Maria
Childminder in Sidcup
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Female Member since Dec 2010 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 26 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
Childcare place available from September 2024 - please contact me for more information.
I am an experienced, OFSTED registered childminder based in Sidcup, a short walk from Sidcup train station. I am NNEB qualified (Diploma in Childcare), paediatric first aid qualified, and hold a full, clean drivers licence.
I offer a happy, welcoming childcare setting with a child friendly garden, and have enjoyed being a childminder for over 13 years.
Daily activities are planned with each individual child in mind, and I closely follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). I share information with parents on a daily basis about their child's day, and share developmental progress with parents regularly.
We attend many local activities, parks and playgrounds, and enjoy many activities at my childcare setting including craft, messy play, sensory and musical activities plus many more.
I am keen to promote children's individual interests and provide development opportunities with exciting indoor and outdoor activities.
Healthy, balanced meals and snacks are provided.
My Experience
I am an experienced childcare provider who has been working with children and families as a childminder since 2010 and previously as a nanny for 5 years before that.
My Qualifications
NNEB Qualified
Ofsted registered
BSc Psychology degree
ICP (Introduction to Childcare Practice) Qualified
My Availability
Please contact me for further information on my availability.
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Last Updated: 01/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chatsworth Infant 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
- Ofsted Certificate [DELETED] (added 29/06/2023)
Reviews
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Our Daughter has been with Maria for more than 2 and half years and she has absolutely loved being looked after by her. She is always happy and excited to spend the day at her setting and loves seeing all her friends there.
My daughter had multiple food allergies and Maria has profound knowledge of Allergies and intolerances has taken extra care to cater for her needs and always kept us updated. From the very first day, it was evident that Maria had a deep understanding of effective discipline strategies and her ability to strike a perfect balance between firmness and empathy has significantly contributed to my child’s development and confidence levels.
I appreciate Maria’s contribution in addressing and following the speech and language strategies set by the Therapist as my child had a slight speech delay initially, but she has now caught up with her peers all thanks to her.
The children in her setting have a variety of activities during the day including plenty of play and learning time outside.
I would recommend Maria to any parent seeking a top quality ,reliable and caring childminder who will always outperform your expectations.
Maria has looked after our son for four years, since he was a baby. Throughout this time, she has supported not only his development but also us as a family.
Under her care, our son has thrived. Every day has new activities to stimulate and grow. She also reinforces the learning taking place in school and will adapt activities to support this.
We always know where we stand with Maria. Her professionalism is exemplary with clear lines of communication. She is caring, friendly and has a clear passion for her chosen career.
Overall, our sons life has been enriched by having Maria and her family in it.
I was interested in using her services for my young daughter at a time when she was fully booked. I have seen Maria with children in her care who look very content, relaxed and well looked after. I have also had the pleasure of meeting Maria's own, very happy children in their lovely home. Maria is a very caring, thoughtful and highly professional childminder, who provides a safe and happy environment in which a child can flourish.
Maria is a lovely person and a dedicated childminder. She is fun, imaginative, approachable yet very professional in her attitude. She connects and communicates well with children of all ages and promotes a varied, active life style. Days are never boring in Maria’s house. ?.
Maria is friendly, caring and professional.
She provides exciting activities both indoors and outside in a safe and happy environment.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her.
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