Lana 36
Childminder in Tilehurst
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Female Member since Nov 2014 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 09 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi. My name Is Lana. We live in Reading, Tilehurst RG30.I have been an Ofsted registered childminder since 2010. I am a qualified level 3 Early Years Practitioner, with 15 years experience working with 0-5 year olds. Ofsted Good Feb 2019.
Originally from Ukraine. Married to a South-African. I have two sons - 13 and 10 years old. I provide a loving and caring home from home setting for children to explore and thrive in.
I have an open plan playroom/dining room area for the children to play in. I enjoy being outdoors, and will spend every day outside doing something fun with the children. We have our own garden. I am located within walking distance a local playground for children to run around and have fun with other children. We also attend local toddler groups, library.
I believe that children learn best through play, and put this into practise daily. I also encourage choice and child participation in what activities we do throughout the week. I am a creative person who enjoys doing arts and craft and baking activities with the children. I provide a range of different activities and resources, which cover all the areas of the EYFS to meet the needs of each individual child.
I work closely with parents/carers to be able to provide the best possible care for their child and to meet their individual needs.
I speak Russian, English, German and Ukrainian.
I have part- and full time spaces available. I can be flexible on days and drop off and pick up times. I do pick ups from All Saints' infant and Junior school.
Mon-Fri 8:00- 17:00 £6 p/h
My Experience
24 years experience in childcare: 10 of which working as a nanny and a nursery teacher, and 14 years as a childminder.
My Qualifications
First Aid Paediatric Traininng
CRB checked
Cache Diploma Level3 in Early Years Childcare.
Food Hygiene Course
Safeguarding children
and lots of other relevant courses for childminders.
My Availability
My opening hours are Mon - Thur 8:00 - 17:00
But I am reasonably flexible trying to meet working parents' needs. So please feel free to ask me if you need childcare outside those hours.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
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 Driving Licence (added 28/07/2023)
Reviews
4.94 out of 5
Parents say
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lana 36. 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.
Our daughter has been with Lana from a very young age and she has absolutely loved being looked after by Lana.My son also attended Lanas setting and he's absolutely loved it.Lana's home is perfectly set up for childminding, with a lovely safe garden.My daughter is always happy and excited to be spending the day with Lana and loves seeing all her friends there. Lana have provided a very caring, supportive and fun home-from-home environment in which our daughter has thrived. Communication has always been excellent, with both children and parents, the children have a wide variety of activities during the day including plenty of time outside, and the food she provide is very healthy and varied.
Essentially I can’t recommend Lana highly enough for her brilliant home environment, range of developmentally appropriate activities, reliability and the relationship she builds with the kids in the Tilehurst area.
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Uday
on 17/11/2024
Lana has looked after my 2yr 5 month old daughter Poppy since she was 8 months old and we honestly couldn't be happier with the experience we’ve had. Lana is passionate about childcare and shows a deep care for our daughter’s development and wellbeing. We are continually blown away by the activities Lana prepares for the children and the outings they go on. We love the fact they spend so much time outside. Lana provides nutritious meals made from scratch which my daughter loves. Lana is highly knowledgable about early years development and always takes the time at drop-off / pick-up to talk about how Poppy is getting on. I have always felt relaxed and confident with my child being in Lana's care. Lana and Poppy quickly formed a close bond and we will be so sad to move on when the time comes. I would not hesitate to recommend Lana’s childminding services to other parents.
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LaurenT
on 16/11/2024
Lana is now caring for my second child. My first thrived in her setting and is now happily engaged at school. There are a few parents who have sent their next child to Lana and it’s easy to see why.
She is attentive and affectionate. She is kind and supportive. My children are outside playing in almost all weather. They eat food there that they refuse at home.
She has really focused on their emotional learning, as well as helping them develop their language and motor skills.
I couldn’t have asked for a better person to trust with my children. I am so grateful to have Lana in my children’s lives!
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Samantha
on 15/11/2024
Sadly last year the nursery we had our little boy in shut down and we had to find new childcare. I was really hesitant at first, but Lana was kind, reassuring and fantastic with our son. From day one he settled in really quickly and we were kept updated with how he was doing and pictures of the fun he was having. A year on and I can honestly say I'm glad the nursery shut down. My son has learnt so much with Lana, he comes home everyday with new vocabulary and his understanding of concepts and following directions has come on leaps and bounds. Lana always gives detailed feedback about his day and is happy to answer any questions that we might have. My son has developed lovely friendships with his peers and is always excited to go to Lana's house. It's wonderful to see how well he's developing but the most important element for me is that I know he's happy and safe. I would highly recommend Lana to anyone that is looking for a childminder!
