Littlewa
Childminder in Guildford
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Female Member since Jun 2011 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am ofsted registered childminder in The stoughton area of Guildford. I got rated good in my recent Ofsted inspection. I have a girl who was born in sept 2012 and a boy in June 2016.
Happy to provide 2 and 3 year funding.
Schools stoughton infant school and north mead junior school.
Limited spaces available until sept 2025.
My Experience
Experience
1997-2004 babysitting different local families in the my free time in the evening
2001-2004 working in a nursery for work experience worked in the age group of 0-12 years
2005-2006 I went to the USA to work as an au pair with triplets. They where 5 months-17 months. I had sole charge and i did everything like doing their laundry, preparing meals, going to the park, play, sing songs and teach them Dutch songs. Still in touch with the family and they will be happy to give me a reference.
2006-sept 2012 I arrive in the UK in January and started working with twin girls who where 6 months old. I have sole charge for the last 7 years. I do a lot of activities with the kids, when they were younger we went to Hyde park, national history museum, London zoo, playgroup and singing classes. I go swimming, do day trips to Chessington and have a play with them in David Lloyds Raynes Park. I was doing the girls home work take them for swimming lessons and have play dates I did this every day and school drop off and pick ups with the car which the family provided. I lived with them for the first 3,5 years as a live in nanny. In aug 2009 I moved out to work as a live out nanny. They are now 7 years old.
2009-sept 2011 I started to do a nanny share full time with a boy aged 3 months old. I have like the twins sole charge from the beginning. He comes every day to the twins house and spent the day with me and the activities we have planned.
Oct2010- march 2012 joined another boy 1,5years old to my nanny share for 1,5 day a week. He is spending the day with the 6 year old twins. We do singing class together and go to playgroups, david Lloyds or play in the park.
Sept 2011-2014 started a little girl of 8,5 month old into my nanny share. We join all local activities like Dl/ Playgroup. Will continue with them when my baby is born.
Jan2006-current I do a lot of local babysitting. Families will give references. Some families i do for the last 8-10 years.
June 2013-aug 2014 I work with a family I previously worked for. They had another baby girl jan 2013. I share the care with my little girl.
Sept 2014- current
Starting childminding.
My Qualifications
* I am 39 year old childminder
* Able to speak fluent Dutch and English.
* OFSTED registered ( able to accept childcare vouchers )
* First aid certificate
* NVQ level 3 childcare certificate
* Child psychology
* Also have childminders insurance
* Experience with newborns, twins and triplets
* have done loads of nanny jobs in the past.
* experience in working with 3 kids under age of
My Availability
My availability will be 4 days a week Monday- Thursday. full time or part time spaces.
Opening hours 7.30-17.00
Schools stoughton infant school and/ or northmead.
| 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: 13/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
To be discussed, food will be included in my fees.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/09/2021)
- Marriage Certificate (added 20/04/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Littlewa. 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.
Tamara provides exceptional childcare. She is accommodating, flexible and understanding. Her experience and knowledge of children and their development is reassuring and supportive. Our son has settled so well due to Tamaras nurturing setting, we are so grateful that due to his sleep routine there we are now getting a full nights sleep! Such a bonus! He is learning, laughing and coming home grubby and tired which can only be the result of a fun and happy environment. Recommend to anyone and everyone. We can not thank Tamara enough.
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Brooks
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on 08/06/2022
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Littlewa
on 08/06/2022:
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your little boy is a delight to look after. :-)
My little boy started with Tamara when he was 11 months old. He settled in very well and I felt so comfortable leaving him with her. She provides a warm and homely setting and I knew that he would be safe and happy. When I had my second baby, Tamara looked after them both for me on the odd occasion so that I could have a break and my daughter warmed to her straight away. My little boy loved being kept busy with lots of outings to playgroups etc and all the crafts they do back at the house. She is very flexible and accommodating and helps out however she can. We recently moved county so had to leave Tamara, it has been very hard to find a replacement childminder!
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Samantha
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on 22/02/2020
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Littlewa
on 08/06/2022:
We still miss you all.
My son has been going to Tamara for over 2 years now. He has enjoyed all the activities she does with them and has built up a nice little circle of friends. Tamara has always been very accommodating if I have needed extra days covered and I can always rely on her to take him if needed. Tamara is kind and calm with the children and I would highly recommend her.
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Helen St
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Littlewa
on 19/03/2019
Response by
Littlewa
on 19/03/2019:
We will miss him when he goes in September but will def keep in touch. Good luck for the future.
Tamara looked after our daughter for the past 3 months. We knew as soon as we met Tamara and her family that our daughter would fit it with them, and we weren't wrong. Within just a few days our usually timid daughter was jumping out of our arms when we dropped her off. Tamara is friendly, highly organised and gave our daughter great experiences at the various music and play groups, which she loved!
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Tamara provided before and after school care for my son. She is always helpful and friendly and great with the children. My son settled invery quickly with the other children in her care. She has been flexible when we needed extra sessions or earlier drop off and later pick up times. She always kept us well informed of any changes or problems. Was always confident my son was in good hands.
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