Milly
Childminder in Colchester
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Female Member since Jan 2021 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 20 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Thank you for reading .
Breakfast and after school club available now booking for September term
Welcome to North star childminder services .
I am a qualified Ofsted childminder living in Colchester pretty gate area. I lived with my husband and 3 children, 9 years, 7 years old and 2 year old. I have much experience in caring and looking after children from new born.
At North star Childminder services, the quality of care and love put in this work is very important to me. A home away from home services. I will look after your children like my own, providing individual needs to every child in my care.
Coming from a background of Hospitality and support worker for years, I have an excellent understanding of looking after someone's child and making the children feel at home, to me they are part of my family.
I also have excellent understanding in the early years foundation stage(EYFS) . I have a good understanding of Autism awareness and special needs for which I hold a diploma.
At North Star Childminder services, I start early and close late given parents who travel to work the opportunity to have the peace of mind by not rushing to get their children.
Early hours school club and after school club which Start from 7 am- 9 am, Serving and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm St Thomas more Catholic school and pretty gate Primary school, Depending on the availability.
North star Childminder is located very closed to a lovely community park filled with lovely activities and community garden. Weekly trips to zoo and farms, Library and many more. North star is not just a place to bring your children but where everyone is family.
My Experience
Coming from a background as a support worker for years , I have an excellent understanding of looking after someone's child and making the children feel at home, to me they are part of my family.
Morning breakfast club and after school club serving Thomas Mores Catholic school and Pretty gate Primary Primary school.
Monday - Friday breakfast and after school club 6:30am- 9:00am and 3:00pm - 7pm.
My Qualifications
My Qualifications
Msc in Hospitality,
CACHE LEVEL 3 in Home Base childcare
Graduate Diploma in Marketing,
Diploma in communication
Diploma in Human Relation
Full Paediatric First Aid
Diploma in Autism awareness
Food hygiene certificate
Advance Diploma in Health and social Care.
My Availability
Spaces now available for breakfast and after school club for September term.
At North star Childminder services is opens early and close late . Whatever your needs are come in and let talk about it .
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 27/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Per hourly and rate for day.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Gosbecks Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Prettygate Junior School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 31/01/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/01/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 31/01/2021)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE LEVEL 3 IN HOME BASE CHILDCARE (added 31/01/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. Parents consistently praise the caregiver's dedication, flexibility, and communication. Children thrive under her care, developing strong bonds and showing significant progress in learning and social skills. The setting offers a range of activities and experiences, creating a home-away-from-home atmosphere that both children and parents appreciate.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Milly. 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.
I highly recommend North Star Childminder! I was nervous about leaving my 9 month old when returning to work, but Milly put me completely at ease and my son absolutely adores his time with her, her team and all the friends he has made there. The communication is brilliant and Milly goes above and beyond to share what the children have been learning and exploring though their play. 6 months later my son is absolutely flourishing. He is so happy when we arrive in the morning and it is clear he has a very special bond with Milly. She is absolutely wonderful and we are so grateful to have found such kind, caring, and welcoming childcare.
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Sophie
on 04/03/2025
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Milly
on 05/03/2025:
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. I am blessed and happy to work with such understanding parents. Thank you again for trusting us with your precious š one.
We are parents to a 3 and 5 year old. From aged 1 our little boy had been in nursery but it wasn't a great experience for him. Since he joined Milly's he has flourished. Milly has created a wonderful setting for her children and it's clear to see how much time and care she invests into them by how happy they are with her and how much they learn and experience.
Not only is my son happy, I am too as Milly supports me with great communication and guidance as a parent when I have to spend time away with work.
We're so happy to have Milly and North Star look after our family!
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Ash
on 22/08/2024
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Milly
on 22/08/2024:
Thank you very much for the lovely honest review. it means a lot to our setting and it's wonderful working with lovely parents like you .
Milly and her family recently took on Our little boy after his old childminder didnāt work out. We have been so happy with Milly she has offered so many opportunities for our little boy that he always comes running home to tell us about. These experiences havent gone unnoticed and are appreciated. He talks about all his friends and always comes home clean and happy. Couldnāt ask for anything more in a childminder :)
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Amyclayd
on 22/08/2024
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Milly
on 22/08/2024:
Thank you for your kind and honest review. we appreciate working with you and your family āŗļø.
