Donna
Childminder in Southampton (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Jul 2015 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 12 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Iv been a childminder for over 25 yrs with a Good grading with ofsted nd previously ran my own preschools so iv 34yrs experience nd very well qualified working with children. . I'm very happily married with 2 grown up children married with 9 beautiful grandchildren. I live in a semi detached house in lordswood with a fully enclosed garden with raised decking & railings whole width of my house, well equipped for children. We also have a clear roof put over the decking so can play outdoors all year around without getting wet. We do lots of outings to beaches, parks, indoor play areas, soft play, libraries, etc which is all included in prices. Iv now had over 5yrs of experience with Autism & love it, Ring me or message me for further details if I can help you.
My Experience
With a "Good" grading from ofsted i offer a very happy home from home loving nd caring service, iv lots to offer nd very well experienced, including running my own preschools before childminding & now working with autism. I have 2 little ones who have autism nd I find them fascinating they are very loving nd very caring and i wldnt give them up for the world, they are little character's & so funny even 6 years later still with me.
My Qualifications
NVQ 3
Childminding
First aid
Sign language basic
Learning through play
Learning stories
Feccres
EYFS
ECAT
Safeguarding
food n hygiene
Children's behaviour
Autism
Equality & Diversity
Promoting Positive Behaviour
& others
My Availability
I'm available from 7.30 - 6.00 but can do other hrs if needed.
I offer places for 3 - 8 year old.
At present I collect from Freemantle school & Wordsworth school.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
I charge £45 per 8hr day, but that includes pick up n drop off if needed and on our route. All meals n outings, so there's no extras to pay for. I don't charge deposits just wk up front in payments
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/04/2020)
- Training Certificate (added 14/02/2022)
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