Tinytots
Childminder in Newtownabbey (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Feb 2019 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login Apr 2025
My Summary
Registered Childminder Of 20 Years
About Me
Hi my name is Tina I've been a registered childminder from 2002 and live in Newtownabbey area. I have a family of my own ranging from 12-25 years . I offer a cosy, warm, loving home from home setting. I offer a wide range of activities for the children in my care which include seasonal activities, parks, long pram walks, funky monkeys, funworks and world of wonder and in the summer we would go to the zoo and Crawfordsburn regularly.. I also have a large enclosed garden with outdoor toys including swings slides playhouses etc. we have a lot of dress up art and craft and wide range of toys to offer.
My Experience
I have been childminding from 2002 and have a lot of experience with babies toddlers and little ones with special needs..
My Qualifications
I have first aid
Safeguarding
Health and safety
I'm quality assured
My Availability
Mon to thurs 7.30 - 5.30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/01/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6.00 per HR
Discount for siblings
accept vouchers and taxfree credit payments
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 Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 08/11/2022)
Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Tinytots. 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.
Tina had been watching our daughter for one year with great care ,dropping & picking our daughter up from preschool, excellent communication with both working parents on everyday activities, we where very happy with Tina's services known our daughter was being cared for as we continued with our working career and a happy daughter....
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Jolanta
on 11/01/2024
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Tinytots
on 11/01/2024:
Thank you Jola for your review I really appreciate it. The wee woman was a delight to look after and a proper chatterbox lol . Hope your all well
My son has been with Tina for 7 months now, and is very settled there. Hes treated like one of the family, and im happy knowing he is well looked after while i am at work. Tina even brings him home which makes everything so much easier with my work schedule.
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Ella
on 10/01/2024
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Tinytots
on 10/01/2024:
Thank u Ella really appreciate this review he’s a great kids and we love havin him here
I am very satisfied with Tina's care for my son and with the communication between the parent and Tina. she keeps informed about the child's progress and how he spends time with her and other children. My son and I really liked Tina and the whole family, I recommend it 100%
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Ewelina
on 09/01/2024
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Tinytots
on 10/01/2024:
Thank you so much Ewelina I really appreciate this and the little man is a joy to look after
My wee one is a bit of a velcro baby so finding suitable childcare had been quite stressful. We found Tina and she has went above and beyond since day one to welcome Moya into her home. Baba always comes home happy and Tina is great at keeping me updated throughout the day.
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Ciara
on 09/01/2024
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Tinytots
on 09/01/2024:
Hi Ciara thank you for your review I really appreciate it. Velcro baby lol I love that she defo is my sticking plaster
My twin boys are currently with Tina and have been from start of November. I cannot express enough how much Tina has helped me out and works around my work and the boys nursery drop offs. My boys love going to Tina’s house, such a warm family home and that’s exactly what I wanted. Couldn’t recommend anyone more highly.
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RachelM
on 09/01/2024
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Tinytots
on 09/01/2024:
Hey Rachel thank you so much for your review it’s been comical looking after the boys it’s reminds me of my human tornadoes.
I initially left a review in October 2022 following 1 month of my child attending with Tina however i am unable to update this, so i an including this additional review as an update to the issues i have faced..
Tina has after 16 months left me just over 1 hours notice to collect my child as she terminated my contract with immediate effect due to a dispute over my understanding vs her understanding of holiday entitlement. I believed i had paid 4 weeks full pay as per our contracted agreement, Tina was disputing this however failed to provide any evidence. Tina also commented that i should pay her as universal credit pay me anyway. Tina then proceeded to drop my child's belongings to school and not pick her up as we agreed.
In addition to this Tina failed to provide me with receipts for payments i had made despite numerous phone calls and texts she has completely ignored all terms of our contract and not worked any notice. This has caused my child upset, myself unnecessary stress and now i have had to take unpaid leave from my workplace to facilitate childcare.
Personally after 16 months it would worry me that Tina was able to totally disregard our contract and the feelings of my child.
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Rachael
on 08/01/2024
Response by
Tinytots
on 09/01/2024:
I think it’s clear to everyone that this is not a genuine review based on Rachael’s previous comments left on 21/10/22.
Rachael was happy with the service as confirmed in November 2023 during my yearly inspection when she was required to raise any concerns.
I don’t think any parent would believe that any parent would leave their child in what they describe as a 1*, unclean home for 16 months.
What this review fails to mention is this parent breached the terms of the contract by refusing payment.
It should not worry anyone that someone who is providing a service would “disregard a contract” when payment is refused, however the decision was made with a heavy heart as myself and my family will truly miss having this child in our lives, it was a privilege to get to know her.
I would like to thank my current parents who have taken the time to write genuine reviews.
Tina and her family have welcomed my little girl into their home and treat her like she is part of their family! I cannot recommend Tina enough she goes out of her way to make sure my girl is happy every day and she is by far the best childminder!
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Rachael
on 21/10/2022
Tina looks after my wee man holidays and after-school. She is so flexible and reliable and will do everything go work with you which is great. My wee man abs adores her and her family. He loves going and has done from the minute he met her. She loves and treats all her kids as if they are her own which is so reassuring. She is always out and about with the kids at the park and taking them for walks and is always sending lovely photos of what the kids are doing. Could not ask for a more amazing person to look after your kids.
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Ciara_R
on 13/03/2021
dropped my kids off today, for the first time; my 2-year-old screaming his head off because he didn't want to leave tina's house, which goes to show how much he enjoyed it there. My 5-year-old asked as soon as we got home 'can she look after me again?' i was so happy they had a fantastic time. tina has a wonderful family, her kids are amazing!!! we will defo be back xxx
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nicole
on 28/10/2020
Tina has been our childminder for over 3 years and could not ask for a better one. Our children love going to Tina's as they are always happy there and well cared for, not only by Tina but by the whole family. Not once have we ever worried about anything with the children being in Tina's care. Tina has made us feel secure, comfortable and made the transistion of children going into child care so smooth. I honestly could not recommend Tina highly enough and would point any parent to Tina for childcare services.
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Pierce
on 16/07/2019
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