Puddleducks Daycare

Experienced mother of 3 children, no pets and no smokers. Friendly home environment, will do full and part-time work. Large garden with lots of outdoor activities.We have two outside undercover areas and a classroom area.We also have a soft play barn.I work alongside my husband who is my assistant and we  Will work around parent's routine, etc. for each child. All children are taken out daily to do various activities and outings. Every child has their own portfolio.  I have  completed Quality First and gained the top grade, i.e. Level 3, as well as my 7407 in Further Education Teaching. Please look at my website for more information. Always doing relevant training. I have just completed my CCLD NVQ Level 3 and graduated May 2012 with a degree in Early Years. I work with an assistant and Last Ofsted inspection December 2015 we were awarded Oustanding in all 17 areas. My philosophy is that all children are to have fun whilst following their own individual learning curve in a positive way.

Who to contact

Contact Name
caroline
Contact Position
Owner/Manager
Telephone
01522 521740 01522 521740
E-mail
simon.baker73@ntlworld.com
Website
www.puddleducksdaycare.co.uk
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Where to go

Name
puddleducks day care
Address
lincoln
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
Postcode

LN5

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Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£3.50 Per Hour

Inclusion Information

Premise Accessibility

Has Provision
Yes
Details
newly built doors, wide enough for wheelchairs. Downstairs toilet and washroom.

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
Yes

Special Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
Autism Spectrum
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Bowel problems
Dyspraxia
Asperger's Syndrome
Asthma
Eczema
Food allergy
Challenging Behaviour
Food intolerance
Multiple Sclerosis
Epi-pen
Febrile Convulsions
Multiple Sensory Impairment
Celiac Disease
Cerebral Palsy
Other Behavioural Disorders
Hearing Impairment
Universal Disability Provision
Communication difficulties
Allergies
Downs Syndrome
Dyslexia
Delayed Development Inc Premature Birth
ADHD
Diabetes
All specific needs
Inclusive Childminder
Details
Taken SEN code of practice and needs courses. I would be able to care for children with autism.

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with

Languages Spoken

Languages
English

Childcare Information

Age Range

Age Range
From 0 years 2 months To 18 years 0 months
Do you cater for over 8's?
Yes

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding
Yes

30 Hours Extended Entitlement

Intending to provide 30 hours entitlement
Yes
Registered to provide 30 hours entitlement
Yes

Vacancies

Registration exempt?
No
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Maximum number of vacancies (registered)
6
Maximum number of vacancies (unregistered)
1
Is there a waiting list?
Yes
Details
No vacancies. Last updated 11-Oct-2013

Costs

Contact provider for cost details?
Yes
Are there any cost reductions?
No - All fees are on my web page, i.e. www.puddleducksdaycare.co.uk
Are there any age related price differences?
No

Facilities

Facilities
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Healthy Eating
  • Heuristic play
  • Visit & Outings
  • Baby Facilities
  • Home Corner
  • Baby toys
  • Walks to local park etc
  • Water play
  • House based activities
  • Accessible Parking
  • Games
  • Garden
  • Treasure baskets
  • Laptop
  • Refreshments
  • CCTV security cameras
  • Meals cooked on premises
  • Ride-ons
  • Role play dressing up
  • Messy Play Area
  • Sandpitsand play
  • PuzzlesJigsaws
  • Wendy House
  • Books & Storytelling
  • ICT Facilities
  • Both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Quiet Area
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • CCTV
  • Disabled Access
  • Sleeping Area
  • Computer
  • Construction toys
  • Cookery
  • Music time
  • Sensory Play
  • Pet Dogs
  • Themed Sessions
  • Toys
  • Pet Reptile
  • Small world toys
  • Out-door Play
  • Soft Play area
  • Outdoor Playspace
  • Songs, Rhymes and Music

Transport & Pickups

Offers pickups
Yes - Also Meadows Little Learners/Greenlands Pre-School/Bracebridge Pre-School/Lowfields Little Learners/Meadows Primary school
Schools
The Meadows Primary School
Details
Also Meadows Little Learners/Greenlands Pre-School/Bracebridge Pre-School/Lowfields Little Learners/Meadows Primary school
Provider has their own transport?
Yes
Provider is near public transport routes?
Yes - Bus route.

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
134497
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
22/10/2007CareOutstanding
08/03/2011Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
21/12/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
20/01/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding

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