Dawn
Childminder in Camberley
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Female Member since Sep 2010 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 24 Dec 2024
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
I HAVE A FULL TIME SPACE AVAILABLE.
I work from 8am-6pm Monday-Thursday.
8am-4pm Friday.
I am registered to accept 15 and 30 hours funding for 9m and up. I am also registered to accept work and gov childcare voucher schemes.
My name is Dawn. I have 3 grown up boys, 6 grandchildren and a hypoallergenic dog (dosn't shed fur).
I work in line with the EYFS and all current government guidelines.
I have a daily/weekly routine when going out and about. I like to do a morning activity most days such as visiting the library, soft play and role play centre, playgroups, forest park and visits to the duckpond.
Bigger day trips in the holidays include such things as visiting farms, zoo's, local museum's and trips to the local fire station when we can.
The children have use of a large garden, which has an outside educational area, messy play, kitchen, role play, sensory play areas, and selection of slides and climbing equipment.
Inside play resources include free flow play and planned meaningful activities.
I provide many different educational, exciting and above all fun activities for the children to enjoy.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.
My Experience
I have been a childminder since 2004 (20years)
I'm fully first aid trained and have completed all mandatory training, level 3. In addition I'm continually seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and experience with additional training workshops.
Over the years I've worked with children of all ages with a range of needs and abilities, I myself have dyslexia.
I take a flexible approach to my practice and working in partnership with parents is paramount.
My Qualifications
My last Ofsted inspection was September 2023 I was graded "Good" by Ofsted.
My First Aid, Safeguarding and CRB are up to date.
I have certificates for courses & workshops I have been on over the years. Some of which are Level 3 Childminding Practice, Child Protection, Safeguarding Children & Health & Safety.
My Availability
Opening:
Monday - Friday.
I will be as flexible as I can to fit around the children’s and your needs.
I DONT do any School or Nursery pickups or drop-offs
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/02/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.40 per hour
Starting FROM £6:40ph
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
- Other (added 22/02/2024)
- Exam Certificate (added 22/02/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 22/02/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/02/2024)
- Utility Bill (added 15/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Dawn. 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.
We found Dawn after a rocky start with another childminder.
We were apprehensive and worried but Dawn reassured us and put us at ease straight away. She is warm and friendly, exactly what our anxious baby needed. After being with Dawn for a couple of months, our son has settled really well. He comes home happy. We get regular updates and pictures about how their day has been which is really reassuring. We’re so glad we found Dawn when we did! Couldn’t recommend her enough :-)
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Our 2 boys have been with Dawn for over 4 years now and we haven’t looked back. She is the most amazing childminder. It’s such a great feeling being able to go to work and not worry about if your children are ok.
Immediately we felt at ease with Dawn. She is so caring, friendly and welcoming with both of my boys. The amount she has taught them is unbelievable. I honestly don’t feel they would have been developed as much as they have without her. She is always as flexible as she can be and a great communicator with us.
She cares so much for the boys. I’ve forgotten lunches before and she has saved me going back by offering to provide them lunch with her own food. If I don’t send them in the right clothes or forgot to pack extras, she always lets them borrow clothes and never makes me feel bad for it.
The boys love all the different trips out and playing in her house with the big garden. They couldn’t be happier. I cannot recommend Dawn enough. We would be completely lost without her.
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We found Dawn after unsuccessful attempt with the nursery...
We were truly shocked how quickly our son settled in! She has an amazing approach. Hs really looked forward to each day with Dawn. Was really excited with all the activities she was organising, visiting local airport to watch the planes, hopping aboard the miniature train, visiting lots of parks and playgrounds.
She really cares about children, listening to their needs. What touched me the most was when she gave my son her own jacket when I failed to dress him up properly for the weather..
We are really happy that we found her, one of the kind. We are grateful for looking after our son so well..
She will be truly missed while my son starts new adventures soon elsewhere...
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Dawn has been absolutely fantastic. She was able to step in when our previous childminder let us down out of the blue, and made my son feel welcome immediately from the first visit.
He has absolutely adored his time with Dawn, going and leaving in a wonderful mood every time. Dawn was even able to accommodate him on extra days when I was under the weather.
I highly recommend Dawn as your childminder!! We will miss her when he starts school!
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My son has attended Dawn's as a couple of one off days. She helped him to settle really well on those days and followed his routine that we asked for. He came home a very contented baby. Happy baby, happy mummy. Her experience as a mum and child-minder are quickly very apparent.
Very professional, yet comforting and approachable.
I'd highly recommend.
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