Ioana
Childminder in Beckton (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jun 2016 Last Updated Feb 2022 Last Login Jul 2023
My Summary
About Me
Hi!
I am an Ofsted registered childminder graded GOOD (2016 and 2019) and have been working with different age groups children for 15 years.I provide my services in a welcoming, safe, homely environment with plenty of space for children's activities indoors and outdoors. I care for a mix of different age children and provide a creative and enjoyable learning environment meeting the national framework EYFS.
As a mother I know how important it is to have peace of mind and be sure that your child is safe and happy.
My Experience
I have been working in different types of childcare for the last 15 years (nursery, childminding setting, creche worker, nanny, schools abroad and UK)
My Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Diploma in Home Based Childcare
OFSTED Registered
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children in Health and Social Care-Level 2
Food Hygiene and Safety-Level 2
Health and Safety - Level 2
Healthy Eating
EYFS Certificate
PACEY Member
Local Childminder's Network Member
My Availability
Part time
Half terms and School holidays
Monday to Friday and some weekends
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Last Updated: 01/02/2022 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Fees are available on request
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
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Reviews
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Ioana was my son's childminder for couple of months. He was very happy in her company, being creative with him and good standards in all matters. I had to move from my address and with regret I had to terminate our collaboration.
I definitely recommend her to anyone.
Thanks Ioana
We have used Ioana for over 3 1/2 years, for our sons (now 4 1/2 and 2 1/2). We have been so fortunate to find Ioana. She is brilliant. She has just the right personality for being a childminder. So kind, caring, patient and enthusiastic. I just feel so lucky to have found her! Our boys are very fond of her.
She provides a range of wonderful activities for them (messy play, outdoor play, reading, music, dancing, role playing, creating structures, baking... the list goes on) and plenty of cuddles. She always greets them so kindly and enthusiastically, and tells us about their day when we come to collect them. She really cares about making sure the children are happy as well as encouraging their development in a range of ways. She has helped them learn so much, and I have learned lots of ideas from her too including at the wonderful parents evenings she holds. At these we discuss what our sons have been doing, what new things we can all help them with (such as drinking from an open cup or getting themselves dressed) and are also shown the lovely books she puts together for us of the boys growing up with photos and descriptions of activities each of the boys have been doing. She was brilliant when we were potty training, working alongside us so supportively.
We are about to leave London and we will all really miss Ioana.
Our son has been with Ioana and the team for 3 months and we have been really pleased.
Ioana, Slavka Frain (also a childminder) and the other staff are so caring to the children (and also to me when I was so nervous and emotional about leaving my child!). The place is so friendly and loving, with the children cared for tenderly and getting lots of engagement from Ioana and her assistants. If any child gets upset they are reassured with cuddles. For me, this is really important.
Our son has settled really well, and bonded with Ioana and her assistants. The children do lots of activities together - arts, songs, music, games, stories and outside play in the garden (where there is a slide amongst other fun toys). It's lovely that the children are of different ages - it makes for a natural community. The children eat together and are taught to wash hands.
The setting itself is lovely. It occupies the ground floor of a house, with several rooms for different activities plus the garden outside. Ioana works with Slavka Frain. They make a great team together with the assistants. It is like a mini-nursery, with the advantages of a nursery (lots of activities and other children to play with / learn from / teach) at the same time as maintaining an intimate and homely environment.
Whoever welcomes us in the morning always asks in the morning for how our son is doing to check if there is anything they need to know about. Ioana gives us a quick verbal update each evening (especially if there is anything that we need to know e.g. if he hasn't been so good at eating that day) with a summary sheet of naps, nappy changes and eating and drinking. She also puts on parents' evenings every 6 months when there is time for a longer discussion and seeing the book she puts together of pictures and commentary on your child's time there. We enjoyed seeing our son's book for the first time recently!
I'm so pleased we found this wonderful place. We're very happy with Ioana, Slavka and the team! - and so is our son!
For the past few months now my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed being with Ioana and has taken on a great relationship. I can not fault her in any way. Ioana is kind, caring and enjoys what she does as well as giving me advice, which I'm truly grateful for. Contact Ioana you will not be disappointed.
Thank you Ioana.
I have known Iona for many months now and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her my friends. My son has built a strong and caring bond with her and my partner and I feel secure that he is getting the best care. Taking care of little children is not always smooth but Iona tells it as it is. By being completely transparent with us, my partner and I have developed great trust.
In writing and reading reviews I always mistrust the ones which just have glowing reports but seriously Iona is as conscientious and caring as they come. If your a nervous new parent, anxious about leaving your child, do yourself a favour and go with Iona.
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