Niki D
Childminder in Yaxley
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Female Member since May 2011 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 19 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
One space avalible from Easter 2025
I am an Ofsted registered childminder, living and working in Yaxley. I am married with two children, who are age 23 girl) and 20(boy). We have a Puppy called Lexie. My husband works full time and he has been fully CRB checked. I have always worked with children as I was a nanny before I had my own children. I also have experience of Nurseries ,Pre-schools and Playgroups .I have looked after children of all ages from birth to age 19 . I can provide lots of positive references.
I received a good grading in all areas of my last Ofsted inspection in December 2019.
I provide safe, fun, and educational childcare in a "home from home" setting. I support the children’s learning through the Early Years Foundation stage and provide parents with regular updates on their children’s development by way of daily diaries and their observations/assessments via Tapestry.
I have a large garden with a covered patio area so outdoor play is available whatever the weather. The garden contains slide, sandpit, water table, climbing cube and lots of outside toys.
We also love to go out on trips to Big sky (indoor play area), Parks, Toddlers, Library, Singing and dancing groups, Seaside, The Zoo or just for a walk collecting leaves!
My Experience
I was a Nanny for 13 years before I had my own children, and I have been childminding for 19 years now.
My Qualifications
Fully trained Nanny
Ofsted Registration
NCMA Registration
Child Carer/Paediatric First Aid Training
Child Protection
Child Safeguardung
Food Hygiene
Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Expectations of Behaviour.
Raising Developmental Concerns.
Prevent
Data Protection.
My Availability
8:00-5.30
Part-time availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 19/01/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Fees from £5.50 per hr
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 Driving Licence (added 16/08/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Niki D. 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.
Niki is not just an amazing childminder, she is an amazing person! Niki cared for my son from the age of 10months and I couldn't have been happier! He was safe, well cared for and always happy in her care. Regular updates of what my son was up to meant I knew what he was doing daily. Niki provided a variety of different activities and experiences that helped his learning, social interaction and general development. My son has special needs and Niki's support and experience of working with children was amazing. Niki provided a home away from home, which is exactly what I wanted for my boy!
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Nicola looked after our little boy for over two and a half years. During this time, he made fantastic progress in her warm, caring, structured and safe setting. Nicola knows each child in her care so well. She understands their little quirks and personality traits. This home-from-home setting was very important to us and is exactly what we wanted for our child.
Nicola kept us well informed of how each day had gone, both through informal, but crucial, conversations on pick up and drop off as well as through a communication diary and through Tapestry.
Nicola encourages learning and independence through structured routines. She works with each child in order to meet their needs and allow them to make progress. Our son has a speech delay and the knowledge, guidance and support that Nicola provided was invaluable. She supported us as a family providing reassurance and advice. Nicola worked with us and other agencies, which enabled us to get the right support in place for him, which continues to support him as he moves towards the next step of going to school.
We would recommend Nicola without any hesitation at all.
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Niki is currently chidminding my 10month old son, he seems to thoroughly enjoy his days with Niki, she always takes the children out and about and provides a variety of settings and activites for the children. She is reliable and has made me leaving my young baby to return to work much easier as I know he is being well looked after. Its lovley reading his daily record book to see what he has been up to. Very very happy to have found Niki.
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Niki always does nice activities with the children. She provides an amazing home from home environment for the children. The children feel happy and cared for when they are there. Niki clearly loves children and they respond to how warm, caring and fun she is.
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