Childminders in Croydon

| I have worked in childcare for nearly 20 years. I have two sons of my own (3/8) I have worked in many nursery and school settings and have also done a lot of support work for children with special needs! I have been childminding for 6 years and started off with early years but now just provide before and after school care as well as holiday care and baby sitting. I have an NVQ in level 3 as well as been on various training courses. I was graded “good” with OFSTED with only one recommendation to reach outstanding.

| I'm 37 years old. I'm an experienced childminder. I'm a qualified teacher, and also a swimming and gymnastic instructor for children. I live in Addiscombe-Croydon with my family. Child care service is provided in my house which has an amazing playroom and a big garden. My house is clean, non-smoking and is a safe and happy place. I'm a trustworthy, kind, and reliable person with excellent references. I'm flexible with hours, 7 days per week.

| I am a mother of 4, Ofsted registered and a Pacey member. My aim as a childminder is to provide a caring, warm, and safe home environment for your child to develop safely and grow, and to feel respected and valued. I am committed to working with parents in all aspects of their child's care, providing the best possible care for your child. I offer affordable, reliable and flexible childcare for parents, and many activities which include imaginative, creative, and physical play. I have experience in looking after children for over 11 years aged from 0-16years old. I have recently completed my level 3 in child care. I am available on weekends. Level 1 Award in Caring for Children Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Paediatric First Aid qualification Level 1 Safeguarding and Early Years Intervention.

| Hi, I'm Jennifer, owner of Jen’s Little Darlings. I am a newly registered childminder however have numerous experience of caring and working with children from raising my own children to my previous profession of being a social worker. My home is child friendly with a dedicated playroom for children to explore and have fun. I have a large garden and array of toys to stimulate learning. I attend local playgroups and childminding groups on a weekly basis. I believe that each child is an individual and needs to be treated as such. Your child would be welcomed into my home as an extended member of my family,with a home from home environment and treated with love and care as if they are my own. I offer a safe,secure and friendly setting.

| Dear Parents, I'm an Ex-Ofsted Registered childminder, over nine years experience .I worked in a Nursery as a Nursery Practitioner. At the moment I'm working as a nanny .I am passionate about childcare ,I adore little children and their smiles :) I am a calm, patience, easy going family oriented person. I respect other families values and culture. I'm a non-Smoker. Age- 43 I have completed a CACHE Level 3 NVQ diploma in Children's care Learning and Development . completed other training courses .I give Individual attention to every child and I listen to every child's needs. I work hand in hand with the parents to ensure that we share and discuss their child's achievements and experiences, along with any difficulties they may have. I make sure children have fun and they are learning at the same time.

| Hello, I am currently working as a Nanny with a family of twin boys under 12 months, and a family with a 4 month old and 2 year old. I am currently looking for a role on Thursdays and Fridays and also available for babysitting duties evenings/weekends if arranged. Prior to this, I worked within an early years setting for 18 months, being a key worker for children aged 17 months - 27 months. Prior to this I was a childminder for a 1 year old boy, for 2+ years, and also for a 6 month old boy for 1+ years. I have had over 9 years experience with children of all ages from my years in early years settings, Nannying, and from being a mother to my 9 and 7 year old daughters. Please see information for this on my CV attached. I have also spent the last 3 years studying and successfully gained a Level 2 Childcare, and Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I also hold a recent DBS Check, and First Aid training, and other training certificates such as safeguarding and managing challenging behaviour, SEN, food hygiene handling, and characteristics of effective learning. I live in East croydon so very local to all public transport modes. Look forward to hearing from you. Victoria

| I am currently available as a childminder, babysitter or temporary nanny. I am an Ofsted registered childminder and an online English teacher. Prior to this I worked 8 years in an outstanding Montessori nursery. I worked as a nanny and babysitter for a few years. I spent 2 years in Brazil and taught English to adults and children. I also worked at a summer camp on Brazil, where we organised activities, games and day trips. Before I started working with children I was at university and studied Fashion Design and Technology. I love arts and design and I especially enjoy teaching art or doing arts and crafts with children.

| Over 10 years experience Speacial needs trained First aid certificate Friendly and caring invidual.

| I provide a home experience away from home where children thrive and learn through play My home is clean, very modern and safe. I prepare healthy and nutrition meals and drinks for the children in my setting

| I am an Ofsted qualified registered Childminder, I have been working in early with children for 7 years. I provide childcare and education for children . I provide a welcoming, safe, cozy,  and learning environment that promote the well-being and learning developments of every child. It is a home away from home. I plan, provide and take part in play based indoor and outdoor activities that stimulate and support children’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional and language development. I take children to children's centre, children clubs, libraries, parks, farms, museums, zoo, playgrounds, soft play. I do schools pick up and drop off . I have part time and full time spaces I provide FREE FRENCH to children. For more information or to book a visit please do not hesitate to contact me:

| Me as a home-based childminder, I am committed to providing a safe and loving environment for children under my care. I understand the importance of creating a home away from home for children and strive to make my setting as comfortable and welcoming as possible. I believe that children learn best through play and hands-on activities, and I provide a variety of activities to support their physical, cognitive, and social development. I am also multilingual, and I incorporate languages in my daily activities to support children's language development as required. I read stories, sing songs, and teach poems. I am passionate about working with children and have a wealth of experience in the field. I have completed the necessary certification and training to ensure that the children under my care are safe and well cared for. I am also committed to staying up to date on the latest child development research and best practices. Overall, I am dedicated to providing a positive and nurturing experience for the children in my care, and I feel privileged to be able to support families in this way.

| I offer flexible opening hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, however should you require extended childcare outside of these hours please kindly contact me to discuss further. Food/Nutrition Each child’s individual dietary requirements will be discussed at the point of registration; however breakfast and a home cooked lunch and dinner will be available to all children at no extra cost. Activities I like to ensure that the children that I look after are stimulated by the activities that we participate in. I also ensure that even the ‘fun’ sounding activities have lots of elements of learning to them. Whilst I believe routine is important, I am also flexible based upon your child’s needs. I regularly take children to enjoy a wide range of activities such as stay and play groups, soft play, farms, swimming, messy play including play dough, painting, baking, arts and crafts, sand and water play, drawing, numbers and alphabet or spelling along with music and singing, dance and dress up.