Ufirst Childcare
Childminder in Deptford (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Aug 2014 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login Apr 2025
My Summary
Where Every Child Is Given An Opportunity To Be Him/Herself
About Me
SPACES AVAILABLE!!
MY NEW OFSTED REPORT STATES MET; I HAD JUST RECENTLY IMPROVED THE LOOK OF THE SETTING TO ECO FRIENDLY AND RETURNING TO WORK AFTER AN ANKLE INJURY. I HAD NO CHILDREN IN THE SETTING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION HENCE ONLY MET COULD BE AWARDED. IT IS STATED ON MY NEW REPORT THAT I WAS AN OUTSTANDING CHILDMINDER.
PROUD TO BE OPERATING IN AN ECO FRIENDLY SETTING.I am Nicole, a registered childminder rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted for U First Childcare Service located in Abinger Grove with easy access to buses; 47, 188 and 199. I am also within easy access to Deptford, Deptford bridge, Greenwich Maritime, Surrey Quays and Canada water stations.
My setting now reflect that of a eco friendly environment, the aim is to to encourage the children to be more aware of the environment and make positive contributions for sustainability.
I use energy saving light and use recycle materials for art and crafts along with non-toxic paint. I stick to natural flooring throughout and use bamboo or mango wood cutlery. All the toys are carefully sourced and are made from natural and eco-friendly materials.
Most activities the children participate in is child-led, this encourage the children to be active participants in their learning and development. The health of the children is paramount hence meals are prepared fresh every day.
The ethos of my setting is to help children experience play with toys which evoke their sence of exploration, imagination and creativity.
My Experience
My extensive experience within the childcare industry has equipped me with firm knowledge and understanding of child development. This helps me to effectively plan to help children gain knowledge, explore with confidence and grow to become active participants in society. I have the ability to implement various strategies to foster engagement within an environment which assist children to begin their journey of reaching their full potential. I have close relationship with groups and other childminders, this create other social environments for the children to participate in and build relationships.
Thought and careful consideration is applied when choosing the toys for my setting, everything is selected with a learning goal or objective in mind. This ensures that once your child is in my setting, they are fully engaged in an environment highly stimulated. The diverse range of toys allow children to explore, understand the world around them and express their own uniqueness through high quality play. My pedagogy is child-led hence activities are usually centered around the the interest of the children, this allows open opportunities for every child consideration.
Every child is first in my setting; hence U First Childcare Service.
My Qualifications
MSC Mental Health (pending)
A1 Assessors qualification (Childcare assessor)
MA Education (Childcare/Health and Social care Lecturer)
BA Hons Childhood Studies Degree (Childcare Specialist)
NVQ Level 3 Childcare
Other qualifications
CPD which influence practice
My Availability
Mornings
Evenings
Term time
Weekends
Holiday
Bank and Public holidays (prior arrangement)
Babysitting (after 6pm weekdays)
Long weekends
Home Care (prior arrangement)
Home drop-off
Adoc childcare
Schools
Gringling Gibbons (school drop off and pick-up)
St Joseph Primary (school drop off and pick-up)
Deptford Park primary (school drop off and pick-up)
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Please contact me for details as it varies depending on the service required. .
*Assistance is offered to anyone wishing to acquire Tax Credits for further financial support.
*Childcare vouchers accepted
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Deptford Park Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Grinling Gibbons Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sir Francis Drake Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Clyde Early Childhood Centre
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tidemill 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
- UK Passport (added 27/03/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for UFirst Childcare. 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.
Nicole is the best childminder and childcare i have ever met, she has a very clean flat which is very much child friendly with lots of educational toys and playing tools, and the safest too, she has great experience for child and my child Loves to be with her in her first meeting, her flat is originally ment for child and with high level of Proper hygiene, even extending her lever of hygiene to people coming into the flats, by instructing them to do the right thing in order to keep all her children safe and healthy, under her care, her rates are pretty much good, and she's so lovely towards kids, and very much putting 100% effort in her work, with great experience for taking care of children, and she even sends you update photos and videos of your child and teaches your child new educational things.
her flat is child safety and cleaniness is 10/10 rating with proper hygiene for children welfare. and she cares and show great love and affections for your child like her own.
she's great in looking after children.
