Sandra Chester

I have been childminding since 1998. I live in an extended semi detached house on High Meadows close to bus stops from Whitehaven and Cleator Moor.  There is a local park within walking distance which we use often.

I have 2 grown up children.  The eldest has left home and the youngest is at University and is only home at Christmas and summer vacations. Both myself and my youngest child are DBS checked,  I provide childminding care for children aged 0 – 11yrs old (for older children information available upon request).

The downstairs of the house is totally child friendly and safe with a downstairs toilet.  There is an enclosed back garden which is flagged and has a section which has artificial turf with an extensive range of play equipment and toys available.  I have a dog which is kept upstairs during working hours.

We visit local playgroups, soft play centres, and a wide range of parks and make use of other local amenities within our area.  The children have easy access to toys & resources in my home along with crafts, messy play as well small world, jigsaws, and books.

At present I have a several different children with disabilities (these can be discussed further if needed).  I work closely with other agenices if ever required.

Nursery/school collections are available: these will depend on the days, times and which locations you may require, as I may have a collection at a different school/location when you’re wanting care for your child. I do offer 2’s funding/nursery education spaces for this are limited at this present time. I have a 7 seater car which has business insurance.  I have a NVQ3 in Early Years.

I am Paediatric First Aid Trained and I have Safeguarding Level 1, 2 & 3. I attend a lot of training which is mainly attended on an evening or a weekend on various subjects/areas of Early years and childcare, as well as conferences.    

At present I have a several different children with disabilities (mainly respite on an evening/weekend these can be discussed further if needed).  I work closely with parents & multi agencies (a copy of my SEND policy is available upon request).  I have worked with ADHD & Autistic children for over 14 years and other disabilities I take advantage of the training when it is available.  I’m afraid as I work on my own I would not be able to other one on one with any children through the week.

Further information and details available, please use the e-mail address provided