Maria D
Childminder in Bexley
Female Member since Jun 2016 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 02 Jul 2024
My Summary
About Me
NO SPACES AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2026
My name is Maria Dobson. I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I live in Bexley with my husband Russel (who is a physics teacher at a local grammar school) and 2 sons Jack (aged 15) and Luke (aged 12 ). I have a good size garden with a range of toys. I am a 2 minute walk to Albany Park train station. 5 minutes walk from bus stop (269 and 229).
My Experience
I have over 25 years experience in a range of different childcare settings including special needs, private day nurseries and childminding. I have a excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
My Qualifications
I have a National Diploma in Childhood Studies. As well as my diploma in childhood studies I also have unit 1 in home based childcare. I am a qualified paediatric first aider. Other training I have completed:
Safeguarding Children
Paediatric First Aid
I also do regular training to keep myself update with new policies and learning methods
My Availability
NO AVAILABLITY
I DO NOT currently have Hurst Primary School drop offs or pick ups available.
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| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6 EYFS / £6.50 EYFS term time only
£6.50 Before and After School
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hurst Primary 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
- DBS Check (added 03/01/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/01/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Maria D. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
My little one has been with Maria since 2019.
She offers a home from home environment with focus on learning through play and exploring.
We value the caring and nurturing touch and especially love the bond our little one has with not only Maria but her boys and family.
Having a childminder allows more flexibility around the learning needs of the child. For example she is currently working on sounds and phonics with our little one as this is an area of development he needs as is struggling to pronounce certain letters.
Maria is always on hand for advice and guidance should we need it,which we are extremely grateful for.
My little one is extremely happy at Maria's and has made some lovely friendships with the other children she minds.
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My first daughter started with Maria in 2019, she settled relatively quickly having never been left before. She quickly gained confidence and flourished in the setting and generally.
My 2nd child started in 2021 - a real 'lockdown' baby who hadn't seen anymore or been left. She took her time to settle but with Maria's experience and patience she is doing really well.
Maria has provided a fantastic environment for my children to grow and develop both physically and mentally. Maria is caring, personable and professional.
I couldn't recommend her enough.
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Maria provides a homely, safe and engaging environment for our daughter. As first time parents, we were somewhat nervous about choosing a childminder. However, from our first meeting, it was abundantly clear that Maria was the right choice for us. We couldn’t be happier with the bond our daughter has formed with Maria and her family: we know she feels happy and safe in her home and all her needs are met, not to mention her excitement and curiosity nurtured. This is evident from the very moment we drop our daughter off in the morning, as she is always so excited to go in and start her day.
We know for sure that our daughter always eats and sleeps well in Maria’s care. We are truly so grateful for what Maria provides for her.
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My son has been going to Maria’s for 2 yrs, and he loves it there. More importantly he loves his food there, and it is like home from home for him. I know he is cared for & is safe, which is a weight of my mind when I go to work.
Maria understands the difficulties of balancing work with family, & takes a sensible approach to the dilemmas of your child being ill.
George has come home with many finished arts & crafts work, including gifts for special occasions. He enjoys the books & toys, which are many, that are available for him to play with.
Thank you Maria & Russell for taking such good care of my little boy.
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Maria is an excellent childminder, my daughter and my son love it at Maria’s house, it’s like their second family. Maria makes you feel very relaxed, her home has a very welcoming atmosphere and the kids feel at home. Maria keeps you up to date with how the children are, takes pictures and is very relaxed. Having Maria in our lives makes working easier as my children are getting a homely environment with Maria. Thank you Maria and your family.
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