Sharon
Childminder in London: Croydon
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Female Member since Feb 2015 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
September / October 2024 vacancies available ( I only have spaces for MONDAYS and THURSDAYS)
Hello, My name is Sharon. I am an OFSTED Registered childminder I am also a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years ( PACEY). I am the mother of 4 adorable grown-up children and a beautiful granddaughter.
I run Little Tots Day care, based in South Norwood. My setting is home-based, where children are educated, nurtured, and cared for in a friendly, caring, fun environment.
I have been a foster carer for 12 years. For the last 10 years, I have supported young mums and their babies/toddlers. This has given me a wealth of experience in working with children of all ages, with patience and understanding.
I strive to provide a positive, friendly, fun setting with quality care for babies through to 5 years old.
All our little ones are looked after in a loving homelike environment. We are greatly influenced by the fact that we believe that children can learn through play, and they learn more when they are having 'Fun'. where the children will be supervised in an environment that is safe and warm.
We provide breakfast, mid-morning fruit selection, an afternoon snack & tea.
Parents/ carers to provide a healthy meal/packed lunch, this can also be cooked food that we can warm up. We also encourage the children to drink water regularly throughout the day..
I have a lovely home from home setting with books, toys, and other learning resources and a nice garden where the children can play and explore. My setting offers appropriate and varied activities that support the children's development, with a range for all age groups. We have a lovely parks close by which we visit regularly throughout, as well as trips to toddler groups and Soft Play areas, Horniman museum, Dean City farm, splash parks in the summer.
This is more than just a job. I have a genuine love of working with children and continually strive to work in partnership with parents.
My Experience
I am a mother to 4 grown-up children, and i have a beautiful 3-year-old granddaughter.
I have 12 years of experience as a Foster Parent; caring for children between the ages of 0 - 18 yrs, from different backgrounds and abilities.
I have experience looking after children with additional needs.
Being a foster carer also enabled me to work in partnership with parents and carers effectively.
I have worked with other registered childminders in the past as an advanced assistant and back-up childminder.
My Qualifications
NCFE CACHE DIPLOMA Level 3 Award in Childcare.
Paediatric First Aid to- May 2021
Safeguarding Children and young people
Safer Caring
Food Hygiene and safety Level 2
Managing Challenging Behaviour
Safer Care Course
FGM Training
SEN training
My Availability
Monday to Thursday
8am - 6pm > 0 - 5 years
Places are available for>
Full-time ( all day) minimum of 2 days per week & Part-time
(Mornings 8am - 1 pm)
I will always try to be flexible.
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| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Fees Start from ...
£70.00 Full day (8am-6pm) minimum of 2 days per week
£40.00 Half Day(8am-1pm) Mornings only
£10.00 per hour Adhoc min 2hours
Please feel free to contact me to discuss my fees and your childcare requirements as my rates can vary depending on the hours, days, and service required.
Our prices include breakfast and light tea, healthy snacks , fruit, water, milk , Playgroups, and most outings and activities.
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 Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/07/2023)
- DBS Check (added 09/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sharon. 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.
Sharon offers a safe and stimulating environment for little ones and is highly skilled in meeting their emotional and social needs as well as helping them to learn. Sharon has gone above and beyond to communicate with us and to build a trusting relationship with us and our son who absolutely loves her. Sharon genuinely cares about the children she looks after which is expressed in all areas of their care. I'm so grateful to Sharon for how she's helped my little one transition from being in 1:1 care. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Sharon's brilliant childminding service.
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My little one has been going to Sharon since January 2024. She settled so quickly but Sharon was very accomodating with the settling in sessions. Sharon has become like an extension to our family and my daughter loves going to her setting and adores Sharon. It feels like I am leaving her with a family member and I am always recommending her to others. I'm so glad that we found her as I was so nervous about leaving my little one when I went back to work but I never worry about her because I know she is in as safe hands as if I left her with my own family. My daughter has lots of space and gets taken to play groups and trips regularly. Highly recommend : )
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Louise
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on 09/07/2024
Response by
Sharon
on 10/07/2024:
Hello Louise thank you for your kind message i look forward every week to seeing your little one she is a joy to have xx
The second I saw this profile I knew it was a match for my two kids. My youngest stared at the age of 6 months and loved it ever since. My eldest goes after school as she provides a pick up and drop off service which is perfect for me and my children. My children don’t often take to people however they instantly took to Sharon and she shows nothing but love and nurturing nature to my children as if they were her own which is something I love and adore !
The environment is clean and child friendly and offers a wide range of stimulating activities and environment for my child’s needs. So far Sharon if the Best childminder I’ve met and I’ll ever have couldn’t ask for a better childminder for my children
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Aisha
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on 21/08/2023
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Sharon
on 08/03/2024:
Hi Aisha thank you for your review, its been lovely caring for your little one and seeing and supporting him to reach his milestones though play. I'm looking forward to working with you to help K reach his goals while learning though play.
I have just visited Sharon's Childminding setting and I have to say I'm absolutely amazed at how wonderful it is. It's the perfect setting for my little one, 3 rooms of absolute fun and a beautiful garden with astro turf, so less sneezing for my little prince. Sharon is very professional and experienced, and I feel completely relaxed being in her presence... All of this counts when it comes so trusting someone with your little treasure. My little one was relaxed and comfortable, so much so that I wouldn't even bother with settling in. Thank you Sharon for having us, we look forward to spending our learning years with you in September and all the fun my little will have with you 😊
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Sherine
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on 21/08/2023
Response by
Sharon
on 21/08/2023:
Thank you for your lovely review, it was really nice meeting you and your little one today. I look forward to welcoming you in September x
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