Claire Dow

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Graded outstanding by Ofsted 2015 and 2020

Current paediatric first aid certificate. Generalist safeguarding. Specialist safeguarding. Dance teacher. Other Courses: Introduction to Schemas, Planning and Ass, Promoting Positive Behaviour, Ready Steady Grow Child Development, Supporting boys learning in EYFS, Creative Steps, First Steps. New EYFS prime areas training. New EYFS two year check training. New EYFS literacy training. Characteristics of learning. Drumming course. Outdoor mathematics. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People workforce.

I have two daughters aged 4 years apart. We are based in a small hamlet close to Woodcote. We have fish and three friendly dogs at home as well as a few horses in Woodcote. I also have my own car and the house is smoke free.

Large garden, use of horse fields, lots of woods nearby, lots of excursions and trips, children's centres, libraries, splash park, Beale Park, beach trips, zoo trips, large variety of toys and resources.  

 

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
EY431181Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
04/01/2012Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
13/10/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
06/02/2020Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding

Who to contact

Contact Name
Miss Claire Dow
Contact Position
Childminder
Telephone
07968 263947 07968 263947
E-mail
claire_dow@hotmail.com

Where to go

Address
Crays Pond
Reading
Oxfordshire
Postcode
RG8
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Costs

Costs
6  Per hour
Details

£2.50/meal/babies. £3.00/meal/age 1yr+

Availability

Age Ranges
3 months - 18 years

Additional Information

Providing services to
0 - 4 years (pre-school)
0 - 2 years
4 - 11 years (primary school age)
11 - 16 years (secondary school age)
16 + years
Children
Young people

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
No
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
Asthma
Eczema
Able to administer medication
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Details
Children in my setting have had allergies to a variety of food items - nuts, egg, diary

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Details
Spaces from September 2024

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Stretched
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes
Partnership settings
Early Days Ipsden, Cabin Pre school, Woodcote Pre School, Oratory Prep Nursery, Bishopswood Nursery, Sonning Common Preschool, Streatley Preschool

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 8:00am 5:15pm
Tuesday 8:00am 5:15pm
Thursday 8:00am 5:15pm
Facilities
Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Large Garden
Paddling Pool
Water play
2 - 5 steps into building
Accessible toilet
Pet Fish
Accessible changing facilities
Pet Dogs
Arts and crafts
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Sleeping Area
Dressing up
Cooking
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does offer school pickups

Schools
Woodcote Primary School
Details
Woodcote and Cabin Pre-Schools

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