Virginia
Childminder in Grays
Female Member since Sep 2022 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 27 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
Are you looking for a fun and learning environment for your precious child?Trust me you're on the right page.
My name is Virginia, I'm registered childminder who is passionate in working with children. I provide a safe, friendly environment where your child can learn and develop whilst having fun. As a mother of four children, three adults and one teenager, I also have one grandson of 2 years old, I experienced the feeling of dropping off your child for the first time at a setting.
Fifteen years ago when I started my childcare course in Newham college I had to drop off my precious 1year old daughter to a nursery for the first time. It understand the feeling of the anxiety of a child the mother. That why I've been working hard to provide a warm welcoming environment where your child is safe and comfortable to explore, learn, develop and well equipped for school.
My Experience
Despite my experience as a parent, I have worked in a nursery for four years and run after school club for six years.
I am currently a Sunday school teacher in my baptist church. Overall, I have experience in working with the children of the age of 0-10. I can understand their individual's needs and meet them.
I deliver variety of activities, indoor and outdoor, within the Early Years Foundation Stage ( EYFS ) curriculum that your child will enjoy the experience.
My Qualifications
* Arts Foundation Degree in Early Years
* CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Pre-school Practice
* Certificate of Achievement in teaching in Children Ministry
* Certificate of Paediatric First Aid
* Certificate of Food Allergy and Intolerance
* Certificate of Achievement in Prevent e-learning
* Safeguading training
My Availability
Despite the following information below of my availability, I am flexible person. Please feel free to let me know your availability.
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
My fees includes the 3 meals of the day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also provide snack between the meals. I understand that the cost of living each family is experiencing but as a parent and childcare provider that cannot stop me from providing healthy, yummy and savoury 3 meals for your child.
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 19/10/2022)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 14/09/2022)
- Exam Certificate (added 19/10/2022)
- Reference (added 19/10/2022)
- Training Certificate (added 14/09/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 14/09/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Virginia. 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.
Our boy has been with Virginia for about 8 months. Virginia has been absolutely incredible, not just with him but with myself and my husband in making our lives easier. I’m self-employed so my job is really tricky. I have last-minute cancellations and sometimes I have to work last minute and Virginia has always been incredibly accommodating. Her home-made meals leave my boy, nice and full and happy. After she gives him dinner and we come home he seems very content and happy. He greats her with a big smile even though he’s super clingy and struggles to be away from me. I have put my full trust in Virginia and without her. I wouldn’t have been able to have the life we have in terms of work and possibilities. We will be moving soon so unfortunately will have to leave Virginia but I can’t imagine anyone ever replacing her, she will always have a special place in our hearts.
I couldn’t recommend her more. She is that person you’d want to help raise your child.
Thank you for everything Virginia
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by
fabiana
on 24/10/2023
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