Secondhome
Childminder in Teddington
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Female Member since Sep 2016 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 25 Jan 2025
My Summary
Second Home
About Me
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I'm a registered childminder and I have two kids aged 22and 12
I have always had a passion for working with children since an early age. This led me to choose my subjects of study in a direction that could bring me into this field as a knowledgeable professional. I studied child psychology and received a bachelor's degree in this field. In the following, I studied Childcare NCFE CACHE as well as Home Based Childcare Course level 3, First Aid and safeguarding training, hygiene and food, and I completed my DBS check.
My practical experience in working with children, educating and caring for them has been continuous and diverse. Over the years, I have been able to gain experience and skills through working with children at home, kindergarten and elementary school at different levels. I can proudly add that the result of my practical experience has always been pleasant for children, satisfying for their parents, and with the approval and admiration of the institutions and bodies through which my services have been provided.
In my care, I provide home made fresh food everyday and accommodate any special requested food due to any allergies your child may have or because of religion queries . In my setting we provide a high level of care towards the children’s well being whilst still making sure that they enjoy being in my care by planning out different sets of fun and stimulating activities for the children to participate in which I believe is the most suitable for their age and helps with their emotional and developmental needs.
I spend a lot of time studying when it comes to identifying the different needs of each individual child. Therefore, I am able to cater for each child’s different and unique needs effectively. In a way that guarantees her/his self-confidence, helps her/his individual personality flourish, and paves the way for her/his to shine with others.
While the kids are under my care, I find it necessary to go out at least 3 to 4 times a week and participate in activities that encourage exercise whilst making sure that the kids are still having fun and enjoying themselves. To that end, I guarantee memberships for places such as New-field Play Centre, Kew Garden, Hampton Court, Children's Museums and various other children's centres.
In my setting the development steps that I believe each child is making is discussed with parents/guardians regularly in full detail.
If you think my profile fits what you ‘re looking for, please give me a message, so we could talk further and in more detail, as I would be delighted be your child minder.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, If you have any questions.
Many thanks
Mina x
My Experience
I have studied psychology and child care . I have a lot of experience working in nurseries, schools and children centre and have received brilliant references and feedbacks for my childminding. I overall have 9years of working with children .
My Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology, child carelessly 1 and 2, homebase job level 3, safe guarding, NCFE Cache level3 ,DBS ,hygiene and First Aid certificate
My Availability
week days. from 8: 00 AM till 6.00PM
| 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: 25/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
We will negotiate a price .
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 Documents
- Training Certificate: Communication and language environment (added 24/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Learning through play (added 24/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Reflective Practice (added 24/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: language development (added 24/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: understanding children (added 24/07/2021)
- DBS Check (added 24/07/2021)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 24/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Introduction toAdverse Childhood Experiences and Early Trauma (added 19/06/2020)
- Reference (added 20/04/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 03/11/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Secondhome. 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.
My son started going to Mina’s at 20 months old and he absolutely loves it there. She and her family are great at what they do and are so knowledgeable about young children.
My son only cried for about 5 minutes during the first week of settling in but by the second week, he was happy to go to Mina’s! She made the transition so easy.
They go on outings or the park pretty much every single day. Mina puts in so much effort in age appropriate activities and my son has learned so many new skills and words. They provide him with healthy and delicious meals and he always comes home really happy. Our biggest concern was his nap but he sleeps so well there, she usually has to wake him up! We look forward to the pictures and videos she sends to let us know what he’s been up to during the day.
Mina’s setting is exactly like a nursery but with a small group of children so your child gets more attention and care. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a childminder in the Teddington area.
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tinalam
on 31/10/2024
I couldn’t recommend Mina highly enough.
She has looked after occasionally my two sons few times during the weekends . My children were very happy when I picked them up from her. She is lovely and helpful nice lady.
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Gosia
on 31/05/2023
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Secondhome
on 20/06/2023:
Hi lovely., thank you so much for your review its very kind of you
Our son has been with Mina since he was six months old, for just over a year now. We immediately saw the benefits: he's been a very social kid since spending time at Mina's setting with other kids, showing perfect development for his age encouraged by Mina, he's always happy to go and always delighted when coming back from her setting, showing signs he had a great and educational time.
Mina is highly organised, ensuring the children have daily learning activities and outdoor activities in the best places in the area (Kew Gardens, Teddington parks, etc.) There's a focus learning every week adapted to all ages, with fun activities and Mina updates us with pictures and messages every day throughout the day.
Her helpers are the sweetest and always caring for our little one.
Our son has a very healthy and structured routine at Mina's setting and we couldn't recommend her strongly enough. Excellent ratio of caring per child and a beautiful environment for the kids.
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Cristina
on 12/03/2023
Mina is looking after our little boy for almost a year now and we cannot be happier. She is absolutely amazing! Our son settled in within a week and now he is making himself ready every morning to go to Mina’s:) The progress he made is unbelievable. She is providing cooked meals, snacks.. they are regularly visiting Kew Gardens, Magic Garden, farms, markets, playgrounds, children centres etc. And birthday parties that she is preparing for each child, absolutely speechless! And the most important she is caring and kind and children adore her. It really is a second home. We couldn’t recommend her more. Happy to be contacted by future parents for any reference.
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Anita
on 06/07/2022
Mina has been so wonderful with my daughter. She has helped to bring her out of her shell and her confidence has grown enormously. My daughters language is also excellent for her age. We are very happy with Mina
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Karen
on 05/07/2022
Mina has become my left arm, right arm and both feet over the last six years. She’s been looking after my son since he was three and was driving my daughters to school then too. As a practice owner and entrepreneur, I simply wouldn’t be able to function without her. Her husband is a magnificent chef and helps with cooking so my son is always so full and happy at pick up.
Mina’s environment is warm, protective and engaging. She ensures my son gets his homework done and he gets to interact in her co-ed environment which is super as he attends an all boys school.
Mina is patient, kind and extremely reliable. My son loves going to her so much that he prefers to spend time with her in the school holidays too. She throws the most fantastic parties for the children too for Christmas, Halloween etc and her attention to detail is incredible.
I couldn’t recommend her service highly enough.
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Maggie
on 14/12/2021
I couldn’t recommend Mina highly enough.
She has looked after my daughter for the last 10months and continues to do so. The days are varied and stimulating for the children she cares for and my daughter absolutely loves the setting. She is excited to go and she looks forward to her time there. The childcare is reliable, fun, safe and educational.
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HRWat
on 18/09/2021
Mina has been looking after my 3 year old since she started nursery at Collis in September. She was brilliant with her through that major change plus helping and supporting her with other developments (potty training etc) over that time. My daughter adores Mina and she always has so much fun with her. Lots of creativity and getting outside. Her set up is perfect and there is plenty to do & play with in her ground floor nursery.
I’d highly recommend Mina she has been an amazing support for the last 7 months.
Happy to provide a formal reference. Just DM me.
Jo
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jojo
on 08/03/2020
Mina has looked after after my son, as his child-minder, for over 3 years. We had to move houses so not a local to her anymore. My son absolutely adores Mina and really enjoyed his time spent at her house. Mina is brilliant with children. She is kind, caring and nurturing. Her fun nature and her love for outdoor means the kids are entertained for a longer period of time quite easily. Mina is a wonderful cook also and always given the children fresh, nutritious, home cooked warm meals every day.
I would completely trust Mina with my child. She is safe, caring and kind.
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Ayesha
on 24/02/2020
She is reliable person and took very good care of my son.
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Yusa
on 18/10/2019
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