Joyful C
Childminder in Derby
4.6
My Summary
About Me
As a parent, I understand how it feels entrusting your child to someone else. I would like parents to have peace of mind when they hand their children over to me. That’s exactly why I have pursued my passion to have my own nurturing home-based childcare setting where children have a central focus.
My previous IT work background changed when I had my son, I realized my passion is the learning and development of children so I sought out experiences where I could have a positive impact on children such as midday supervision, reading volunteers and learning support assistant in primary schools. I have a special interest in outdoor learning, especially the difference it can make in children’s emotional well being. This is something all children in my care will benefit from.
My Experience
Providing childcare
Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant / 1:1
I am committed to providing a high quality care and an environment that is welcoming, stimulating, and safe for each child.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid certified
Safeguarding children certified
DBS checked
Registered Childminder
My Availability
"Overnight care"
"Wrap Around care"
Please contact for Ad hoc childcare
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Rates - from £7.00 per hour.
Discount available for contracted full-time hrs,
Key workers, siblings, and full-time sessions
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Emmanuel School
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 11/07/2021)
- DBS Check (added 11/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Understanding and working with EYFS (added 14/10/2021)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 14/10/2021)
- Training Certificate: Leading and managing a Childminder setting (added 14/10/2021)
- Training Certificate (added 14/10/2021)
Reviews
4.55 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the professional and nurturing care provided. Children are reported to be happy, well-settled, and thriving in the homely environment. Parents appreciate the regular updates and communication. However, one review mentions a negative experience with unreliable service and poor communication.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Joyful C. 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.
My son has been taken care of over night by Miss Abi for just over a year, I have a peace of mind whilst at nightshift knowing that my son is safe and in the morning he will be ready for school. The service is very professional and excellent . My son loves it there,he often also enjoys play days during school holidays to.
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Thandi
on 17/12/2025
We've been taking our little boy to Joanne for about 9months now, we are so very happy to have her be part of our son's early years journey. He is very well settled and had come on leaps and bounds. Joanne has a lovely calming nature about her and there is a sense of peace when you walk in her home. Ive never used a childminder in the past only nurseries so I was a little worried at first. But we made the right decision to use Joyful childcare and I would highly recommend Joanne. We get regular updates through out the day which gives us peace of mind.
Thank you Joanne for all that you do.
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Sussi
on 16/12/2025
I have an 18 month old and although we have not been with Joanne for too long, by coming up here to type this review, it’s proof that I can boldly say she is the only one I want ever looking after my babies😍. She is God-sent. Coming from a mum who had a TERRIBLE experience with a childminder I met on this site where my child came home overwhelmed everyday and hungry, my expectations became high and I became skeptical. Joanne may seem disciplined over text 😂 but I promise she is so warm, kind, loving and EXTREMELY efficient and understanding to any parent.
My baby girl LOVES her and loves going to her place. In just 2 days of Joanne looking after my shy girl, she’s become more friendly, smiley and warm.
If you are considering Joanne and she has availability, GRAB IT IMMEDIATELY ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Jo❤️
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Fran
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