Little Diamonds
Childminder in London: Lambeth (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Nov 2020 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 19 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi Parents,
My name is Kirsty and my setting is called Little Diamonds, I'm based off Gipsy Hill SE19.
I am the Mother of 4 boys and have 17years' experience in which i have gained from looking after children and from my own/friends/families children.
Children in my setting are treated as part of my family and are always happy to be here, Its like a second home where they can be themselves/comfortable.
I am a very patient, calm, and organised person which you need to be as a childminder to run your setting smoothly.
I have always been passionate about working with children and helping them develop in all the 7 areas of the EYFS.
I have a level 3 Homebased childcare qualification which gives me a good advanced understanding/knowledge working with children and in partnership with parents.
WHAT I OFFER:
I offer a safe and secure structured caring environment with plenty of stimulating educational activities to keep the children busy.
A beautiful safe nursery garden so children can play outside and work on there physical development.
We love getting the bouncy castle/padding pool out some days in summer which
the childen enjoy and look forward to this every year.
I help children gain confidence and independence in which they need in their daily life.
I observe all ages of children daily and do daily record sheets for those children under 1 only, which you can have at the end of the day.
I offer a variety of healthy homemade meals/lunches/breakfast/snacks at no additional price.
I set activities daily to keep children active and learning whilst having fun at the same time, as well as setting activities/ using resources to help with their development for their appropriate age.
Aswell as doing activities in the house like arts & crafts, painting, games, playdough fun, flash cards and puzzles.
We also like to get out & about in most weather, so will visit parks, soft plays, libraries, museums, aquariums, farms to suit their age group.
I am also a member of a local childminding playgroup which we do weekly in the mornings for the little ones.
I offer TAX FREE CHILDCARE which you can find more information on the tax free childcare page.
I accept 15/30 HOURS FUNDING all ages.
I know how hard it is to leave your child being a mother myself.
I will work with parents in making the transition into my setting as smooth as possible.
I also give regular updates and pictures occasionally of activities they are doing and catch memorable moments if the parents would like this.
Please feel free to call me for more information or to arrange a visit.
My Experience
I have years of experience with all ages of children.
My Qualifications
Full Qualified Ofsted Registered Childminder.
First Aid Training.
NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
Qualification in Nutrition
Level 1 in caring for children
Level 3 Homebased childcare qualification
Full UK driving Licence + 7 seater Own car.
My Availability
Monday- Thursday 8.00-5.30pm.
These hours can be adjusted to suit parents schedules but may be charged a higher price if out of working hours.
I take about 4/5 weeks hoilday all year round and give parents plenty of notice to arrange alternative childcare.
Normally its 2/3 weeks in August and 2 weeks in December.
I do not charge for my holidays!
Only your holidays at half price.
So most parents choose to take their holidays with me.
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
A full day price is between £80 & £90 depending on age/days and times needed.
Please contact me to discuss more.
£15 unsociable/babysitting hours.
All snacks, Homemade meals and trips are included in price.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Paxton 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
- Training Certificate: Level 2 food hygiene and safety for catering (added 09/03/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 home based childcare (added 09/03/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 09/03/2021)
- DBS Check (added 09/03/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 09/11/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/11/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Diamonds. 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.
Our daughter was with Kirsty for almost a year from 1 year old to 2 years. We've been really sad to have to move on. Our daughter has absolutely flourished with Kirsty and the other children and she is still asking about going to Kirsty's house! Her language has really improved and my NCT friends have all commented on how advanced her language has become. Kirsty gave my daughter a safe and engaging learning environment and ensured that the other children included her in their play. Kirsty takes them to play groups every other day and also gives them lots of time in the garden and at the park. They do lots of educational play and my 2 year old is getting confident counting, identifying colours and shapes and her vocab is really coming on. We had specific dietary requirements for our daughter and Kirsty was happy to incorporate this and she sent us lots of photos to show what she was getting up to each day. We were really happy with Kirsty's care and we would highly recommend her
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Nina
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on 16/09/2024
My 2 year old boy has been cared for by Kirsty at Little Diamonds for at least three months. He very much enjoys his time at Little Diamonds and Kirsty treats him like she is a second mother to him. He is always happy when we drop him off and comes home with such positive energy. It is the best childminding setting I have experienced so far. I would highly recommend Little Diamonds to any parent looking to entrust their child with someone so caring.
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DIANA
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on 06/02/2024
My daughter has been attending little diamonds for over one year now since she turned one.
I mostly liked the paper form I used to get at the end of each day when my daughter initially started but now that she is older it's ok not to have these anymore it was reassuring knowing how my child had spent the day.
My daughter has developed greatly, she can count 1-10 and she knows all the alphabet, colours, shapes, she knows the names of animals and objects in her regular books thanks to the learning support.
She is thriving in her social skills from the regular play groups she attends thanks to little diamonds.
I'm happy with the regular feedback I get about her day has been, my daughter enjoys her days so much that when I pick her up in the evening she still wants to stay and play.
I could go on, in summary, I highly recommend little diamonds.
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Gladys
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on 03/08/2022
My daughter has been attending Little Diamonds since January and absolutely adores it! Her little face lights up when we get to Kirsty’s in the mornings and she reaches for the door excited (which is reassuring as a parent). Kirsty is very kind, patient, and you can tell that she genuinely cares for the children in her setting and their progression. She keeps my husband and I updated on our daughter’s activities and the kids get to do a range of activities. I definitely recommend Kirsty!
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erina89
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on 25/07/2022
Best childminder so far who has a heart for little babies, Very professional and wonderful with little babies/kids. Our little girl is always looking forward to go to Kirsty house and this has given us peace and we are assured our baby is in safe hands. Kirsty is very accommodating and will treat your child as her own giving her that tender love and attention. We recently moved house and we stayed in the area mainly because of our child minder. Your child is in safe hands at little diamonds.
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