Diana
Childminder in Queen's Park
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Female Member since Aug 2021 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 17 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
Dear parents,
My name is Diana, a mother and registered OFSTED childminder with 24 years’ experience in childcare industry working with children 0-5 years and experienced with EYFS. I am passionate about childcare and providing a stimulating environment for children.
The daycare is in a warm, cosy domestic setting with activities based on the child’s interest. To supplement this, there are many toys, puzzles, and books that the child can play with. In addition, an outdoor garden is available with activities set up such as mud kitchen, water play, hoops. A rota is set to ensure the child gets appropriate amount of play and nap time.
Furthermore, my nursery is positioned in prime location within a 2-minute walk to Kilburn Park library and Queens Park. Both have specific children’s areas and playground to provide a fun and stimulating environment.
I am a confident cook, able to prepare home cooked healthy meals (including fruit and vegetables). A parent should expect a set menu that includes breakfast, lunchtime, snacks, and teatime that is flexible on child’s needs.
In conclusion, I want to ensure every parent that I am a confident and experienced child carer. An observation of child’s learning though their development and a record will be made available for parents to review.
Please do contact me for a chat to discuss further or answer any questions.
My Experience
Worked for various nurseries in my 23-year career, from practitioner to duty manager roles. Various nurseries I worked were rated outstanding by OFSTED. My expertise is caring for children aged 0-5 years.
My Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Ealy years and Education
NVQ level 4 in Leadership and management skills
All following trainings have been completed:
Safeguarding and child protection
Food hygiene
Fire safety in education
First Aid
Child neglect
Child protection
My Availability
Monday to Sunday, 8 am – 6pm
Accept pick ups from Salusbury Primary School.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
£8.50 an hour Monday to Friday, £10 an hour for weekends and after school, £12 for bank holidays
Accept free funded placements placement for 2-3 years (limited places available).
Flexible hours and short term packages of support available also.
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
- DBS Check (added 26/08/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid (12hr) (added 02/03/2025)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 26/08/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 26/08/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the diverse activities, outdoor play, and nutritious meals offered. The carer is described as experienced, kind, and calm, fostering strong relationships with children. Families express confidence and happiness with the service.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Diana. 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.
Diana genuinely loves children. She took care of our 8-month-old baby for 3 days while we visited London and we are absolutely pleased with the care she gave our child. Highly recommended.
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Tatenda
on 30/09/2025
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Diana
on 30/09/2025:
Thank you so much, it was my pleasure
Diana looked after our daughter from 14 months. We have found her to be an exceptionally kind and caring childminder, who our daughter looks forward to seeing and talks about when she is at home. Every day, Diana lays out new toys for the children to play with, takes them to the library and parks, and plans fun things to do for special occasions like Halloween, birthdays and Christmas. She has a garden and a playroom, in addition to the main room that they play and eat in. She does lots of painting, singing, reading and even cooking with the children, and gives them lots of delicious homemade food and healthy snacks. She sends regular updates via Whatsapp and is always responsive and helpful. We feel very lucky to have found her and recommend her highly.
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Chloe
on 17/12/2024
Diana has taken incredible care of our 3.5 year old son since he was 10 months old, and now our 10 month old daughter as well. She cooks fresh and nutritious meals for the children. They have a lot of time outdoors and so many toys, books, arts, and activities for the indoors (they even cook breads and cakes). She brings them on weekly library trips, to the park daily, uses her garden daily (my son loves the mud kitchen) and does special field trips to the Science Museum, Holland Park, splash park, etc. My son is always learning and having fun and my daughter is very well looked after and happy there. I feel fully confident keeping them in her home, knowing that she treats them as an extension of her own family. We couldn't be happier with Diana!
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Ianne
on 09/08/2024
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