Ms Esther Ibbotson - Elephing Around

Childminder setting focusing on toddlers and pre-schoolers, with some after-school children too. Current paediatric first aid certificate, generalist and lead safeguarding, Level 3 Home-based Childcare Award.

Ofsted Information

Current judgement: Good

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted URN

EY536704Link to latest Ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Date	type	Outcome
09/01/2019	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Who to contact

Contact Name: Esther Ibbotson
Contact Position: Childminder
Telephone: 07900 897043 07900 897043
E-mail: childminder.esther@gmail.com

Where to go

Name: Elephing Around
Address: Kidlington
Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX5; View OX5 on a map

Availability

Age Ranges: 18 months - secondary school age
Other notes: Offering funded places for 3-4 year olds. Experienced in the care of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Particular experience with pre-school children and after-school children. Pick up from 2 Kidlington schools on different days.

Additional Information

Providing services to: Children
Notes: Offering funded places for 3-4 year olds. Experienced in the care of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Particular experience with pre-school children and after-school children. Pick up from 2 Kidlington schools on different days.

Inclusion Information

Can make special cultural provisions
Details: I currently don't have a ramp for wheelchair access but can acquire one. I am happy to discuss special dietary requirements and special needs.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies: No
Date updated: 03/10/2023

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: Other
Offering split funding with other providers: Yes
Partnership settings: Local Pre-schools or childminders
Other - please specify: Term time or stretched

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Tuesday	8.30	17.15
Wednesday	8.30	17.15
Thursday	8.30	17.15

Facilities

Messy Play Area
Arts and crafts
Large Garden
Water play
Sleeping Area
Dressing up
0 - 1 steps into building
Cooking
Slide
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does offer school pickups

Schools: West Kidlington Primary School
Edward Feild Primary School

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Last updated: 03/10/2023

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