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Hazel

Childminder in Croydon (also available for babysitting)

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Member since Dec 2023 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025

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My Summary

Little Achievers Croydon Childcare

DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Daytime Babysitter
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Childminding Agency Registered
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

An outstanding providers.
Your Trusted Childcare Provider

Welcome to Little Achievers Croydon Childcare – where I prioritise your child's growth and the well-being of the community!

Hello! I’m Hazel, the passionate and friendly person behind Little Achievers Croydon Childcare. It brings me great joy to be part of your child's developmental journey, watching them grow, learn, and achieve new milestones and contributed to their success.

With 20 years of experience as a qualified teaching assistant and nursery deputy manager, I’ve gained extensive experience working with children aged 6 months to 5 years. I specialise in small group interactions, building strong relationships, and collaborating with both children and their families. I am committed to continuously growing in my field by staying up to date with training and courses, ensuring I remain flexible and responsive to the unique needs of every child I care for.

At Little Achievers Croydon Childcare, I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Development Matters guidelines to provide high-quality, affordable childcare. My approach centres on fostering independence, boosting self-esteem, and supporting your child’s development in a warm, nurturing, and relaxed home environment.

I offer flexible childcare hours Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, with additional availability for early mornings and during school holidays.

Conveniently located in West Croydon, near Elmwood Infant School and Queen Road, with easy access to the 450 bus service, my setting provides a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for your child to thrive. I plan regular outings to parks and libraries, summer picnics, trips to the children's centre for stay-and-play sessions, and fun outdoor play in our well-equipped garden. Indoors, we engage in activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, storytelling, and much more.

At Little Achievers Croydon Childcare, I am dedicated to giving your child the opportunity to grow, explore, and build lasting memories in a supportive and loving environment.

My Experience

I hold relevant experience and qualifications, such as 10 years of experience as a Teaching Assistant, and 10 years as an early-year practitioner with a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Year Educator) in children's learning specialised in early years. I regularly attend in-house training sessions to stay updated with EYFS changes and laws.
For any inquiries or to discuss your childcare requirements, please contact me. Your child's well-being and development are the top priorities at Little Achievers Croydon Childcare.

My Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Year Educator)
Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care, Children and Young People's Settings
Introduction to classroom support
CACHE Teaching Assistant Level 2
Early years Foundation stage (EYFS)
Characteristics of Effective Leaders
Child protection
Children's Mental Health
Effective Teaching and Learning
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
Illness and infection control
In the moment Planning
Let's Create in a World of Play
Professional Boundaries in the Working Environment
Special Education needs
Understanding Autism
OCR Functional skills level 2 ICT, English and Math
Paediatric First Aid (annually)
Food safety
Safeguarding Training
Enhanced DBS
Prevent Duty and British Values
Makaton

My Availability

I am available from Monday to Friday 8:00 Am to 6:Pm.
I'm situated opposite Queen Road Cemetery at 85 Queen Road, Croydon, CR0 2PT.

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Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 29/04/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £8.00 per hour

Per day £80 (Minimum 2 days) I offer childcare services from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, including school holidays. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me for further discussion regarding your specific childcare needs and pricing options.
Breakfast, am and pm snacks and tea provided.

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Elmwood Infant School
  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chestnut Park Primary School

My Documents

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  • image/svg+xml Childminding Agency Certificate (added 06/04/2024)
  • image/svg+xml UK Driving Licence (added 25/02/2024)
  • DBS Check (added 13/01/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Makaton Signing for Babies & Toddlers (added 06/02/2025)
  • Exam Certificate: NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 AWARD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS COORDINATORS IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS (added 13/01/2025)
  • Inspection Report: An outstanding provider (added 13/01/2025)
  • Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children Level 2 (added 06/04/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 (added 06/04/2024)
  • Other (added 06/04/2024)
  • First Aid Certificate: Teaching and Learning in School (added 25/02/2024)
  • Exam Certificate: Level 2 ICT Certificate (added 25/02/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Makaton Certificate (added 25/02/2024)
  • Training Certificate: CACHE Level 2 Teaching Assistant (added 25/02/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Level 2 Childcare Certificate (added 25/02/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Level 2 Maths Certificate (added 25/02/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Level 3 Diploma in children's Learning and Development ( Early Years Educator) (added 25/02/2024)
  • First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid Certificate (added 25/02/2024)
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Reviews

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Parents say

This childminder consistently receives high praise for providing excellent care in a warm, welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the thoughtfully set-up space, diverse activities, and frequent outings. The childminder's passion, professionalism, and commitment to enriching children's learning experiences are repeatedly highlighted. Many reviewers express gratitude for finding such a caring, trustworthy provider who balances a homely atmosphere with educational opportunities.
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Hazel. 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.

