Annas Acorns
Childminder in Croydon
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Female Member since Mar 2011 Last Updated Jun 2021 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
HOME PICK UP AND DROPS OFFS ARE AVAILABLE ,SUBECT TO AGREEMENT.
*No school or nursery pick ups*
Hi my name is Anna Bauckham and I have been a Ofsted registered childminder for 16 years.I am married and have 3 grown up children.
I provide a safe,loving environment which helps a child develop emotionally,physically.socially and intellectually.
I promote children's learning and development through play and activities tailored to their age and ability encouraging them to understand their environment and learn new social skills. I combine this with daily outings to the park, local soft play, toddler groups and farm trips or a simple walk to the local shops.
I work with parents to meet the needs of the individual child and monitor their progress in their individual folders following the framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
I provide healthy home cooked meals and also nutritious snacks.
We enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, dressing up, puzzles, games and a large selection of toys.
Excellent references available. Happy for you to talk to parents to obtain references.
My husband John is my registered assistant and has done the paediatric first aid training. He is looking to register as a childminder.
My philosophy is to provide a ''home from home.''
Please visit me to discuss prices and availability.
My Experience
Prior to registering as a childminder I qualified as a Registered General Nurse and Registered Sick Childrens Nurse but I am no longer registered.I have spent my whole working life working with people and children and I enjoy the flexibility of running my own business-no two days are the same.I have worked for the past 12 years as a childminder with many children staying for years with me which has meant that I have develped a good relationship with not only the children but also with the parents.
My Qualifications
Registered Sick Childrens Nurse}
Registered General Nurse }No longer registered
Level 3 in Childcare.
Introducing Childminding Practice
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding
Caring for school aged children
2 year progress check
Food safety
Revised EYFS
Level 3 in childcare
My Availability
I work Monday to Friday 7.30-6pm.
Earlier starts or later finishes may be negotiable
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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 | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/06/2021 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Fees are dependant on hours and days required which can be discussed at the first meeting.
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
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
- UK Passport (added 19/04/2023)
Reviews
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We moved our 2 year old son to Anna and John's in the summer of 2020. He had been attending a nursery before the Covid crisis, but was not really speaking there or interacting with the other children or staff, although he did speak well at home, so we thought a setting with fewer children would suit him better. He settled in after less than a week and was soon happily chatting and playing with Anna, John and the other children and making friends. Anna and John are forest school members and it was great to see daily photos of the children out in the open air, climbing on logs and jumping in puddles. We were very impressed when our now three year old could identify more species of plants and mushrooms than we could on family walks! In very bad weather Anna and John also entertain the children with indoor play equipment, crafts and lots of other toys and games. We are only leaving due to a house move and we will be very sorry to say goodbye to this very caring setting.
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Anna
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on 18/04/2021
I cannot recommend Anna’s Acorns enough.
Both of my children have been with Anna and John and we were all sorry to leave them (my children went to school). I felt so comfortable and at ease leaving my children with Anna, my children enjoyed going there and felt safe and comfortable too. Not only do Anna and John provide a loving, caring environment, they educate the children inside and outside of the setting, which is brilliant! Thank you for everything you did for us, we appreciate it all and will definitely stay in touch. Get a place at Anna’s Acorns whilst you can, as I’m sure they are in high demand!!
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Michs79
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on 29/10/2020
Cannot thank Anna and John enough for all the amazing childcare they have provided for Varenya. It has been an absolute pleasure to send Varenya to them and see her develop as a result of all the indoor and outdoor activities. We sincerely endorse every bit of the hard work Anna and John have invested in to make sure the kids are comfortable, happy, safe and have lovely experiences along the way. From since Varenya was 9months old to now 3yrs of age, she has made so many friends, developed a sense of social bond, curiosity and has grown to be adventurous. Special thanks to Anna's Acorns for arranging daily walks in the woods irrespective of the weather conditions to make sure kids are given that free environment to explore. I loved reading their daily notes and updates and watching Varenya grow from and timid infant to a confident toddler. Thank you Anna and John.
You have laid a solid foundation for our daughter and it shall always stay close to our hearts.
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Neha
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on 29/09/2020
Anna's Acorns will be severely missed by my daughter (and myself)!
My daughter was only a couple of months old when she started her time with Anna, and from the very beginning, knowing that she was with Anna and her husband when I was working, was a real reassurance.
The home is very warm, clean welcoming, tidy and cosy, with lots of toys and activities for children of all ages. Anna is bubbly and professional at all times, whilst maintaining this wonderful smile that has the ability to relax even the most anxious of parents on the most stressful of days!
Every day, my little one came home excited to tell me all about her time at Anna's; where they went, what they played, the art they did etc, and due to Anna sending me photos of my child throughout the day, I got to see it all too.
After 4 years, Anna, her husband, and all the children there, became an extended family to my daughter, one I am very grateful for.
There are no words to sum up how wonderful Anna's Acorns has been for us, they have been overwhelmingly brilliant.
The one last thing I can say with absolute certainty is this: If I ever have another child, Anna will be one of the first to know!!
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Megan
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on 24/09/2020
My son absolutely loved goingvto Annas Acorns, he was there nearly 4 years before starting school. He learnt lots of things, made friends and enjoyed going places and the walks to the woods.
A great setting and Anna and John provided a warm welcome to both parents and children. Always kept us informed of updates and milestones he reached.
Highly recommend them to any parents looking for local childcare
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JaiW
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