Donna
Childminder in Canterbury
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Female Member since Dec 2023 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 03 May 2024
My Summary
About Me
Although new to childminding I have been working with children for almost 30 years. I live with my husband and teenage daughter in the centre of Canterbury and enjoy all the benefits of having everything within walking distance such as the Westgate Gardens and Toddlers Cove, The Beaney centre and library and various other spaces.
I enjoy helping children of all ages learn and develop through play and exploration in a comfortable and safe environment. I prefer to encourage a more holistic approach where my setting has fewer plastic toys and opportunities to be creative with art, messy play and cooking.
As part of our family we also have a Shih Tzu and 2 guinea pigs.
My Experience
After completing my Early Childhood Diploma at 18 I worked in a nursery for 7 years. This was predominantly with babies and children under 2. I progressed from nursery worker to section leader within this time.
For 10 years after moving from a nursery setting I became a nanny, working for three families in this time with children ranging from 3 months to 6 years old.
I then had my own child who is now 13.
My Qualifications
As well as my Diploma in Early Childhood studies I have a food hygiene certificate and have recently completed a Childminder pre-registration course and Paediatric First Aid course.
My Availability
I am taking enquiries for placements from September. I am offering term time only care for pre-school children. My morning session (min 4 hours) runs from 8am - 1pm, my afternoon session (min 4 hours) runs from 1pm - 6pm. All day sessions (8-10 hours) can run any time between 8am and 6pm. Sessions are Mon-Fri. Min 2 days per week. Early drop off and late pick up can be discussed on request. I do not offer school pick-up and run in accordance with Kent County Council term times.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 06/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My fees are £6.50 per hour although I will accept free childcare
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 18/02/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/02/2024)
- UK Passport (added 21/12/2023)
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