Little Ducklings
Childminder in Forest Heath
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Female Member since Jun 2022 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 09 Mar 2025
My Summary
Ofsted Registered Childminder In Red Lodge
About Me
Hello,
My name is Naomi, and I am an Ofsted registered childminder with a passion for childcare and early education. I believe in the importance of learning through play and exploration, providing a nurturing environment where children can grow and develop at their own pace.
I hold a Level 3 CACHE Diploma as an Early Years Educator and am trained in both Paediatric and Infant First Aid. With a commitment to providing the highest standards of care, I ensure that children in my care are supported and engaged in activities that promote their learning and well-being.
I live with my husband (married for 10 years, together for 12) and our Labrador. Both my husband and I are DBS checked, ensuring a safe environment for all the children in my care.
I look forward to meeting you and your little ones!
My Experience
I have extensive experience working with young children, having previously worked in a nursery with children aged 1 to 4 years old. In addition to this, the nursery also provided care for school-age children during half-terms, as well as offering breakfast and afterschool club services. This has given me a broad range of experience, from supporting early years development to engaging with school-aged children in various settings.
On a personal level, I am a mother to a daughter and a grandmother to a 21-month-old grandson. I also have a large extended family, including 10 nieces and nephews ranging in age from 1 to 20 years old, which has further enriched my understanding of the diverse needs of children at different stages of development.
This combination of professional and personal experience has deepened my passion for childcare and provided me with the skills to offer a caring, nurturing environment for children of all ages.
My Qualifications
I hold level 3 CACHE Diploma as an Early Years Educator, I am level 3 paediatric and infant first aid trained.
Courses I have completed:
• Child protection in the early years,
• Prevent online training,
• FGM awareness,
• Effective safeguarding practice,
• Food hygiene and safety,
•. Effective transition
• Emotional wellbeing in the early years,
• ADHD awareness
• Autism awareness
• Theorists in the early years.
• Speech, Language and Communication.
• Improving children's learning through play
• Promoting positive behaviour
•. Curriculum foundations training
My Availability
Thursdays available from April around 12 - 18 months
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.75 per hour
Fees:
£6.75 per hour
£2.50 lunch
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Pines
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 05/12/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Ducklings. 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.
My daughter attended here when she was 2 years old until she went to school. Naomi also supported our daughter through the transition into preschool and school. Naomi is good at communicating and will tell you what your child has got up to and what they have eaten. She will often check in on the child’s interests and provides age appropriate activities, as well as take children on outings. She was also able to provide childcare to us when our daughter needed after preschool care and in the school holidays. My daughter loved it! Naomi goes above and beyond to support children and we couldn’t be happier with the level of care we received for our daughter. Our daughter previously attended a nursery that didn’t provide adequate basic care and moving our daughter to Little Ducklings was the best decision we had made and wished we had done it much sooner. Our daughter has totally flourished since being at Little Ducklings!
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Tammy
on 14/10/2024
Absolutely fantastic. Lovely homely setting. So many activities for children to do. 100 % trust Naomi with my child. Completely put my mind at ease with all my questions about funding. Communication is always quick and in depth. Naomi is very organised and thorough. Loves her job and you can see her loving kind nature. Very lucky to have found such a fantastic childminder. Highly recommended
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Gemma
on 13/10/2024
Naomi is a brilliant childminder!
She really goes above and beyond for all the children in her care. From personal experience, it’s a home from home environment. I never see any children upset when parents are dropping off, nor do they want to leave at pick up time.
My daughter flourished in her care!
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Paige
on 29/07/2024
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