Zdenka S
Childminder in Hatfield
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Female Member since Feb 2016 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder with over 20 years experience in childcare.
My name is Zdenka Stapleton, I live in Hatfield (Birchwood area) and have two children age of 16 and 18.
I have been childminding for 8 years now and love it, previously worked as a teaching assistant in primary school and as a nursery nurse.
I offer a safe, clean and happy loving environment in which children grow, learn and thrive. I am patient, understanding and kind.
I have a large dedicated playroom purposely built for childminding, with a wide range of toys and equipment to engage children at every age and a spacious fully enclosed garden.
I deliver the EYFS through many fun activities and strive to provide the highest level of care I possibly can, giving children exciting experiences and helping them to understand the world.
The safety and welfare of children are my priorities at all times.
I work in close partnership with parents and their input is highly valued.
We also go on outings to soft plays, library, garden centre, park, farm or other childminding setting and other trips.
I also enjoy cooking or baking with the children.
Please contact me for more infomation and come and visit.
My Experience
I have been childminding for 8 years now for children of ages 3 months to 10 years old.
I have worked in a primary school supporting children with educational needs.
Before I had my children I worked as a nursery nurse for ages 0-4 years old.
I also have a few years experience as a nanny for ages 3 months - 5 years old
My Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning
Level 3 Diploma in Homebased childcare
Paediatric First Aid 12 hours
Safeguarding children Level 3
Teaching 1 and 2 year olds
Hertfordshire Step on training
Supporting Literacy
and many other courses
My Availability
I have vacancies from September 2025.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please contact me for more information
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Ryde School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid certficate (added 16/05/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/05/2020)
- DBS Check (added 16/05/2020)
Reviews
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Zdenka is very professional and caring. She is able to provide a balanced learning and fun experience for the children which we appreciate. Zdenka has a passion for looking after children and my girls absolutely love the time they spend with her. We feel very fortunate that she is able to care for our girls.
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Zdenka is an absolutely brilliant childminder with children’s happiness and well-being at the core of all she does. From the moment Zdenka started caring for my son from the age of 1 he is now 3, I felt completely at ease and knew he would be cared for like he was her own.
Zdenka’s extensive knowledge in caring for children shows in how much my son has developed in learning. The beautiful playroom is set up with activities focused around learning thought play based on the age of each child. Each day is varied and fun; the children enjoy trips to the library, farms, soft play. Zdenka even manages to make a trip to the post office fun. Children are encouraged and nurtured to try new activities and communicate with each other in a kind and thoughtful manner. Zdenka lays the foundation for preparing the children for nursery or school by introducing little tasks for them to do. Zdenka is always keeping me updated with how my son is progressing. Offering advice and support when needed.
All of the food is freshly and lovingly prepared each day. My son loves all the food cooked by Zdenka especially her spaghetti bolognaise. The meals are healthy and nutritious and always varied. Everything to spotless and clean.
I could not recommend Zdenka enough, she is apart of our family. 😊
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My daughter has been looked after by Zdenka since October last year. She takes genuine interest in Maya and provides friendly, caring environment.
My daughter absolutely loves her. She learned and developed so much.
Zdenka prepares delicious homemade food.
Highly recommend!
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Zdenka was highly recommended when I moved from St.Albans. My little one has been with her since Dec 2019 and she loves it. Her set up is educational, fun and homely. My daughter, always enjoys her time there. They go on walks, visits to soft play, Willows etc. They bake and so lots of creative activities. Her vocabulary and social skills are always developing and it fasinates me the things she tells me and the new words she learns. She enjoys interacting with the other children and looks forward to seeing them.
My daughter also loves Zdenkas cooking.
She makes love creative gifts for mothers and fathers day etc...bonus when we get something out of it!
Overall, Zdenka is an amazing childminder. My little one loves going there and she knows that Zdenka is like her second mum. She looks forward to going there in the mornings. She is caring, passionate and really puts the needs of the children first. She knows her children well and ensures that she sets an example for them. My daughter also enjoys engaging with her children when they are home from school.
I would without a doubt recommend Zdenka as a childminder. She is amazing...
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My son has been going to Zdenka since he was three months old. He is four now and starting school in September. From day one, Zdenka has loved and nurtured my son. He loves her cooking, thinks of her children as his brother and sister and in his eyes, Zdenka is his second mum. I feel like we have been on this journey of raising my him together. Not only does he have fun, but she educates him too and teaches him to be a kind, polite boy. My son will need speech therapy later, but Zdenka has helped him massively. She has spent time with him individually working on his pronounciation⁰ of words. We all love her and feel like we are one big, happy family. She is accomodating and always willing to help out. We LOVE you Zdenka!!!
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