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Tashande Powell (Gentle Hands)

I an Ofsted registered childminder based in Tooting Bec. 

As a working mother of 3 wonderful children, childcare has been a major aspect of mine and my children’s lives for the past 14 years. As you may be aware, childcare is quite expensive and doesn’t always fit the needs of some families working pattern. Being a key worker in the NHS, my working hours didn’t always fit the typical Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; therefore finding suitable childcare came with its challenges. My experiences of leaving my children in the care of others has not always been satisfying which is why I aspire to make a change. This desire for change has birthed our newly opened Gentle Hands Childminding Services. 
I understand the need for good balance, and I believe parents should be happy with the care their children receive from childcare providers, knowing high quality is at the heart of the service delivered.

Please see link to Facebook page for more details of my setting and some of the resources available!
https://m.facebook.com/100078066346886/

The setting opens Monday - Friday from 7am - 7pm. I also provide overnight childcare for those who would benefit from this service, T&C’s apply. 

In an attempt to make childcare affordable and flexible for the parents within the community, I am also offering key workers a 20% discount, T&Cs apply. 

Viewings welcome to prospective parents and any questions you may have. A family-centred approach is at the heart of this service and the aim is to work alongside parents to provide the best possible outcome.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Tashande Powell
Contact Position
Registered Childminder
Telephone

E-mail
gentlehandschildminding@hotmail.com
Website
Facebook site

Where to go

Name
Gentle Hands Childminding Services
Address
London
Postcode
SW17
Notes

There is an outdoor play area for children to enjoy. It is equipped with age appropriate toys and activities to keep children active and stimulated during their time at my setting. 

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£8.50 Per hour
Details
£40 per day day for school drop off and pick up from 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday at Hillbrook Primary School and Franciscan Primary School. <.br>
£75 per day for a full day from 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
No

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision
Yes

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday - Friday
Facilities
Songs and rhymes
Soft toys
Free play
Foreign Language Books
Garden
Games
Sports day
Friendly environment
Story Telling
Healthy Eating
Gardening
Homework
Tea sets
Homecorner
Home cooked food
Toys
Indoor play
Imaginary play areas.
Tents and tunnels
ICT Facilities
Internet Connection
Instruments
Lego
Kitchen and cooking
Trampoline
Little people sets
Train tracks
Library visits
Train set
Library
Letters and sounds activities
Making puzzles
Various toys for indoors and outdoors
TV
Treasure Baskets
Local play park
Messy play
Water Play
Visits to the park
Maths
Malleable play
Visits and outings
Multi Play Unit
Montessori inspired teaching
Montessori equipment
Music and movement
Music
Museums
Musical instruments
Music with instruments
Numeracy and literacy area
Numeracy
Newly renovated outdoor play area
Out-door play
Outside Garden
Accessible Parking
Outings
Outdoor Playspace
Outdoor play area
A large range of age appropriate toys and activities
Baby ball
Arts and crafts
Painting
Own premises
Activity room
Ball games
Baking
Parks
Baby Facilities
Pet Small Mammals
Pet Fish
Physical play indoors.
Bookcorner
Board games
Phonics
Bilingual learning activities
Play equipment indoor and outdoor
Play area
Bouncy castle
Play
Books
Piano
Playgroups
Playground
Close to recreational facilities276
Playdoh
close to recreational facilities
Private Changing Area
Cooking and baking
Cooking
Playroom
Construction
Puzzles
Puppets
Creative play
Creative area
Craft activities
Reading corner
Reading
Quiet area
Dolls
Regular outings to illustrate theme
Refreshments
Rough and tumble
Role play
Dressing up
Schools
Sand play
Educational toys
Sand and water play
Early Learning Goals Teaching
Sensory play
Face painting
EYFS
Shopping
Football
Small world area
Floor play
Small world
Sleeping area

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
2693715
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Last updated: 25 Jan 2024