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Christine Dale MBE

I have over 27 years experience. Visits to soft play, parks, etc.

Parking available for parents. Ofsted report available. Visits welcome by prior arrangement.

I was a finalist in 'Childminder of the Year 2006' and was awarded an MBE for my services to children and families in 2009.

I have gained my NCMA Quality First Award. I gained an Outstanding grade at my last Ofsted inspection in 2019 for the 4th time in a row. I have an NVQ3 in Children's care learning and development experience of many special needs including ADHD, MLD, Asthma, feeding problems, speech and language difficulties, behaviour problems, hearing problems, global development delay, OCD, autism. I also have access to the Portage service.

I also have experience of tube feeding. I work with an assistant and am available for short term contracts. 

Please contact me for availability.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Christine Dale MBE
Telephone
E-mail
cdale61@hotmail.com

Where to go

Name
Babydales Childcare
Address
BRINNINGTON
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK5
Notes

Bus 325 Brinnington railway station. Close to M60

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£4.75 Per hour
Details
Parents to provide packed lunches, nappies, formula.

Availability

Other notes

Children with special needs catered for. Experience in many areas especially care of very young babies. Visits welcome by prior arrangement.

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
Yes
Details
Accessible parking and a portable ramp available. Other necessary equipment provided if requested.

Special Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
Mental Health Conditions
Physical impairment
Hearing Impairment
Learning difficulties
Autism
Communication Impairment
Visual impairment
Details
Courses attended including Makaton, Baby signing, children's mental health, Deaf friendly settings, Specific learning. Level 3 Child Psychology, Level 4 SEND. Autism Awareness, Experience of ASD, SPD, ADHD

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
No
Yes
Details
As required

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
Yes
Details
Knowledge of Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish faiths. Halal, vegetarian, all diets covered. All allergies dietary requirements covered.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Details
No vacancies for the foreseeable future.

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 08:00 17:30
Tuesday 08:00 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 17:30
Thursday 08:00 17:30
Friday 08:00 15:00
Facilities
Cooking
Soft Play Equipment
Dressing up
Messy Play
Arts & Crafts
Sensory Space
Books
Quiet/Sleeping Area
Secure Outdoor Play Area
Organised Outings

School Pickups

Offers pickups
No

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
306643
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
06/01/2006CareOutstanding
02/09/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
13/05/2013Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
18/07/2019Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding

Local Offer

Description
  1. My setting is inclusive. I have worked with many children with SEND over the past 26 years. These include children with speech and language problems, GDD, ADHD, SPD, FAS, ASD, MLD, SLD, asthma, tube feeding and non english speaking children and parents.

    My assistant has 40 years experience of working with children with SEND as a former teacher.

    Please feel free to contact us to discuss any concerns you may have.

Contact Name
Christine Dale MBE
Contact Email
cdale61@hotmail.com