Three Ayrshire childminders have been given the seal of approval – after impressing employees from the Care Inspectorate.
The scrutiny physique visited the three registered childminders as a part of routine inspections – and all three got heat reward.
Carolyn Ross Childminding, primarily based in Prestwick, was graded ‘glorious’ in two classes – the very best grade that may be given – and deemed ‘superb’ in two different classes.
The Care Inspectorate stated: ”The childminder was expert, educated and skilled. They positioned youngsters and their households on the coronary heart of their work and have been dedicated to continuous enchancment of the service.
“The childminder engaged with youngsters in a heat, responsive and respectful method that supported their vanity and confidence.”
The Care Inspectorate additionally famous that facets of the childminder’s follow have been “glorious”, delivering “optimistic, top quality experiences” for youngsters of their care.
There was reward too for Caroline Lee Childminding, primarily based in Ayr’s Kings Park Drive.
Her service was graded as ‘superb’ throughout two high quality indicators and ‘good’ in two others.
“Youngsters really feel beloved and safe because of their robust attachment with the childminder and the familiarity of each day and weekly routines," the Care Inspectorate stated.
“The childminder successfully promotes wholesome consuming and good consuming habits.”
The scrutiny physique additionally stated the childminder had a “superb data” of kid growth and that youngsters benefited from a “big selection of fastidiously deliberate and responsive play experiences”.
The report additionally stated there have been “vital strengths” in facets of the care offered.
And the service offered by Maybole childminder Kelly Skilling was additionally positioned within the highlight.
Ms Skilling’s service was graded as ‘superb’ in a single high quality indicator and ‘good’ throughout three others.
In keeping with the Care Inspectorate, their take-home messages have been that youngsters have been cared for in a “vivid, protected, heat and nurturing setting”; youngsters had entry to a chosen playroom, along with different rooms within the dwelling, and that youngsters’s well being and wellbeing wants have been “successfully supported”.
An extract from the Care Inspectorate’s report stated: “The childminder meaningfully praised and inspired youngsters and provided consolation and reassurance the place wanted. This helped to advertise robust attachments with the childminder and helped youngsters really feel protected, safe and beloved.
“The childminder used her superb understanding of kid growth to supply an efficient vary of deliberate and responsive play experiences. In consequence, youngsters have been studying and growing by enjoyable and stage applicable experiences.”
The report provides: “The childminder’s dwelling was vivid, snug, effectively ventilated, and furnished to a superb normal.”
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