Debbies
Childminder in Rushmoor
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 18 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to 'Debbie's Kidz Haven'
A Safe, Secure, Caring place for little ones..
So why choose 'Debbie's Kidz Haven'?
Because my business is based on
A Safe & Secure environment..
Constant focus on your children's needs...
Behavioural training & education.
In a caring happy atmosphere that gives....
Mum's confidence & Peace of mind...
THATS WHY!
So are you looking for an experienced person to look after your children?
Hello, my name is Debbie :) I am an Ofsted Registered childminder based in North Camp,Farnborough
I would describe myself as a fun loving, conscientious, trustworthy with a chatty & bubbly personality.
I live with my husband Gerry who has been CRB checked, sadly I don't have any children of my own I am step-mum to 3 children, but they have all moved on. We live in a smoke free, happy, relaxed & welcoming home, very close to North Camp Station, with 5 minutes from Farnborough main station.
My Experience age groups
* New born (up to 12mths)
* Twins (6mths.)
* Toddlers (1-3yrs)
*Early School Age (4-6yrs)
* Primary School Age(7-12yrs
* Preteen/ Teenager 12+ yrs.)
My Belief's & methods
I believe that respect for others is important & I endeavour to teach children in my care good manners such as: "please & thank you" table manners & general good behaviour. I always deal with the matter of discipline firmly, but fairly, we talk about the incident, how it affects themselves & others. We say our sorrys & always finish with a cuddle!
If I have any issues I would always chat with the parents.
I have a natural empathy with children & I enjoy helping them to develop & of course to have fun!
Meals: I do not provide meals on the premises so I do ask parents to provide named packed lunch & snacks.
No fish in any form is to be brought in to my setting.
Thank you.
No chocolate in any form to be bought into my setting. Thank you.(these treats should be at home)
Water will be offered throughout the day.
I firmly believe in varied activities such as
*Arts & crafts, *Toddler groups, *Farms, *Woody walks, *Parks & Picnics,*Play dates with friends,*Library choosing a book & story time *Activity/Soft play centres, *music * cooking *outside play or just spending time in the home, will enhance children's development expand their knowledge & confidence helping them to equip them with the necessary skills for life.
I do offer & provide a daily updates to include snippets of your child's day via WhatsApp.
On the occasions that I take the child/ren from the home environment, I am diligent to ensure their safety & well being at all times, whilst enabling them to learn & still be safe.
I am part of a Nanny/Child minder circle a friendly like-minded community of nannies & child minders with their children and we do try and meet up.
I have a great passion for what I do, having spent 30+ years experience as a Children's Private Nanny.
I thank you in advance for taking the time in reading this about me, if it is of interest then, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Kind Regards
'Debbie's Kidz Haven'
A Safe, Secure, Caring place for little ones...
My Experience
Working with Children is something I have always wanted to do from an early age. I started working as a school leaver in July 1975, at The Ockenden Venture, which is a home caring for a group of Vietnamese handicapped Orphans. I worked there for over 3.5yrs,after leaving I started working as a Private Nanny sole charge daily position caring for a baby boy (James) 6 mths old & I gained a formal qualifications in 1975 in the form of a Pre-school Foundation Course.
I have continued to work for numerous families over many yrs, looking after their children, during my working life I have had breaks from childcare, working in Administration, due to Nanny positions where sparse due to the economic climate at the time.
My Qualifications
* Experienced Nanny over 30+ yrs.
* Pre. School Foundation Course 1 Yr *Part time 1975
* Nursery Assistant
*Pre-School Assistant help in parents school rotas.
*Cache Level 3 Diploma in Home based Child care.
