Ufirst Childcare
Childminder in Deptford (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Aug 2014 Last Updated Dec 2023 Last Login 11 Mar 2024
My Summary
Where Every Child Is Given An Opportunity To Be Him/Herself
About Me
SPACES AVAILABLE!!
PROUD TO BE OPERATING IN AN ECO FRIENDLY SETTING.I am Nicole, a registered childminder rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted for U First Childcare Service located in Abinger Grove with easy access to buses; 47, 188 and 199. I am also within easy access to Deptford, Deptford bridge, Greenwich Maritime, Surrey Quays and Canada water stations.
My setting now reflect that of a eco friendly environment, the aim is to to encourage the children to be more aware of the environment and make positive contributions for sustainability.
I use energy saving light and use recycle materials for art and crafts along with non-toxic paint. I stick to natural flooring throughout and use bamboo or mango wood cutlery. All the toys are carefully sourced and are made from natural and eco-friendly materials.
Most activities the children participate in is child-led, this encourage the children to be active participants in their learning and development. The health of the children is paramount hence meals are prepared fresh every day.
The ethos of my setting is to help children experience play with toys which evoke their sence of exploration, imagination and creativity.
My Experience
My extensive experience within the childcare industry has equipped me with firm knowledge and understanding of child development. This helps me to effectively plan to help children gain knowledge, explore with confidence and grow to become active participants in society. I have the ability to implement various strategies to foster engagement within an environment which assist children to begin their journey of reaching their full potential. I have close relationship with groups and other childminders, this create other social environments for the children to participate in and build relationships.
Thought and careful consideration is applied when choosing the toys for my setting, everything is selected with a learning goal or objective in mind. This ensures that once your child is in my setting, they are fully engaged in an environment highly stimulated. The diverse range of toys allow children to explore, understand the world around them and express their own uniqueness through high quality play. My pedagogy is child-led hence activities are usually centered around the the interest of the children, this allows open opportunities for every child consideration.
Every child is first in my setting; hence U First Childcare Service.
My Qualifications
MSC Psychology of Health and Wellbeing (pending)
A1 Assessors qualification (Childcare assessor)
PGCE Education (Childcare/Health and Social care Lecturer)
BA Hons Childhood Studies Degree (Childcare Specialist)
NVQ Level 3 Childcare
Other qualifications
CPD which influence practice
My Availability
Mornings
Evenings
Term time
Weekends
Holiday
Bank and Public holidays (prior arrangement)
Babysitting (after 6pm weekdays)
Long weekends
Home Care (prior arrangement)
Home drop-off
Adoc childcare
Schools
Gringling Gibbons (school drop off and pick-up)
St Joseph Primary (school drop off and pick-up)
Deptford Park primary (school drop off and pick-up)
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
Last Updated: 27/04/2023 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Please contact me for details as it varies depending on the service required. .
*Assistance is offered to anyone wishing to acquire Tax Credits for further financial support.
*Childcare vouchers accepted
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Deptford Park Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Grinling Gibbons Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sir Francis Drake Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Clyde Early Childhood Centre
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tidemill Academy
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
- UK Passport (added 27/03/2023)
Reviews
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Firstly Nicole, I apologise for taking so long to leave this review. Thank you so much for making my child's stay so enjoyable over the 2 months you cared for him.
U First Childcare Service definitely gets the thumbs up from me and my son. The surroundings are fantastic and the best child themed and related environment I have seen on offer. Your personal input in both looking after the welfare of my son and keeping him so interested and involved with your teaching and learning activities is most valuable and appreciated.
Although I have now moved from the area my son both misses and asks for both yourself and the other children he associated with and had so much fun.
For anyone else seeking a safe and responsible carer I could never recommend anyone more highly.
Thank you Nicole,
Paul
by Jones108 about UFirst Childcare on 20/09/2017
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