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Dawn Hut

Childminder in Newbury

5 stars 5.0
Marki
(1 review)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Rates from
£7/hr
Member
16 years
Last seen
25 May 2026
Updated
May 2026
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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare
Webinar Regular
Funded Childcare

About Me

I live with my husband and 2 adult children in Newbury
I work 8am - 4.30 pm Monday - Thursday term time. During the school holidays I am open Monday - Wednesday.
I offer a home from home caring learning environment for 6-36month olds, providing adult/child led activities, visit local toddler groups; library and parks.

My Experience

I have been childminding since 2005 and was a Nanny for 14years before.

My Qualifications

I am an OFSTED registered Childminder, with a BTEC Diploma in Nursery Nursing. I was Graded "Good" in September 2022 by OFSTED.

My Availability

From end of July 2026, I will have a part time space for all year round childcare.

I do not expect to have any other availability until end of July 2027. At that time, two spaces will become available as children move on to Primary School.

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Available
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Last updated 19/05/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

My term time rate is £7 an hour

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 Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Good
26 September 2022
Children thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment where they form strong attachments and develop essential skills. The childcare prioritizes communication and language development, continuously modeling correct speech and introducing new words. Independence and self-care skills are promoted, with children managing their belongings and participating in daily routines. Parents praise the safety, engagement, and development of their children. While the overall experience is positive, there is room for improvement in planning activities to maximize individual learning outcomes.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
1 December 2016 - Outstanding
27 February 2013 - 2
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My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 24/06/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 24/06/2021)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
1 rating

Latest reviews

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Exceptional Care and Engaging Activities

5 stars

When we first started our childminding journey with our children, I found it very difficult to imagine leaving my child with a stranger. We met several childminders, but Dawn was the only person I could truly picture caring for my children. She immediately gave me confidence and has completely proved to us that childminders can be the best option for young children.

Dawn has looked after both our daughter and our son wonderfully, and we have been extremely happy with the care she provides. She always plans fantastic activities for the children, both indoors and outdoors, and the days are full, varied and engaging. She is brilliant at supporting their development, including gross and fine motor skills, counting, recognising letters and learning through play.

The children regularly go to playgroups, parks, picnics and meet-ups with other childminders, which gives them lots of social interaction and new experiences. Also, my children always come home having finished everything in their lunchboxes, including the fruit and vegetables, which I’m very grateful for as they come home happy and not grumpy.

Whenever we see the photos and updates of what the children have been up to during the day, me and my husband always end up saying, “I want to go to Dawn’s too!” 🙂 She creates such a fun, caring and engaging environment for the children.

Dawn is warm, attentive and genuinely caring, and the children truly enjoy going to her. She keeps us updated with photos from the day and messages about what they have been doing, which is always very reassuring. Her communication is clear, friendly and reliable.

We feel very lucky to have found Dawn and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy and engaging childminder.

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

by Avatar for Marki Marki on 22/05/2026

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