Welcome to Nessa's

Hello, my name is Vanessa. I have been a registered childminder since 1993, and work with husband, Mark, from our home in Birkenhead. We have cared for many children over the years and, though it can be a very demanding career, we have found it to be one that is both challenging and very rewarding. I hope this website answers any questions you may have about our daily routines and requirements as childminders. If you would like further information, please feel free to contact us.

About Us

I am an Ofsted registered childminder and a member of the National Childminding Association. I have an NVQ3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development, and certificates in Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection Awareness, The Language of Baby, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety. Husband, Mark is registered as an assistant; he collects the children from school and, as an artist, he is often found amusing the children (and himself) with his play dough sculptures, paintings and drawings. He is also responsible for this great website.

ABOUT OUR HOME

We believe it is important that children feel they are in a loving, caring environment that is safe, clean and with activities that are fun and educational. Our home is situated in a quiet road near Birkenhead Park, and is equipped with a wide variety of toys, books, arts and crafts. There is a large kitchen/dining room which is used for those messy activities such as painting, gluing and play dough. Children are able to play safely in an enclosed garden with a variety of toys, including a slide, play tent, ball pond and sand/water pit.

Children can also watch television and bring along their favourite videos.

Sleeping children are checked on regularly, and have a baby monitor in their room.

We have regular inspections by Ofsted and the Department of Health. All health and safety requirements have been met, and risk assessments are carried out at the start of each day. We take every precaution possible in maintaining good food hygiene.

We have a no smoking policy and ask that this be respected.

Webcam
We understand that parents can be a little anxious about being away from their children for several hours a day, so we became one of the first childcare providers in the UK to install a webcam. It is situated in the main play area where parents can keep a virtual eye on their children without having to leave the workplace. The camera is in operation throughout the day and a password is required to gain access to the images. Parents are, of course, welcome to phone or drop in at any time.