Ninatwal
Childminder in Feltham
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Female Member since Jan 2013 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 29 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live in Lower Feltham on the borders of both Ashford and Sunbury with my husband and 3 of my 4 children who I am very proud of.
My children have grown up with me as a childminder and welcome every minded child as a member of the family.
We also have a very tolerant and relaxed cat who has been around children since we bought her home.
I am a very active person, love to walk and keep fit by running and pilates. I love being outdoors and believe children gain so much from the outdoor environment.
My home from home environment is warm, safe and spacious, set out in a homely way where children are free to play and learn happily and informally.
I have a good sized garden with outdoor equipment including a very popular wooden playhouse. Outdoor learning and experiences are offered whatever the weather. I attend local playgroup and music sessions and regularly attend a session at the local community allotment where the children are free to experience the natural environment. These sessions are the highlight of the week and the children gain so much from them, learning to care about the environment, where our food comes from, animal and insect life cycles, working together, the list is endless.
I have built strong relationships with the families I work with, some of whom I have provided care for for many years and have cared for additional siblings when they came along. I communicate with parents daily via WhatsApp, sending messages and photographs of activities and their child’s day. This is something parents appreciate as they can see how happy their children are, leaving them to get on with their working day without worrying about their little ones.
I keep up to date with all relevant training which helps to ensure I meet the needs of all children by observing them and planning activities to further their development.
I currently offer 3/4 yr old funding and would consider offering 2 yr old funding.
My Experience
I have been registered since Feb 2004 and have been a mother since 1986!
Working with children with additional needs
I attend training courses offered by Hounslow to continue my professional development. Planning and observations, Makaton, EYFS to name a few.
I also co-organise a support group for local childminders which run termly.
My Qualifications
My last inspection was graded GOOD
Introduction to childminding practice
Developing childminding practice
Extending childminding practice
NVQ level 3 in childcare and development.
EYFS: Observation,assessment and planning
EYFS: Unique child, Positive relationships,Enabling environments,Learning and development
Professional development
Safeguarding
Child protection awareness
Paediatric first aid
Prevent duty
My Availability
I have a vacancy available for Mon, Tues, Weds and Thursday. Please contact me for details.
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| Last Updated: 24/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.20 per hour
Please contact me for details
My Local Schools
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Reviews
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We have been sending our son Baxter to Nina's for almost 2 years now, just after he turned 1 and are very happy with our choice of care setting.
Nina is very approachable and supportive in every way. Most recently we have been potty training Baxter and Nina is very supportive with our approach and offers guidance and advice. Nina has years of experience she shares and puts me at ease with Baxter's development and progress.
Nina provides activities every week for Baxter and the other children. Baxter loves going to the allotment and playing outside, it is the highlight of his week! Nina makes a conscious effort to focus on counting, colours, shapes and creativity which Baxter enjoys and is learning lots every day.
Baxter has always been happy to go to Nina's and is always happy and chatty at the end of the day, telling us what he has been up to. Baxter is coming up to 3 years old and we made the decision to keep him at Nina's setting and not send him to nursery and he is so happy with Nina and that is one of the most important parts of choosing a childcare giver.
I have no question that Nina's setting is safe and secure, Nina's family are great and are always welcoming to Baxter and us! Nina provides a nurturing, caring and kind environment and we are completely comfortable having Baxter in her care.
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Our daughter, Betsy has been cared for by Nina from the age of 1 and she absolutely LOVES spending her days there. Betsy just strolls straight in when dropped off and is always happy when collected. We were anxious like lots of parents when returning to work, but Nina was extremely reassuring, nurturing and communicated so well.
Nina always has lovely activities and play setups for the children, centered around learning through play. Her resources are excellent, inclusive and inviting, so much so, we often ask for tips of how to use similar setups at home!
As well as wonderful indoor activities, she has a lovely garden, full of fun things to play with and a very cute wooden playhouse, which the children all seem to love. The children also visit an allotment with Nina where they learn all about nature, caring for the environment, see the cute chickens and play with the outdoor resources they have there (Betsy really loves this!)
Nina has a helpful communication book which let's us know what Betsy has done for the day, how she's been, what she's eaten and how she slept. This is so handy and also lovely to hear details of how she's spent her time. It helps us have conversations with her about her day.
I cannot recommend Nina enough. I feel so relieved that we found her and that Betsy spends her days in such a nurturing, fun and educational environment. It's hard leaving your child in the hands of someone else, but Betsy is so happy, her development since being there has been great and as parents, we are extremely happy and thankful.
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Nina looked after our son from when he was 9 months old until he started school at 4 years.
I was extremely anxious about returning to work at the end of my maternity leave, we had several visits to settle both him and me. Nina was reassuring and kept me fully updated as to how he was and what he was doing through the day, making the transition much easier. She provided daily diaries with photographs and details of what he had done, what he'd eaten, sleeps he'd had through the day. This kept us fully informed of what he'd been up to whilst away from us, especially as he got older and wouldn't tell us himself!
My son had a lovely time with Nina. She undertook a wide range of activities with the children in her care, both in her home and garden and in the local community, such as local play groups, singing activities and open days at the local fire station etc.
Nina and her family are lovely people, we have fond memories of our son's time in her care and have kept all his diaries and photographs.
We would thoroughly recommend her.
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I have known Nina now for coming up to 6 years. She has looked after my 6 year old daughter from the age of 1 and my almost 4 year old son also from the age of 1 year on a full time basis. I can say wholeheartedly that the love and support, underpinned by structure and development, has been a testament to how well rounded both my children have become.
Nina’s days include plenty of activities, visits to local farms, singing at Crazy Hazy, forest school, arts and crafts at home creating special Christmas, Valentines, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards and keepsakes. Everything is organised with the children’s development in mind. Safety of the children is also paramount to Nina.
Nina keeps a daily diary of each child which is always fun to read at the end of the day and from time to time sends you photos of your child having fun or being a little monkey.
I can highly recommend Nina as a childminder as my experience has been a very positive one of absolute love, support, development and understanding of my children.
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Nina has provided after school and holiday care for my daughter and son for the last 4 years. Both are very happy to attend and often need coaxing to leave! Nina provides a wide variety of activities and trips during the holidays. The garden is very popular in the summer.
Both children were wary of pets before joining Nina but now very much look forward to stroking the cats and learning about how to care for them.
My daughter has a peanut allergy requiring an epipen. Nina is always careful to check any food provided is suitable and is also diligent in making sure she always has the medication to hand.
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