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Owleyeye
on 15/11/2024
Lana has been taking care of my son since he was 1 year old. I can’t imagine better childminder for him. Tymon absolutely adores her and even though he is at nursery now he still remembers her and talk about her, which means she gave him great memories to remember. This is a big thank you to you Lana for taking such a cool care of him.
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Martyna
on 20/02/2023
Lana has been my son's childminder since he turned one just over a year ago. I can honestly say that deciding to go with Lana as our childminder is one the best decisions we've made as parents. The settling process was really personal and went really well. Lana was keen to understand my son's routine at home so that she could get him sleeping and eating well with her. I felt really reassured from day one and my son has been really happy with Lana right from the start.
I love the environment Lana has created for the children she looks after. It is very much a family atmosphere where children feel at home. She has a lovely garden with lots of things for children to do (a trampoline, an outdoor kitchen, sandpit etc.) and takes the children out to parks, local woods or playgroups every day. She also sets up activities for them in her home like painting, a water table in the summer etc. She regularly meets up with another childminder so the children can play with each other. Lana cooks varied, fresh and healthy meals every day - even baking her own bread. My son definitely loves her food!
Lana is always keen to let us know how the day has gone and happy to share her advice and experience of having her two kids and having looked after children for many years. She has lots of expertise and is also really down to earth. This has been brilliant as two first time parents figuring things out! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lana.
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Emily
on 16/11/2022
My 2 year old daughter has been going to Lana for over a year now and she absolutely loves it! Lana has an amazing way with the children and fills the day with fun filled activities that they love. The setting is perfect, allowing the children to play and learn freely, inside as well as outside. There’s a lovely family atmosphere which makes it comforting for both child and parent!
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Yasmeen
on 11/11/2022
I was so worried about sending my daughter to childcare. When looking, I never imagined finding a setting I would be so comfortable leaving my child in. But I did. From the very first session, she was so content that she has never cried, or even looks back to say goodbye! She’s now been with Lana for a year and is thriving!
Lana provides such a wonderful environment. She is very gentle with my child and supports her in her learning and development of new skills. She brings home crafts she has made, and is always so proud of them. For Christmas, she has made a decoration that is now hanging on our tree.
The easiest way to get my child to get dressed is to tell her that we are going to Lana’s. They do so many activities every day, and photos are uploaded to MyBabyDays. Lana takes them outside in all weather, I don’t think there has been a day she hasn’t been outside! I really feel that Lana cares about my daughter as an individual.
I find the homemade food Lana provides to be great, she even bakes her own bread! My child is a particular eater and Lana ensures she has foods that suit her needs.
I cannot recommend Lana highly enough, she provides a wonderful childcare setting, and my daughter has been more than happy there.
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Samantha
on 18/12/2021
I am extremely happy with Lana and the care my son had received, In Lana's home, my son always feels welcome, clean, and well organised, and he has lots of fun playing with all the toys and with the other children. My son has really made great progress while he have been in Lana's care.
Lana is very keen to know about an individual interest's in each child & maintains great communication. I know my son have enjoyed sand and water play, baking, walks in the woods as well as outings to the park no matter how the weather is outside. He decorated a cup and card to give to his mother for Mothers’ Day and much more for easter..etc.Lana updates a babyday's diary detailing what My son have done each day. From this, I have a complete picture of his whole day including all his activities.
Lana provides a variety of foods each day lunch and also provide healthy snacks such as fruit, biscuits and rice cakes if he is exceptionally hungry. I am also aware that Lana ensures good personal hygiene by encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. I’m sure that it is this practice together with the cleanliness of Lana’s home which is ensured that My son have remained healthy and bug-free for nearly 7 months.
All in all, I am thoroughly happy with the level of care my son received and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self-assured little boy.
I would definitely recommend Lana as a great and reliable childminder.
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Uday
on 02/11/2021
I was very anxious about putting my then 8 month old son into childcare. It was the first time I would be leaving him with anyone other than my Mother. Lana very much takes an individual interest in each child & maintains great communication both through texts during the day & updates via the BabyDays website. My son very quickly settled into being with Lana & the other children & I feel completely relaxed now leaving him for the day. When I collect him, Lana always makes the time to tell me about his day & seems delighted by new developments or the funny things he does. I feel that Lana genuinely loves my son & I enjoy the affection they have for each other.
Lana is kind, loving & gentle with my son & I thoroughly recommend.
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Bertie32
on 01/02/2019
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