Little Seeds
Childminder in London: Croydon (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jan 2020 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 20 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Ofsted inspection January 2023, graded ‘Good’
Hello, my name is Paula and I am the owner of Little Seeds Childcare, I am Ofsted registered and based in near (Crystal Palace Football Stadium, Selhurst Park, South Norwood) and am the proud mother to 4 children. Three boys and one girl, and married to Allan.
I am an Early Years Professional and I own and manage Little Seeds Childcare, which is a home based childcare business, where children are cared for in a warm, friendly and stimulating learning environment.
I have over 20 years childcare experience, which includes service at the BBC Woodland Nursery (White City) , caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Several years leading on I have worked in Nurseries and Social Services, within the boroughs of Lambeth and Westminster.
I have held Managerial positions, including Nursery Manager for many years in the private and public sector.
With all the experiences gained over the years, as a result of this I have been able to encompass the many qualities gained into this business and thrive to provide a holistic, friendly home from home experience for your child ‘where they can grow and flourish.’
At Little Seeds Childcare, we aim to offer a quality service that is professional, reliable, warm, friendly, and inviting: a place that offers your child the experiences that they will need to support and form their formative years with building blocks for the future.
We offer breakfast, lunch and tea, and follow a healthy eating plan which includes snacks and drinks (water or milk).
Your child will have access to a dedicated play room to enhance the feel to the day.
Access to a large green garden will provide the opportunity for your child to explore the outside environment, while being outdoors, and interacting with nature, thus supporting my ethos with elements of the Curiosity Approach and Montessori.
Trips and outing will be part of the schedule for your child whilst attending.
The learning that takes place is supported within The Early Years Curriculum Foundation ( EYFS, 2017)
School pick up and drop offs are available at Whitehorse Manor School, St Chad’s School and Heavers Farm School, which allows us to be involved within the local school community.
Age Range: (Babies) - 2 months upwards
My Experience
I have a number of years experience with raising my own children alongside being a professional mum working with and supporting children in their learning and development.
Working in a Nursery attached to a school allowed me to be able to support children in preparing them for school readiness.
Qualification NNEB, DPQS/ADCE Baecs in Early Childhood Studies, Nursery Manager experience
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare
Baby experience from birth
Paediatric First Aid - August 2021
Safeguarding Course/Child Protection and Neglect
Food Allergy Training
Food Hygiene
Prevent Training
Understanding and Addressing behaviors in the Early Years
Designing Your Curriculum
Equality,diversity and inclusion
Loose parts
Transitions for children with SEND
Introduction to Yoga with Young Children
COVID19 Training
Enabling environment
Characteristics of Effective Learning
Child Well being
My Qualifications
NNEB, Advance Diploma In Childcare and Education, Foundation Degree in Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies, Food Safety Certificate, First Aid, Level 3 in Safeguarding, NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home based Childcare. Two DBS's the first is on the update system and the second is through Ofsted for childminding.
My Availability
Tax Free Childcare Registered & Funded spaces offered
Monday - Thursday 8.00 am - 5.30 pm.
(2 days minimum attendance)
School Drop offs and pick ups
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | 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: 13/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
Childminding fees currently inclusive of all meals and snacks. (may differ with funding applied).
Fees start from £9.00 per hour (Fees may differ depending on the type of care required please feel free to contact me to discuss your childcare requirements and to ask for further information).
Minimum of 2 days attendance
Transport:: Buses 468, 130, 50, 75 and 157
Train stations: Norwood Junction, Selhurst and Thornton Heath
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Whitehorse Manor Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Chad's Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Heavers Farm Primary School
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 (added 13/09/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/10/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certficate (added 25/09/2020)
- UK Passport (added 25/09/2020)
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 25/09/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Seeds. 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.
Paula minded my son from when he was 9 months old and I could not recommend her enough. There aren’t enough words to describe how fantastic Paula and her family are. They welcomed us with open arms and were beyond kind, warm and caring. Leo loved his time with Paula. He loved all the adventures he went on and we noticed such a difference in him after such a short space of time! Not only is Paula a fantastic childminder but also a great teacher. She really focuses on teaching her kids and helping them with their development. She really is a fabulous person inside and out and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. It was tough for my son to leave me after maternity leave but Paula helped with this transition and made it as smooth as possible. She is truly incredible.
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Niamh
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on 23/09/2024
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Little Seeds
on 04/10/2024:
Hi Niamh,
It was my pleasure to care for Leo, he is a delightful little boy and enjoyed his time at Little Seeds and the many adventures that he was able to be a part of, alongside his friends.
We will miss you all, and wish you all the best in your new home.
Paula looked after our son for 6 months while our original childminder was on mat leave. She was such a great recommendation and lived up to the high standard we were looking for in a childminder. She enhanced the sense of creativity in our son through the variety of activities she organises including getting the children involved in the local community on their day trips. Paula used her motherly instincts to share observations about our son's development which we very much appreciated. Thank you so much for a great service.
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DIANA
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on 06/08/2024
Response by
Little Seeds
on 19/09/2024:
Hi it was my pleasure to care for your little one, covering your CM mat leave with the added bonus of being a stand in CM when your regular CM is on holidays now too, so still able to keep in contact.
Our son has been with Paula for over 16 months and we are all sad to leave due to a relocation. Paula has gone above and beyond what we would have ever expected, hence our son talks about her daily!
Our son has grown in her home care setting, benefitted from regular day trips and enjoyed socialising with other children through Paula's network of other childminders. Paula has also offered advice when asked and we have been very lucky she has given our son such a good start. Big shoes to fill as we move on.
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Cherry
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on 01/05/2024
Response by
Little Seeds
on 05/05/2024:
Hi there,
It has been a pleasure looking after your 'little man'. He will always be my perfect Ofsted baby, as he had just been with me for his first week, after settling when I had my visit and he was a charmer, and still is.
It 's great to see how he has changed so much from the baby who started into an independent toddler.
It's sad to see you leave and I wish you all the best for the future.
Paula's approach is truly unique, evident from our initial discussions about our baby. The questions and attention to detail she provides are unlike anything I've encountered elsewhere. What distinguishes her is the way she involves both my partner and me in our baby's journey of activities and development. As you can imagine, our baby genuinely enjoyed every moment spent with her.
Without a doubt, I would trust Paula to care for your baby.
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Femi
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on 11/12/2023
Response by
Little Seeds
on 12/12/2023:
Hello Femi,
Thankyou kindly for your feedback.
It was a pleasure to have your child in my care. Your little one had lots of fun, and it was wonderful to see how much he was learning through his play supported by the mini outings to different social settings that he was able to go on, and friendships that developed over the weeks.
Working in partnership with yourself and partner aided in supporting your little one on his journey of discovery.
All the best to you all for the coming new year.
Paula came to our rescue when we unexpectedly needed childcare over summer for our 3yo daughter. She settled in immediately and really loved going to Paula's. Paula is very warm, calm and easy to deal with. While our daughter was there they were always out and about going for walks and to playgroups. We particularly liked that Paula gets the children involved in everyday activities like picking up bits from the shop and going to the post office. Paula always seemed full of energy even after a long day with the children and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
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Hannah
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on 29/08/2023
Response by
Little Seeds
on 11/09/2023:
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for this review, it was a pleasure having your little one over the summer holidays. We had lots of exciting days out and many adventures visiting new places.
Hopefully I will see you soon when we are out and about.
All the best.
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