Donna
Childminder in Musselburgh
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Female Member since Sep 2014 Last Updated Jan 2023 Last Login Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Donna. I run a small registered childminding business from my home in Musselburgh near Lewisvale park. I'm a qualified childcare practitioner and a mum of two young children.
I have a passion for childcare and see it as my long term career. I plan to continue my own education in early years as my career progresses and I am currently working towards a BA in early childhood with the open university which allows me to run my business whilst studying at the same time.
My Experience
I am confident in administering first aid if needed and hold an up to date paediatric first aid certificate.
I have lots of experience working with different families from all backgrounds and I am confident in using varying parenting styles and techniques based on what you do at home.
I provide the children in my care with new experiences and learning opportunities each day based on the children's individual needs and interests. We spend lots of time playing outdoors and exploring.
The play environment is my main focus. Creating a space where children are free to choose activities based on their own interests and express their own creativity.
I take a holistic approach to observing the children's play considering all aspects of learning and development.
My Qualifications
Diploma of higher education (early childhood)
svq level 3 in social services for children and young people.
paediatric first aid
scma induction to childminding course
Scotland care inspectorate registered
scma member.
child protection training.
Working towards early childhood degree.
My Availability
8am - 5.30pm but can be flexible if needed
school drop off and pick up from Musselburgh Burgh Primary.
Please call or get in touch to discuss.
* A settling in period is mandatory for the benefit of your child and the setting. This can take place over as many weeks as you like but usually 1 week is enough. It is best to get in touch in advance to secure a place.
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/08/2020 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Childminding fees will be discussed with individual parents and carers based on their needs.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Musselburgh Burgh Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 10/12/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Donna. 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.
I recently hired Donna to babysit my eight month old baby and can not fault her in any way. Donna was great at communicating with me prior to the evening, suggested a meet up to get to know each other (and introduce her to my baby) and was thoroughly friendly and professional. On the evening of the babysit, Donna arrived promptly at my property, immediately got hands on with feeding my baby (as agreed previously) and settled her to bed without a problem. Having someone reliable, knowledgeable and friendly as Donna was exactly what we needed and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others.
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