Nicky254
Childminder in London: Sutton
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Female Member since Jul 2018 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login 17 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder who is NNEB qualified and FAA Level 3 First Aid trained. I have three children and three grandchildren of my own and have been active in Children's Education for most of my working career. I like to keep the kids busy with going to the park, local garden centres, farms, playgroups and local woodlands. I will also be taking the children to soft plays and to other childminder’s houses for playdates etc. I encourage creativity by providing a stimulating and enabling environment where the kids can learn, grow, explore and socialise.
My Experience
I am both NNEB and BTEC Level 2 qualified and I have previously worked in the London Borough of Sutton Schools at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. I have attended various courses to help support children with moderate or severe learning difficulties. I have worked as a Childminder's Assistant for a year whilst waiting to be registered by Ofsted which was prolonged by the Pandemic and Lockdown. I have been registered by Ofsted since August 2020 and have been actively Childminding since then.
My Qualifications
Diploma in nursery nursing (NNEB)
Level 2 BTEC certificate teaching assistant
Diploma in pre-school practice( equal opportunities)
Dyslexia in the primary classroom course
Supporting the young child with moderate or severe learning difficulties course
Induction training for teaching assistants in secondary schools
FAA Level 3 First Aid RQF
Enhanced DBS
My Availability
1 vacancy under 3
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| Last Updated: 16/02/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
£7.50ph
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 22/01/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 22/01/2023)
- UK Passport (added 22/01/2023)
- Training Certificate: EduCare - Promoting Positive Behaviour (added 23/11/2022)
- Training Certificate: EduCare - Speech Language and Communication (added 23/11/2022)
- Training Certificate: EduCare - Characteristics of Effective Leaders (added 23/11/2022)
- Training Certificate: EduCare - Personal Safety (added 23/11/2022)
- Training Certificate: Laser Short Course - Physical Activity in the Early Years (added 27/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: Laser Short Course - Understanding the revised EYFS (added 27/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: Laser Short Course - Recognising and supporting children with SEN (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: EduCare - Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Laser Short Course - The Prevent Duty (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Laser Short Course - Food Safety (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children in Education V5 (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Preschool practice (added 01/02/2019)
- Training Certificate: Supporting moderate learning difficulties (added 01/02/2019)
- Training Certificate: Dyslexia in the Primary Classroom (added 01/02/2019)
- Training Certificate: Equal opportunities (added 01/02/2019)
- Training Certificate: Teaching assistant (added 01/02/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: FAA Level 3 First Aid RQF (added 13/03/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/09/2020)
- Exam Certificate: NNEB (added 01/02/2019)
- Exam Certificate: BTEC level 2 (added 01/02/2019)
- DBS Check (added 01/02/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nicky254. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
If you want to be 100% sure that your child is safe and receiving the developmental experiences they need, then get in touch with Nicky.
From the moment we left after our first visit with Nicky, we knew we had found a fantastic childminder. As first time parents we have found Nicky's experience and knowledge invaluable.
Our daughter loves being with Nicky and we are always amazed with the incredible physical and social skills that are developed every week.
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Mark
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on 26/10/2022
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Nicky254
on 26/10/2022:
Thank you xx
I was very stressed in my research for a childminder as it is so scary to find the right person but I found Nicky and she has always been even better than what we could have imagined.
Our little boy has a big smile every morning when I drop him as he knows he is gonna have so much fun with all the activities they are doing. He really feels at home!
I also want to highlight how helpful Nicky has been with her advises but also her flexibility she is a true support to our family I could not recommend her more!
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on 12/06/2022
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Nicky254
on 12/06/2022:
Thank you xx
It’s a pleasure to provide highest recommendations to Nicky! She has been looking after my 17-month-old son for a few months now, and I'm very glad we’ve found her. Her house it's always very clean, has a great setup for the children, a variety of toys and a great backyard space. Nicky does various activities where some are truly educational exercises, so our son can learn and have fun at the same time. I found this very important at this early stage of his development. She really loves what she does, and you can see that in every detail. Nicky has a "good way" on teaching my son rules and good manners, she works together with us on any issues, so we can all do the same as a united team.She keeps us updated throughout the day about our son, which is a blessing for a mama's heart. Nicky is very flexible, and I really appreciate it. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Nicky has been looking after my two children (ages 4 and 7) for years now, and I cannot recommend her enough! My kids love her, and I know they're always in safe and capable hands when they're with her. She's endlessly patient and always speaks to the children with respect (something that I really value). Nicky plans fun activities for the kids: they often do crafts or learning activities and spend a lot of time playing outdoors. She even offered to plan some special learning activities for my older son who has learning difficulties. Her house is well set up for children--it's clean with a great outdoor space and plenty of toys. She makes sure that the children are safe at all times. For example, when she dropped my son off at football, she went out of her way to make sure that all of the football coaches were aware of my son's nut allergy and kept his epipens in a suitable place. Additionally, Nicky is really flexible, which makes my life so much easier. We're so grateful to have Nicky has a childminder!
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cara123
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on 08/06/2022
Response by
Nicky254
on 10/06/2022:
Thank you very much for the lovely review it’s very nice that you sent that way with me thank you again Nicky xx
Nicky looked after our little one for almost two years and we couldn't have been happier- we found her by luck at first, really tight with time. She proved to be perfect (and more!)! She is so flexible and generous with her time- and kids love her. Her house and garden are very well set up and they all love the daily activities. Our little one started saying in the morning " I wonder what toys are out today"- although she also let them have free play with their chosen toys. Nicky take the kids out all the time, and every week there are lots of fun and educational activities. My wife loves the daily pictures we receive also and we both love the fact that never once has our little one not wanted to go- every morning is so easy thanks to Nicky! A truly caring, kind and flexible childminder- we really feel we found a gem by chance!
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Amine
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on 31/08/2021
Response by
Nicky254
on 10/06/2022:
Thank you so much for a nice fifth review xx
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