Topal Totz

About Me

Hi, my name is Laura. I’m a Professional Accredited Childminder (21 years). I have a 22 year old daughter. We also have a little Chihuahua. I have an NVQ3 in childcare, which I completed in July 08. I am a Network Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham. I also work and teach children with Special Needs.

I am registered through Ofsted (you can check online: EY246490) and I am a member of PACEY. I have had my inspection in March 2015 OUTSTANDING!! DBS CHECKS FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. (I have originals to view upon appointment)

I AM ABLE TO LOOK AFTER CHILDREN FROM KEY-WORKERS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN.

INFORMATION

My standard working times are:

Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm (10 hour day)

Excluding Bank Holidays. (Unless needed)

If your needs are different I am willing to work around them and accommodate them. NO DROP OFF AND PICKUPS.



• Diet/ nappy changes/ potty training/ sleeping times
• EYFS (My curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage)
• Activities/ outings
• Observations are carried out weekly and recorded in a separate file

This will give you an idea of your child’s Development!

I am registered to work under the new Statutory Framework allowing me to work with 8 children under the age of 5.

“Decades of research confirm that young children do best when raised
within a home by informed, confidant and happy mothers,
Who are fully aware of a child’s emotional needs.
from ‘A Special Bond’ WATCh? 2000

FACILITIES

I live in Hammersmith, 5 minutes walk from tube. The house is fully equipped with safety equipment and smoke alarms. All facilities are provided for babies and toddlers to sleep, all toys meet BSS. There is a large Playroom/Lounge and Kitchen for creative play with large windows that give plenty of light.

We are mainly a Forest School so a lot of learning is outdoors.

We are close to Parks, Library as well as fantastic Playgroups. This allows children to interact with others of similar age (0-5years). Unlike Nursery your child is guaranteed 1-to-1 interactions. Outings will be discussed with the parents in advance.

Activity list (example)

Home activities: Outings:
Art / Crafts Kew Gardens etc
Story Time (sensory) Playgroups
Play Time (sand, water, play dough) Music and movement groups
Music Time (songs and rhymes) Library visits (Hammersmith, Shepherds Bush)
ICT (computer / work books) Walks along river
Circle time Farms/ Children Zoo/ Museums etc
Messy play Parks

MEALS

I love cooking and studied Nutrition. All meals are home made, organic cooked (prepared the night before – this allows me to dedicate all my time to the children and not the kitchen). The meals are highly nutritious, well balanced and healthy, specially prepared according to your child’s age. These will reflect on your child’s Meal chart in his/her personal journal. Nutritious and healthy snacks are provided between meals (dried fruit, finger foods, healthy filled sandwiches, etc.) Drinks are provided throughout the day, water (filtered and boiled) or organic juices.

Sample Menu

Breakfast: Apricot, oat and pear porridge
Toast with Marmite or 100% fruit jam
Snack: Avocado dip with bread sticks
Raisins / grated apple
Lunch: Chicken with couscous and steamed vegetables
Snack: Mini sandwich with cream cheese/cucumber
Dinner: Lentil and six veg stew with quinoa
Drinks: All day

Please state if your child has nut allergies, or any other food related allergies. Any special dietary needs are catered for. (Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, nut free etc)