsted. I left the teaching profession and now work in adult education and I also assess other child care providers in their setting and lecture in the evenings, I also have my own therapy business. I really enjoy working from my own home and being my own boss. My child care business is called "Lindylou's Childcare" and is all about safeguarding, caring for and educating young children. I have full insurance, First Aid and food hygiene certificates as well as DBS certificates. I also have numerous other certificates and qualifications and you can check all these along with my policies and my setting when you come and visit. I have a dedicated playroom although children play and eat and engage in activity throughout the whole of the downstairs accommodation including kitchen, a secure garden, a gated decking area and a dining room and we have an additional bathroom downstairs. I can cater for children 0 -8 years plus dropping and collecting from local schools/nurseries/playgroups if required. We are pet friendly. I have fish, I keep a couple of hens, and I do have a dog, a very friendly German shepherd, but I have policies around that, and never leave dogs and children alone, even though my dog is very tolerant. Childminding offers a home environment, we are not a nursery, although we are well resourced and equipped and follow the same codes and guidelines.
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How much does it cost in 2024 to hire a childcare provider in Derby?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.44 per hour as of April 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each childcare provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time childcare.

How can I find childcare help near me?

Care.com currently has 4,377 childcare providers Derby. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Derby and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialise in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Derby that have worked with the childcarers you're interested in.

What interview questions should I ask a childcare provider?

You want to find a childcare provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Derby, you should ask questions about the fun things each childcare provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past childcare experience, references from other families in Derby and if they are certified in first aid.
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