Little Robins
Childminder in Cranleigh
Female Member since Feb 2014 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Marion. I am an Ofsted registered child minder and Mum of three boys. My home is a friendly, happy, and safe environment in which I provide children with an exciting, fun, and enjoyable learning experience. I actively encourage learning through play and provide a wide range of activities with lots of outdoor play to meet every child's needs.
Activities include cooking, messy play, arts and crafts, painting, imaginative play, rhyme and music, story time,
I take children on outings to the park, the Farm outdoor play areas such as Boxhill and national trust parks.
I provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that are all home cooked. I have my food hygiene training.
I live with my husband and three boys, age 16 and twins age 14 they are all at full-time school.
I have a good size setting the children have a very good size play room in a self contained cabin, with a large selection of indoor and outdoor toys which is always being added to.The garden is a good size for the children to play in and explore.
My Experience
I have been childminding for 10 years as well as being a mum of 3 boys including twins, during my time as a childminder i have had the privalidge of working with lots amazing families caring for babies and helping them develop and be ready for school. I have lots of experience caring for children with special needs.
I have a good Ofsted Grading at my last inspection carried out March 2018
Parent References available
My Qualifications
I am always completing classes and adding to my Qualifications. I keep my knowledge fresh and keep up to date with government changes and any new research.
Completed my stepping into child-minding in 2013 - giving me the ability to deliver the EYFS effectively in a fun environment.
Paediatric first aid
Food hygiene Certificate
I have completed Diploma Level 3 In childcare.
My Availability
Currently I have vacancy for early years 0-5 full or part time
My hours are 7.30am to 6pm five days a week ..
I can always be flexible.
I am early years registered age 0-5 and on the childcare register for children age 5 plus.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please contact me for full details or to arrange a visit
All my prices include meals and outings
I ask that nappies are provided by parents.
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/04/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Robins. 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.
My son joined Marion after his nursery closed down 18 months ago. We were so grateful to have found her and wish we'd found her sooner! Her setting is so nurturing and he ran in every morning with a huge smile on his face. He was so excited to tell us about all the fun things he'd been doing like going for walks, painting, playing in the garden and singing. We were really sad to leave Marion's when it came time for him to start pre-school. I would recommend Marion to anyone. It was so reassuring knowing he was spending his day in such a lovely setting. We would often get photos of the fun things he was up to each day.
The space the children have it a great size and so we'll equipped. There is also a great outside space as well as them regularly going out on walks.
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EmmaJ
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on 22/09/2024
My daughters have attended Marion’s setting since 2022 and have both been so happy there. My eldest still has memories of being with Marion’s from playing games, reading books or singing songs. We always felt confident that our children were safe and well looked after whilst having a fab time. Sadly it’s come to the time my youngest has had to move on, Marion and Heather you’ll both be missed! X
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Kayley
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on 21/09/2024
Marion has been the most wonderful childminder to my son, Albie for the last 18 months. I was initially so uneasy about leaving him with a stranger but he settled so quickly and was so much happier than in the previous nursery. Marion has been incredible with his multiple food allergies and it is evident how much she cares for him. He is always so happy and excited to see her in the mornings and obviously adores her. The activities she sets up for the children are just wonderful and I really couldn't recommend her enough. We are so sad that Albie is leaving and I just hope he enjoys school as much as he has loved being with her. We will really miss you Marion, thank you so much for everything! Xx
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Beckier
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on 03/08/2022
Marion looked after our daughter from 13 months right through until she started school nursery at 4. She also looked after our son for a short period of time (blame covid and marion moving away!!)
We were devastated when marion told us she was moving away!
She is so helpful, flexible and wonderful with the kids! Her setting in sutton was amazing im sure her new setting is just as fab.
Your children will thrive under marions care x
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alison07
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on 02/11/2021
Both my children were looked after by Marion from the age of 1 years old (my son) and 10 months old (my daughter), up until they started nursery where they went part time and then throughout the school holidays. I'd moved my son from a different childminder and it was honestly the best decision! Marion looked after them incredibly well, she helped us throughout all the developmental phases and milestones and provided a safe, caring and fun environment for my children. They both had so much fun at "Marion's house", doing various creative activities, crafts and projects as well as lots of play. Marion always updated us on how the children got on, provided advice when we needed it and in fact she felt like an extension of the family. It was always very easy to speak to her about anything concerning the children. My children are of school age now, however they continued to go to Little Robins in the school holidays and would still be there now if we still lived close. They would even ask to go to her house on the weekend! They miss Marion and her lovely family.
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