Nicola
Childminder in Whitnash
Female Member since Nov 2019 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login 30 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, My name is Nicki. I live my Partner Leon and our two children Aged 6 and 7. we have our own allotment which is opposite our house, the children love it over there and get involved in helping to grow fruit and veg from seeds. I provide a home from home setting, we have a well equipped secure garden too. Me and my Partner both hold enhanced DBS's and have both completed Paediatric first aid course.
My Experience
I used to work as a financial accountant before having my two children. I decided to change career path in 2018 and work as a childminders assistant for just over a year before becoming Ofsted registered myself in 2020. I also did some part time additional babysitting from my house whilst I worked towards becoming Ofsted registered. I also have two children myself so plenty of experience.
My Qualifications
AAT Level 2 and 3
Childminding Registration course
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene
Level 3 EYFS and teaching
Designated Lead Safeguarding course
My Availability
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm
| 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: 02/05/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Day rate £55
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sydenham Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 03/06/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: DSL Safeguarding (added 10/06/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Nicki has been a dream from day one, we moved to the area 2 years ago and I frantically had to sort childcare out. She was really helpful and reassuring in those early days, it's never easy leaving your child.
My son has now been attending full time for 2 years and he adores Nicki and her family. He loves the friends had he has made and gets rather sad when anyone is on holiday.
I am always surprised at the things he has learned and I love how she has supported and encouraged his development, he is such a happy, confident and content toddler.
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Michelle
on 02/08/2023
If you’re looking for a home from home setting then Nicola is the childminder for you. Nicola and her family welcomed my son into their setting and it’s heartwarming to witness the affection showed by her children, and partner, which offers him a comfortable and safe environment to develop in. They are always involved in some new activity, but what I love the most is the education he has been given around growing vegetables and plants at the allotment. Nicola is conscientious about making sure everywhere is clean but more importantly a safe environment for the children to play freely.
My son has been in her care for over 2 years now and he absolutely loves going and playing with all of his friends. When we are at home and he does something new, like going for a wee on the toilet, he wants to tell Nicola because he is so proud but also wants her to be proud of him, which shows the incredible bond they have created.
I wholeheartedly recommend Nicola as a childminder and I am so grateful for the positive impact she has had in my sons overall development. It was tough in the beginning as he was a covid baby, but by working together we have successfully nurtured a confident, chatty and funny little boy and for that I will be forever grateful.
It’s always difficult choosing a childminder or nursery, but my son has definitely thrived in this environment and I have felt very comfortable with him in Nicola’s care, so I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
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SophieSn
on 20/07/2023
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