Mani
Childminder in London: Southwark
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Female Member since Mar 2016 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login 04 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Maninder and I am your local Ofsted registered Childminder based on East Dulwich Grove.I live in a Victorian house with my husband and 2 children aged 6 and 4. I offer a unique childminding service within a nursery setting but with a home away from home feel. I provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for babies and children.
I am incredibly passionate about providing quality childcare and education to babies and children. I place a very high emphasis on good manners and respecting others and the space around us. Above all, I want your children to leave my setting with the confidence and skills to help them meet the challenges that lie ahead in the school system and beyond
I also strongly believe that your child's first few years in the world are the most precious. Children develop very quickly especially in the early years, and home based learning is an essential part of their development. Children at Marvellous Minds childcare benefit from a structured routine with learning goals and objectives just like a pre-school or nursery, but from within a relaxed and familiar environment, with a smaller group of children and a sense of family.
Your child would have the enjoyment of 2 large dedicated play room's in my spacious home and access to my lovely garden.
I have access to local amenities such as the Grove Vale and Dulwich Library, local parks such as the adventure playground, Dulwich Park, the Horniman Museum, and Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner provided
My Experience
Marvellous Minds is a newly established unique childminding service. I am a proud and loving mother of 2, where i have gained my most valuable experience and knowledge.
I graduated in Psychology and Criminology and have over 8 years experience working with vulnerable adults and children especially young offenders and children and women who are domestic abuse survivors.
I have completed the local authority approved Childminding courses
I have an enhanced DBS certificate and a pediatric First Aid certificate
I have Public Liability Insurance and I am a member of PACEY
My Qualifications
I have completed the local authority approved Childminding courses
I have an enhanced DBS certificate and a pediatric First Aid certificate
My Availability
Vacancies for child aged 6 months +, full or part time
• Opening from 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Before and After school care available
• School Pick up & drop off service available
• School holidays available
• Emergency childcare available
Please email or call.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 24/07/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £11.00 per hour
Fee structure available on request
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' 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
- First Aid Certificate: Pediatric first aid (added 07/03/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 06/01/2021)
Reviews
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Our son was with Maninder full time from the age of 11 months until just before 2 and we cannot recommend her enough! Maninder is a real life angel, she is calm and patient with the children as well as engaging, fun and caring. Raff developed hugely under her care and he absolutely adored her. As well as preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children she organises educational and fun activities, with plenty of opportunity for sensory and exploration. If we could have kept Raff with her until he was 18, we would have! Her own children are testament to her skills, they would be without doubt the most polite and friendly kids I have ever met. As first time parents we are eternally grateful for the love and care Maninder showed our son and all the guidance and advice she showed us!
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I cannot recommend Mani highly enough. She has created a little oasis for children in her home and really spends time getting to know those in her care. Her attention to detail is second to none- taking time to cook lovely meals for the children and ensuring they have a range of activities to peak their curiosity. Mani is incredibly warm, nurturing, flexible and attentive and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone!
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Maninder looked after our now 3 year old for 2 years. We would have kept her here until school but the older toddlers were moving on to pre-school so we did the same.
Marvellous minds is a calming, inquisitive curriculum led nursery. Maninder is passionate about early childhood education and it shows in the teaching of the kids. Mara went from being a 14 month old covid baby to a confident, chatty, curious toddler and we credit Maninder with so much of that. She also sleeper trained Mara who three weeks in to starting with Maninder was falling asleep on her own at nighttime.
The nursery is the CLEANEST place I’ve ever seen. There is so much space inside and out to play and Maninder regularly took Mara out on trips to the park & the library. Maninder made all the kids feel like they were at a home from home and the communication (unlike most nurserys!!) is easy and clear. If you want a place for your child to get one on one guidance in their early years this is the perfect place.
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I cannot recommend Maninder highly enough. She cared for my daughter from about 7 months until she was 2 years old. The experience has been nothing but positive- Maninder is incredibly kind and caring to both the children and also the parents- it really did feel like another parent- there was that level of love and support for my daughter. The setting is fantastic- better than any nursery I have visited - toys, food, cleanliness- all exceptional. My daughter has learned so much from her time there and has developed a lot quicker than I would have expected- I am sure that it due to the quality of care she received. The only reason we left Maninder is because we wanted my daughter to be in the same place as my son who is now in school. Otherwise I would not have hesitated to have left her for another 2 years until school. So definitely a 5 star review from me- thank you Maninder for all you have done for us.
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Maninder looked after our daughter for 2 and a half years with the upmost care and attention. Ivy had the most fantastic time whilst in Maninder’s care and was taken in by her warm and welcoming setting as part of the family. On top of this we felt like Ivy gained a huge amount in terms of her confidence and development. We cherished her time at Maninder’s and couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you!
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