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Nicola

Childminder in Darlington

5 stars 5.0
Beth
(1 review)
Usually responds within 1 hour
Rates from
£5.50/hr
Member
1 year
Last seen
07 Jun 2026
Updated
May 2026
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  4. Nicola

My Summary

Ofsted Registered

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
2 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare
Funded Childcare

About Me

I’m a mam to 5 aged between 1 and 25, I am married and live at home with my husband and our 3 youngest children. I have a background in care work and have previously been a registered care home manager. I also have great experience of person centred activities and won a regional and national award at the Great British Care Awards for activities coordinator.

My Experience

I have worked in different roles and have previously been a Registered manager in adult social care. I also have a large family and have looked after family members children.

My Qualifications

I have a level 5 diploma in Leadership for health and social care and children and young people’s services.
Btec level 2 health and social care

My Availability

Monday - Thursday please message for current availability

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Before School
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
Morning
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
Afternoon
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
After School
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Evening
no
no
no
no
no
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no
Overnight
no
no
no
no
no
no
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Available
Not available
Last updated 22/05/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.50 per hour

I accept funded children

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

My Documents

This member has provided us with electronic copies of the following documents. These copies are held on file unless specified as deleted. The documents have been certified by the member as being true and accurate. We recommend you ask to see original copies of the documents before you hire them in order verify the true accuracy for yourself. Find out more about checks & references.
  • Ofsted Certificate (added 07/05/2026)
  • DBS Check (added 11/11/2025)
  • Training Certificate (added 11/11/2025)
  • First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 14/09/2025)
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Nicola. 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.

Home away from home

5 stars

I cannot recommend Nic highly enough. From the very beginning, she has treated my daughter like one of her own, and that means the world to me as a parent.

My daughter absolutely adores going to Nanny Nic's. Every morning she runs straight into the house without looking back, which says everything about how happy, comfortable and loved she feels there. The bond they have built is truly special, and it's clear how much Nic genuinely cares for all of the children she looks after.

Nic is always taking the children on exciting adventures and introducing them to new places and experiences. My daughter has developed so much since starting with her, both in confidence and in her learning, and I know a huge part of that is down to the time, care and effort Nic puts into everything she does.

My eldest daughter attended a nursery, and while it was good, I honestly wish she had been able to experience the personal, family-like environment that Nic provides. The level of care, attention and love she gives each child is something truly special.

I am so grateful for everything Nic does for my daughter and for the support she gives our family. We couldn't have asked for a better childminder, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Beth Beth on 06/06/2026

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