Svetlana
Childminder in Broad Lane (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Dec 2019 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 10 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Svetlana Vaitkeviciene. I am an OFSTED registered childminder (Sunshine Childcare). I've been graded 'GOOD' by OFSTED in June 2022. I live in Illogan, Redruth. I relocated to Cornwall with my family from Ross on Wye, Herefordshire in August 2021. I have lived in Ross on Wye for 10 years. I am married and I have 4 children, 3 sons born in 2002, 2012 and 2017 and one daughter born in 2014. We have a beautiful golden retriever called Luna and she is very friendly. We are a vegan family. Packed lunches are provided by parents. Snacks are included in my hourly rate. We have a lot of toys and fun garden with trampoline, sandpit, mud kitchen and more. My interests are: spending time with my family, cycling, the outdoors, travelling and exercising. I speak in three languages: English, Lithuanian and Russian.
I offer a safe and secure childcare at all times and close personal attention to each child. I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and provide stimulating environment for little ones to play and learn whilst having fun. I love looking after children. Looking after children is something that I really enjoy as I love to see and learn about how they develop and grow.
Please contact me for more information. I offer 2 settling in sessions for free up to 2 hours each once the contracts have been signed. You are very welcome to come and have a look around.
I have up to date DBS check, First aid, Food hygiene, Safeguarding and Prevent training.
I offer funded places for 2,3 and 4 year old.
Babysitting available at £15 per hour.
My Experience
• Primary school children’s superintendent
• Children’s Centre Creche worker volunteer
• Children’s Centre Breastfeeding Supporter
• Being a mum of four beautiful children
My Qualifications
• Caring for Children NCFE CACHE Level 1
• Introducing Caring for Children and Young People NCFE CACHE Level 2
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare
• Wildplay Level 3 Playwork
• Elklan ‘Creating a communication friendly home learning environment’
• Elklan ‘Supporting language and learning for 0-3’
• ITC Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years Settings
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Briefing for Childminders
• HM Government Prevent Online training course
My Availability
Monday - Thursday (8am - 5pm) Term Time only, Bank holidays/school holidays/weekends - by arrangement
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 02/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
• Monday - Thursday (8am - 5pm) - £6 per hour
• Bank holidays/weekends - £9 per hour
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 20/11/2020)
- DBS Check (added 20/11/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Svetlana. 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.
Lana is simply amazing! She has taken care of my little boy for 3 full days a week since he was 10 months old (now nearly 2), I am so happy I found her! Lana and her family treat my child like he’s part of their family, with her own children being equally as nurturing and loving as Lana is. He settled in straight away with no tricky transitions or wobbles at all.
I would recommend Lana to anyone who is looking for a home from home experience for their child. Lana offers experiences that a nursery just simply couldn’t, be it trips to the library, the beach, the woods, parks, playgroups and those rainy days inside; I know that my child is busy playing and exploring developmentally appropriate activities that showcase and evidence progress markers that you can find in the Development Matters document for Early Years settings.
I receive daily photographs and updates every day and I think Lana really goes above and beyond to provide a memorable Early Years experience for all the children in her care. I could not be happier leaving my child with anyone else.
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Lana provides a great quality care to my young boy. He comes home with a smile on his face after each session. There are lots of creative and thoughtful activities that Lana has set up for him to take part in. Her setting provides lots of indoor and outdoor resources to learn and play, helping to engage his practical skills and encourage imaginative play. Lana has taken care to understand how to help my boy develop in certain areas and overall in a very positive way. Would definitely recommend!
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To have someone care and love your child like Lana does is truly a blessing. We are so grateful to her and her family! Our little boy has a second family with her and her family, and he absolutely adores Lana and her family. It really is a home away from home for him. She always has his best interests at heart and goes above and beyond to care and support him. Lana is so thoughtful and kind, and I credit her with how well he’s developing as she’s supports him with his learning. Communication is always amazing and we get regular updates with photos of their adventures together. Thank you so much Lana!
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Svetlana was absolutely amazing. A modern day Mary Poppins. She looked after our 3 young children in a small holiday house with no garden on a hot day for 7 hours and didn’t need to use the TV at all. They loved her and her activities kept them fully occupied all day.
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Lana is an amazing childminder with lots of experience. We feel very safe leaving our baby with her and know she's getting lots of support, care and enriching experiences. Lana has been very flexible with our schedules, especially when we had started new jobs and were anxious about finding somewhere for our baby to be looked after for the first time. She even gave us a little gift on the first day we left our baby with her which while it was a small thing for her to do, it meant a lot to us!
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