Freshfaceschildcare
Childminder in Swanmore
Female Member since Jan 2010 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Sorry but I am now fully booked.
My Name is Nicola and I am a Experienced, Professional, Qualified Ofsted registered childminder, based in Swanmore.
Fresh Faces, Fresh Air, Fresh Mind Body and Sole. Children thrive on outside play and I am passionate about working outside with children whatever the weather. Children are treated as one of the family in a homely atmosphere.
I can provide the 15 and 30 government funded hours for 2,3,4 year old's and 9months from September 2024.
I chose to become a childminder as I enjoy looking after children and love to help them develop and grow into well rounded, happy, young individuals.
I feel that a good early grounding in a child's development helps them to achieve to the best of their ability, and I take great pride in helping with this.
Some of the activities I provide are:
Outdoor play such as, climbing, messy kitchen, sand, water, dens, gardening.
Craft activity's including, painting, play dough, sticking, cooking and many more.
Outings: Trips to the park, woods, local shops, bus rides, walks around the local countryside.
I am always updating and developing my Knowledge and skills in childcare, especially keeping up to date with safeguarding and First Aid.
My Experience
I have more than 20 years experience working with children, as a Nanny, In Nursery's, Pre-Schools, play worker, holiday nanny and for the last 15 years a Childminder.
I have experience in caring for all ages from new-born to 16 years.
I also have experience with caring for twins and special needs children such as visually in-pared, hearing in-pared, and autism.
My Qualifications
Diploma in Nursery Nursing NNEB
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in understanding Autism
Certificate in an Introduction to childcare practice
Certificate in Essential Food Hygiene
Certificate in Safe guarding children
Certificate in Health and Safety
Certificate in Paediatric First Aid
Professional development courses in:
Coronavirus risk assessment ,Reopening childcare & early years education after lockdown.
Exploring the ethos of forest schools
Schemes, Expectations of Behaviour, Supporting children's emotional well-being.
Supporting children with speech, Language and communication needs.
Recognising and supporting children with Special Education Needs (SEN)
Planning for next steps.
Prevent Duty and British Values
Tracking children's progress.
Characteristics of effective learning
Outdoor play, a good place to be two.
Mark making.
Delivering the EYFS
My Availability
Monday - Friday
7.00am - 5pm
No Bank Holidays
I will consider both full and part time
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School
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
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 25/07/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 25/07/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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I feel so fortunate to have found Fresh Faces. As a first time mum having spent most of the year in lockdown it was a big wrench having to leave my little girl with someone. Nicola's friendly and caring nature gave me such confidence in her from the first time we met. Now I get the pleasure of collecting a smiling, happy child from her care who is full of the news of the day. I couldn't have asked for better.
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Shirley
on 27/11/2020
I am extremely happy with the service Nicola provides. My kids feel at home at her house and that's important to me, they have great fun there and do lots of playing in a safe environment.
Nicola is great with them, they are treated like one of the family. This puts my mind at ease when I'm at work.
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on 30/09/2017
She is a really caring, kind, family orientated person and very professional. I have no hesitation in leaving my child with her. She usually looks after him in the mornings and afterschool on certain days. She has been doing this for 2 years now. I have no hesitation in recommending her and have peace of mind going to work and know that I do not need to worry about him whilst he is with her.
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on 29/09/2017
Nicola has been looking after my son Archie 3 yrs old for some time now , having never used a childminder for any of my children previously I was extremely apprehensive , Nicola instantly made me feel at ease with the whole process and Archie and myself felt comfortable from day one , Archie always goes in happy and enthusiastic and some days I even have trouble dragging him away , the childminder setting is a wonderful large family home always with a wide variety of activities to keep little one occupied with a wonderful garden to play in and let off steam , I would highly recommend Nicola to anyone looking for childcare
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on 28/09/2017
Nicola has been looking after our daughter for nearly 3 years now. For the two & half days a week from the age of 5 months. When she gets to Nicola she bounces though the door really happy and is always really happy when we collect her.
Nicola and her family have welcomed Lexi in to there home like there own child, providing a clean, spacious happy place to be.
Nicola is very flexible, approachable and always happy to help In any situation.
I would thoroughly recommend Nicola as a child minder and thank her for all she has done for our children!
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on 16/03/2016
It took me some time to find not just a child minder but a home to which my daughter could go to, to feel happy and safe. Nikki offers a great deal to all the children of all the ages and my daughter has been looked after by Nikki for many years. It's really hard to go to work and feel that your child is safe, well fed and looked after without feeling any more guilt for not being there yourself, I am so grateful to Nikki, her family and all the other lovely children that attend. Nothing is too much trouble and if there are any last minute problems at work or I am ill Nikki helps at short notice. The house is clean are spacious and so handy for the local schools, I can always park and I have never had any reason for concern. My daughter loves going there especially as Nikki's children are lovely and there is always things to do. I would 100% recommend Nikki and want to say a huge thank you form us both.
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