Wendy Garner
Childminder in London: Bexley
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Female Member since Sep 2014 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 31 Aug 2025
My Summary
Wendy's Little Ducklings Childcare - Bexley
About Me
My name is Wendy, and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder with over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I work alongside my daughter, Alice, who is also a registered childminder here at my home setting. Her little boy attends too, which creates a warm, family atmosphere for the children in our care.
Between us, we hold:
Enhanced DBS Certificates
Paediatric First Aid
Early Years Level 3
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare
Public Liability Insurance and ICO Certification
Membership with Childcare.co.uk
We also regularly update our training and have achieved additional certificates in Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, Sexual Abuse Awareness, and Child Development and more. All certificates are available to view during your visit.
I live with my husband, and we share our home with a few pets, three small friendly dogs and one snake. Children are always carefully supervised around the animals, and many enjoy the experience of being around them.
Our setting offers a home from home environment filled with warmth, fun, and learning. We provide a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, along with a wide selection of toys and resources to support every stage of development and to suit all age groups.
My Experience
As a mother of four and a grandmother of seven, I truly understand the demands, responsibilities, and joys that come with caring for children. My own experiences raising my family have given me invaluable insight into child development and the importance of patience, empathy, and consistency in childcare.
The large age gap between my eldest and youngest child helped me develop the skills to care for children of different ages and stages simultaneously, adapting activities and support to suit their individual needs.
I also have personal experience supporting children with additional needs. My grandson has verbal dyspraxia and autism, which inspired me to complete further training and gain a deeper understanding of how to best support children with diverse abilities. This experience has made me more confident in creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
My Qualifications
As part of my pre-registration, I successfully completed a six-week induction course in childminding delivered by the local Early Years Team and approved by Ofsted. Since then, I have continued to build on my knowledge and skills through a wide range of training, including:
Level 3 in Childcare Practice (covering Child Protection, Health & Safety, Child Development, and Behaviour Management)
Child Protection Training
Paediatric First Aid for babies and young children
Food Allergy Awareness
Infection Prevention & COVID-19 Safety
In addition, I regularly take part in workshops and courses provided by the Early Years Team, Childcare.co.uk, and Childminding UK, covering areas such as child development, special educational needs, play experiences, nutrition, and hygiene.
I strongly believe that ongoing professional development is essential. By continually updating my training and refreshing my skills, I am able to provide the highest quality care and create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every child.
My Availability
Full Days Childcare: Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
(We offer funding for children between the ages of 9 months to 4 years old.)
Unfortunately we are not covering nursery runs due to the restrictions of our daily activities and routines.
CURRENTLY NO AVAILBILITY FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
Before School: Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 9:00am
After School: Monday to Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 15/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees are charged per session, this is worked out on a 12-month pro rota.
All meals you wish your child to have throughout the day are to be provided by parents.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Old Bexley Church of England School
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
- DBS Check (added 30/06/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/06/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 04/04/2025)
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