Little Butterflies
Childminder in Nottingham (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Feb 2009 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 29 May 2025
My Summary
18 Years And Still Loving Everyday
About Me
Hello, My name is Nicola Widdowson. I am 42, and I have been working with children for 25 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 25 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 a vacancy on Mondays and Thursdays
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.
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 noon.
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 | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/05/2025 | |||||||
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 £60.00 a day or £65 a day for 3 year olds if on funding or stays at £60 a day for non funding. Childcare includes all meals.
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 if the 28th falls on a weekend it needs to be paid on the Friday before so it is cleared in time.
payments can be made via bank transfers. I am also registered with the funded government tax free childcare payment scheme. Starting in April i will be registered for funded hours, these are term time only but childcare places are for all year round.
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)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/04/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid certificate (added 16/10/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 30/04/2019)
Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Butterflies. 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.
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
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
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
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
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
on 18/06/2019
We found Nicola on here when we were looking for overnight care so we could have some quality time as a couple as well as a family. Nicola made us feel very comfortable and kept us up to date during the first night we left our daughter overnight with photos and messages. Nicola provided a hot meal, bathed and managed to settle Amber down very easily considering we have not left her with anyone before due to no family close by. we have also taken the advantage of weekend care with Nicola which gave us the opportunity for a weekend away for the first time in 2 years. Nicola provides all fresh meals, lots of fun activities and the knowledge your child is in a safe, nurturing loving environment. we can not thank Nicola enough and would recommend Nicola to anyone.
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on 16/04/2018
I really struggled with the thought of going back to work after having my first daughter McKenna. But the moment I met Nicola I felt so relaxed and confident i was doing the right thing. Nicola is very caring and passionate about the children and her work. it is clear their happiness and well being is the most important thing. Nicola has a very loving home with a large variety of toys and equipment to keep them entertained. The sleeproom just for the childminding children is something I had not seen on any other visits and the garden is a lovely safe area with lots to keep them busy. Nicola looked after McKenna for just over a year until I went on maternity leave and I can not thank her enough for the love and care she provided. I highly recommend Nicola if you are looking for childcare 5* from me xx
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on 16/04/2018
I was recommended by a friend who had a child already with a mr and mrs childminders she said they had a vacancy coming up and she could not sing their praises high enough.
After my first meeting i felt so happy and confident i had found the best place for Rosie to be when i could not have her and Rosie started the following month. Rosie has grown from a 4 month old baby into a happy confident and sociable little girl. Nicola and Steven are amazing with the children they are like a big happy family and most days Rosie did not want to come home! if any one is looking for a home from home environment where they can rest assure their child will get the time,love and attention they need i highly recommend you contact Mr and Mrs Childminders.
Sophie,Sam and Rosie
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