Lea
Childminder in London: Lewisham (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 24 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name's Lea and I am a registered childminder.
I have been childminding for 28 years and really enjoy my job.
I am a Bromley Mencap specialist network childminder and was recently graded Good by Ofsted in 2 areas and OUTSTANDING in 2 areas of my practice.
I have NVQ level 2 & 3 in childcare and I'm High Scope trained. I also have special needs training, safe guarding and first aid.
I have two children of my own aged 30 and 22 years old.
I offer children a loving, stimulating, exciting learning environment while in my care. I totally believe in working in partnership with parents so everyone feels safe and happy, both parents and children.
Feel free to contact me
My Experience
I am a mum of two children ( the best experience I think you need in childcare).
I have been a registered childminder for 28 years.
I am a Network childminder.
I am special needs trained and have worked closely with children with ADHD, autism and a variety of special needs.
I have NVQ level 2 & 3 in childcare and I'm also High Scope trained.
I have Safeguarding level 3 & participate in regular training to enhance my knowledge
I have worked for a lot of teachers over the years and offer special rates for term time only .
Graded 5 stars by the food hygiene standards agency
My Qualifications
NVQ Childcare level 2 & 3
High Scope (an American way of teaching, taught in Saplings Nursery's)
Network Childminder
Mencap registered Childminder
First Aid trained
Enhanced CRB
Bromley Mencap Specialist Network Childminder
Food hygiene level 2
Safeguarding level 3
Special needs trained
5 star rating by the food standard agency
My Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8am - 5.pm (I am flexible on days and times)
I am happy to childmind for parent needing term time only and offer reduced rates in the school holidays ..
Short term childminding or addhoc Childcare also offered.
I am registered for the 2 year old funding and 3/4 year old funding
I am happy to meet with parents to discuss their childcare needs, feel free to contact me..
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £12.00 per hour
Hourly - £12 per hour
Daily - From £70
I also provide flexible rates for teachers or families working term time only
Registered for 2 year old & 3/4 year old funding
Registered for Childcare vouchers, and various vouchers linked to individual parents working environment and government schemes
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
- First Aid Certificate (added 05/01/2022)
- DBS Check (added 05/01/2022)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 03/07/2019)
- Inspection Report (added 03/07/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/05/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lea. 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.
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Lea in 2022. It was such a special moment for both me and my daughter. I really wanted my daughter to learn to be more independent because she was always with me, and I'm so grateful that we were able to achieve that together. With Lea, she has learned a variety of activities, from cooking and feeding herself to tidying up, enjoying puzzles, reading books, singing, and gardening. Lea has been amazing at involving my daughter in various outdoor activities like going for walks, attending playgroups, and spending time in the parks. As a result, my daughter has developed a love for the outdoors and really enjoys socializing with other children. I've noticed that she has become more outgoing and extroverted, thanks to these experiences. Lea is such a caring, loving, and attentive person who treats your child like family. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much for your support and for being with us through these years.
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Lea is a lovely person. I would never find better childminder for my child. She is always happy to help. My daughter was only 1 year old when she went to Lea and I must say she did the best job I xould imagine. She teach her everything the same way as me at home from cooking together, tidy up, gardening and many many more. I didn't even send my daughter to start in reception as I was so Happy with Lea and with all her work she was doing. My daughter is missing her so much and every time we going school she is asking me if she can go to Lea instead school. I don't have a words to say how thankful I am to had her.
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Lea is loved by kids, just simply loved. She is very attentive, helping and with list of good tips for parents. My son had no issues going to her setting from the day one and loved it to the bits. A lot of toys to go through, plenty of small tours to farms and parks, even cinemas :) Fresh meals, cookery classes and a lot more to offer. If I only could I would have left my son with Lea for one more year, but well kids are growing fast and we have another chapter ahead of us now.
Thank you for all your help and support Lea! We will be in touch x
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We have only positive things to say about Lea and her setting. Our son has been with her for 8 months and we are very impressed by how much he has developed with her: signing, feeding himself, drinking from a cup, painting, drawing, pretend play. He grew in confidence around other children and adults. Most importantly, he is happy and we know that he is in great hands!
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I can't recommend Lea highly enough - she really is the real deal and has consistently exceeded our expectations when looking after our toddler. He comes home happy, energized and stimulated after a day with her. She sees the best in each child and they attach to her easily.
My son is a lockdown child and had a lot of separation anxiety when he started with Lea. He was weary of being left with anyone other than me. She provided the security he needed, while exposing him to other adults and children in a fun way, which brought him out of his shell.
Every day the kids get up to different fun activities and it's lovely to receive an update and pictures.
We are absolutely gutted that our son can't continue with Lea as we're moving county.
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