Mini Mar
Childminder in Dartford
5.0
My Summary
About Me
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Open since September 2025, 2 Childminders working in the Darenth Area (DA2) Both Parents and with background within management and education. Both DBS Checked and First Aid Trained and Safegaurding Training.
Between us we have a BA in Primary Education and CACHE Level 2 in Caring for Young Children and People.
Full Paediatric First Aid Trained and Safe Guard Trained.
We will be following the guidelines of the EYFS for Childminders and supporting your children’s development in the 7 key areas.
We accept Govermenting Funding as well as self funded.
We do before and afterschool clubs with drop off and pick up to Sutton-at-Hone Primary School.
We have worked alongside 5 families in the last year some reviews can be found on us from our amazing parents.
Open hours are
Monday 7-6pm
Tuesday 7-6pm
Wedneday 7-5pm
Thursday 7-6pm
Friday 7-5pm
Please if you have any question do not hesitate to message us
My Experience
We opened in September 2025 and have in that time provided care for 5 families.
We are two Mums with Children from the Ages of 2 years to 11 years, With a back ground working within schools, one of us has a Degree in Primary Education Studies and the other has a CACHE Level 2 in Caring for Children and Young People.
We have experience with SEN and undertake extra training weekly to keep up with legislation and our own Personal Development.
My Qualifications
Bachelors In Primary Education Studies, NCFE CACHE in Introduction to Caring for Children and Young People Level 2. Full Paediatric First Aid Cetificate
My Availability
We have availability from September 2027 for Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Fees can be discussed
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 14/03/2025)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 13/03/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certification (added 13/03/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents praise the childminders for providing excellent communication, nurturing care, and a welcoming home-from-home environment. Children settle quickly and thrive, with dietary requirements easily accommodated. The setting offers a wide range of toys and activities, with families feeling reassured their children are safe, happy, and well cared for.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Mini Mar. 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 is thriving with Hollie and Mel! Despite struggling a tiny bit with drop offs, he is getting increasingly confident and the communication is excellent! When you’re at work but wondering how they’re getting on it’s great have frequent actions updates, knowing they’ve settled in seconds and happily playing is so reassuring! There is an array of toys and activities on offer, a wide range of foods and excellent level of care provided.
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Lyndsay
on 28/04/2026
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Mini Mar
on 28/04/2026:
Thank you so much for your kind words — it really means a lot to us!
We’re glad the regular updates bring you reassurance during the day — we know how important that connection is. We truly enjoy having him with us and watching him develop and have fun!
Both Holly and Mel are super nurturing, attentive and work collaboratively with us if there are any changes for our son’s needs. Holly and Mel accommodated our son’s dietary requirements with ease and we have always felt that our son is safe and cared for.
Holly and Mel maintain good communication and our son loves attending Mini Marvels.
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Mimi
on 24/03/2026
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Mini Mar
on 24/03/2026:
Thank you so much for this lovely review—it really means a lot to us!
We’re so happy to hear that you feel confident and supported by us
Most importantly, it’s amazing to hear that he loves coming to Mini Marvels—that always makes our day!
Thanks again for your kind words and for trusting us with his care 💛
Holly & Melissa are great! Very welcoming and friendly. I was very optimistic leaving my son with anyone who isn’t family, but I have to say I have felt very reassured and my son has been very happy and settled in well.
The play area is great, with lots to do and such a homely vibe. Definitely do consider Mini Marvels as your babies childminder!
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Jade
on 19/08/2025
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Mini Mar
on 19/08/2025:
Hi Jade,
Thank you for your review.
Both myself and Melissa are so happy you feel so positive about our setting and your very kind words.
Your little one is amazing and he has settled so well and we are excited to support him and yourself through his early years.
Best Wishes
Hollie & Mel @ Mini Marvels
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