Little Butterflies
Childminder in Nottingham (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Feb 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
18 Years And Still Loving Everyday
About Me
Hello, My name is Nicola Widdowson. I am 41, and I have been working with children for 24 years, working in private day nurseries, a crèche and a youth club. I have also studied and completed levels 2 and 3 in early year’s childcare and keep up to date with first aid, child protection, and many more courses and training
While I enjoyed working in all three childcare settings, I felt it was time to use my experience and dedication to work with a smaller group of children to give more specific care to each individual, therefore, I decided to become a registered childminder I have been a registered childminder now for 18 years and I am still loving every day.
I apply the best elements from all of the settings i have worked, but in a home from home, learning through play environment which, i believe, will help your child thrive, building essential confidence, social skills and being safe and happy which is the most important thing.
My Experience
I have 24 years of experience working with children from 6 weeks to 11 years old from working in a creche, private day nurseries, a youth club and now childminding I used to babysit regularly too all before my childminding business started 18 years ago!
My Qualifications
I have qualified in
5* Rating in food and hygiene
Nvq2 and Nvq3 in Early years childcare,
Full first aid certificate,
I am covis 19 fully vaccinated
Child protection ,
Safeguaring children certificate
Level 2 Allergy Awareness
Certificate in baby and infant massage
Early Childcare Development
British values and many more
Ofsted rated Good
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My Availability
I currently have 1 full time place available until August 2025 then I will have another full time place available.
I only provide day care for children from 6 weeks up to 4 years . I do not do any school runs or wrap around care as my priority is the little ones.
My little butterflies is open from 7:30 am up to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday and I am also overnight registered so can have my daily registered children stay overnight here.
I am not able to drop off or collect from pre schools unfortunately due to the little ones routines.
Breakfast is offered between 7:30am up to 9:30am
Lunch is included for children on a morning session or full day and is between 11:30 and 12
A light tea usually sandwiches or toast with fruit and yoghurts is provided around 4:00pm to fill them before their evening meal at home
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| Before School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 07/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Day care from 7:30 am up to 5:30 pm is £55.00 a day
Overnight care is from 6:00 pm till 9:00 am and is £80 and children must be collected by 9am
any extra hours entered are £10 per hour
Payment is due on the 28th of each month and in advance of childcare
I accept cash either weekly or monthly, bank transfers i am also registered with the funded government tax free childcare payment scheme. I am not registered for funded hours as they are term time only and hourly which does not work with my setting but I keep my costs lower than the local nurseries and provide more one on one care.
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
- DBS Check (added 03/10/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid certificate (added 16/10/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 30/04/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/04/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Butterflies. 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.
Nicola has looked after my 3 year old son since he was 7 months old. As a new mum i found it daunting leaving my baby when i first went to work after maternity but nicola regularly sent me pictures of my baby smiling and having loads of fun.
i would highly recommended nicola as she is great with communication caring and my son loves her.
Sad to leave due to relocating xxx
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sg20128
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on 11/03/2020
AMAZING!!
I took my daughter out of a previous childcare provider and was very nervous due to the experience i had had previously...I cant explain how comfortable this lady makes me. She is fantastic, her house is immaculate and a very safe and friendly environment for a child.
I will be sending my daughter to her for a very very long time
xx
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Noagrace
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on 11/03/2020
We loved Nicola since the very first moment we met her. I believe she does a great job and you can tell she has loads of experience and passion. Our one year old daughter loves her. She became more sociable with other kids, started walking, mumbling Englsh words, but overall she looked very happy. I definitely recommend Nicola.
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Daniel G
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on 29/11/2019
We have known Nicola for 4 years now. She has looked after our baby since 6 weeks up until now at the age of four. We have never doubted her love or ability to care for our child and always feel secure in her abilities and the setting she provides. We often have trouble and tears trying to getting her out of Nicola’s house! She informs us at all times of what she has done in the day, always bringing home paintings, pictures, crafts or baking projects. She never forgets special occasions such as birthdays, and holiday celebrations and always sends homemade gifts and cards for these. She is the best childminder in West Bridgford and has always accommodated our needs when requested, often doing overnight and weekend care also. I would not leave my child with anybody else now, and have struggled to see anyone who meets her standards. The house and setting is perfect for little ones, as are the planned outings and trips so often undertaken by them. Thank you Nicola, you are our life saver!
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Liza27
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on 30/06/2019
I got in contact with Nicola inregards to her childminding services for my one year old. After liasing with her she said she had availability for my chosen day (Friday).
I asked questions etc and then asked to meet with her.
She then decides to tell me that she no longer has availability and has given someone else the space.
Surely as a professional you would let potentional parents know that the day may not be available due to.... whatever.
I wasted my time !
Im just pleased that I found out now how unreliable she is even before meeting my daughter.
I understand that she 'honoured' another parents request but maybe she should consider updating her page and letting other potential parents know that this is how she works.
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Marisa
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on 18/06/2019
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