My daughter has been going to North Star for almost a year now and she is so happy . Milly is excellent with my girl and I never worried when am away to work or studying. Milly has exceeded my expectations and I am eternally grateful for that.
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Yvonne
on 22/08/2024
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Milly
on 22/08/2024:
Thank you very much for your review. we appreciate working with you.
My child joined North Star Childminder about four months ago and I can say it has been a great and wonderful experience for my son. Milly has been very kind, caring and considerate to me and my son. She always try her best to make pick up and drop off easy for us.
My son has improved greatly in his interaction with peers and his siblings since he started with Milly and he is always looking forward to being with her everyday. As for me, knowing that my son is with Milly keeps my mind at rest at work and helps me to focus more on my daily job as I know he is in good hands.
Milly is very kind, compassionate, considerate and friendly. Her childminding service is second to none and I will recommend her to everyone looking for a great and wonderful childminding service. She is 10/10!!!.
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Adeola
on 27/05/2024
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Milly
on 27/05/2024:
Thank you very much for all the kind , lovely words and honest opinion. i truly appreciate this much. great to work with lovely parents always.
My daughter has been with North Star Childminder for 4 months and it was been a wonderful experience! As a first time mum, Milly has provided a lot of reassurance, kindness and care towards myself and my daughter. I have seen a massive growth in her since starting with Milly and she is always happy and full of life at the end of the day. I donāt have to worry as I know sheās in good hands! Milly is kind, approachable and flexible when Iāve needed extra care and help with pick up and drop off. North Star provides excellent care and I canāt recommend enough. Thank you for all you Do!
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Ayanda
on 25/03/2024
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Milly
on 26/03/2024:
It's always great to read wonderful and honest reviews. Thank you for working with us and we are grateful to have such understanding parents as well. Many thanks
Millie provides outstanding childcare, in fact our son is looked after like heās one of the family. Millie focuses on our sonās development with his learning, manners and social skills which are all key for us. When we pick him up he always seems happy and content which is amazing and gives us the confidence he thoroughly enjoys his time with Millie. We also like the fact there is flexibility with the ability to add extra hours if needed and weāve even sent our other young son to Millie when weāve had emergency child care challenges. We cannot recommend North Star child care enough 10/10.
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LinJus
on 26/02/2024
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Milly
on 26/02/2024:
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. most Grateful to work with such lovely and understanding parents like you both.
My name is JOLIE BADILA and Mrs Milly is my son childminder.
Mrs Milly is a very good lady, my son loves her very much, I am full time care assistant and if I'm at work I am not worried because I know my son is in a good hands. She is very kind, and very careful, I never had any issues with Mrs Milly so I will recommend everyone to her and you will never regret.
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Jolie Ba
on 23/02/2024
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Milly
on 25/02/2024:
Most Grateful for the wonderful review. lovely to work with you.
My daughter has been with Milly for over a year now and has settled in so well. I have had some challenges where Iāve needed extra and last minute care and Millie has been nothing but accommodating with this. Millie is a lovely person and my daughter has really warmed to spending time with her.
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Rebecca
on 14/01/2024
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Milly
on 15/01/2024:
Thank you so much for this great review . This means a lot to me. it wonderful working with you , very nice and easy to work with.
My daughter has been attending North Stars Childminder service since September and she has settled very easily. She enjoys the activities that she is offered such as dancing and singing, arts and crafts and playing outside in the garden. Millie offers healthy eating options and she tries her best to encourage this. Millie is flexible and happy to help when needed. Millie provides a home away from home environment that my daughter thrives in. There is clear communication between Millie and myself and I am always provided with an update at the end of the day. Millie is personable, funny, thoughtful and conscientious about the care she offers to my daughter. I would recommend Millie and North Stars Childminder Service to other parents.
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Kasia
on 11/01/2024
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Milly
on 11/01/2024:
Thank you very much for this wonderful review. Am much grateful to have such lovely and understanding parent's like you to work with. Thank you
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