Walm and welcoming childminder

5 stars

Hazel was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about her setting. Communication was easy and the space was thoughtfully set up for young children. Would definitely recommend arranging a visit for families looking for a caring environment.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 3 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Del Del Del Del on 26/04/2025


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 26/04/2025:

“Del Del, thank you so much for your amazing review! I’m absolutely thrilled that you felt the warmth and care that I put into my setting. It’s so important to me that every child and family feels at home here. Your kind words and recommendation really mean the world!”

Exit review: Excellent care, sad to leave!

5 stars

My daughter spent 4 and a half months in the care of Hazel, and we are truly sad to say goodbye now that she has started school full time! We were truly blessed to have Hazel come into our lives and give such impeccable care and dedication. Hazels level of passion that was exhibited each day my daughter was in her care, was shown through her unwavering commitment to enrich my daughter’s learning and experience, through activities and outings. Each week was filled with joy, be it an outing to the beach or a trip to a Lavender field! I am grateful to have my daughter have the opportunity to have experienced new places during a time where I am unable to take her. As mentioned in my previous review , my daughter is outdoorsy and the diversity of activities kept her stimulated and happy throughout the summer. I also loved how each outing linked back to the learning focus that the children were doing. The level of professionalism and structure prepared my daughter well for her transition into school and I am happy to have found a setting that is able to follow a similar care structure that could help prepare my child for the next chapter, this was important to me.

My daughter was able to work on some important skills for her age group, such as cutting, writing her name and practicing her phonics. She was able to gain more focus and the practice greatly improved her skills during her time she spent in the setting, I feel assured that my daughter will have the level of preparedness I was keen for her to have when starting school. The combination of school and homely environment allowed my daughter to feel secure and comfortable, engaged and challenged. She was able to nap after a long morning of activities, which was helpful to her, as she was still getting used to long days. And the introduction to new foods helped to open her pallet and mind to trying new cuisine.

Looking back on all the photos over the summer to see just how blessed of an experience she was able to have leaves me deeply grateful and thankful to know my daughter did not lack in keeping her mind engaged and her interests inspired. Farm, zoo, beach , splash park, lavender field were just some of the outings she was able to enjoy and the smile on my daughter’s face showed me just how contented she was with each day in Hazel’s care , be it indoors or outdoors. I was completely satisfied with the care provided for my daughter and we have hopes that she will be able to continue to have some time during the holiday periods. Thank you Hazel for all your support!

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Serena Serena on 24/09/2024


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 24/09/2024:

Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. It was truly a joy and privilege to care for your daughter during her time with us. Seeing her grow, learn, and thrive through our activities and outings brought me so much happiness. I'm incredibly grateful for the trust you placed in me, and I'm thrilled that she was able to experience such a rich and fulfilling summer.

Your daughter’s curiosity and love for the outdoors made every trip, whether to the beach, lavender fields, or the farm, even more special. It's wonderful to hear that the outings and activities not only brought her joy but also supported her learning and skill development in such meaningful ways. Preparing her for her next steps into school was always a priority, and it’s great to know that she felt secure and engaged while developing those important skills.

I’m so glad that the blend of structure, learning, and a homely environment helped her feel comfortable while also challenging her to grow. It was a pleasure introducing her to new experiences and foods, and watching her embrace each new day with such enthusiasm was incredibly rewarding.

I will truly miss her, but I’m excited about the new adventures she’ll embark on in school. I would love to welcome her back during the holidays and continue supporting her as she grows. Thank you again for your kind words and for allowing me to be part of your daughter's journey!

Experienced and professional.

5 stars

I had the pleasure of working with Hazel in a professional capacity. We were Teacher and TA in a SEN setting.

Hazel was a dedicated and hard working team member and had a beautiful way of encouraging children to complete tasks and participate in activities.

I am confident she has grown and developed her pedagogy and is more equipped to offer her services as a childminder.

I really enjoyed my visit to the setting. I was flabbergasted to see how effectively she had used the space to allow children to get the best out of their time there.

I wish Hazel, the parents and children all the best.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Mushi Mushi on 30/08/2024


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 31/08/2024:

Dear Mushi,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind review. It means a lot to me, especially from someone who has seen my work professionally. I'm glad you had a positive experience during your visit to my setting and appreciated how I've utilised the space to benefit the children.

Working with you in the SEN setting was a great experience, and your support and encouragement were invaluable. I'm constantly striving to grow and improve in my role, so your confidence in my development truly reassures me that I'm on the right path.

Thank you again for your wonderful words and well wishes. I wish you all the best in your endeavours as well.

