Babysteps
Childminder in London: Wandsworth
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Female Member since Aug 2019 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 27 Oct 2025
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
My name is Diana I am an Ofsted registered childminder.
I am first aid trained and hold a food hygiene certificate. I also have my safeguarding qualification and nearly 40 years of experience with children.
I am close to latchmere leisure centre also close to Battersea Park zoo.
We take the children to Battersea Art centre. Lavender Hill Library.
we do trips out to soft play and active play .
I have a well equipped toy room and garden.
I have a lot to offer your child I am friendly fun and enjoy seeing the children reach there milestones, each and every child will learn at different rates and children learn a lot through play and making there own choices.
New full time and part time vacancy available.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions I am very happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
My Experience
I am a Mother of 5 whom are now all grown up, I have raised 2 children with special needs who are doing very well now. I have 6 grandchildren who love coming to my child friendly home.
My Qualifications
QA level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Fully qualified childminder
Ofsted rated Good
My Availability
I have a full time vacancy available.
I also have a part time vacancy’s available.
I am happy to discuss your childcare needs , days also any special requirements.
I Look forward to hearing from you Diana
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My Fees
- Childminding from £11.00 per hour
The fee is £11 per hour.
Day rates available for 3 days a week.
Full time discount available.
Government free hours accepted.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at L'Ecole de Battersea
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/04/2024)
- AccessNI Northern Ireland Check (added 23/05/2022)
- DBS Check (added 16/12/2019)
- Other (added 15/04/2024)
- Marriage Certificate (added 15/04/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Mrs Diana Divall (added 05/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Diana Divall (added 16/12/2019)
Reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Babysteps. 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.
Taís has been with Diana for about 5 months and tais’s communication has improved a lot. Diana is understanding and caring and always ensuring that Taís is succeeding. Diana also makes sure that the kids get along and support one another. No compliments , simply the greatest!!!
by
Jessica
on 24/04/2024
Response by
Babysteps
on 26/04/2024:
Thank you for your review.
I would just like to say that your daughter is making excellent progress,she is very confident and is very caring with the other children.
I am very happy with her progress and she is a credit to you.
Diana deserves a solid 5-star rating for her exceptional child minding services. Her efforts have led to my son happily exploring a variety of foods, and his enthusiastic days with her are a testament to their strong bond. I highly recommend her nurturing care to anyone seeking an outstanding child minder
by
Linda
on 21/04/2024
Response by
Babysteps
on 21/04/2024:
Thank you very much for taking the time to learn a review.
your son has really come out of his shell.
He is very happy on arrival and is making excellent progress.
He is interacting with other children and will take part in song and dance.
His a real pleasure to have and he is such a happy little boy.
Thank you.
Diana had been a huge blessing to our family. We needed part-time, short-term childcare for our 2 year old son. After searching high and low, we met Diana and our son settled almost immediately. She invests heavily into her home to ensure it's fun and well suited to the children. She has been incredibly flexible and our son has always been happy to be dropped off at hers.
by
Mary
on 01/03/2023
We feel extremely fortunate to have found Diana. She’s been looking after our 17 months old son since January 2022 and he truly loves going there every morning. Diana has plenty of experience as a childminder and you can tell she enjoys looking after kids. She has a lovely setting space with everything a child would need to learn and play. We highly recommend Diana.
by
AleSa
on 10/04/2022
Response by
Babysteps
on 11/04/2022:
Thank you very much for your review
Your child is making excellent progress
His a very fast leaner and his always very happy.
His a absolute delightful little boy and he really loves music time and he is very sociable .
He is a real GEM
Words cannot express, how happy I am with Mrs. Diana’s service. She is not only very professional, but also loving and understanding person. My son loves to come to her house and play, which is to me best proof, how great he is doing in her care.
by
Lenka
on 06/04/2022
Response by
Babysteps
on 07/04/2022:
Thank you very much for your review your child is a real pleasure to have in my setting.
He is fun and always willing to help at tidy up time.
He has a bright personality and he is very charming.
Thank you Diana
Diana helped me with some short term childcare needs. She has a great set up for kids and was really flexible. Diana was very friendly and I was more than happy with her service.
by
Lisa
on 27/08/2021
Diana has been amazing looking after my baby girl, who loves staying with her. The setting is great and Diana is incredibly child focused and reliable. Thank you!!!
by
Gunther
on 16/03/2021
Response by
Babysteps
on 16/03/2021:
Thank you very much for your review.
Your daughter is so cute and very cuddly she is a absolute pleasure to have in my setting.
She is very chatty and follows me every where she loves to play with the dolls house.
Thank you Diana
My 2 year old daughter has been going to Diana since Sept 2020. She made my daughter feel very welcome and she settled in very quickly. Diana is an amazing child minder and I would recommend Baby steps to anyone looking for a child minder in the Battersea/Wandsworth area. 5 stars all round.😀
by
Danielle
on 15/03/2021
Response by
Babysteps
on 15/03/2021:
Thank you your daughter is a little gem she is always good and makes friends very easily.
She has made excellent progress and is very chatty a real loving and delightful little girl.
My son has complex special needs so not easy to look after, but Diane was brilliant. She treated my son like all the other children, but also went that extra mile to ensure his needs were catered for.
Diane creates a really warm and friendly environment, and obviously loves caring for children.
by
Claire
on 15/03/2021
Response by
Babysteps
on 15/03/2021:
He is an absolute darling he is so loving and he has done very well.
He is always very cute and has worked very hard he especially enjoyed the bouncy castle.
Thank you Diana
My son has been child-minded by Diane for the past two weeks. Usually he doesn’t settle at all in new environments but with Diane taking good care of him, he’s had no problems whatsoever. If you are looking for a childminder in the Battersea/Wandsworth area, I would fully recommend Baby Steps.
by
TD77
on 03/02/2020
Response by
Babysteps
on 21/07/2020:
Thank you very much for your review your son has settled in and is doing very well and now does not want to go home. Thank you Diana.
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