Dami
Childminder in Croydon
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Female Member since Feb 2014 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 21 Jan 2025
My Summary
Reliable And Flexible
About Me
DAMI'S CHILDMINDING IS EXPERIENCED IN PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, EXCITING AND STIMULATING ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. I PROVIDE FAMILY INCLUSION SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL.
•Children are involved in planning activities, they visits interesting and exciting places regularly.
•My setting reflects diversity where children’s moral, religious and cultural dietary needs are met, balanced with a rest when a child needs it.
•Good transport links - buses, train stations and tram stop.
•My setting is COVID compliance.
I work in partnership with parents, I am reliable and adaptable.
My Experience
Supports children to be school ready through EYFS curriculum and fun, exploring and challenging activities within and outside the setting. I provide opportunities for children to develop their personalities, abilities and talents. Am a skilled cook.
My Qualifications
•Cache Level 3 Certificate in unit Y/6000/9770 – Understanding how to set up a home based childcare service.
•Safeguarding and Early Intervention
•Current Pediatric First-Aid Certificate
•Food Hygiene Certificate
•Last inspection – 19/06/2023
•Inspection Outcome - MET
My Availability
•Monday - Friday - 7:15 am - 6.00 pm including school holidays.
•Flexible to accommodate parents and students childcare requirements during term-time and holiday term
• I am currently caring for school age children only - School drop/pick-up and after school care from Howard Primary School, Heathfield Academy and Sherwood Pre- School.
•There are vacancies for school runs to any of the above schools.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 14/01/2025 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
• Affordable fees which include nutritious meals, snacks and drinks.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Howard Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Heathfield Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Harris Federation Post 16
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Aerodrome Primary Academy
- I provide drop offs at Krishna Avanti Primary School
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
- Training Certificate: Health and Safety (added 09/04/2024)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 09/04/2024)
- Training Certificate: CSCP Attendance Certificate (added 09/11/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Certificate (added 17/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate (added 17/08/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/06/2020)
Reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Dami. 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.
I was extremely nervous going back to work considering leaving my child to a minder. But since I started working with Dupe, my anxiety was at peace, she looks after my son like her own and the passion and love she puts in her work is exceptional,
My son is always happy and comfortable going to her and he settles very well. Don’t know what l would have done without her she’s fantastic. I will strongly recommend her to anyone in need of a Devoted minder.
by Bernice on 25/11/2023
Response by Dami on 26/11/2023:
Thanks Bernice, my joy is watching your son grown into a focussed, confident, persistent in tasks and a courteous child. He is a blessing.
My son started to go to Dami's when he was just 10months old until it was time for him to go to Nursery. My son settled in with Dami so well and always got so excited when it was time to go there. He even started to call Dami auntie which I loved.
Dami was always so accommodating to my busy schedule letting me know where she was when I was running late to drop him in the mornings. I loved the way she always put the childrens needs first ensuring they were where they needed to be at the right time in regards to the school run.
My son learnt a lot with Dami, and I thought that it was good that I was given daily updates in regards to what my son ate and the activities he had done. I would like to add that my son ate VERY well there, i saw the children loved the food when I arrived during diner time. Dami even advised me what we can do at home to help with his development. I will definately be sending my second son there if there is space for him!
by Georgina on 20/06/2020
Response by Dami on 21/06/2020:
Wow Georgina, thanks a lot for your lovely words, you have made my day. Your son was a great pleasure to us and we miss his dance. I thank God he is doing great in all areas of learning. I will always have a space for you.
Dupe is the best childminder I have found and quite honestly a godsend.
After spending years trying to find reasonable, reliable and local childcare I finally found Dupe and my daughter hasn’t been happier ! Dupe is very kind, warm and professional and I can leave my daughter with her knowing she will be safe and have lots of fun with dupe and the other children. I honestly can’t thank dupe enough because finding good childcare is soo difficault - but I’m so glad I’ve found her ! Thank you again
by Pinky on 19/06/2020
Response by Dami on 19/06/2020:
Much appreciation for your positive feedback Yolanda. It makes my day that you and your child feel happy and secure with me. Your child brings great joy to the setting.
This is my first time using a childminder and I can say that i am so pleased with Dami's childminding services.she is down to earth,very nice and cheerful to the kids.She is a mother to the kids and I and my child feel so comfortable with her.I would definitely recommend her services.
by Omololu on 15/06/2020
Response by Dami on 16/06/2020:
Thanks Omololu, your child has brought so much joy and creativity into the Setting. All my children have blessed me so much. Their accomplishments keeps me going.
Dupe started to take care of our baby when he was just 13 months. I was desperate to find someone, but I didn’t have any recommendation. Dupe was the only one that tried to understand our needs and was a such amazing surprise for us since the first day with our baby.
She is very flexible, which is not easy to find someone that is able to take care of you and your baby as a family, but she is. She talks to me and my husband, send infos and pictures everyday and are always very flexible. I feel very safe with her.
She is lovely, very liable and the most important, my little one loves to spend time with her and her children.
by Parent on 21/03/2018
Response by Dami on 27/03/2018:
Thamks Cintia, it has been a pleasure and a blessing to take care of your lovely child.
Dupe started looking after my little one when he was just 7 months and I had to go back to work after maternity leave. She is very caring, understanding and patient with children, I think this is really what every child care provider should be. She is especially flexible with hours which I find many childminders and nurseries are not usually. She takes children to playgroups, parks, farm, picnics etc..which I find my son really enjoyed and it is good for learning and interacting with other children.
She regularly encourages developmental skills such as fine motor skills, walking, toileting and learning words and she sends regular activity reports with pictures and sometimes videos. She also provides meals with snacks and keeps a personal diary with what my son had eaten. She is very experienced and has older children which she drops and picks for school runs.
Needless to say, she looks after children in a safe and fun environment with an affordable price. No wonder Dami Childminding services is OFSTED "good".
by Geri on 26/09/2016
Response by Dami on 26/09/2016:
Thanks a lot Geri. It's a joy and a privilege caring for your boy. It's also a delight watching him grow into a confident & independent child.
I remember coming here looking for childminder for my son,
on seeing dami's profile, i loved it and hoped for a spaced for my son, but
i was disappointed when i tried getting her contact and it said have got to
register as a gold membership. so i asked my stylist if she knew a lovely & caring childminder around and she gave me someone number to called which i did, and we made arrangement to meet at the stylist. On getting to her house, it was unbelievable that it was the same dami i was hoping for. And She turns out to what i imagine, kind, caring, big heart and above all during my son's time with her, i really see some development in my son's especially his speech and when he told me he wants to use the potty. My son's is really lucky to have you as his minder and i will recommend you to all mothers that wants the best for their children.
by temi8 on 10/05/2014
Response by Dami on 26/05/2014:
Thanks Temi, my greatest pleasure is that your son has become a confident child, willing to try everything and progressing so well in all areas of development. And as your son used to say 'We did it' as we did it together!
Dami22 she is a very caring and kind lady, have lot of patience for children and their parents .she have good communication skill do lot of activities with the children .she start looking after my son since age 2years and I never had no problem with her, I really appreciated a care towards my son .
If any one is looking for the best child-minder Dami22 is the one .
by Parent on 03/03/2014
Response by Dami on 03/03/2014:
Thanks Rama, caring for your lovely boy was delight. Watching him develop into an independent and confident child is a wonderful reward.
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