Danika
Childminder in Lincoln
My Summary
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About Me
Hi, my name is Danika Jenkinson and I am an Ofsted-registered childminder offering a warm, friendly, home-from-home childcare setting where children feel safe, happy, and valued.
I live with my husband, Duane, and our family. We have two daughters who live at home — Amaya, who is a nurse, and Brooke, who is 16. Our home is also shared with our two very friendly cockapoos, Bella and Honey, who are used to being around children and are always supervised.
I feel incredibly lucky to do a job that I genuinely love and have done for nearly 20 years. Most of my families come to me through recommendations and word of mouth, which I feel says a lot about the care and relationships I build with both children and parents.
I am caring, fun, and energetic, and I love supporting children as they grow and develop. I provide a calm, nurturing environment with a wide range of toys and resources for all ages, both indoors and outdoors, to encourage learning through play. I believe children learn best when they feel secure, confident, and free to explore their interests.
We enjoy lots of activities and outings including park visits, soft play, picnics, library trips, nature walks, playgroups, and local children’s centres. At home, children take part in baking, messy play, arts and crafts, den building, and imaginative play, always with their interests and individual needs at the centre of what we do.
My aim is to create a happy, supportive setting where children feel comfortable being themselves and parents feel confident knowing their child is well cared for.
My Experience
I have experience caring for children from newborn to 12 years old. As a mum myself, I understand how important trust and communication are and work closely with families to provide consistent, high-quality care.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered
Pacey registered
First aid
5 star hygiene rating
Level 2 food safety and hygiene
Level 3 diploma in home based childcare
I have undertaking the following courses
Supporting children with EAL in early years
Introduction to the eyfs
Developing good practice in a home based setting
Icp course
Implementing the early years foundation stage
Childhood obesity and Henry
Safeguarding children
The common assessment framework/lead professional/information sharing/contact point v2
Disability confident
Safeguarding children with disabilities
Think safe be safe stay safe
Child development
Allergy and anaphylaxis awareness
Child nutrition
Child nutrition (early years)
Awareness of child abuse and neglect
Food allergy awareness training
Inclusion development programme
Basic health and safety risk assessments within the childcare setting
Developing partnership working between practitioners ,parents and careers
Understanding the 2 year old progress check
Tracking children's progress
food safety level 1
Level1 in food safety in catering
Female genital mutilation (recognising and preventing)
Observation,assessment and planning
Implementing the 2 year old inter grated review
Prevent for practitioners
My Availability
I am available from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Please note times outside of these hours maybe discussed.
*PLEASE NOTE* I have a current waiting list for places,you’re welcome to contact me to discuss future availability
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.60 per hour
To be discussed
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence [DELETED] (added 28/08/2024)
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