Donna T
Childminder in Burbage
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Female Member since Sep 2015 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 10 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello. My Name is Donna Toner and I am the owner of Awe & Wonder Childminders.
I love using open ended sustainable resources that grasp the childrens imagination and attention. I operate in a calm relaxed environment where the children feel welcomed and valued.
The children and I make the most of nature going on adventures outdoors. Searching for the Gruffalo and magical fairies, building dens and hunting for natural treasures. We will often bring home conkers, pinecones and our other finds to mix and mash together to make mud pies or magical potions in our outdoor mud kitchen.
My setting is based at my home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Burbage with my Husband, two Daughters (Niamh 12, Maebh 6).
Together we crawl, we walk, we carry, we nurture, we explore, we play and we laugh! Side by side, holding hands, building confidence and ensuring your child gets the most from their experience with me. Creating, at their own pace, childhood memories that last a lifetime.
My Experience
I have worked in child care for seventeen years and gained vast experience within an outstanding 120 place nursery with children from birth to five years old. Alongside this I studied Early childhood Studies at Warwick University.
I have good basic knowledge of Makaton sign language which I would like to develop further.
I have experience working with children with a wide range of abilities and will always accommodate a childs individual needs, ability and interests while encouraging them to reach their full potential.
I try to encourage independence through all activities and tasks giving children a sense of self-sufficiency. Promoting their self esteem, confidence, motivation and perseverance giving them the skills they need in preparation for school readiness.
As well as early years care I also provide before and after school care, drop offs and collection for school age children at Burbage Juniors and Infants.
I offer a safe and nurturing environment. Where the children have access to many fun and challenging games and activities. We often visit the park for them to let off steam after school or a range of STEM activities, drawing, crafts and experiments. Alternatively I understand school can be exhausting for children and they might like to sit back and relax reading or with consent watch a limited range of age appropriate tv.
My Qualifications
• I hold a full valid peadiatric first aid certificate.
• Myself and my husband hold a valid DBS/CRB
• I have training in Safeguarding, Prevent duty, Behaviour management and COVID - 19
My Availability
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
I can be flexible with these hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.75 per hour
• £5.75per hour for early years
• £5.75 for school aged children
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Burbage Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Burbage Church of England Infant School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 04/10/2020)
- DBS Check (added 04/10/2020)
- Training Certificate: Behaviour Management (added 04/10/2020)
- Training Certificate: Prevent Duty (added 04/10/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding 2020 England and Wales (added 04/10/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 04/10/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce (Early Years Educator) (added 04/10/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Donna looked after my daughter when I returned to work and she was utterly brilliant. As a new mum returning to work she would send me updates of my daughters day. She would set up beautiful activities for my daughter and the others to enjoy. Donna would take the children to playgroups and the zoo for days out. I felt my daughter was very well looked after and this made returning to work much easier.
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