Jacqueline Chard - childminder/childcare on domestic premises

I am an ofsted registered childcare on domestic setting (small group setting based around the home) in Barkham near Wokingham. I live at Brook Farm in Barkham. We have lots of animals to see including cows, calves, horses and rabbits to enjoy and pet along with look after together.

I am a smallgroup setting and have a other professional/ qualified employees working with me. This provides a small group setting with added benefits for all especially the children within their social development. Team members enthusiasm and experience provides a superb learning experience for your child/children and a supportive setting for you as parents.

We have lots of space which we use everyday to go for walks and to feed the animals treats, if the children wish to so. I also do woodland walks and nature trails too. I have an extended outdoor garden area which includes lots of fun activities and lots of outdoor toys and equipment for the children of all ages to enjoy and get lots of fresh air. I am able to offer government funded hours for 3-4 year old children along with 2 year funding. It offered in a way that's fully flexible and what works for you as a family. Talk to me for all information..

If your looking for a spacious educational, fun, supportive, understanding, nurturing setting look no further. Call Jackie to talk about how we can support your family.

I regularly attend courses in order to keep up to date with new information to further enhance my business, along with all of my team members so that children have the best qualified practitioners possible..

I provide government funded hours for 2years and 3-4 year old children.

I love my job and feel I am enthusiastic, which helps me entertain and provide educational activities that enhance the level of childcare I can offer. Whilst in our care your child will be very well cared for and treated as part of our family at the same time as having lots of fun. The extensive support will help you have a great nursery experience.

I feel passionately about my setting and I am always updating my resources and providing new experiences for all children within my spacious setting. The resources teamed with our passion makes for a fantastic learning experience for your child.

If you would like to ring me for a chat or for any further information about my setting I would welcome your call. Please call Jackie on 07770806694.

Vacancy information

Vacancy range(s)

From	To	Places
0	11 months	1
1	4 years	2
5	7 years	2
8 years+		1

Vacancies Information

various availability call Jackie to discuss

I have spaces for 2 year and 3-4 year old who i can also offer 15/30 hours of free government funded hours within this space.

I can pick children up from pre school and offer funded hours if needed.

pre schools/schools i can pick up from are walter county school, st pauls , Finches, waverley school.

Drop off and pick up from Bearwood School 2 vacancies for before school care for a 5 - 7 year old or a 8 years + 1 full time vacancy for an after school pick. I am flexible with the cover, I can offer and can provide a wrap around care for your child/children. Holiday spaces for whole weeks and occasional days available on an ad hoc basis. if you do not see I have exactly the vacancy you are looking for please call me as things do change.

I provide fun holiday care for 5-11 year olds with extensive activities offered including all meals and snacks and making full use of my extensive outdoor facilities.

Contact information

Contact Name: Jacqueline Chard
Contact Position: Childminder/childcarer
Telephone: 07770 806694 07770 806694
E-mail: jackiechard1976@live.com
Social Media

Location

Postcode: RG40; View RG40 on a map
Notes: A truly fantastic space for your child to enjoy whilst being nurtured, educated and supported through their unique early years. A team that's enthusiastic and adventurous whilst being supportive and caring awaits you at Jackie chards childcare. Call Jackie to arrange a visit and come to see us and enjoy.

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information: Monday - Friday: 7.45am/8am - 6pm
Availability: February Half Term Holidays
All Year
School Holiday Cover
Before School
May/June Half Term Holidays
Summer Holidays
Easter Holidays
After school
October Half-term Holiday
Term time only option

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£74/£80	Per Day
Funding hours are free for parents

Cost details

I am happy to provide funded hours for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. This can be accessed in the mornings and afternoons all day.

Accepts childcare vouchers

Contact provider for costs

Registered to offer

3 & 4 year old funding, 30 Hours, 2 year old funding

Intending to provide 30 hours

Registered to provide 30 hours

Help with funding is available

Funding Notes

I actively encourage parents to access 3-4 year funded childcare hours with me. I am also very happy to provide two year funded childcare hours with me too.

I like to be extremely flexible when offering funded hours and i can offer you 10 hours in one day meaning you pay a nominal amout per day to cover things funding does not.

Please call me to talk about your specific needs regarding funding so i can talk you through how i can help you.

