Donna
Childminder in Thatcham
5.0
My Summary
About Me
FUNDED CHILDCARE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR A CHILD UNDER 5 – IMMEDIATE START ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
Hello, my name is Donna, and I have been an Ofsted-registered childminder since 2007. I offer a happy, friendly and welcoming home-from-home environment. I am flexible and work closely with parents to provide care that meets each child’s individual needs and routines.
We enjoy regular outings to local woods, parks, lakes and soft play areas, along with plenty of fun activities at home.
I understand how important it is to find the right childcare and am always happy to answer any questions or arrange a visit.
I also provide school drop-offs and collections from Whitelands Park School.
My Experience
I have 19 years of experience as an Ofsted-registered childminder, caring for children from as young as 3 months through to 16 years old, including many siblings.
Over the years, I have cared for many children and take great pride in watching them grow, develop and gain confidence and independence.
I have built lovely relationships with the children and families I have worked with, and many parents have kindly left excellent reviews and references, which are available to read on my profile.
My Qualifications
Minding-Your own business-Childminder course
Safeguarding young people Level 2
Inland Revenue
Birth to three matters-Play activities for under 3's
Birth to three matters-Child development, effective observations and the importance of the key worker
Birth to three matters-Personal care and nutrition for under 3's
Anaphylactic shock awareness
Food and safety in catering level 2
Promoting positive behaviour level 2
Safeguarding and protecting children
Health and safety, including risk assessment
Tax credits
First aid Level 3
Are you including everyone
Sensory motor project
Healthy eating 2-11 years
Early years foundation stage workshop
Equality and diversity level 2
ADHD awareness level 2
Autism awareness level 2
Child protection advanced level 3
Mental wellbeing in children and young people level 2
Female genital mutilation awareness level 2
The Prevent Duty Level 2
The SEND code of practice Level 2
My Availability
Monday-Friday 6.30-5.30
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6.00 Monday-Friday
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Whitelands Park Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Thatcham Park CofE Primary
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- Ofsted Certificate Added 22/04/2026 Securely stored
- First Aid Certificate Added 24/01/2025 Securely stored
- First Aid Certificate: first aid Added 04/04/2022 Securely stored
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly recommended for their welcoming and caring nature. They invest time in getting to know families and children, building strong relationships. They are supportive, reliable, and adaptable to children's needs, including those with special requirements. Their energy, laughter, and personalised approach set them apart.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Donna. 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.
Donna is everything you want in a childminder and more.
Donna is welcoming, caring and made every effort to get to know us as a family. It’s the little things, like dressing up as Elmo to make our son laugh, that makes Donna so much more than a childminder. She’s supportive, reliable and truly part of our village.
“it takes a village to raise a child”.
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Kim_C22
on 13/09/2025
If you are looking for a childminder for your child look no further than Donna. She’s amazing, my daughter has been with her for over 18 months now and she has built such an amazing relationship with Donna.
This is down to the fact that Donna invests her time getting to know the children, this is something that some other childminders don’t bother to do.
I can’t speak highly enough of Donna. She has a great personality and is always full of energy and laughter.
Thank you!
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Troy
on 28/09/2023
Donna looks after my 8 year old whole has ASD my son talks highly of Donna every day she is reliable friendly and approachable. She has been very supportive and adaptive to my sons needs couldn’t imagine any one else having him now
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Catherin
on 24/03/2023
Donna is a wonderful childminder, my 9 month old daughter has been with her a few weeks now, I was nervous at first to leave her so young and return to work, but Donna made me feel so relaxed and re assured. She is very friendly and great with the kids, my little one is always full of smiles when I collect her. I would highly recommend Donna.
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Andrea P
on 15/02/2022
Donna has been my sons Childminder for the last few weeks now. She's been really understanding and has always helped me with advice or information that I've needed. I've never felt like I couldn't approach Donna to ask her anything, regardless of what it concerns! My son absolutely loves going to Donna's.. To the point where he's shouting her name down the road at 6.30am just to make sure she's up and awake! I couldn't recommend Donna enough! :) 5*
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on 10/11/2016
My little boy is soo excited when he knows he is going to see Donna, he can't wait to play and see/meet the other children who might be there. He always tells me what he has done and who he has made friends with and sometimes how to pronounce their names lol. I feel he comes back more independent the more he goes, he always walks me to the door as he wants me to go so he can play and when I pick him up sometimes I'm told just to wait as he isn't finished. Lovely layout, everything is child proof. Lovely calm atmosphere when you drop off and pick up, would highly recommended if you are in the Thatcham/Newbury area
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