Ilona
Childminder in Leamington Spa
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Female Member since Sep 2015 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Ilona, and I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I am from Poland. I am 45 years old mother of 3 children, a daughter, 14 years, son 13 years old and baby boy 4 year old.
I am a happy, friendly, reliable, and energetic person.
I love my job, music, dance, and to play outdoors with children.
My Experience
I have completed all the courses to become a childminder. I am Ofsted registered childminder. I was an aupair for two years but I gained most childminding experience by bringing up two children.
My Qualifications
Setting up and running a home based childcare service
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding and Protection of children
Incorporating Understanding and Implementing the EYFS Requirements
Level 2 Awording in Food Safety in Catering
An introduction to FGM, Forced Marriage, Spirit Possession and Honour-based Violence
Early Child Development
Understanding Pathways to Extremism and Prevent Program V3
A New Approach to Child Poverty V2
Basic Awarenes of Child and Adult Sexual Exploitation
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect- Core V8.1
Keep them Safe- Protecting Children from Child Sexual Exploitation V2
Every childs Matters
My Availability
My opening times are 8:00 am 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday.
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| Last Updated: 22/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Hourly rate £8.50per
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/11/2016)
- DBS Check (added 15/11/2016)
- Inspection Report (added 06/03/2024)
Reviews
4.96 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising her caring nature, professionalism, and engaging activities. Children are described as happy, well-cared for, and developing new skills. Parents appreciate the regular updates, photos, healthy meals, and outdoor activities provided. The childminder is highly recommended for creating a safe, fun environment that feels like a "home away from home" for children.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Ilona. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Our daughter has been going to Ilona full time for childminding since she was 9 months old. Ilona makes me feel so comfortable leaving our baby with her, she is so kind and friendly and has a great relationship with all the children.
Ilona keeps in contact with us through the day so we know what our little girl is doing. They go out every day and always seem to be having so much fun.
As first time parents it can be a daunting journey but Ilona has offered us so much support it feels easier.
I can't recommend Ilona enough, it really is like leaving little one with family
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amy
on 12/12/2024
I highly recommend Ilona as a childminder. I am happy that my son is under her care. During this time, I can easily go to work and I know that my child is safe, has a great time, is fed and clean. Ilona does a fantastic job of organizing time for my son. My child is involved in various activities, such as painting, dancing, reading. He also spends nice time outside where the garden is fantastically equipped for children. I am also happy that Ilona takes my son to the playground. The house is very clean, there are a huge number of toys for children and I see new ones appearing all the time. I appreciate very much the constant contact with her. Ilona is very nice, friendly and a fantastic childminder! Every time I pick up my son, he is happy and smiling. Thank you Ilona for your fantastic job! You are the best! ❤️
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Justyna
on 30/01/2024
After taking our daughter out of a nursery setting due to her being so unhappy, I was concerned sending her to a childminder. Absolutely no regrets sending her to Ilona. Ilona is an absolutely fantastic, caring, thoughtful and bubbly person. She helped our daughter settle very quickly, with reassurance, kindness and caring for her as if she was her own. Ilona cooks homemade meals every single day (very jealous by the photos sent to me and dad) our daughter has tried and ate a lot of different foods that we didn’t think she would eat, lots of activities available, visits to the park, making pizza, fajita’s honestly the list goes on. We get photos throughout the day with what our daughter’s been doing honestly, We can not recommend or thank Ilona enough. We will be very sad when our daughter starts school as Ilona (and her food) will be greatly missed.
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Nat38
on 14/08/2023
I highly recommend Ilona to every parent. She is trustable, honest and has knowledge about children. We were in town and she took care of my son even though he can not speak very well.
Thanks again Ilona
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Sim
on 26/05/2023
We would like to recommend Ilona , who was looking after our daughter for over 5 months, for her caring nature, creativity, being professional and experienced childminder. Our daughter, who is now 2 , was looking forward to spent everyday there, as she loved the activities like bubbles disco, rhymes, crafts, baking and vast variety age appropriate books and toys. Ilona served delicious food which our daughter liked and they went on daily walks to the playgrounds ( there are a few in the walking distance) or spend time in a garden, which was enclosed and well equipped - slide, climbing frame, mud kitchen ect., everything you'd need to have fun or exploring around. Our daughter made friends with kids in the group and was looking forward to meet them in the morning for play. Ilona was always keeping us updated and we received daily photos to see what activities our daughter was doing. Communication was smooth, replies were quick and Ilona was accommodative and flexible with our requests. We strongly recommend Ilona to any parents who are looking for a caring and professional childminder, "home away from home " setting. We would like to thank Ilona for her care, attention, patience and love , as our daughter will miss her dearly ❤️
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Valerija
on 15/05/2023
Although my little boy only stayed with Ilona for a short period of time due to us moving to a different town,
I could see that he was getting more and more comfortable being in her care as each week passed by.
Ilona is a very knowledgeable childminder who gave me a lot of advise as a first time mum :)
I knew my boy was in safe hands and Ilona would send me a lot of pictures thought the day which was amazing because you knew exactly what your baby was up to.
I would definitely recommend Ilona to anyone looking for a professional childcare.
Patrycja
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Patrycja
on 03/04/2023
We have had a very positive experience, mum was very anxious at first as we hadn't used a childminder before. We me IIona and straight away she put us to ease.
Whilst our daughter was with llona we had picture updates throughout the day which were great to see these also put any anxieties we previously had to rest.
Nothing was to much trouble and accommodated all of our needs and requirements.
On top of all this llona is a lovely person and the our child immediately warmed to her.
We would highly recommend llona
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Mark
on 20/11/2022
My son is at Ilona's 2 day a week since June.
He is now 15months and he loves to be at Ilona's. The amount of toys for kids inside and in the garden is incredible 😍 kids are not bored even for a second! And eats and sleeps well while there. My son is developing quickly new skills just from games at nursery and by observing other kids .
Ilona is very professional and passionate about her work! I never met person who loves kids so much! She is always sending me a lot of photos what my son is doing or eating, always letting me know when he went to sleep how long he sleeps and that she was checking on him regularly, also always dropping me message about nappy change.
Ilona is looking after kids very well, and if child is sick and can't go to nursery she is asking how he feels which is very nice of her.
Absolutely amazing service and affordable!
Woth every penny !
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Natalia
on 15/11/2022
Ilona is very professional, carrying and dependable. Our baby has been in her care since 9 months old. Ilona would always provide frequent updates and share number of photos of our baby while in her care, which is amazing, because it makes us aware of what our baby is up to, how much he ets/naps/poops etc. and it makes us parents happy. We are never worried about his well-being when he is with Ilona. She is highly recommended.
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Aleksand
on 29/10/2021
My daughter has a lot of fun with Ilona as well as she’s able to learn a lot of new things playing with the other children. She’s a very creative child minder. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for child care.
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Ewelina
on 19/10/2021
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