Little Gems Childcare - Kings Hill

Little Gems Childcare

Personal Details

I am a qualified primary school teacher living in Kings Hill with my husband Alex, our daughter Charlotte, aged 4 and our son Henry who is 1.

I offer childcare for one child/baby (under 5) and before/after school care for one child at primary school.

As a mother of two I appreciate that being apart from your child can sometimes be difficult; I therefore welcome communication through the day and provide daily email snippets, letting you know what we are up to including pictures and any new developments in your child.

My home is equipped with a wide range of toys, books and activities suitable for all ages and stages of development. I also have a secluded, enclosed garden with a lovely Wendy house and a selection of outdoor toys and activities.

My time with your child (0 to 5 yrs) is structured using the EYFS (early years foundation stage) framework to ensure the activities selected are tailored to your child’s learning and development needs, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills they need by the time they start school. Reference to this framework will be included in the daily snippets.

Activities at home include - arts and crafts including painting and other messy play, water play, cookery, gardening, music time and story time; as well as free play for children to develop their independence.

As well as spending time in my home we will be going on outings to local toddler and childminding groups, the library, children’s indoor play centres, local play parks and country parks, as well as occasional trips further afield to visit museums, wildlife parks and farms. I welcome suggestions from parents to attend specific groups or visit their favorite places.

In the Kings Hill area we are very lucky to have an abundance of groups and classes available to us, and if our routine allows it, I will make efforts to attend groups suggested by parents to allow social continuity for the children.

Finally, a little about my ‘little gems’; Charlotte, has a very kind nature, is gentle and loving and is very caring towards her younger brother. She currently attends pre-school and is due to start ‘big’ school in September (2015). Henry is a cheeky, good-natured little boy and I love watching his character develop as he grows. They love to play together as well as alongside each other independently.

My Training
∗ Bachelors of Education Primary
∗ Pediatric First Aid
∗ Member of PACEY
∗ City & Guilds Level 2 – Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
∗ PACEY Childminding Pre-Registration Course

Experience
In 2009 I was awarded a Bachelors of Education Primary, which I studied for while living in Sydney, Australia. Since then I have worked as a primary school teacher in the UK, gaining experience in teaching Nursery up to year 6. My teaching experience has been largely with reception, which covers the final stage of the EYFS. I feel that my training and the skills I have developed as a teacher and a mother will be very valuable to my role as a childminder.

Contractual Details

My hours of business are 7am to 7pm, however I am willing to be flexible where possible to fit most people’s working patterns.

I can provide all meals, snacks and drinks and I’m open to discuss any dietary requirements that your child may have; I appreciate these will vary from child to child according to their age and hours of care.

School/Playgroup Links

Local drop offs / pick-ups may be possible for local schools dependant on individual requirements and the requirements of others in my care.


Contact Details
Gemma Janes
Email – littlegems_childcare@outlook.com
Mobile – 07584067879
Home – 01732 642761