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osman
on 06/08/2024
Response by
UFirst Childcare
on 07/08/2024:
Hi Osman
I really would like to say thank you for this review. I am so happy that you were observant of my environment and appreciative of the care I provide.
Your kind words will continue to motivate me to in my endevour to always provide excellent care for the children and professional service for the parents/carers.
Thank you.
Nicole
Nicole cared for my son for more than 2 years and to date my son still visits her, always stating that he wants to visit Aunty Nicole.
He started in her setting when he was 3 months and I believe it was the best start my son could have had. He was always engaged, happy and alert. His exposure to various well thought through activities indoors and outdoors made him a well rounded child. Nicole always took the children to socialise with other children in other settings and on trips around London such as theatres, boat trips etc.Her planning was targeted and it helped my son improved in areas which were slowly developing. Her attention to detail is unique and her communication skills are excellent. I was always kept up to date on development, changes or concerns. I admire Nicoles' ability to identify and react positively by reassuring us as parents. I always felt confident at work that my child was cared for by a professional.
Nicole is from a teaching background and this shows through the activities and the set up of her setting. She is more than a Childminder, someone who is passionate about teaching and learning.
NICOLE YOU ARE THE BEST AND I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU TO ANY PARENT WHO WANTS TO HAVE PEACE OF MIND.
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TES
on 18/06/2024
Response by
UFirst Childcare
on 18/06/2024:
Thank you Tes for doing this review. So happy to know that my level of care was so highly thought of.
It was great caring for M and seeing how he has grown and developed confirm that my care and attention is worth while.
I do this job because of my passion for early development and these words are added inspiration to continue doing what I am doing.
Thank you.
Our daughter started with Nicole in January 2024 when she was 7 months old and she LOVES Nicole and her time there. Her adaptation went smoothly and it feels wonderful to see Sophie so joyful and happy when we drop her off each morning.
We originally though we’d leave Sophie at a childminder until 1 year old and then put her in nursery but seeing how she is evolving, learning and thriving with Nicole we want to continue.
Nicole has an MA in education and follows the ofsted nursery curriculum with more tailored activities and Montessori style wood toys and games.
She is open 8am -6pm and including delicious and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The biggest advantage is the one-to-one care and tailored curriculum and the fact that Sophie has not been ill since started with Nicole apart from a small cold which I gave her from work not the other way around. Nicole also meets up with other childminders from time to time so Sophie socialises plenty.
I recommend Nicole wholeheartedly! She is so attentive and communicative. I feel safe and confident leaving my daughter in her amazing care.
If you want the best for your child,
look no further than Nicole.
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Chantal
on 27/04/2024
Response by
UFirst Childcare
on 14/06/2024:
Hi Chantal
Thank you very much for this wonderful review. I am elated to know that the care I offer is so appreciated by you as a parent. Wonderful words like these makes me feel even more encouraged and committted to ensure that young children get the best start they deserve through opportunities created at my setting.
I believe that with a stimulating and enriched environment children will be open to thrive and excel. Thanks for believing in me and my abilities, I endevour to continue offering excellent care so that more parents like you will be happy to use my service.
Thank you
Firstly Nicole, I apologise for taking so long to leave this review. Thank you so much for making my child's stay so enjoyable over the 2 months you cared for him.
U First Childcare Service definitely gets the thumbs up from me and my son. The surroundings are fantastic and the best child themed and related environment I have seen on offer. Your personal input in both looking after the welfare of my son and keeping him so interested and involved with your teaching and learning activities is most valuable and appreciated.
Although I have now moved from the area my son both misses and asks for both yourself and the other children he associated with and had so much fun.
For anyone else seeking a safe and responsible carer I could never recommend anyone more highly.
Thank you Nicole,
Paul
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on 20/09/2017
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