Katya
Childminder in Dunstable
Female Member since Nov 2025 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 26 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I’m an Ofsted registered childminder based in North Dunstable (LU6 1), providing a safe, nurturing, and welcoming home environment where children are supported to learn, grow, and thrive.
As a mum of four — aged 10, 9, and twins who are 3½ years old — I have extensive hands-on experience caring for children at different stages of development. I understand the importance of routines, consistency, and creating a calm, secure space where children feel confident and happy.
My home is smoke-free, warm, and fully child-friendly. I also have a gentle toy poodle who is excellent with children and always safely supervised.
I offer a home-from-home setting with a balance of structured and child-led activities, including: Arts & crafts, Story time and early reading, Outdoor play and nature walks, Sensory and imaginative play, Music and movement and Early years learning activities.
All activities are tailored to each child’s age, interests, and development, helping to support their confidence, independence, and social skills.
I value open communication with parents and work closely with families to meet each child’s individual needs. I aim to provide peace of mind for parents and a fun, loving environment for children.
Please feel free to message me to ask any questions or to arrange a visit to view my setting. ?
My Experience
I am newly registered as an Ofsted childminder, but I bring many years of hands-on experience as a mother of four wonderful children — aged 10, 9, and twins who are 3½ years old. Caring for children at various stages of development has provided me with a profound understanding of their physical, emotional, and social needs.
Through raising my own children, I have developed experience in:
-Establishing healthy routines and structure
-Supporting early learning and development
-Managing different age groups at the same time
-Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional well-being
-Promoting independence, confidence, and social skills
I am continuously learning and developing my skills as a registered childminder and am committed to providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where every child can feel secure, settled, and supported.
My goal is to offer a home-from-home setting where children are cared for with patience, kindness, and genuine love, just as I care for my own.
My Qualifications
I am an Ofsted registered childminder, fully committed to meeting all required standards to provide safe, supportive, and high-quality childcare.
I hold a valid enhanced DBS check, ensuring families can feel confident that children are in safe and trusted hands. I am also Paediatric First Aid trained, giving me the skills and confidence to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.
As part of my registration and ongoing professional development, I have completed training in:
-Safeguarding and child protection
-Child development and early years care
-Health and safety in a home childcare setting
Alongside my formal qualifications, I bring many years of real-life experience as a mother of four children. This hands-on experience has strengthened my understanding of children’s day-to-day needs, routines, emotional well-being, and development at different stages of childhood.
I am committed to continuing my learning through regular training and development to ensure I always provide the highest level of care for each child in my setting.
My Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Priory Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Dunstable Icknield Lower School
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 21/11/2025)
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