Minimo
Childminder in Bournemouth And Poole
Female Member since Mar 2018 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 23 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Monika and I run my own childminding setting -MiniMo&Co.Childcare and Education.It is more home environment than nursery,but in terms of government requirements very similar. I'm qualified teacher with masters degree in Pedagogy and Educational Studies, Teaching and Media Pedagogy. I accept early years educational funding and tax free childcare. I have experience as a teacher, teaching assistant and foreign language teacher. I have 9 years old son. He is very friendly towards other children and always happy to meet new friends. I'm married and my husband work full time, but support my passion for childcare, education and sport. My husband is also my assistant "as and when needed".
My circle of interest are ways to support children's development and learning support through play and education. That's why I offer lot's of indoors and outdoors activities. Physical activity is very important for me and I do my best to help children be active and to understand the importance of healthy lifestyle. Most of the time we are out and about, as I think "not all classrooms have walls " and children benefit from learning through nature, experience and play.
I always make sure all I do is interesting, fun and safe for children. When I think about all activities for children I always take under consideration child's needs and interest.
I am interested in Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Curiosity approach.
I am friendly ,enthusiastic and experienced childminder who provide childcare and education in homely environment.
My target is children feel home, be independent ,happy and I want to extend their childhood before they go to school. I work flexible hours with close cooperation of children parents/carers.
I provide:
-childcare and education in homely environment
-flexible hours to suit parent's needs
-long-term childcare
-before and after school childcare
- holiday/half term childcare
-emergency childcare
- bilingual childcare and education experience
-drop off and pick ups( if needed and when possible)
-PACEY Member / Public Liability Insurance
-DBS certified
-paediatric first aid certificate
-partnership with parent's
-indoors and outdoors activities
- trips
-children's events
-children's groups/ play groups and local events
-large range of play equipment and educational resources
-children learn and develop through play and experience
-clean and safe environment
My Experience
Masters degree in Education, Pedagogy,Teaching and Media Education.
Qualified Teacher Status.
Level 3 SENCO
Teacher and teaching assistant experience.
Bilingual
Mum
My Qualifications
* Masters degree in Education and Pedagogy.
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma
* Level 3 SENCO
* ADHD Awareness Level 2
* NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in preparing to work in home based childcare
* Child Protection Advanced Level 3
* Level 2 and 3 Safeguarding Children and online professional development course
* Level 2 Safeguarding (BEY)
* Designated Safeguarding Leads Network for Childminders(BEY)
* Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years Settings
* FGM training ( female genital mutilation)
*Extremism and Radicalisation training
* COSHH Awareness
* Peadiatric First Aider
* DBS certified
* Come Talk with Me (Communications Champion Invite Only) Training Newtwork for childminders (BEY)
* Special Educational Needs and Disability / Early Identification of SEND
* Member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
* EAL in the early years diploma
*Mental wellbeing in children and young people diploma
* Connecting with nature in the early years diploma
*Asperger syndrome diploma
*ADHD awareness diploma
My Availability
Flexible hours.
Weekends and overnight stay- depending from availability
| 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 | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 29/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please contact me for more details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Elm Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Christ The King Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at St Mark's Church of England Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Training Certificate: Prevent Duty (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate: FGM (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: ADHD Awareness (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: EYFS Teaching Diploma (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years Settings (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Childcare Protection Advanced Level 3 (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Level 3 (added 09/06/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE Level 3 (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate (added 27/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 27/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 24/01/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for MiniMo. 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.
Monika as a childminder was recommended to us by a friend and we were lucky a space became available when we needed it!
Monika looked after our daughter over a two-and-a-half-year period; from day one, she made my little girl feel very welcome and comfortable which gave me peace of mind every time I left her in Monika's care.
Monika is a highly-qualified, attentive and observant professional who spotted potential issues as soon as they arose. She is also very knowledgeable and helped us navigate through various paths of the state's system, be it obtaining government funding or guiding us through SEND support options. On top of it all, Monika always made sure children were well-stimulated through play and they were always kept entertained; she took them on various trips and to playgroups where they could interact with others, arranged art activities and ensured they spent time outdoors.
My daughter never complained, she loved spending time at Monika's which was reassuring and I knew I did not need to worry. I feel Monika helped my daughter come out of her shell and made her grow into a confident and assertive girl who was definitely ready to start school this September. We could not have done it all without Monika, she is the best childminder anyone can wish for!
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Marta
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on 14/10/2024
Response by
MiniMo
on 14/10/2024:
I really appreciate your nice words. It means a lot. I was privileged to look after you child and cooperate with your wonderful family. Thank you!
I found Monika five years ago when my son was starting school and I was looking for someone to take him and pick him up. By luck, her son and my son were starting at the same school and end up on the same class! She has been a lifesaver and provided a home away from home for my son (and daughter once she also started school). I cannot recommend her enough!
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Monika has a really lovely manner with all the children in her care. She always seems kind, calm and patient with them. She provides a very entertaining and stimulating environment for children. My daughter is always enjoy going to Monika's.
I highly recommend Monika as she is very lovely, reliable, caring and trustworthy childminder. Any little one would be lucky to have her!
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Emi
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on 07/06/2021
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MiniMo
on 07/06/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I really appreciate it. Your daughter is such an amazing little girl and everyone at MiniMo love her. I am lucky to look after her. Kind regards Monika
I wasn't looking long time for the childcare for my baby as I already knew reviews of Monika's place from my friend. And I decided to give it a shot and lucky for us she had a space for my daughter!!! There really couldn't be a better choice. My little girl loves going there. She has enjoyed it so much so she couldn't wait to go there day after day. She even wants me to tell her a bed time story about the new adventures of 'Auntie Monika's and the Band'. She started going there when she was a 19 months baby and she learned so much since then. She found a friends, learned a lot about herself, about the daily routine. She is different person since she started and by that I mean that she has grown up in a good directions. Of course this is all because of the Monika's honesty, patience, and caring. Thank you for that! And with all honesty I certainly would recommend that place :)
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Mila
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on 06/06/2021
Response by
MiniMo
on 06/06/2021:
Thank you so much for such a nice words. I really appreciate it. Your daughter is such an amazing little girl and everyone at MiniMo&Co. love her.
My son loves to spend time with a passionate childminder- Monika and other childrens. He always comes out smiling. When I ask him what they did today he always tells with fascination that they were on a trip, they painted, played at the playground etc. Different attractions every day.
I highly recommend Monika.
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Paula
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MiniMo
on 06/06/2021:
Thank you for your nice words. Your son is always welcome and we all love when he is around us. Kind regards Monika
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