Nikkic
Childminder in Sunbury On Thames
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Female Member since Mar 2011 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 15 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
***No spaces available until September 2025***
Hello! I have received an Outstanding grading from Ofsted for my last 3 inspections. I have enjoyed over 20 years as a childminder. I live in Sunbury with my husband and 2 children (aged 25 and 23). I have a spacious, secluded garden that has lots of toys for the children.
I provide a fun, warm and loving environment for the children and make sure they always feel safe and happy. I engage the children in lots of varied activities every day, supported by the places we go and the resources I have at home. You will be part of a messaging group with the other parents as I send lots of photos to you at the end of the day! I complete a daily diary for each child for the first year so parents can find out exactly what their child has been up to with me and their friends. I believe good communication between myself and all parents is essential for a long and happy relationship.
Excellent references are happily provided from existing and previous parents.
Lots more to tell you so if you're interested in having an informal chat to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can arrange a time for you to come for a visit.
My Experience
4 children of my own and over 20 years childcare experience.
My Qualifications
Outstanding grade received from Ofsted during last inspection in February 2020 and the previous 2 inspections were also outstanding
NVQ 3 in Early Years and Childcare
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
Lots of previous & existing happy and satisfied families!
...and many more workshops and training courses relevant to Early Years and Childcare.
My Availability
1space will be available from September 2025
Full time for 3 days a week Tuesday to Thursday
Minimum 7 hours each day between 8am - 5.30pm
NB. I am unable to offer school pick ups or drop offs for the foreseeable future.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees can be discussed as it depends on the hours/days required but the minimum I charge per hour is £7.00
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
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
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid 15 October 2022 (added 17/01/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/01/2023)
- Inspection Report: February 2020 Ofsted Inspection Report (added 17/01/2023)
- Inspection Report: April 2016 Ofsted Inspection Report (added 17/01/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for NikkiC. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Our son, Oliver, has been with Nikki since November 2021, when he was only 8 months. We are so happy we found her, she is such a great support to me and my family. Oliver loves going to Nikkis, he always so happy when he arrives at the door, he gives Nikki a cuddle and walks straight in.
Nikki has lots toys, books, a big garden, with slide and paddling pool too. Nikki makes sure that the children have all that they need to keep them entertained. She also tries to spend a lot of time outside exploring all the local parks.
I can honestly say that we are so happy with Nikki and would 100% recommend her to other parents looking for Childcare.
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Nikki looked after our son from the age of 1 until he recently started school and we could not have hoped for anything more from a Childminder. Her home is full of nurture, love and fun.
During his time with her, Nikki ensured he was given a wealth of opportunities and was always creating something, visiting somewhere exciting and engaging with other children. He would talk endlessly about the parks he’d visited, song times he’d participated in and friends he’d made. As a result he has thrived because of her care.
We could not have wished for anything more for our child’s pre school care and despite being sad to say goodbye to Nikki this September we know that she has helped to prepare him perfectly for school.
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Our twins have been going to Nikki's since July 2020 and absolutely love her!! They settled so quickly and have formed wonderful relationships with Nikki, the other children in her care and Nikki's family. Despite spending a large part of their lives in lockdown they are happy confident girls and Nikki has had a big part to play in that! Nikki does lots of wonderful activities with them and they spend alot of time outside,which they love. Her home from home environment and wonderful childcare skills have meant we have always felt confident and happy leaving our girls with her. They get excited when they realise they are on their way to her house,which makes drop offs a whole lot easier!!!
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Louise
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NikkiC
on 20/03/2021
Response by
NikkiC
on 21/03/2021:
I look forward to seeing the girls every day! It's such a pleasure to spend time with them and to watch them develop and grow!
Both my children were with Nikki from 9 months to when they started school and they talk about it years later and still want to go and see Nikki. We still go through their diaries with daily updates and so many pictures now.
It became a second home for them, they loved the structure. Visits to playgroups, theme parks, other child minders in the morning, home for lunch and sleeps and then park if there was time. Saying that Nikki has a fabulous house and garden so plenty to do at home.
Overall a fabulous childminder that I recommend to anyone and everyone that is pregnant!
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Debbie
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on 15/03/2021
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NikkiC
on 19/03/2021:
Hey Debbie, thank you for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure having your children! Such a shame you only had 2 children!! XX
My older daughter has now been in Nikki’s care for 2.5 years. She is extremely happy there and sometimes even asks if she can go to “Nikki’s house” on the weekends or holidays (😊)! My daughter formed some wonderful friendships with the other children there. She also always speaks very fondly of the rest of Nikki’s family. Nikki is now looking after my younger daughter as well. I was amazed at how quickly she has settled in there, especially that she was only 9 months old when I went back to work. Nikki is very open and honest and always maintains great communication with myself as well as other parents. She is warm, chatty and smiles a lot 😊- someone you just feel good being around. I trust her completely and I know that my children are well looked after while I am at work. The children are never bored as Nikki takes them to a variety of playgroups, soft play areas, playgrounds, parks, farms and even amusement parks. They often bring home their art work from various sessions, teach mummy new songs that they have learned or come up with new games and activities which they picked up while in Nikki’s care. It is wonderful to see them thrive and develop in a happy and safe environment that Nikki creates for all the children in her care. Nothing is ever a problem for her, she is very flexible and will work around your requirements. She always makes sure that your child is happy which is her first priority. I can strongly recommend Nikki as a childminder.
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