Marina89
Childminder in London: Islington
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Female Member since Aug 2018 Last Updated Nov 2022 Last Login Jan 2024
My Summary
About Me
Myself
I am a 33 year old, mother of one 4 year old, and an OFSTED approved Childminder. As-well as several years child care experience myself, I work alongside a level 3 qualified childcare assistant and my partner who helps to provide emergency cover. I am a highly active, creative and passionate individual who loves to be outside, playing with the children, cooking and caring for them.
My Service
We are a small setting (currently 4 Under 5 children) open 5 days a week, 47 weeks a year, between 8.30-5.30pm. I offer a unique inclusive service where freshly prepared lunch and dinner are included in the daily fees, as well as local outings, snacks, nappies, wipes etc. We have seasonal celebrations for families past and present to attend and socialise with each-other including Halloween, Christmas, Easter and an End of Summer affair. I also offer school collections and/ or school holiday cover for age 3+.
Outings & Activities
We split our time between the house and going on outings. The children love to play in the large living room and our partly covered all weather garden which has a mix of toys for all ages. As-well as that we do baking, arts and crafts and messy play activities regularly. Term-time we love to stay local and make the most of what Highbury has to offer including the parks, library, playgroups, forest-school, cafes. soft-play, and music groups. In the school holidays we love to venture a bit further and utilise public transport to visit museums, cinemas, farms, trampolining and other activities outside of the area.
My Experience
5.5 years combined working as a childminder's assistant, nanny, babysitter and childminder
Volunteer at a Church Toddler Playgroup
Mother one of 4 year old child
My Qualifications
Completed - Paediatric First Aid, Islington Council Childminders Course, Food & Hygeine (LVL 2), Continued Professional Development (LVL 2)
My Availability
Monday - Thursday space available April 17th 2023
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 15/11/2022 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.94 per hour
£80.50 per day
Tax-Free Childcare & 15-30 hours funded spaces offered
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Gillespie Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
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 02/02/2022)
- Exam Certificate: Food & Hygiene Certificate (added 09/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 09/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 09/07/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/07/2019)
- Training Certificate: Childminder Course (added 09/07/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Marina89. 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.
Marina has cared for my almost-2 year old boy since he was a baby. She has created such a fun and stimulating environment and he absolutely loves going to her. She is very caring and calm. She has a great variety of indoor and outdoor toys, and a fantastic outdoor covered play area. She does all sorts of different creative and active play with the children and provides a nutritious and varied diet.
She has always been very flexible and accommodating, and has written detailed reports about our son’s progress which we love to read. Basically, we couldn’t ask for anything more from a childminder, and we will miss her very much when we move away from the area.
Highly recommend Marina and her setting which includes a great outdoor space, partly covered for outdoor play on a rainy day! There's a good variety of toys indoor and out. Marina has a loving, caring attitude towards the children and she shows a real interest in promoting my son's individual development, which i receive regular updates on.
The setting is close to playgrounds and a nature reserve so the children have access to a good variety of outdoor activities and adventures, encouraging physical exercise. Meals are healthy and varied and my son has been introduced to new flavours as a result.
Marina has also been flexible and accommodating, changing the time of my son's sessions to suit his sleep patterns soon after he started with her (he currently does half days) and also, when i have needed to change the occasional day.
Another reason i chose Marina was because she has a gentle Golden Retriever and this breed of dog is well known for it's calm nature around children. As we cannot have a pet dog where we live and my son shows a real interest in animals, i am happy that he gets to spend time around Marina's gentle, kind natured boy-Toffee the dog!
Most importantly, my beautiful son is safe, happy and excited to go to Marina's, often not wanting to leave when i collect him!
My 1 year old has been going to Marina part time and I could not be happier. I feel totally at ease leaving my daughter with Marina who has a brilliant outdoor space as well as plenty indoor activities as well. Marina is very patient and provides comfort and fun for the kids.
Marina is great and amazing with children. She puts so much into the days and ensures they are learning and developing. My daughter loves going and has grown loads in confidence. Would highly recommend.
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