Lydia
Childminder in Abbeywood
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Aug 2013 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 04 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a mother of 3 lovely children aged 9, 10 and 11 years.I have 5 years experience in childcare. I am ofsted registered and DBS checked and have my mum also registered as my assistant.I have all my trainings up to date around safeguarding and child protection, food and hygiene, FGM,etc. I am fully insured and flexible with timings.I open my setting 8am - 6pm but can open earlier or finish late with well advance notice . I also do school drop off and pick up and can also be available to take children on extra curriculum activities. I am available on weekends and nannying if booked well in advance depending on availability.
My Experience
Apart from being a mum, i have experience in working with children 0 to 17 years to give necessary support and learning that adapt to each child to thrive independently in later life.
I build the relationship with each child to help them to be secure and settle well in my setting and work in partnership with parents,carers and necessary agencies to give early intervention support to SEND children and also support with a smooth transition to school .
My Qualifications
Level 3 in home based childcare
Level 2 Food and hygiene
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training
Safeguarding and Child protection
Prevent Duty Awareness
My Availability
Available on request
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 17/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
From £7.50 depending on contract and ages of children
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Rockliffe Manor Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Alexander McLeod Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bannockburn Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 21/03/2024)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 17/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 child safeguarding (added 17/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 food and hygiene (added 17/07/2023)
- DBS Check (added 16/07/2023)
- UK Passport (added 15/07/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Emergency Paediatric first aid (added 15/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Cache level 3 award in home based childcare (added 15/07/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/07/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lydia. 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.
Lydia is a lovely person.
Shortly after finding her on here, my family & I gladly visited her in her home and our boys (7 & 4) were excited to see her beautiful, clean, and well laid out setting.
My boys are comfortable, relaxed and feel safe with Lydia, and this is indeed invaluable.
Her setting is safe, child
friendly and equipped.
Lydia is very professional, thorough and very personable. The childcare required is on ad hoc basis, and as such her flexibility has been golden.
Lydia clearly loves and values children and this is evidenced in her significant attention to detail, her care and warmth.
We recommend her and we are grateful to have her care for our boys.
by Jasmine about Lydia on 27/04/2024
Response by Lydia on 27/04/2024:
Thank you so much Jasmine...I am happy to always have your children. And i commend you on how well behaved and respected they are.
Looking forward to having them again in the near future.🙂
I have personally been blown away by her duty of care and professionalism. Her attention to detail is second to none. She radiates a sense of motherly light and warmth that makes both our daughter and us (parents) very comfortable. Aunty Lydia as we affectionately call her takes care of our most important possession thereby creating an enabling environment for us to focus on our further education and our careers. Thank you.
by rexford about Lydia on 05/04/2024
Response by Lydia on 05/04/2024:
Thank you so much Rexford. I am so happy working with your family. Your lovely princess smile is so contagious and my family and I are happy to have her around at all times...thanks you🙂
We absolutely love Lydia , she is very warm and caring and her setting is really outstanding!We have our 2 kids 6 and 5 years old that she is looking after and they couldn’t be more happy to be in Lydia’s setting .I would recommend her with my whole heart.It’s very easy to work with Lydia and she offers a lot of support to both the parents and the kids .We are very happy we have found Lydia .
by Bella about Lydia on 04/11/2023
Response by Lydia on 04/11/2023:
Thanks Bella...you have a brilliant and gorgeous children and fun to be with. They are always welcome in my setting and i am so happy they settled in well...i am still a work in progress and ready to listen and support in my little way to provide a safe and warm atmosphere for your children .Thanks once more🙂
We have been incredibly fortunate to have our 2-year-old daughter attending Lydia's childcare for over a year now. Right from the start, Lydia's loving and supportive environment made our daughter's transition seamless and enjoyable. It only took one day for her to feel comfortable, and ever since, she eagerly looks forward to each visit.
Lydia has been an invaluable resource for us as first-time parents, addressing all of our concerns with patience and kindness. Her unwavering support has put our minds at ease, as she willingly shares her expertise, ideas, and strategies. Whether it's discussing settling in, potty training, or preparing for school, Lydia is always there to lend a compassionate ear.
Under Lydia's attentive guidance, our daughter has flourished both socially and intellectually. Notably, she has begun to explore the world of numbers, and counting has become a delightful skill she practices regularly. We are thrilled to witness her growth and development, and we credit Lydia for playing a pivotal role in fostering these important milestones.
Furthermore, we are immensely grateful to Lydia for taking the initiative in potty training our daughter. Her dedication and commitment have been remarkable, and we are pleased with the progress our little one has made under her guidance.
In summary, we are exceedingly satisfied with the exceptional childcare provided by Lydia. Her nurturing approach, coupled with her flexibility and genuine care, make her an outstanding choice for any parent seeking a safe and enriching environment for their child. Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Lydia's childcare services to others.
by Andy about Lydia on 21/07/2023
Response by Lydia on 21/07/2023:
Thank you Andy. I am happy to have your daughter all year round...🙂
What else can I say about this wonderful child care provide.
Since my little girl start going to her, she has improved a lot in communication and her ways of interactions.
The only word to describe this amazing woman is that she is good with kids and am so happy that my daughter is enjoying every minute there.
Keep up the good job ma.
by Lanre about Lydia on 20/07/2023
Response by Lydia on 20/07/2023:
Its my pleasure anytime. 🙂
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