Rona
Childminder in Farnborough
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Female Member since Nov 2009 Last Updated Jun 2023 Last Login Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
Im sorry but at the moment I have no vacancies.
Thank you for showing an interest in my childminding service. My name is Rona Parkin and I have over thirty years experience as a childminder. I absolutely love spending time looking after children.
I have four children of my own, all now adults and living away from home.
I provide a safe, warm, friendly environment for children to play and learn and have many toys for all ages of children. We are fortunate to have two local parks nearby and spend much time there. The children bake with me, play games, paint, read many books and share other activities to keep them stimulated.
My Experience
I have been a full time mum for over thirty seven years and have spent the last thirty two as a registered childminder.
During that time I have looked after over one hundred and twenty children. It is a pleasure to watch the babies grow into school children.The eldest of my minded children are now going through university and some are now parents themselves. I still keep in touch with almost all of the families and it is lovely to see the children as adults.
I have looked after children from every continent and dealt with a different range of medical and behaviour needs.
I aim to keep your child safe, happy and having fun in a caring home from home environment.
My fees include any meals and snacks required. All food is home cooked and nutritious.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered .Received a Good rating 2022
Early Years Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
Scottish certificate for nursing course
My Availability
Please contact me if you feel you that I can be of help to you. I can then advise you if I have any full time or part time places available.
Look forward to hearing from you and hope that I can become friend with you and your family.
I am able to accept the 30 hours of funding for 3 and 4 year olds and funding for 2 year olds if applicable.
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Last Updated: 01/08/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
£4.50 per hour
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
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 15/02/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for rona. 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.
Rona looked after my 3yr old and my 10 month old daughters. I had to go back to work and struggled to find flexible childcare to meet our needs. We were very lucky to find Rona, she has been so reassuring, incredibly flexible and easy to work with. She was also really helpful and knowledgable about my 3yr olds funding.
I was very anxious going back to work because both of my girls are fairly clingy and take a long time to settle with new situations and people. It turns out I had no reason to worry, Rona is a complete natural with children and I was amazed that both girls were happy to wonder off and play.
She has lots of toys for all ages and a lovely garden with outdoor toys, the children get fed a nutritious lunch and snacks. My daughter loves the park round the corner, it is one of her favourites. When it comes to home time it is hard to tear my daughter away from the kitchen and play food. Thank you Rona, for taking such great care of my little girls x
Our family have known Rona for almost 4 years now since my first son was 6 months old. Since then, she has also looked after my second son. Both of my boys absolutely love the time they spend with Rona and often don't want to leave when it comes to home time. The boys enjoy a range of activities when in her care from trips to the park, baking, craft activities and helping to care for the family tortoise.
Rona is often very flexible and has helped out on may occasions when we have needed additional hours if she can.
Rona is a warm and friendly person who takes the time to really get to know the children in her care and I know she makes my boys feel special for being who they are. She encourages them to share their interests and supports them in their successes. My eldest really enjoys reading to Rona and beams when he tells me how proud she is of him.
I would thoroughly recommend Rona to anyone who is looking for a childminder to take care of their very special little people. She is fantastic.
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