Pamela L
Childminder in Lee
Female Member since Sep 2010 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 03 Oct 2024
My Summary
Pam’s Daycare
About Me
**Pam's Daycare is now open** **Please get in touch for enquires**
Hi,
My name is Pamela, I have been working in childcare in the UK for the past 9 years. I live in a 3 bedroom terraced house near Horn Park, Lee with my husband and our child-friendly dog (cocker spaniel) called Shico. I am a Brazilian born, British citizen that is friendly and fun whilst also responsible and reliable.
I have a natural enthusiasm, energy and love for children and with hopes of one day having my own child, have decided to become an Ofsted registered childminder to better accommodate my professional and personal life. I am therefore extremely excited to open Pam's Daycare (aiming for January 2021)!
Pam's Daycare will offer a home-from-home setting for children which aims to encourage confidence, imagination, exploration and all-round bright start to life in a nurturing, safe and fun environment. Children will benefit from early learning and development through play and engaging educational activities following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Pam's Daycare will also offer plenty of early years and educational toys, books and puzzles, indoor and outdoor activities, outings to fun places and healthy homemade meals. I have a secure garden for outdoor play and also lucky to live a 4 minutes walk from Horn Park, a friendly, well-equipped park with a playground, ball's court and lots of vegetation to explore.
Please get in touch for further information, I would love to welcome you and your children to Pam's Daycare.
*We offer pick up and drop off service for Lee, Hither Green and Blackheath parents.
My Experience
I have been working with children since 2011 as a nanny. I have a natural passion for children and I love everything about them. I have experience with babies, toddlers and school age children and am used to looking after multiple children at the same time. As a nanny I have worked for a few families all around London but I currently work for a local lovely family in Hither Green.
In all my jobs I use a fun, positive and encouraging approach as I believe children needs to be highly stimulated to learn and develop into happy and confident children. I use resources such as painting, colouring, sticking, numbers, colours, and shapes and lots of outside playing to meet the children's needs.
My Qualifications
I hold a Bachelors in Portuguese Language.
I have a valid DBS certificate
Paediatric First Aid
Full UK drive license
Childminding training
Safeguarding Children training
Food Hygiene training
Childcare chache level 2
Ofsted registered
My Availability
Open 5 days a week from 8am to 6pm.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 22/04/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Full day £80
Please get in touch to discuss what exactly you need and I can let you know about fees.
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
- DBS Check (added 10/03/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 08/03/2021)
Reviews
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We have been attending Pam and Antonio's for over a year to care for our now 3 year old, and we have nothing but positive feedback.
Our little one by nature finds it hard to attach to new people, but Pam and Antonio's is really a home from home setting that made it easier to connect to - they are an amazing family with lots of love to give.
They have shown a deep understanding of our little one's development, tailoring activities and learning experiences to interests and abilities. They have been incredibly responsive, keeping us updated every day with notes and pictures and addressing any concerns we had promptly. Our little one even on weekends sometime asks now if we can go to Pam's.
The personal touch is evident in the way they engage with our little one, making them feel special and valued. We highly recommend Pam and Antonio's to any parent seeking a childminding service that goes beyond typical day care and really feels like leaving your child with close friends during the day.
Our daughter entered Pam's Daycare from the age of 10 months until 3 years old. We could have not hoped for a more safe, loving and nurturing environment for her, and she very quickly settled in.
The day was structured with stimulating activities centred around them learning through fun play. Painting, singing, reading books together, games exploring textures, colours, numbers, emotions etc. and regularly coming home with crafts she had made. Pam's Daycare prided itself on taking them out as much as the weather permitted which is something i found other childcare providers didn't do. My daughter's all time favourite was being part of Tonio's band. Disco's and parties celebrating events and milestones was also a firm favourite.
The weekly menu was fantastic. Food was cooked fresh every day and varied to ensure nutritional requirements were met. My daughter would eat food at Pam's Daycare that we could never get her to even try at home. Her love of watermelon comes from her time at the nursery.
The premises are spotless and all equipment and toys are clean and of excellent quality. Pam is full of energy and charisma - children can not help but warm to her. She ensures all children are involved and engaged including those with a more timid character.
An App documented nap time, nappy changes, meal times etc and photos were provided daily. However Pam or Tonio provided a daily summary on how the day panned out and what she enjoyed doing.
We are so happy that our daughter had this time developing under Pam & Tonio's care. Her confidence and personality has blossomed and I feel that's down to their nurturing environment.
We can only thank our lucky stars for having found the labour of love that is Pam’s Daycare: it’s intimate, it’s joyful, it’s creative, it’s loving. The magic sauce is Pam and Tonio: warmer and kinder people you would be at pains to find, and it’s entirely their personalities that makes every morning going there a joy and every evening leaving there a struggle. They have a way with kids that is natural, nurturing and confident, and they are tireless in creating fun activities, making delicious meals, going on excursions, come rain or shine.
If you’re looking for a nursery this isn’t it; it’s a home, and we couldn’t be more grateful to Pam and Tonio for having welcomed our two boys with such warmth into it.
Our little boy has been going to Pam and Tonio’s for almost a year now and we feel so lucky to have found them.
Our son has flourished. We’ve seen him go from a nap-resisting nine-month-old, with a fair bit of separation anxiety, to a super happy 21-month-old toddler who giggles with delight and runs to the door when he sees “Toto” arrive to pick him up.
Every day, we look forward to seeing the photos Pam shares of the fun they have - trips to the farm and soft play, music classes, many MANY hours in the park and loads of imaginative crafts (which come home with them!). Every day, our son comes home with new words and skills.
Our little boy also loves the excellent and varied home cooked meals Pam and Tonio prepare - and, of course, he loves Shico, the dog too.
The genuine love, care and thoughtfulness Pam and Tonio show each and every child is what makes them really special. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
As a first time parent, the prospect of placing my daughter in someone else’s care was daunting. Sure, I needed someone who would keep my daughter safe, fed and happy, but I wanted more than that. I wanted her caregiver setting to add value to her life through learning, friendships, and play.
These are high orders in an area where supply and demand doesn’t particularly work in our favour. Despite reaching out to several nurseries and childminders from my pregnancy, I still hadn’t found “the one” just four months before I was due to return to work.
Thankfully, this was when I found Pam. A mum in a local parents group shared that her nanny was opening up a daycare. Her rave review intrigued me. I had to meet this woman!
Pam and I arranged to meet in a local park, and while I viewed the meeting as one between the two of us. She immediately introduced herself to my daughter. Of course! This isn’t about me. This is about my baby and their connection.
Fast forward a year later, and my daughter has been in Pam and her husband Tonio’s care for nearly a year. I continue to be blown away by the passion and care they put into their setting.
No day is ever completely the same, with a plethora of art projects, activities, classes, playgroups and field trips to engage the children. Each week has a different educational focus, whether it be a season, holiday, or event. They teach our children about different cultures and traditions around the world, something I appreciate.
Pam sends photos and videos over while the children nap, a highlight of my day. When I show them to friends and family, they tell me they wish they could go to Pam’s. I don’t blame them. It looks like a blast!
I am convinced my daughter being around her friends has accelerated her learning as well. Her first steps came the evening of her settling in day, for example. Her speech is coming along quickly, and she’s fearless as she runs and plays.
I feel so lucky that I found a place that exceeded my high expectations. If you can secure a spot for your child, don’t hesitate!
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