Nikki
Childminder in Colchester
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My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Nikki! I am in the process of registering to become a childminder in Rowhedge.
I have 3 daughters aged 23, 19 and 11.
I have a spacious house with garden, I will be using the downstairs area for childminding and have a separate playroom.
At Happy Hedgehogs Childminding,I will provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Through curiosity, creativity, nature, and everyday experiences, I will support children’s emotional wellbeing and inspire a lifelong love of learning through play.
My Experience
I worked as a nanny for numerous years and have lots of experience working with young children, especially babies and newborns.
I worked in a Montessori nursery and have knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and teaching methods. I like to base some
Of my activities around the Montessori method.
I believe that every child is unique and an individual and I provide a kind and caring enviroment for your child to play and learn.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered Childminder
NNEB qualified, level 3
Paediatric first aid trained
Montessori experience
DBS
Safeguarding
SENCO level e
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Accept funding
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 Documents
- EU Passport (issued 28/09/2015)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for nikki . 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 daughter has been attending Little Owls with Nikki since May 2015. During this time she has flourished. She enjoys a variety of activities and loves going to the toddler group each week.
Nikki has provided a home from home and my daughter loves going each week and I know while I'm not there she's in the best hands.
I would happily recommend Little Owls to everyone!
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Jojo1237
on 14/02/2017
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nikki
on 15/02/2017:
Thank you so much Jo for writing an amazing review!
My son Rupert has been going to little owls for several months, Nikki has been caring attentive and looked after him perfectly he has always come home happy and has received the best care possible he has also learnt new skills and interacted with other children which was brilliant for his development, I would highly recommend little owls to anyone.
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Emily
on 16/11/2016
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nikki
on 17/11/2016:
Thank you so much Karley. Rupert is a pleasure!
Nikki has looked after my daughter for almost a year and what can I say apart from she is absolutely fantastic !! Brilliant with kids and has a lovely home from home environment which the kids enjoy :) absolutely wonderful childminder .. Would highly recommend Nikki to look after your children!! 5 stars :)
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on 23/02/2016
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