April196
Childminder in Sevenoaks
5.0
My Summary
Registered Childminder In Sevenoaks
About Me
My name is april a registered childminder close to Solefields school have been minding for 30 years have 12 grandchildren 3 children also have a tortiose and fish
I also do free collection and drop off service from Tonbridge as most of my families are there
Hello! I’m a friendly, caring and reliable childminder offering a safe, warm and welcoming home-from-home environment for
I provide fun, age-appropriate activities, outdoor play and opportunities for children to learn, explore and develop at their own pace.
Location
By Solefields school
Sevenoaks
Ages: 9months to 6 years
Availability: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Funded/Private Places available
Setting: Home-Home
I am committed to providing high-quality care in a safe and nurturing
Happy to provide references from my parents please ask
?? TONBRIDGE MUMS – PLEASE HAVE A READ! ??
I don’t normally do posts like this, but when someone has been such a huge part of your children’s lives, you want to do everything you can to support them! ???
Our absolutely AMAZING childminder, April, currently has spaces available, and I honestly cannot recommend this lady enough!
All FIVE of my children have been in April’s care over the last NINE years! Yes, five children, nine years, and I can genuinely say I’ve never had a single issue. Not one! ?
And I think one of the biggest things I can say is that even my son, who has extremely complex special educational needs, attended her setting without any issues. Anyone who knows how difficult finding the right childcare can be for a child with additional needs will understand just how much that means. ??
April isn’t just someone who watches your children while you work. She’s someone who genuinely cares about them, gets to know their little personalities, celebrates their achievements and makes them feel safe, happy and loved.
Nine years is a LONG time to trust someone with the most precious people in your life, and I wouldn’t have continued sending all five of mine if I didn’t trust her completely.
It genuinely makes me sad to think there are parents out there desperately searching for someone they can trust with their babies when I know just how wonderful April is!
So if you’re in Tonbridge or the surrounding areas and looking for a childminder, please consider April. I can personally recommend her from nearly a DECADE of experience, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it all over again. ?
Please give this a share, even if you don’t need childcare yourself! You never know which mum or dad might be looking for exactly someone like her.
Feel free to comment or message me if you’d like a more personal reference ??
Good childcare is worth its weight in gold, and April really is one of the good ones. ?
April Marle
Please message me for more information, availability and fees.
My Experience
FIRST AID CRB CHECKED CHILD PROTECTION EYFS
Had also a dbs check through Ofsted as old social services
BEEN REGISTERED SINCE 1999
Have still some availability for January 2027
02/02/2022 Graded GOOD
My Qualifications
HAVE FIRST AID
EYFS
CHILD PROTECTION
POLICE CHECKED
CHILDCARE LEVEL 2
FUNDING 3/4 YEARS ALSO 2 YEAR /9 months plus available for FUNDING
My Availability
Just had a space come available full/part time
Have 9months funding available
2years and 3/4 years funding available
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9/2/3/4 year funding spaces available message me for details
?? TONBRIDGE MUMS – PLEASE HAVE A READ! ??
I don’t normally do posts like this, but when someone has been such a huge part of your children’s lives, you want to do everything you can to support them! ???
Our absolutely AMAZING childminder, April, currently has spaces available, and I honestly cannot recommend this lady enough!
All FIVE of my children have been in April’s care over the last NINE years! Yes, five children, nine years, and I can genuinely say I’ve never had a single issue. Not one! ?
And I think one of the biggest things I can say is that even my son, who has extremely complex special educational needs, attended her setting without any issues. Anyone who knows how difficult finding the right childcare can be for a child with additional needs will understand just how much that means. ??
April isn’t just someone who watches your children while you work. She’s someone who genuinely cares about them, gets to know their little personalities, celebrates their achievements and makes them feel safe, happy and loved.
Nine years is a LONG time to trust someone with the most precious people in your life, and I wouldn’t have continued sending all five of mine if I didn’t trust her completely.
It genuinely makes me sad to think there are parents out there desperately searching for someone they can trust with their babies when I know just how wonderful April is!
So if you’re in Tonbridge or the surrounding areas and looking for a childminder, please consider April. I can personally recommend her from nearly a DECADE of experience, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it all over again. ?
Please give this a share, even if you don’t need childcare yourself! You never know which mum or dad might be looking for exactly someone like her.
Feel free to comment or message me if you’d like a more personal reference ??
Good childcare is worth its weight in gold, and April really is one of the good ones. ?
April Marle
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
COME AND USE YOUR FUNDING 9/2/3/4
With no big fees top up
Use your 15/30 hours happy to help where I can
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- Ofsted Certificate Added 10/07/2023 Securely stored
- First Aid Certificate Issued 13/06/2026 Securely stored
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for april196. 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.
April has had my daughter since she was 6 months old so 4 and a half years now, as a new mum I was extremely nervous about leaving her with someone new but my daughter took to April straight away and as time has gone on it has been as easy leaving her with April as it would be leaving her with family. April goes over and above, is extremely flexible and helpful and has a fantastic manner with children. I could not ask for better and would highly recommend her to anyone. Over the years April has taken my daughter on fantastic days out, taught her how to socially interact with other children positively and has supported my husband and I in all of our parenting trials, from potty training to behavioural issues which has really helped with continuity. A genuinely lovely woman who is fantastic with children.
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by
Parent
on 04/10/2015
April is a lovely person who will do anything she can to help your child develop more skills while in her care, my son loves her dog and always wants to see her when my sons not due on that day. My son struggled with mingling with other children and being at her house has improved his confidence we will miss you when we leave. Thank you for everything.
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by
Parent
on 05/07/2015
thankyou for your time and effort my children miss you very much & I hope to see you soon. samantha and thomas miss you very much x
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by
Parent
on 14/07/2011
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