Melanie Jelfs - Childminder - Child minder

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   This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.

   This provider was last inspected on: 08/08/2018.

   This provider is a child minder in  Llandrindod Wells.

  This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 0 months and 12 years.

  This provider is registered for 6 places and is staffed for 6 places.

What we do

Childminders are self-employed, and work in their own home. They care for children from a few months old upwards, for part or all of the day.
Charges for childminding are agreed between the parent and the childminder, and will vary depending on the number of hours your child is cared for.

Who do we support

Children 0 - 12 years old

Can anyone use this service?

The service is open to anyone and no referral is necessary.

  Our opening times and availability

We are available: all year round. closed on Tuesdays

We can provide wrap around care. I am willing to offer collection and/or drop off at local nurseries/settings.

Monday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 08:00 - 17:30

Outside of normal hours we can provide care: Evenings, Early mornings

  Our costs

  • £40.00 per Day - This fee includes all food, drinks and snacks and also any play group fees etc.

Sibling discount available.

  About our service

The language spoken in our setting is English only.

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
I am able to access support via Pacey and Powys Childcare Business Support.
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
I have recently engaged in training around the new ALN Act and feel confident and informed in putting this into practice within my setting.
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
ALN training was accessed via on - line learning provided through Powys Training and Powys Childcare Business Support.
Outside space
There is a large, secure and safe outdoor play area with an array of play apparatus and equipment.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Is the setting pet free?
We have a young dog. He is wormed and flea treated in accordance with veterinary guidelines.
Offers Flying Start provision?
No
Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) No
This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme
This service accepts childcare vouchers
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Able to provide emergency/short term care? Yes
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?
I have a limited knowledge of the Welsh language but would be willing to learn different languages if necessary.		 Yes

We drop off at/pick up from these schools:

  • Llandrindod High School
  • Llandrindod Wells C.I.W. School
  • Llandrindod Wells C.P. School
  • I am able to offer nursery collection by arrangement.

 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access by ramps/level access
  • Breastfeeding welcome
  • Baby changing facilities
Last updated: 20/03/2024