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Nikki

Childminder in Londonderry

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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Jul 2023 Last Login Jan 2024

My Summary

First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
Tax-Free Childcare
Key Worker Childcare
Pre-Registration
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

Hi, my name is Nicola Crowe and I am registered with the western trust early years team.

I love looking after children. I have been looking after children since I was 17. I was a nanny for local families in Londonderry/Derry for 3 years and I got an opportunity to work in America when I was 20. I took part in the au pair America programme for a year. I worked for an irish family for 6 days a week for 5 children from age range between 1 - 11 yrs of age.

When I came back home I decided to join nanny agencies in London. I worked as a nanny and a cook for upper class families for 9 years. I travelled with the families and provided a high standard service. I moved back home in 2008.

I have worked in the educational sector as a nursery school assistant in Strathfoyle and Lisnagelvin Nursery school each for a year at a time. I decided I wanted to become a registered childminder in my own home and provide an excellent service.

I live In Drumahoe area.

I am out going and easy to get on with. I concentrate and work very hard on each child's development. Any concerns I communicate well with families.

I provide a safe and caring loving environment.

Dedicated newly build sunroom for the children / dining area fully kitted

"Home from home".

Large enclosed garden with large Wooden Wendy house for the children too enjoy. Mud kitchen and water table for the children.
Flexible start and finish times with transport and car seats available.

I provide lots of fun activities and outings.

I also provide homemade meals threw out the day for breakfast, lunch and snacks extra charge.

I have a clean driving license, I supply suitable car seats 'age perference' to the children. I change the car seats every 3 years to keep up with standards.

I have been childminding for 13.5 years and I thouroughly enjoy it.

I pick up from Drumahoe, Oakgrove and Chapel Road, can drop off at these schools if needed.

A busy house but we'll managed.

I have a poochon dog, Mollie is 9 years old its allergy friendly and also Yorkshire terror, Minnie is 8 years of age and allergy friendly, both great around the children.

My Experience

I have 26 years full time experience in childcare of all ages both in private and educational sectors.

I have worked with babies - 13 years old. I have travelled majority of my life and have returned home to become a registered childminder.

My Qualifications

Cce - Certificate in Childcare

NNeb - Diploma in Nursery Nursing

Nvq Level 3 in Early Years Childcare

The Media Initiative for Children Respecting Differences

Managing People

The Newborn Baby Course

Fire Safety Awareness within the Nursery and School Setting Course

Introduction to Homebased Childcare

HABC Level 3 award in Paedritic first aid

Childcare Protection

Food Hygiene

Maths Course

Behaviour management

Child Protection Course

Nutrition matters for early yrs

Health and Safety Course

Minimum standards Course

Defibrillator Course

Quality improvement program

Stress and well being

My Availability


I hve no availability. Spaces all filled

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Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 13/07/2023

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

To be discussed privately during interview

My Local Schools

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