Elaine
Childminder in Dartford (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 1 hour
Female Member since Jun 2019 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 12 Feb 2025
My Summary
About Me
Rated GOOD by Ofsted on 10.01.2025.
I will have two spaces available from September 2025 as two of my little ones are going to big school :)
My name is Elaine and I am an Ofsted registered childminder with a Level 3 Award in Preparing to work in home-based childcare.
The setting is a family home with a garden that provides lots of opportunities for play and learning. My aim is to provide children with an environment where they feel happy and secure with lots of opportunities to play and learn.
Learning and development is encouraged through play and all activities are based on the unique and individual needs of each child using the criteria set out by the Early Years Foundation Framework.
I am close to both Dartford and Crayford town centre which gives the children the opportunity to integrate with the local community by attending play groups and using local services such as the library. I have a seven-seater people carrier so I can visit the surrounding areas which have lots of access to parks and open spaces. I have many toys and activities to suit all ages.
I am registered with the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
My Experience
Level 3 Award in Preparing to work in home-based childcare.
Paediatric first aid training
My Qualifications
Level 3 Award in Preparing to work in home-based childcare.
Paediatric first aid training
My Availability
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
| 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 | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 12/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.75 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 11/10/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This highly recommended childminder is praised for providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the settling-in process, stimulating activities, and excellent communication. Children thrive under her care, showing improved social and language skills. The childminder is described as kind, patient, and reliable, with a natural ability to build relationships with children and support their development.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Elaine. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
I wholeheartedly recommend Elaine as a childminder. From our first meeting, I felt reassured that my daughter would be in safe and loving hands. Elaine's multiple settling-in sessions eased my anxieties, and my daughter thrived in her care.
I was so impressed with Elaine that I increased my daughter's hours twice. She has now been with Elaine five days a week for over a year and her development has been outstanding, exceeding that of friends' children attending nursery. Elaine provides a nurturing environment with plenty of stimulating activities, including group classes and outings to parks and nature reserves.
Elaine's communication is excellent, keeping me informed of my daughter's progress and activities. If you are seeking a childminder who will nurture, love, and provide exceptional care for your child, look no further than Elaine. She is truly one of the best!
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Adina
on 27/01/2025
I highly recommend Elaine. My son absolutely loves his time at Elaine’s and we are so grateful we found her. She is kind, caring and patient toward the kids. My son is always happy to go back to Elaine’s house every Monday, since he started almost 2 years ago.
She is always full of ideas, and plans activities indoors and outdoors. She will plan activities at home, and also takes them to other activities such as play groups, parks, playground, etc Ensuring that the kids under her care reach successfully each milestone while enjoying. This is for us is a big plus, and we can see how our son's social and language skills have dramatically improved.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Maribel
on 26/01/2025
Elaine is a great Childminder she looked after my two. She is kind and caring toward the kids. Always punctual and full of ideas on how to make kids happy and entertained. I highly recommend Elaine as a Childminder for your child.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Lou
on 29/01/2023
Elaine provided before and after school care for my son for a couple of years.
She provides a lovely caring environment, she is kind and patient and has a natural ability to build relationships with children, make them feel comfortable and supports their needs.
She thoughtfully plans activities for the children to enjoy that help with their learning and development and my son always loved the time he spent with her and the other children.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Charlie9
on 29/01/2023
You must be a registered parent and logged in to leave a review.
If you don't have an account then Register Free now.
This profile has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.
