Lena Nagen
Childminder in Thornton Heath (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 21 Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Lena, I have been looking after children for a number of years and I have decided put my years of experience and knowledge to good use, supporting Parents and Carers in my community with their childcare needs. Lena's Little Comfort offers parents/carer peace of mind, knowing that their little ones are being taken care of in a safe and nurturing environment. I have worked for a Local Authority providing accommodation to the homeless and Child Protection/Safeguarding for a number of years. I am married and have 2 grown up children and 4 grandchildren of varied ages. I live in Thornton Heath, 5 mins walk to the station and 10 mins walk to Croydon University Hospital . As well as having a spacious garden, we are within walking distance of the local park. Available activities include cooking, arts and crafts, role play, water play, reading and homework, rhyme time, play group and days trips (e.g beach, park, theme parks, farm, vegetable picking etc).
My Experience
Registered childminder since March 2012. I have a wealth of experience caring for children. I am Ofsted registered, I am a trained Paediatric First Aider which meets the requirements of Early Years Foundation stage, Level 3 Certificate in in Homebase Childcare, Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Level 3 Food Safety Hygiene in Catering.
I offer a unique and high quality service, I run a friendly, consistent, flexible, community focused and very supportive service in order to meet the needs of individual child and families.
I have a secure and spacious garden for use all year round. Well heated and ventilated play area. Arts & Crafts according to age and in order to development individual needs.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered
Public Liability Insurance
NCMA member
Competitive prices
Full & Part time vacancies from 8 months upwards
Car Owner
Rated Good by Ofsted
One cat (Coco)
French is a second language spoken at home.
My Availability
Full time
Evenings
Available from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm
School pick ups and drop offs from Winterbourne school, Thornton Heath
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 15/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
£6.50ph
Special rates for siblings
Alternative Childminder for holidays if needed
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.
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 07/11/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lena Nagen. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Lena's Little Comfort truly lives up to its name—it's a godsend for any parent seeking exceptional care for their little ones. As a first-time parent navigating the daunting world of childcare options, I knew I wanted something more personalised and flexible than a traditional nursery. Lena have exceeded all expectations since day one.
From the initial meeting, their genuine love and dedication to the children shone through. My son started attending at just four months old, and the transition back to work was seamless thanks to their unwavering support and the user-friendly app that kept me updated on his daily activities.
But what truly sets Lena's Little Comfort apart is the enriching environment they provide. As my son has grown from a newborn to an adventurous toddler, Lena have nurtured his development in ways I couldn't have imagined. From learning to count and recognise colours to exploring the wonders of the natural world through forest club outings and hands-on experiences like watching caterpillars transform into butterflies, every day is an adventure.
Their commitment to holistic learning extends beyond the classroom, with cultural celebrations, trips to the library, and even fruit and veg picking excursions that not only educate but also instill a sense of wonder and curiosity in the children.
And let's not forget the food—every meal freshly prepared and home-cooked on-site, ensuring that not only are the children well-fed, but they also develop healthy eating habits from a young age.
In summary, Lena's Little Comfort goes above and beyond to provide a nurturing, stimulating environment where children can thrive. With Lena at the helm, I have complete peace of mind knowing that my son is not only well cared for but also receiving the best possible start in life. If you're looking for childcare that feels like an extension of your own family, look no further than Lena's Little Comfort.
by Rianna about Lena Nagen on 18/03/2024
Lena is an absolute God send, could have asked for anyone better.
From the day my little bubba started he has been doing exceptionally well. He enjoys activities that allow him to interact and engage with other children daily, with up-to-date facilities that contribute to his growth and development.
Lena has shown and continues to show great support when it comes to the little ones hitting their milestones and the fact that she keeps parents updated throughout the day helps ease your fears, especially if its your first time leaving your little one.
Lena provides healthy snacks which is great! And all the children enjoy her food.
Everyday my little one is learning something new and it shows.
Leans Little Comfort maintains a good rapport with people of all ages which help foster connecting with parents and inspire them to put forth their best effort in contributing to the success and growth of the service.
by Elisha about Lena Nagen on 09/02/2023
Response by Lena Nagen on 09/02/2023:
Elisha, wow thank you very much, we are here because we love to see children florish plus we love what we are doing
Thank you
Lena
My daughter has been attending Lenas little comfort since she was 14 months and i am very pleased with how she has flourished since being there. Lena has a warming energy and positive aura, creating a welcoming feeling which has helped with settling Cici in. This made my decision to send cici soo much easier! My daughter instantly settled in and felt comfortable, relaxed and did not cry - which is always reassuring.
Lena's approach with the kids is very hands on, she takes them park, playgroup, library and other little outings which has helped Cici's development. She doesn't shy to the activities Lena plans, I believe this is because Lena has always taught cici not to be afraid to try anything, which I am very grateful for. Lena keeps you updated and informed with the progression of your child and gives advice to continue practices at home to help develop with consistency.
Being a mum of 2, working full time it can get tricky sometimes finding the balance between work, home life, school work aswell as the preschool curriculum but this is made easier with Lena. She follows the preschool curriculum but adds her own twist to help Cici in a unique way to develop and achieve goals. The growth of my daughter has been amazing to watch over the last year, her confident and approach to learning new things has really excelled.
Having sent my other child to a private nursery, I can really see the benefits in development from having a excellent childminder having a smaller ratio giving more attention and methods based on the development. This has given Cici a really good start to her early years of development. Some of the things my daughter learned early on were to hold a pencil correctly, recognise letters and call them out whilst we're reading her a book. She is able to communicate very well, good at relationship building as well as being independent. I could go on but those are some of the things that have amazed me.
I would honestly recommend Lenas little comfort to everyone as Lena has met all my expectations and more! She has built a very family friendly environment. Her premises is always kept safe clean and welcoming, the quality of Lenas little comfort is exceptional.
It's always hard to find a childminder/nursery you can trust with your little one but I can reassure you, if you choose Lena's little comfort you wouldn't be disappointed.
Thank you 'Lena's little comfort" for all you have done!
Sharna
(Mother of child)
by Lausharn about Lena Nagen on 23/11/2021
Response by Lena Nagen on 23/11/2021:
Hi Sharna, thank you sooo very much for your review. I am happy that you are pleased with Cici's progress, she is an amazing child.
Lena
My now 3 year old son has been with Lena since he was 19 months old. After a bad experience with a nursery, I didn’t know what to do with my son as he has no siblings or cousins so I was worried about his social skills. Lena has been a God sent and my son LOVES her as do I. My son has developed so much since being with her.
She has taught him age appropriate skills as well as basic academic skills. His speech has improved so much.
She takes the kids out on most days to play groups, parks, shopping trips and more and during the holidays she takes them to the cinema, museums, leisure centres, farms; the list is endless. There are children of different age range who love and adore my son as a younger brother. I couldn’t ask for more.
I would highly recommend Lena to anyone. I know my son is in safe hands with her.
Thank you Lena for being such an important part of our lives.
by Millie about Lena Nagen on 18/02/2019
My daughter has been coming to Lena since she was one years of age, and I could honestly say that I am so glad that I chose her to look after my daughter. She is the kindest lady and my daughter adores her. There as sometimes I pick her up and she doesn't want to leave as she is having such a good time. My daughter always has stories of the activities they do in the week, and the activities are never the same. This week my daughter was excited that she went to wacky warehouse and the cinema, where she had a good time. My daughter has progressed a long way in her speech and social skills. I am glad I made the right choice!
by Parent about Lena Nagen on 12/03/2014
Response by Lena Nagen on 13/03/2014:
Thank you Mrs Forbes, I only did my job.
Thanks
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