Donna
Childminder in Halesowen
Female Member since Aug 2013 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 03 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Warm, fun, highly motivated and enthusiastic childminder.
I offer home from home childcare.
Thank you for looking at my profile. I am a GOOD Ofsted Registered Childminder based in Halesowen.
I accept funding for eligible 2 year olds -Time for Two's and 3/4 year olds - 30 hours funding.
I drop off and collect at Colley Lane School, only.
******spaces available for EYFS and Funding children from September 2025*******
I am married with two children. We are a pet family. We have a male cat and we have a family dog. A female chocolate Labrador.
I do learning journals for all children and next steps. I work closely with parents and encourage this. I follow the EYFS for children under the age of 5, working in partnership with parents, nurseries and schools.
My setting:-
I have a spacious living room/dining room and conservatory. Toys, books and resources easily accessible for all ages. There is another room for use downstairs, which is adjacent to our downstairs bathroom/toilet. We have a large garden including plenty of outdoor toys; fruit trees and vegetable patch.
I attend play groups a week as well as trips to the park and the library.
We attend many local events, even more so during the school holidays.
Please message or email me.
My Experience
My experience is with my own two children/ newborn to young child.
Previously provided care for children between the ages of 8 months to twelve year's old.
My Qualifications
CYPOP5
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding - Foundation and Intermediate
DBS Certified
Level 2 Food Safety
Various courses in relation to Understanding Children's Behaviour
My Availability
Please contact me to discuss your requirements.
I drop off and collect from * Colley Lane Nursery/School * - only.
Please contact me for further information.
I am a member of the Dudley Network and can accept funding for Time for Two's, eligible 2 year old children and will be offering the 30 hours funding for 3/4 year olds.
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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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Please contact me to discuss your requirements and we can discuss fees.
Currently accepting Childcare Vouchers
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Colley Lane Primary Academy
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/04/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Donna. 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.
She's been looking after my child for the last 2 years since he was 11 months old and is fantastic even sending video messages during lockdown so he could still see her, he's always coming home with lovely pictures he's painted and he is very happy there and sometimes doesn't want to come home because he has so much fun with Donna I highly recommend Donna's house
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Donna has been my Sons (Arthur) childminder for the last 3 months, since he was 11 months old. As a nervous Mum and Baby, leaving my son in someone else's care for the first time, Donna has been excellent in helping us both adjust and settle in to the changes. Arthur struggled at the beginning, knowing I was going, however Donna has been so patient with him and caring towards him to the point where he is now excited, and has started running to get to her door ready for his play session to begin! He knows where everything is and whilst there treats it as his own home. The garden is a lovely play area for the children, and the house consists of every toy imaginable that a young mind would enjoy playing with.
Donna keeps me updated with all the days activities through a daily journal and during the beginning weeks would also text me to keep me updated on when he had calmed down and was settled, just to help reassure me! Donna regularlary asks me for updates on Arthur on the things he enjoys so she can adjust the play to suit this, i.e. Shapes, musical instruments, cars, books etc.
So far I have been extremely happy with the childcare Donna has provided, I feel confident leaving my Son in her care and have enjoyed watching her build a strong bond with my son.
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