Eva
Childminder in Kempston Rural And Wootton
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Female Member since Nov 2014 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi!
My name is Eva Sominka. I'm married with two daughters- Maya, 11 and Lilly, 10. We moved to Kempston Rural area of Wood End in September 2016 and I am very excited to live in a such a lovely area. We have 2 pets- a small dog and a hamster. Our dog is extremely placid and used to being handled by very young children- which always happens under my supervision. I occasionally get the hamster out of the cage and the children are allowed to give him a treat. Our home is a 4-bedroom end of terrace which has been extended and offers a vast space for children to play and explore. I have a dedicated playroom downstairs with a variety of toys and resources that are rotated regularly. The playroom has a home corner, reading corner, dressing up area, mark-making area and lots more and I have a number of messy play activities too. The large living room is used for dancing and other more physical activities. There is a downstairs toilet easily accessible to the children. I cook all meals and prepare snacks at home and ensure these are balanced and nutritious. Children also get involved in preparing their own snacks and we do baking too! I have a spare bedroom upstairs that is used for babies and children who nap, the room has a baby monitor that is on at all times. I have a large garden that leads via back gate to adjacent play park that is only used by ourselves and few neighbours. This is a fantastic additional outdoor space with climbing frame, swings and slide and various balancing apparatus. From the play park children can see horses and chickens which adds to their experience. I take children to various playgroups, parks, shops and to the woods to extend their learning and understanding of the world. I strive to offer the children in my care a variety of experiences as I believe they are invaluable to their learning and development. I provide daily books for each child so parents can see what their child has been up to in terms of snacks/meals, nappies, sleep and activities. I also have a development folder for each child under the age of 5 where I record all observations, next steps and planning as well as trips and wow moments to ensure all areas of development are covered and also that your child's personal interests and likes are taken into account. I believe every child is unique and I am able to adapt and adjust my approach and my care to suit your child's individual needs.
My Experience
I first became a childminding assistant in December 2013. I very quickly realised that I'm absolutely loving my job and so I went on to register as a childminder myself. I worked as a co-childminder up until August 2016 and when we moved home I began working by myself. I had my Ofsted inspection in November 2015 and I am proud to say I achieved an Outstanding grade. Between December 2013 and now I attended a number of additional training courses related to childminding and these are listed below. I believe in continuously developing myself and improving the service I provide. I also completed a Level 3 National Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce. My experience includes working with children of different ages- from a few weeks old to 11 years old. I cared for several children with additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, language and speech delay and behavioural problems. I also looked after bilingual children.
My Qualifications
I have recently completed Level 3 National Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.
I also have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid training and relevant safeguarding training including Prevent.
Other qualifications include:
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bilingualism in the Early Years
Basic Food Hygiene
Food Allergy training
Heuristic Play for 2-year olds
Low tech technology for 2-year olds
Oral Health in Early Years
Signing for Little Talkers
Planning for Effective Learning
Planning for Next Steps
Planning in the Moment
My Availability
I am an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) only setting offering care to children from birth to 5 years. I am available Monday to Thursday and I am flexible in terms of hours, starting and finishing times. I can accommodate preschool pick ups upon request.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 per hour per child
All snacks and meals are included.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/09/2020)
Reviews
4.83 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Eva. 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 son Yannis has been going to Eva in the last 2 month and he is unbelievable happy. The house is clean big and a lot facilities for kids. Eva is such a wonderful person always smiling and happy , gives you a good vibe. They have a lot of activities , going out everyday somewhere new , taking them to musical, outdoor play, in the forest , everywhere , Yannis has improved a lot his conversational level and he always waits to go to Eva. She even has equipment ( clothing) for outside. Meals included. What can I say , you would be lucky if you get a place for your little one in her diary. We thinking about to let him to Eva until he starts reception. She is a great person which loves kids and as soon as you see her you will say .. she is the one that needs to look after my child.
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Andrei
on 16/04/2024
I met Eva early 2015 whilst she was working with Kerreyanne Dicker ( Outstanding Ofsted registered childminder) Eva was always bubbly and kind to us as parents and to our child and had a genuine positive outlook on life.
Eva, was great at completing our son's daily activity book and providing us with updates on our son's progress whilst he was in her care.
Very loving and kind towards all children In Kerreyanne's setting and we wish Eva well with her childcare business.
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Leanne
on 19/11/2016
Eva looked after my son alongside Kerreyanne. My son built a bond with her and her daughters and felt part of the family amongst the other children at the setting. She is a kind and caring childminder who is never short of a cuddle for the children. She has contributed to the development of my son over the 12 months during his time at the setting. He thrived in this setting and always had fun.
A massive thank you for all that you have done with my little man :)
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on 04/11/2016
My son was looked after by Eva (and Kerreyanne) for just over a year. He absolutely loved Eva and both her daughters.Eva is very patient kind and caring. I always felt very comfortable asking for advice and most importantly he always had so much fun in her care.
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Rtully
on 22/10/2016
Eva (and kerreyanne) cared for my son tyler for 2 years, she always provided a lovley enviroment for tyler and has a great ability to make him feel at ease, whilst providing a great learning experience.
Anyone who has eva as a childminder are extremley lucky.
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on 11/10/2016
Eva was initially an assistant childminder then progressed to co-childminder in the setting thay my son still presently attends with Kerreyanne.Eva worked with my son who is Autistic from Jan 2014-Sept 2016.
Eva formed an extremely close bond with my son and was able to fully understand his needs and ensure that all tools were in place so that these were adequately met. Eva supported us as a family whilst going through the diagnoses process, offering emotional and practical support. Eva's level of professionalism as well as consistent flexibility helped us a family to not only cope with our son's condition but to be able to lean on her (and Kerryanne) in all times of need. Without Eva we simply would not be where we are today as a family.
Eva's ability to understand my son's needs, strengths and weakeness's enabled him to progress both socially and developmentally. Eva was able to take him comfortably out of his comfort zones and expose him to a variety of activities and experiences which I feel have greatly benefited him and given him the advantage considering his level of needs.
Simply put, Eva deserves her outstanding rating, she is a talented childminder who provides an excellent level of care and support to the children she looks after. We have been extremely lucky to have her support over the last 2.5 years and any family who uses her services I am sure, will fully agree!
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Simmynim
on 10/10/2016
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