Little Explorers
Childminder in Levenshulme
Female Member since May 2013 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 22 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
***vacancy now available ***
**I acceptunding **
Hi My name is Diane,
I am an Ofsted registered childminder with a 'Good' Grading
I hold a degree in early years of education and have up-to-date first aid and safeguarding training.
I have been working with children for over 25 years and have a very good knowledge of how children learn and achieve in a fun, exciting, and enjoyable way.
I will provide your child with lots of stimulating and enjoyable activities, indoor and out.
We will also go to groups where your child will have the opportunity to socialise with other children as this is an important part of their development.
we will also have days out to parks, farms or other places all have a good educational value for you child to learn hands on about the world around them and also get lots of fresh air and build on them all important physical skills
You can look at some of the activities i do on my page by searching 'diana lewis registered childminder'
My Experience
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? **A Little About Me** ?
Caring for children has been at the heart of my life for over 35 years. I first started out as a childminder, looking after little ones in a safe and homely environment for 8 years. From there, I went on to work as the **Deputy Manager of a pre-school in Bramhall**, where I also took on the role of **SENCO** – supporting children with additional needs and working closely with families to make sure every child could thrive.
Later, I became a **Room Manager in a private nursery** with a wonderful **Forest School ethos**, where I loved helping children learn, play, and explore outdoors.
For the past **12 years**, I’ve been back doing what I love most – **childminding**. I offer a warm, welcoming, and homely setting where children feel safe, happy, and supported as they grow.
I’m passionate about giving children the very best start in life and believe strongly in working in partnership with parents to make sure each child feels valued, confident, and cared for.
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My Qualifications
I have been studying child care for over 35 years.
I have a long list of qualifications including,
Degree 'early years education'
Foundation degree 'early years senior practitioner'
Safeguarding
pediatric first aid
food hygiene
protage approaches
Makaton
SENCO
plus many others
you are very welcome to come round to see my certificates
My Availability
I am available Monday to Friday full or part time
I also offer before and after school care and can pick up/drop off from
Chapel street Primary school
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 19/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
6.00
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/05/2020)
- Exam Certificate (added 27/05/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Nothing was too much trouble to help my daughter settle in and overcome her fear of other children. She now loves playing and meeting new friends. Diane has a knack of assessing what each child needs and encouraging them to develop and grow. The children always go out everyday and no day is the same. My daughter has complex special needs and every single need is met at Little Explorers. All the children have different dietary requirements especially my daughter who has food allergies, but always have a nutritious healthy diet whilst there.
I highly recommend this child minder.
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