My name is Jody. I am an Ofsted (Office For Standards in Education) registered, qualified childminder in Bedminster. I am able to care for children from birth upwards. I live with my Partner, Rob and our two children, Harry who is 6 years old and Beth who is two. We have two kittens called Rosie and Jim!

Rob is Company Director of our IT Consultancy, BS Info Tech, and is out for majority of the day. However, he is currently registering to become my assistant which will enable us to expand our service and make outings easier whilst providing a male role for the children.

We have full legal and public liability insurance cover, as well as business car insurance. We are fully Ofsted inspected and also have enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure's.

We provide first class childcare for your child in a warm, caring and loving, home-like environment. We encourage independent learning and the opportunity to express their own choices and decisions.

We operate a “green” practice where possible and as such we offer free use of our reusable nappies whilst in our care and we are happy to change into and out of disposable nappies as necessary. We are also happy to use your own nappies, disposable or reusable.

I have attended many courses and workshops to ensure the service we offer is of a very high standard. This includes food hygiene, paediatric first aid and child protection to name but a few. As part of this I have also attended Baby signing courses. I use signs with the babies and toddlers to help them with their communication, which helps to reduce their frustration and builds their confidence.

I have a wide range of caring experience including caring for not only my own children but also those of friends and family on a regular basis. This also includes some limited experience of caring for children with Autism, ADHD (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder), ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), Aspergers syndrome, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia.

I cared for my cousin’s son for a year from the time he was 9 months old whilst both of his parents worked. This provided me with a good insight into looking after two children under one as my son was then only 3 months old. I have also cared for two children whilst their parents worked, every evening, after-school, for two years.

I have provided care for children with special dietary needs including nut, wheat and dairy intolerances and allergies. I also have particular experience, through my own children, of caring for children with respiratory illnesses, including Asthma and Pneumonia.