Little Nest Care
Childminder in Wrotham (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
Specialising In The Precious Early Years- Just For 0-3 Years
About Me
Hi, I’m an Ofsted registered childminder based in the heart of Wrotham village. I live with my husband, who is a police officer, and our two children aged 11 and 6. I offer a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, happy and well cared for, and where parents feel confident and reassured leaving their little ones.
I specialise in caring for children aged 0–3 years, which means everything in my setting is tailored specifically to babies and toddlers. By focusing on this age group, I’m able to provide a calm and gentle environment without the noise and busyness that can come with older children. This allows for lots of one-to-one attention, consistent routines, and strong bonds to develop so children feel secure and settled.
Our days are relaxed, fun and centred around learning through play. We enjoy a wide range of activities including messy play, sensory exploration, arts and crafts, music and movement, story time and singing.
I also take the children out regularly to playgroups, soft play and local outings. I am a member of Kent Life Farm, the National Trust and Willows Birds of Prey Centre, which gives us plenty of opportunities to explore and experience new things outside of the home.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, supporting children as they reach important early milestones such as walking, talking, building confidence, developing social skills and gaining independence, all in a natural and nurturing way through play.
I have a large, secure garden designed with young children in mind, providing a safe space for outdoor play, exploration and fresh air. I also provide healthy, home-cooked meals, and children often enjoy getting involved in simple baking and food preparation activities.
I am open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5:30pm and I am happy to discuss individual childcare needs. I accept funded hours and tax-free childcare.i also stretch funding across the holidays.
I am fully qualified and committed to providing a safe and professional service. I am an Ofsted registered childminder, hold an enhanced DBS check, and am trained in paediatric first aid as well as safeguarding and child protection.
If you are looking for a calm, caring and reliable childcare setting for your baby or toddler, please feel free to get in touch. I am always happy to have a friendly, no-obligation chat and answer any questions.
My Experience
I am an experienced parent with 4 children and 2 step children. Having used a childminder myself when my daughter was small, I know how it feels to leave your precious child with someone else.I have experience caring for children from birth upwards and previous to that have experience of bringing up my own children.
I am constantly updating myself with learning and childcare matters and see my development as continuous, so that I can provide an outstanding service to my families and children.
I previously worked as a teaching assistant in both primary and secondary schools so I have an excellent knowledge of literacy, numeracy the national curriculum. I take pride in helping children develop at their own pace through each stage of development.
My Qualifications
NVQ level 2 and Level 3 in Teaching & Learning
Paediatric First Aid training
CACHE Level 3 How to set up a home based Childcare Service
Enhanced DBS Checked (CRB)
Safeguarding Children-child protection for childminders Kent LA Approved course
Food hygiene and safety Level 2
Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising and preventing FGM V2.1-Home Office
General Channel Awareness – College of Policing
Coronavirus and the importance of infection prevention and control training
My Availability
Open from 8am to 5.45pm
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.25 per hour
£7.25 per hour which includes a healthy meal and all drinks, snacks, and includes outings such as playgroups, farms, museums, messy play, soft play etc
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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
- DBS Check (added 16/11/2017)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid certificate (added 26/03/2021)
- Training Certificate: Forest childcare Association (added 02/06/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 24/10/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Nest care. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
My son was going to Jow once a week for 1,5 year. From 6am till 6pm. He was just 1 year old, but he settled in really quickly in this small, relaxed and very friendly environment.
They do varied activities every time(music, dance, bubbles, sand etc) and little trips.
We are always had a little chat on collection and I was able to see all updates on Baby's days app. Soo many pics that I really liked it.
I really appreciate her job and in my opinion she is really good childminder. Very organised and creative.
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Ina
on 16/10/2022
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Little Nest care
on 16/10/2022:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s the best thing in the world to hear that the children are happy and parents are pleased with the service I provide.
My children always want to go to Jojos house. She offers a wonderful educational experience in a warm, home from home environment. She takes them on lots of outings, provided stimulating activities and the childminder playgroup was a godsend during Covid as it meant at the children didn’t miss out on socialising.
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Dadofive
on 07/09/2022
My LG has been with jo since February and it has been the best decision I made for her as she hated nursery (screamed uncontrollably every day for almost a year!) since she has been with jo I have seen a dramatic difference.
Jo ensures the children are engaging in fun learning and my LG has learned so much, she now knows all her colours and is coming on leaps and bounds in other areas of her understanding and knowledge of different things.
My LG is not the easiest to care for as we are in the threenager stage, however jo ensures she is firm but fair when it comes to behaviour and boundaries (such as kind hands and kind feet, sharing nicely, asking for a toy instead of just taking etc) this is something I appreciate as it reciprocates the rules we have at home.
Jo is always taking the children out to groups, farms, nature reserves, baby ballet, soft play, or at home baking and creating which is usually very hard to find a childcare provider whom does do the above so often.
I would highly recommend jo to anyone seeking childcare options
Kayley
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on 27/09/2018
When my husband and I want a night out we always make sure to call Jo for her babysitting services.
We have 3 little ones that need looking after.
They always love the time they spend with Jo as she makes their time with her fun and relaxed.
You can tell she is a natural when looking after children and I am always very happy to leave the children with her for a night out.
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on 31/10/2017
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Little Nest care
on 21/01/2018:
Thank you for your kind comments. I hope you continue to use my service, it's a pleasure to look after your babies.
Jo has looked after my 2 year old daughter on numerous occasions, and is always warm, welcoming and made my little girl feel like she was at home! She is always kept busy with lots of fun activities and exciting toys in a lovely environment! 😊
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