*Paediatrics 1 day + E-Learning First Aid course with Anaphylaxis Training with Tigerlilys March 2026 (renewal every 3 yrs)
* Safeguarding Child Protection in the Early years 18th August 2022
* Ofsted Registered - 07th January 2025 (renewed yearly)
*Membership & Public Liability child minder with PACEY -19th January 2025(renewed yearly)
*Membership to ICO.-12th July 2025(renewed yearly)
*Driver/Car owner/Clean Driving License
*Fully Covid vaccinated
* Tax free childcare available
* Sibling discount
* Ofsted Inspection achieved
My last inspection was 04/09/23 achieved 'Good'
Aug 2017, Aug 2013 achieved 'Good'
I started Child minding in February 2014 with my first family. I'm happy with the outcome and I know my families are too :)
My Availability
Sorry no Spaces available at present.
Debbie's Kidz Haven is open from 8.00-1600
All spaces are subject to availability in line with active enquiries:)
PLEASE NOTE: unfortunately I don't covering any school or Nursery drop offs/pick ups.
Not covering any childcare fundings.
*Term time only ( follow Hampshire school term dates)
* Childcare vouchers accepted *Emergency childcare available
Anytime worked out with agreed contracted hours, to be paid at an Enhanced rate.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
reflects over 30+ years childcare experience.
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
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
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 12/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding child protection in Early Years (added 20/09/2022)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 23/07/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/07/2021)
- DBS Check (added 23/07/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 23/07/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 11/06/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Debbies . 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.
We have utilised Debbie’s childminding services for our daughter since the end of maternity leave up until the age of 14 months. Our daughter had never been left without one of her parents before and so we were understandably nervous. We were very impressed with how homely Debbie’s setting was and her calm and kind confidence with the children, our daughter included.
Our daughter, as expected, took some time to settle but Debbie kept us updated and worked with us to enable her to settle well, which we were very pleased with. We really enjoy hearing about what activities have been done during the day and the photos that Debbie sends every day are a particular highlight.
Overall, we have felt that our daughter is safe and happy with Debbie and would recommend her to anyone needing care for their little one.
We are having to move childminders due to work changes, and if these hadn’t happened then we would definitely be staying, or if anything changes again, we will be back without hesitation.
Thank you Debbie for taking such care. Keep in touch.
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Our two daughters love being looked after by Debbie. From the first visit to her setting, our eldest daughter immediately warmed to Debbie’s kind and caring approach, and we knew that she felt safe and confident with her at once. Debbie has created a setting that is homely and warm, our girls feel confident and secure with her, and we are always greeted at the door with happy children. They’ve also developed a good bond with her husband.
Debbie was reassuring and supportive during their settling in period, and particularly attentive of the needs of our ten-month old who needed more time to adjust. Debbie is accommodating of both of their routines. She has adapted these routines to work within her setting and has ensured that the care they receive has been consistent. She has provided our family with flexibility and support when we’ve needed it. Debbie has good communication with us as parents, and she provides us with a thorough summary of the day they’ve spent together, with plenty of photos. She provides them with a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, trips out, and games and songs, which the girls love.
We would highly recommend Debbie to anyone looking for a caring, adaptable, and generous childminder.
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We were so pleased that Debbie could look after baby no.2 once her big sister went to Preschool. Our eldest had such a brilliant time in Debbie's care and now her little sister has the same! It's been lovely getting to know Debbie and her husband over the past 2/3 years and they really have become like part of the family.
We were worried about how our youngest would adjust to childcare being a lockdown baby but after just a couple of weeks she was absolutely fine and built a fantastic relationship with Debbie really quickly. We feel so lucky to have Debbie in our lives and would thoroughly recommend her.
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Debbie has been so kind and caring in all that she does. My daughter felt so at home there immediately and we were always welcomed in with open arms! My daughter and I have loved our experiences with Debbie and she was the only lady who could get my daughter to day time nap!! Her husband is also a wonderful man who went above and beyond to make my son smile when we picked up his sister. We have had a truly remarkable time with Debbie
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Our little girl (almost 3yrs) loves Debbie and has a wonderful time in her care. She’s excited to go every day and we get a detailed rundown of the fun they’ve had so we can see why! They go for picnics, visits to museums, farms, parks and playgrounds and in Debbies house enjoy crafts and lots of toys and books. Debbie is a warm, trustworthy and helpful person and we’re very happy to thoroughly recommend her to other parents.
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