Diana
Childminder in Queen's Park
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Female Member since Aug 2021 Last Updated Apr 2022 Last Login 22 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Dear parents,
My name is Diana, a mother and registered OFSTED childminder with 24 years’ experience in childcare industry working with children 0-5 years and experienced with EYFS. I am passionate about childcare and providing a stimulating environment for children.
The daycare is in a warm, cosy domestic setting with activities based on the child’s interest. To supplement this, there are many toys, puzzles, and books that the child can play with. In addition, an outdoor garden is available with activities set up such as mud kitchen, water play, hoops. A rota is set to ensure the child gets appropriate amount of play and nap time.
Furthermore, my nursery is positioned in prime location within a 2-minute walk to Kilburn Park library and Queens Park. Both have specific children’s areas and playground to provide a fun and stimulating environment.
I am a confident cook, able to prepare home cooked healthy meals (including fruit and vegetables). A parent should expect a set menu that includes breakfast, lunchtime, snacks, and teatime that is flexible on child’s needs.
In conclusion, I want to ensure every parent that I am a confident and experienced child carer. An observation of child’s learning though their development and a record will be made available for parents to review.
Please do contact me for a chat to discuss further or answer any questions.
My Experience
Worked for various nurseries in my 23-year career, from practitioner to duty manager roles. Various nurseries I worked were rated outstanding by OFSTED. My expertise is caring for children aged 0-5 years.
My Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Ealy years and Education
NVQ level 4 in Leadership and management skills
All following trainings have been completed:
Safeguarding and child protection
Food hygiene
Fire safety in education
First Aid
Child neglect
Child protection
My Availability
Monday to Sunday, 8 am – 6pm
Accept pick ups from Salusbury Primary School.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 16/04/2022 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£8 an hour Monday to Friday, £10 an hour for weekends and after school, £12 for bank holidays
Accept free funded placements placement for 2-3 years (limited places available).
Flexible hours and short term packages of support available also.
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 Documents
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 26/08/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 26/08/2021)
- UK Passport (added 26/08/2021)
- DBS Check (added 26/08/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Diana. 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.
Diana has taken incredible care of our 3.5 year old son since he was 10 months old, and now our 10 month old daughter as well. She cooks fresh and nutritious meals for the children. They have a lot of time outdoors and so many toys, books, arts, and activities for the indoors (they even cook breads and cakes). She brings them on weekly library trips, to the park daily, uses her garden daily (my son loves the mud kitchen) and does special field trips to the Science Museum, Holland Park, splash park, etc. My son is always learning and having fun and my daughter is very well looked after and happy there. I feel fully confident keeping them in her home, knowing that she treats them as an extension of her own family. We couldn't be happier with Diana!
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We met Diana over 5 years ago when she cared for our son in nursery. During our search of childcare options for our daughter we were so relieved to find that she was now childminding. Diana is a highly experienced early years nursery teacher and childminder, nothing phases her! Our daughter loves going to Diana’s for many reasons; she provides a calm nurturing home environment, she has a good routine in place for the kids, she supports good relationships between the children, she provides them nutritious meals, has a good range of activities in the home as well as a lot of outdoor play and outings. Our daughter loves Diana and so do we!
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We've met Diana through the Childcare.co.uk and I'm very grateful for that .
Diana is caring ,sweet and friendly person. My nearly 5 years old daughter couldn't stop to speak about time she spent there and wanted to return to Diana's all the time . There is a lot of toys in the premises , little back garden where my little one loved to sped time playing with sand and learn some plants.
They were going for a walk to Queens park and Science museum and I do appreciate enthusiasm and pleasure with which Diana respond to the children. Anytime we'll need a childminder my choice will be always the same . Thanks for your care we were lucky to meet you ! Marianna
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Diana has given our 2 year a fun place to be in. Our DS was previously in a nursery setting and was constantly ill. Since he has been with Diana (jan'22) he has hardly gotten ill. He enjoys his day. Diana keeps us updated with the various different things he gets upto in the day. She has a nice outside space with plenty of outdoor toys as well as indoor toys. She also regularly bakes with the kids. She also takes them out daily (weather permitting). They also visit the library, Queen's Park, science museum. As we are moving houses we are having to make this tough decision of taking him out in august. He is really fond of Diana and mentions her during his time at home. His speech has also come along quite well. Diana also ensures that he is very well fed during the day with multiple meals. No complaints.
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Diana has been a great childminder for our 3yr-old daughter and they have created a bond since day 1. Diana always has a variety of fun activities (cooking, drawing, painting, reading, going to the park and museums) to do and she updates us periodically with pictures and descriptions to keep us informed. Diana is genuinely enthusiastic about interacting with kids and our daughter always comes back satisfied with her stay. Plus, our daughter occasionally brings back some of the food that they cook together and they all taste absolutely amazing! I would recommend Diana with no hesitation and I have no doubt that she would be a great childminder for anyone else.
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