Warm regards,
Hazel

Someone you can trust

5 stars

I'd highly recommend Hazel. She is experienced and professional. She's always so reasurring and send many photos and updates about my son. Her home looks just like a little nursery with lots of interesting toys and learning resources all around and on the walls. The garden is also a total plus which allows plenty of outdoor/sensory activities which Hazel has decorated just so well. I knew straight away that my son would have loved being in that enviroment. She has lots of safety measure in place with sign in/out system. She is very passionate about what she does. She also provides breakfast/ tea and drinks. My son has been with her for the past 3 months and although I was very nervous to leave him with someone for the first time, with Hazel I felt comfortable from the start. She also had over my oldest son when there are school holidays.
I appreciate what she does with my son and I can call myself lucky to have found a childminder liker her 🤍

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Gaia Gaia on 29/07/2024


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 30/07/2024:

Thank you for your thoughtful review. I'm pleased to hear that you are happy with the care and environment I've provided. It’s important to me that you feel reassured and confident in leaving your son in my care, especially given the natural apprehension that comes with such a decision. I'm glad the regular updates and photos have been helpful and comforting.

Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging space for children is my top priority, and it's rewarding to know that both of your sons enjoy their time here. Your positive feedback and trust mean a great deal to me. Thank you for your kind words and support.






A true blessing, wonderful childminder

5 stars

My daughter has been attending Hazel’s setting for over a month now and I am truly thankful for her service so far. When I first visited Little Achievers Croydon, I was impressed by the setting, I could see that my daughter would have the best of both worlds, a homely environment but a good balance for learning with many educational resources and toys that she would enjoy just as she does in the school setting. My daughter has had a wonderful and enriching time under Hazel’s care. Hazel, as a provider, exhibits patience, compassion, and professionalism and has a genuine outward passion for providing children with rich learning opportunities and a safe environment to do so. Having an outdoorsy kind of child who loves any opportunity to explore and go on trips, Hazel frequently engages the children in her setting with activities outdoors as well as indoors, allowing for a diverse and exciting experience with each visit. In just this short period she has already enjoyed a trip to the farm, and many visits to the local parks, exploring nature and feeding wildlife, which my daughter loves. Hazel frequently updates me on my daughter's progress in learning, and what activities she is engaging in with videos and photos which keeps me at peace and filled with joy while I am at work giving me trust that my child is in good hands.
I feel blessed to have found Hazel and I am completely satisfied with the care currently provided for my child.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Serena Serena on 18/06/2024


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 18/06/2024:

Thank you for your wonderful review. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I'm thrilled to hear that you and your daughter are happy with the care provided at Little Achievers Croydon Childcare. It's a joy to have her with us, and I'm delighted to see her thriving in the nurturing and educational environment I aim to create.

I find your daughter's enthusiasm for outdoor activities truly inspiring, and I love providing her with diverse experiences that encourage exploration and learning. I'm glad that the regular updates bring you peace of mind and happiness while you're at work; maintaining clear communication with all parents is a top priority for me.

Thank you again for trusting me with your daughter's care. Being a part of her growth and development is a privilege, and I look forward to many more enriching experiences together.

Amazing experience

5 stars

As I mun I was worry to send my son to a nursery because I wasn't sure he will like it and enjoy it I tried many places before to found hazel. And at first time we spoke I trust in her. they way the talks is very friendly,her setting is very good plus I appreciate it photos and comments how he is doing my son been with her around more than 1 moth he loves to go there. Thanks so much hazel for all your hard work.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Selene g Selene g on 16/05/2024


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 16/05/2024:

Hi, Selene g
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words! It truly means a lot to me to hear that you trust me with your precious child. I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to find the right setting, and I'm honoured that you chose mine. I'm thrilled your son enjoys his time here at Little Achievers Croydon Childcare and loves coming. It's my pleasure to provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for him, and I'll continue to do my best to make his experience enjoyable and enriching. Thank you again for your gracious feedback and for entrusting me with the privilege of being a part of your son's early years journey!

Best childminder in a short time

5 stars

Hazel is so nice, my son bonded with her from the first day. She accepted my son even though it was for 10days which most childminders do not accept. My son loved her setting and she has taught him many things already. She’s simply the best 10/10.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Denilia Denilia on 16/05/2024


Response by Avatar for Hazel Hazel on 16/05/2024:

Hi, Denilia
Thank you deeply for your heartfelt words! I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to care for your son and witness the special bond we've formed. Your trust and appreciation are incredibly meaningful to me. I'm committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can grow and learn, so it's truly heartwarming to hear that your son had a positive experience with me. Rest assured, I'll continue to uphold the highest standards of care. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback!









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