Dawnn93
Childminder in Cambuslang (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jan 2012 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 13 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
I'm 49 years old and have 2 daughters aged 14 and 19, we live in a quiet cul de sac in Newton farm cambuslang.
I have been a registered childminder for 12 years and with over 15 years working with children.
We have a bichon frise dog that is hypoallergenic and is kept separate from the minded children.
My garden is secure and astroturfed so children can play all year round. It's also enclosed where children can play safely among the many toys available and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
For all children coming into my care I offer a friendly, warm and welcoming environment. My aim is for all children to feel safe, secure,happy comfortable In a home from home environment
I provide activities such as:
Indoor - Baking,arts & crafts, singing, dancing,reading & free play.
Outdoors - garden (Shute/swings and various toys) toddler groups, soft play, picnics, walks, rhyme time & trips.
i offer a couple of settling in periods so parents are at ease when they return to work/further education.
I have a friendly and flexible approach. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and hope you hear from you soon.
My Experience
I have been a childminder for 10 years and look after children of different ages from a young babies to children of school age.
Im a mother to my 2 beautiful daughters aged 13 & 17 & I have 16 years experience with children from babies to8 teenagers and Children with additional needs.
I have references from parents to parents information how they recommend my service. (please see reviews)
My Qualifications
-SCMA childminding training
- SVQ 2 in childcare and health
- child protection.
- girfec (getting it right for every child)
- Paediatric first aid
- food standards agency
- first aid at work
- deaf awareness from RNID
- adult & baby swim qualification
- teaching swimmers with disabilities
- national trainer assessor in lifesaving
- nplq lifeguard qualified
- fully qualified swim instructor
- swim coach with children with learning difficulties
- outdoor activities course
Further developing my skills in childcare will give the children the best care and the parents peace of mind of leaving their precious one(s) in my care
My first inspection is now available online.
My Availability
My working hours are Monday - Friday 0800-1700 but can be flexible outwith these hours.
space available under 5 - fri only aged 1 and over
I can provide wrap care for local nurseries. term time or holiday cover available.
before and after school care
mon wed thurs and fri (thurs only st charles other days any school within cambuslang area)
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/02/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £5.00 per hour
Full day rate from 8-5 includes snacks. Also fees include entry to various local places of interest. fees vary on hours required.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Charles Primary School
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 06/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for dawnn93. 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.
We found Dawn last minute and she started looking after my little girl ( 1 yr). Very patient and lovely with the kids. Always engaged them with outdoor activities which my girl absolutely adores, neat environment, family oriented and an excellent service
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dawnn93
on 26/02/2023:
thank you for your lovely review it was a pleasure looking after your daughter.
Another great review to add to the list for Dawn, my wee boy has loved going to Dawn’s, she is so good with him and is always taking the kids different places for example the zoo, soft play, local parks, he absolutely loves it. She has a lovely home and playroom area for the kids to do their activities in. She will quite often email us over some photos of him which I love to see. He’s always done something to show me (a wee picture etc) and always has lots of stories to tell. From an educational point of view he has come on leaps and bounds since going to Dawn’s, a childminder can spend more one-on-one time than nursery teachers can I think. Also, I have literally only seen her dog once, it doesn’t mix with the children whatsoever. My son was bitten by a dog years ago, so this was something I was really particular on but I needn’t have been because she is very strict about the dog which is great. I couldn’t possibly recommend Dawn enough, she is so dedicated to her job. A great childminder is worth their weight in gold and we are so thankful we went to Dawn when we were looking for a childminder.
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Dawn has been looking after my oldest son since he was 9 months old. He is now nearly 4. He adores her. I was so nervous leaving him at first but she made me feel at ease. She sent me pictures while I was working showing him happy.
Dawn provides a nice family environment which is important to me. He enjoys being at hers and loves playing with her daughters when they come in from school.
My son goes to soft play with her and meets other children he knows there. He has been to a toddler group with Dawn as well. He is also happy to spend time in the playroom playing with the wide selection of toys.
Dawn is honest and trustworthy. When my son is upset or ill I know he is comforted by her. Dawn encourages good behaviour with positive reinforcement. I am currently on maternity leave with my second son who will be going to her when I am back at work.
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My son has been with Dawn for almost a year and half, 2 days a week and I am very happy and would highly recommend. Dawn is very professional, friendly and great with the kids, my son first went to Dawn when he was almost 2 and Dawn was excellent at tracking his development and progress in a daily diary, this also let me see the various activities done throughout the day and places visited that day. Dawn also does a lot of indoor activities like drawing, reading & baking which my son really enjoys, he has recently started nursery, Dawn takes him and collects him for me which is great.
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My daughter is 9 and is cared for by Dawn before and after school 3 days a week. This is her second year with Dawn, she is really happy and settled. Dawn is always welcoming and happy to see her. My daughter looks forward to the activities Dawn has planned, especially around Christmas, Hallowe'en, Guy Fawkes night and this year's favourite, Pancake Tuesday. I think that Dawn really does take the time to understand what each of her children like and want to do - she has lots of great toys to play with and is always keen to get the children outside when the weather is good. My daughter loves doing arts and crafts and Dawn always makes a point of having lots of materials for her to draw or make something with.
Dawn has a really flexible and open approach with parents, she is easy to speak to and always gives a quick summary of the day's events and activities without it taking up too much handover time. Her policies are clear and she regularly sends out a newsletter with info for the coming weeks.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dawn's childminding to anyone.
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