Complaints Procedure

Contact Name: jackie chard
Complaints procedure notes: We have a complaints form and policy.

Accessing this service

Age Ranges: 0 - 12 years
Booking and Registration Notes: Please call Jackie for a chat about your childcare needs. There are no fees involved to book a space just a small deposit is held to secure your space and this is then given back within your 2nd months invoice.
Waiting List: yes there's always a waiting list, we would love you to join it call Jackie for a show around

Provision For

Supporting people with: Visual impairment
Children with Additional Needs
Behavioural
Learning and Communication
Mobility problems
Medical
Physical impairment
Sensory Impairment
Religious and cultural needs
Hearing impairment
Dietary needs

Provision For (Childcare Specific)

Wheelchair Access

Has wheelchair access

Special Diet

Has provision for special diet

Has provision for special needs

Childcare Specifics

School Pickups

Schools: Gorse Ride Nursery
Barkham Pre-School
Bearwood Nursery
Walter Nursery (Holly Nursery)
Finches Pre-School
Bearwood Playgroup
Bearwood Primary School

Ofsted

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
17/01/2007	Care	Satisfactory
03/10/2011	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
18/02/2016	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
28/02/2022	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Met

Ofsted URN

EY285285

Ofsted report

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Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs

Description

I am an enthusiastic childminder who likes to constantly update my setting and adapt it accordingly to ensure I can offer outstanding quality childcare always. I have worked with children for 22 years in various roles taking my experience from strength to strength.

I offer a group setting for your child/children and have qualified childcare assistants working with me which i feel is extremely benificial for all involved.

I am situated at brook farm in Barkham. Being a farm I can offer vast space for your child to enjoy. All safe and secure and enticing you and your children. I spend lots of time preparing my setting to be inviting for all the children when they attend. I have very large playrooms which are decorated with children's artwork, pictures, photographs of outings and posters. There filled with toys and activities to enhance your child's experience and childcare hours with me. There are lots for all ages for both enjoyment and education. Along with practitioners experience and enthusiasm your child is sure to experience supportive fun and nurturing childcare in there early years.

Outside I have a large garden thoughtfully set out with an array of enticing activities for all children to explore and enjoy. There are areas to make dens, climbing frames for the adventurous and a large sandpit which seems to be everyone's favourite. There is ball game activities, an area for pedal trikes and a nice grass lawn to enjoy. I also have log cabins providing two extra playrooms.

My aim is for children to want to be excited to come here and enjoy the fun flexible exciting enhancing childcare that we can offer.

My SEND policy

In my setting I may help to identify children with additional needs. With my experience and training (regularly updated) to support this I know it is good practice to work in partnership with a child's parent/carer so we can freely liaise with each other. There are always visits where we get to know each other before a child attends my setting. This is a good time to talk through any concerns parents have. I will get to know the child and build up a relationship which would then allow me to assess a child and then plan to help the child in any way I can. Should they have any additional needs.

I have professional help within the local triage team if I need it too. This would support the family and help me. Through any additional needs plan parents/carers are always included at every level be it assessments, meetings, training and trackers on their individual child.

Activities are adapted to be easily accessible by all who attend my setting. I regularly make relevant changes through constant risk assessments. Ongoing assessment for each child with additional needs will help ensure progress is reported and documented for their parent/carer to see. These can be taken home at any point alongside a daily report so adults can see exactly what their child has achieved and experienced during their day at Jackie’s.

I can offer close supervision through working with a small group of children so I get to really know each individual child. If a child has additional needs this is very good for their individual learning plan and their observations, trackers and monitoring as knowing each individual child is critical for the progress and support for their individual needs.

My building is accessible with a wheelchair with ramps available if needed and wide doorways. With the bathroom being downstairs too that is also easily accessible.

To ensure an easy transition moving onto school for a child at my setting with additional needs I will do all I can to help. From liaising with school staff to including them in assessments to visits to my setting to get to know each child as I know it can be a difficult time.

Parents and any early years practitioners that I liaise with can give me feedback at any time which I will gladly receive. Parent whose children I look after also receive regular questionnaire from me so I can listen to their comments and make changes if needed.

If anyone wants to contact me about my local offer and or send policy contact details are telephone 07770806694 or jackiechard1976@live.com

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