Nicky
Childminder in Runnymede
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Female Member since Apr 2018 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 06 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I accept the government 15 hours free funding soon to be extending to 30hrs from children age 9 months up to reception year. I am fully vaccinated against Covid as are the rest of the family. I am married with 3 children. I live in Addlestone. I love to spend time with my family and meet up with friends at the weekend. I love my job and watching my young ones grow and develop into their own little independent characters.
My Experience
I am registered with Ofsted as a childminder. I started childminding again in September 2018. I was a childminder for 11 years and looked after children from the age of 4 months to 11 years and then I had a break for 5 years. I have worked in a private nursery for nearly 21 months but then decided to get back into childminding.
My Qualifications
I have a level 3 NVQ in children's care, learning and development. Pass in introducing child-minding practice, Level 2 in food safety in catering. I have also attended a child protection course. Qualified first aid in paediatrics. I have also completed a lot of online training in many different areas.
My Availability
I currently have 1-2 part time vacancies. Days and hours can be discussed. Thank you.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 27/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
to be discussed. Starts at £8.00
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
- Training Certificate: Level 3 NVQ Certificate (added 15/05/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid certificate (added 15/05/2020)
- DBS Check (added 15/05/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/05/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nicky. 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.
Both my daughters were with Nicky for 18 months. We are only moving away from using Nicky as our youngest has started full time nursery before starting school next year. Nicky offers a very homely setting, and very often does trips out for the children, going to soft play and parks, feeding the ducks and visiting local airports to see the aeroplanes.
Our daughters often came home with crafts they have made and cakes they have decorated.
We received daily updates and photos from Nicky of the girls doing activities, which helped us to know that they were enjoying themselves!
Nicky provided fantastic care for our daughters and she is greatly missed. The girls always felt comfortable in Nicky’s home and also enjoyed spending time with her family and the other children.
Knowing that your children are safely cared for whilst you are not with them is the best feeling, and it’s exactly how we felt with Nicky.
by VickiD about Nicky on 03/02/2023
Response by Nicky on 04/02/2023:
Thanks very much for the lovely review it was a pleasure to look after the girls and getting to know you as a family. They are both missed very much x
My oldest daughter, now 4 years has been with Nicky since she was 12 months. And my youngest is with her now.
I feel so relaxed to get on with my day knowing my two girls are happy and learning with lots of snaps of how their day is going to keep me updated. Nicky drops my eldest off at nursery whilst taking my other to toddler groups or to the park/soft play. She quickly puts them both into a good routine doing everything I asked her. They come home happy, rested after their naps, fed and often carrying creative crafts/cakes. I receive a detailed log of their day to day activities and toilet/behaviour. Both girls have made best friends with Nickys children she cares for.
I also bond so well with her and her lovely family that it’s such a pleasure to know them. Very much worth it knowing your kids are happy and they LOVE Nicky to bits.
Best decision I ever made.
by Lorna about Nicky on 26/06/2022
Response by Nicky on 29/08/2022:
Thanks for the lovely review and I wish you and the family all the best for your future in Scotland x it’s been a pleasure to look after both your girls and get to no you all.
Our son has been with Nicky since he was 10 months old, we are only now moving on due to moving to nursery full time before school.
Nicky offers a lovely setting, with trips out for the children every day - ranging from soft play and parks, to feeding the ducks and local airport visits. Our son has made lots of friends through Nicky's setting, and adores Nicky and her family.
Our son often comes home with crafts he has made, or cakes they have decorated, as well as telling me all about his day.
We recieve daily updates and photos from Nicky of the activities, which is perfect for keeping us in the loop.
by ArianneH about Nicky on 26/06/2022
Response by Nicky on 29/08/2022:
Thanks for the lovely review it’s been a pleasure looking after little Alfie and watching him grow into an independent little boy or big boy as he tells me. I wish him luck at nursery and we are definitely going to miss him in the house.
If I could take Nicky and Lauren with me when we moved I would! My little girl had been with Nicky since 8 months to 16 months and was so happy every day! Nicky provides a safe, fun, secure environment even through out covid they went out most days to the park or to feed the ducks.
I got daily updates of photos and a written journal. Sarah learnt many skills with Nicky. From sharing with others, drawings and I honestly dont think her speech would be as good as it is without Nicky. We miss her so much.
If you want a reliable, friendly, caring and great communication with your childcare Nicky and Lauren are perfect.
Nicky doesn't provide food however was always happy with whatever i provided and supported my baby led weaning.
She follows routine to fit in with ours and is flexible with working hours.
My daughter has been with Nicky since June 2019 and quickly settled with her routine. Nicky is very thoughtful in sending lots of lovely pics throughout the day as well as making sure you have a nice little write up of the kind of day she has had. This has meant I have had no worries about how happy my daughter has been while with Nicky and knowing her development is on track.
Nicky has a fun and very caring manner that means I often have arrived to collect my daughter and she is either giggling or having cuddles with Nicky’s grown up daughters. Would definitely recommend her to friends and know my daughter will miss her time there.
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