Abigail Merrill-Dillon, Childminder

Summary
Home-based childminder offering childcare within a home from home environment.

Description

I have been a childminder since 2004. I have 2 sons (aged 16 and 11 in 2020). I worked as a nursery nurse before having my own children and have lots of experience of working with babies and children from 3 months-upwards. I work with Adele Powell - another registered childminder. I plan weekly activities and outings and attend various playgroups/groups with the children. we visit local parks, play centres and enjoy visits to the local library.

I am registered to provide Free Early Learning for 2,3 and 4 year olds.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Abigail Merrill-Dillon
Contact Position: Childminder
Telephone: 0114 249 1981
07746 665 689
E-mail: almerrill@hotmail.co.uk

Where to go

Address: Wincobank
Sheffield
Postcode: S9

When is it on?

Time / Date Details: Open 8am - 5pm (times negotiable)
Time of day: Afternoon
Morning

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access: No
Cater for special dietary requirements: Yes
Dietary needs catered for: Halal
Additional dietary information: Can cater for specific food allergies.
Supports special needs and disabilities: Yes
Special needs and disabilities experience: Speech, Language & Communication needs
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Additional special needs information: I looked after a child with autism on a one-to-one basis whilst working as a nursery nurse.
Able to accommodate other cultures/ethnicities: Yes
Culture/ethnicities accommodated: All
Additional culture/ethnicity information: Have gained qualification in Cultural Awareness. Cultural requirements would be discussed with parents/carers.

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£4 (If using full day childcare)	Per hour
£20 am/pm session	Per session

Details

Cost negotiable (from 4 per hour) depending on number of hours used. Parents to provide healthy main meals, Nappies and wipes and a change of spare clothing I will provide healthy drinks & snacks.

Age Range

0 years 0 months to 12 years 0 months

Facilities

IndoorOutdoor Play
Musical Instruments
Quiet Area
Days out/visits
Outdoor play/equipment
Parking
Schools
Changing facilities
Garden
Secure setting
ICT Facilities
Pets
Transport

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies: Yes
Vacancy Ranges: 0 - 12 Years: 1 places
Details: 1x full time place aged 0-5 Mon-Fri
Date updated: 14/12/2018

Funded Early Learning

Registered to provide Funded Early Learning Places?: Yes
For 2 year olds (up to 15 hours a week): Yes
For 3&4 year olds (up to 15 hours a week): Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	8.00am	5.00pm
Tuesday	8.00am	5.00pm
Wednesday	8.00am	5.00pm
Thursday	8.00am	5.00pm
Friday	8.00am	3;30pm

Facilities

IndoorOutdoor Play
Musical Instruments
Quiet Area
Days out/visits
Outdoor play/equipment
Parking
Schools
Changing facilities
Garden
Secure setting
ICT Facilities
Pets
Transport

School Pickups

Offers pickups: Yes
Schools: Concord Junior School
Wincobank Nursery and Infant School
Details: Would consider collecting from Hinde House Primary and other local schools please contact for more details

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY262947

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
10/09/2007	Care	Good
16/02/2011	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
19/04/2016	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

General Extended Local Offer Response

Do you operate a waiting list?: No
Staffing arrangements: Able to assist children/young people to access all activities and services
How do you communicate with your service users?: Directly with parents/carers

Last Updated: 19/02/2020

Keywords: Childminder, childcare, day care, children, S9