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Twinkle

Childminder in Basildon

5 stars

Usually responds within 2 days

Female Member since Nov 2010 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 18 Jun 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi my name is katrina Deven I'm married with 3 children of my own. I have lots of experience with children of all ages and love having fun and exciting days with together.I have a lovely home with lots of fun stimulating activities for children of all ages.my main goal with all the children in my care is to ensure they are happy ,healthy, confident and very well stimulated with all the amazing activities and outing they will experience in my care.My home is smoke free.I am a Ofsted Registered Childminder based in Laindon West area,CRB Checked, trained in and qualified in paediatric first aid.space available.school holiday care available.

My Experience

I have been childminding for just over 9 years for fantastic little ones, most of my work comes from parent recommendations and the local pre school and school which I believe speaks volumes about my care and how parents are happy and the children are settled and content in my care.x :)

My Qualifications

Ofsted Registered Childminder
Peadiatric First Aid
Diploma in Public Services
Certificate in Basic Counselling skills
Best practice for Two year olds
Safeguarding
Certificate in Home Based Childcare
Common inspection framework
Role of the ENCO for childminders
Introduction to the early years foundation stage
Autism awareness in the early years
Little Big Bang theory
Early years overview of SEND code of practise 2014

My Availability

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Last Updated: 18/06/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

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My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
21 June 2023
The childminder has received a 'Good' rating in all areas of assessment, showing significant improvement from the previous inspection. Children feel happy, safe, and welcome in this setting, which offers strong support for language development and outdoor learning. Parents speak positively about their children's progress. Areas for improvement include supporting children's understanding of uniqueness and commonalities, as well as providing more challenging learning opportunities for older children.
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20 July 2022 - Requires Improvement
1 September 2016 - Good
17 April 2013 - 3
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My Documents

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Latest reviews

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I have been so happy with the excellent environment and care Trina has provided for my little girl . Trina goes above and beyond to ensure the children are happy,entertained and always busy having fun .My little girl has had a great year and will miss coming . I would recommend Trina highly . Thank you so much! Debbie x

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 18/07/2015

Katrina, is fantastic. My daughter is very happy whenever she goes to Twinkle. The family atmosphere is lovely. The activities both out and about, plus indoors are great, well planned and lots of fun. Always so much activity. Very caring person. Really happy to leave my daughter in her care. x

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 26/05/2015

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