Childcare Happy Days
Childminder in Beddington
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to our small, homely nursery – a place where warmth, love, laughter, and learning come together to create an environment as unique as your child. Here, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional childcare tailored to nurture your little one’s individuality and spark their natural curiosity. With our dedicated and caring team, every day is filled with joy, discovery, and growth, ensuring your child feels cherished and confident. Choosing us means giving your child a safe, nurturing space to thrive, and a second family to support their early adventures.
Let us be part of your child’s magical journey!
My Experience
Hello,
I am a qualified Early Years Educator with a Level 3 Diploma and over 10 years of experience working with children of various ages. I am passionate about early years teaching and have dedicated my career to nurturing young minds in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Throughout my experience, I’ve learned that preparation, planning, and communication are essential to creating a supportive and effective learning environment. I believe that children thrive when they learn through real, hands-on experiences that relate directly to their interests and needs. To ensure that each child feels understood and valued, I make it a priority to build strong relationships with them, taking time to discover their interests and what matters most to them. This approach allows me to design lessons that are relevant, engaging, and purposeful, fostering a love for learning.
I am fortunate to work alongside three dedicated childcare practitioners, and together, we bring a variety of skills and strengths to our nursery. As a team, we are committed to providing a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow.
Warm regards,
Ilona
My Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare
Pediatric first aid
Food safety certificate
Child protection and Safeguarding certificate
DBS Certificate
Additional qualification certificates -
rowth Mindset (Online Course)
School Readiness (Webinar)
Small Group Time (Webinar)
How Learning Happens (Webinar)
Introduction to STEM in Early Years (Online Course)
Understanding Child Development and the EYFS (Training Course)
Preparing for Ofsted: Achieving an Outstanding Rating (Webinar)
Outdoor Curriculum for Early Years (Webinar)
Long-Term Planning for Early Years (Webinar)
Recognizing and Preventing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (Training Course)
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection (Training Course)
Creating Inclusive Environments in Early Years (Online Course)
Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood (Training Course)
Positive Behavior Management in Early Years (Training Course)
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (Online Course)
Early Literacy Development (Webinar)
Promoting Physical Development in Early Years (Training Course)
Building Resilience in Young Children (Online Course)
Creative Arts in Early Years Education (Training Course)
Introduction to the Montessori Approach (Online Course)
My Availability
We have vacancies for full time and part-time
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bandon Hill Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check [DELETED] (added 11/05/2018)
- Other (added 26/07/2023)
Reviews
Latest reviews
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My son spent 2 years with Ilona and her team. They have been amazing and my son loved every minute there!
I don’t have the words to explain how good they are! Thank you so much!
by
Parent
on 04/01/2019
My daughter loves to go there, I am very happy with their service.
by
Parent
on 02/06/2016
We used their childcare service for about 1 year and they always have been very professional and delivered high standards of care and education. We would recommend them!
by
Parent
on 28/04/2016
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