Family Daycare
Childminder in London: Croydon (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Oct 2011 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello I'm an Ofsted registered childminder and have several years of experience of working with children. I am a bubbly, caring, warm, diciplined and pro-active person who loves a challenge and enjoys working with children. I work with 3 assistants who are just as commited as I am.
My aim is to help children develop there individuality and confidence through the 7 areas of learning in the Early years, through play, listening, talking, sharing skills whilst still having fun. I have an abundance of toys, art materials, musical instruments, games, use of monitored ict equipment and lots of other play equipment to suit all ages of which I alternate day by day. I daily take the children on outdoor visits to local parks, libraries, museums, fun shops, circus, fairs and children's centres.
I prepare and serve 3 nutritional meals and snacks for the minded children.
I offer a pick up and drop off service from the child's home to mine and then back home.
I can provide excellent references
My Experience
I am an Ofsted registered childminder and have been an early years teacher for 10 years , and have the experience of working with children of different cultural backgrounds and abilities.
I am fluent in several languages which has helped me over the years with settling children of different backgrounds and having an understanding relationship with their parents.
My Qualifications
-NVQ Level 5
-Advanced Diploma in Childcare
-Certificate in Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language
-Certificate in Positive Behaviour Management
-Cache Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare
-Certificate in Paediatric First Aid training
-Certificate in Food Hygiene
-PACEY registered
-CRB checked
-FCCERS
To name just a few
My Availability
I offer care throughout the year.
Weekdays 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday, can be flexible
Weekends negotiable
I have an availability for 2 children to start immediately, from birth to 6 years.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 12/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
-Include 3 freshly cooked meals and a choice of snacks, nappies, wipes, formula milk and most outings.
Weekday and weekend fees are separate
please call to discuss
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
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 08/07/2024)
- UK Passport (added 08/07/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Family Daycare. 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.
Samiya, her husband Sami and her whole team provide the most amazing setting for early years development. Their ship runs smoothly and the feel of the house is like a big family. My son was in her care from 1-5 and he loved it there. Samiya also provided before and after school care for my older daughter and was always so warm, loving and organised. My kids were never hungry after Samiya’s so I knew they had eaten well and all her staff are so kind and patient too. I would highly recommend this setting it’s a large childminder set up and they go out everyday too. Samiya celebrates each occasion in the calendar giving the kids a colourful and educational start to pre school life.
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Lucy R
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on 02/09/2024
Samiya and her team beautifully looked after our youngest for just over 2 years until he joined his older siblings at the school nursery. I cannot speak more highly of her and in my opinion she provides the best childcare setting in the local area having experience 1-2 local private nurseries in the area. I only wish I had known about her so my older two could have benefitted from her care. The highlights for us were how kind she was, how flexible she was, the fab trips near and far she took the children on, the varied activities she did with the children, how polite my child was due to her influence, the close/fun bonds between the children she looks after and how happy and content my child was in her care. I remember clearly one time when I was poorly and had 3 children in my care and how she offered to take all my children in on the spot so I could recover. She has also offered to help in other tight spots I have had with childcare and this is invaluable when you don't have family locally. Thank you Samiya and team. x
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Sian
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on 09/02/2024
Our son and daughter were with Samiya and her team from a young age and they absolutely loved being looked after by them. From the moment we met her, Samiya put us at ease with her kind, trustworthy, professional manner.
The children were always happy and excited to be spending the day with them and loved seeing all their friends there. Samiya and her team provided a very caring, supportive and fun home-from-home environment in which our children thrived. Their communication has always been excellent, with both children and parents. The children experienced a wide variety of activities during the day including plenty of time outside, educational trips and the food they provide was always very healthy and varied.
If we didn’t move away, we would definitely be continuing with Samiya and I highly recommend her for anyone looking for top quality, reliable, caring childminding.
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Babs
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on 30/12/2023
The eagle-eyed amongst you notice that this is my second review for Samiya - she previously looked after my Son until he started school, and my younger daughter has also now just left in order to start school in September having been looked after by Samiya since the age of 11 months, 4 days/week.
Placing our children with Samiya (and her wonderful family & assistants) was quite simply one of the best decisions we have ever made as a family. My children both thrived during their time with her, and whilst they miss her setting immensely they have been well equipped with all the social skills, confidence and abilities they need to embrace starting school. In short I can't recommend her highly enough and she will always be considered family, thank you Samiya!!
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Alexa
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on 18/10/2023
I can’t recommend Samiya enough! My daughter has absolutely loved going to daycare and has been doing so since she was 8 months old. We are so incredibly sad to say goodbye (my daughter is now heading off to school) because Samiya and co really are a part of the family.
My daughter has truly thrived with Samiya, she is very happy, and has developed into a confident little girl ready for the challenges of school – all thanks to Samiya and co. The support from Samiya and co was simply the best and I concur with what all the other reviewers have posted. I really could be here for a long time writing this review, so, the short version: the best decision I ever made was sending my daughter here. I knew from the very first visit that this was the right fit for us.
Thank you again, Samiya!! You all will be truly missed.
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DuPreez
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on 15/09/2022
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