Mordenpark Childcare
Childminder in London: Merton
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Female Member since Aug 2017 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 13 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Donna and I'm an Ofsted registered Childminder as well as a fully qualified Early Years Primary School Teacher. I am also a Forest Childcare provider.
I am 41 years old and live with my husband and three children. Our house is situated in Lower Morden, opposite Morden Park.
My house is a smoke and nut free zone and is also very spacious and welcoming, with a large secure garden. I provide a safe and interactive environment with a wide range of toys for children of all ages in the play area and garden.
As a member of the Forest Childcare Association and being so close to Morden Park, we have regular planned outings there with the children, in order to support their individual developmental needs using the Forest Childcare approach.
One of my main aims is to ensure the children in my setting are happy, comfortable, nurtured and at ease in their environment as I believe this is key in helping with a child's development.
I provide home-made, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks, which are included in my standard hourly fee.
I am very passionate about caring for children and enjoy offering them a range of learning opportunities including: baking, arts and crafts, messy play, role play and music activities.
As well as providing a variety of activities in the house, I enjoy being out and about and like to take the children to a range of local parks, woodlands, farms, playgroups, soft play as well as going on nature walks, plus many more on a weekly basis.
I care for children aged between 1 -11 years, and also provide after school homework support for key stage 1 and 2 aged children. I am also available for tutoring Mon-Thur between 7pm - 8pm.
I'm a non-smoker, hold a clean current driving license and have my own transportation (7-Seater).
My Experience
Prior to being an Ofsted registered childminder, I was a qualified Early Years Specialist and primary school teacher for the age range of nursery to year 6 for a number of years.
I am very passionate about working with children and with over 15 year’s experience within this field.
I offer children a nurturing and caring environment and one-to-one support within a calm and welcoming 'home-from-home' setting, focusing on the 7 areas of development.
I also believe that being a mum myself, provides fantastic first-hand experience in caring for babies and young children.
My Qualifications
- BA Honours Degree in Primary Education
- NVQ 2 level Teaching Assistant
- Ofsted registered
- DBS checked
- Paediatric First Aid trained
- Paediatric Anyphylaxis Training
- Introduction to Childminding Practise (ICP) Course
- Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2
- British Dyslexia Association Training (Teaching for Neurodiversity)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead 1 and 2 for Childminding - Feb 2020
- EYFS profile training: EYFS Moderation and Agreement Trialling, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
- Storytelling in Primary Settings
- FGM Strategy Training
- RADA - Confidence and Impact
- RADA - Classroom Presence
- Data Protection Training
- Safeguarding: update for September 2016 and Code of Conduct
- Practical strategies & Approaches for Supporting Children with ASD in the Early Years
- English as an Additional Language training
- How to Differentiate to Address the Learning Needs of all Children
- Questioning to Promote Higher Order Thinking
My Availability
My opening hours are between 7:30am - 6.30pm Monday-Friday. I also offer term time only hours if needed. Please contact me for up to date vacancies.
I'm available at short notice and provide before and after school drop off and collections including breakfast and dinner from Aragon Primary School.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My hourly rate includes nappies/baby wipes if needed as well as snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner if required.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Aragon 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
- First Aid Certificate: Tigerlily Paediatric First Aid Training (added 09/06/2021)
- DBS Check (added 15/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Home-based Childcare Training (added 15/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene & Safety Training (added 15/05/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Tigerlily First Aid Training (added 15/05/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Qualified Teacher Status (added 15/05/2020)
- Exam Certificate: BA Primary Education Degree (added 15/05/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/05/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for MordenPark Childcare. 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 daughter has been with Donna and Ant since she was 13 months… she is now 3 and has turned into such a fantastic little girl thanks to the excellent care and education that they provide. I knew from the first time I visited the setting that my daughter would be happy there and I was right! She always comes home happy and their activities are varied so that every day she is learning something new and engaging well with her friends. I also have the confidence that their hygiene practices during the pandemic at a very high standard and that the children’s health is their top priority which is very reassuring during these times!
I highly recommend Morden Park Day Care and will be planning on sending my 2nd daughter there too in the near future! Thank you guys, this is one happy mamma! X
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Angel83
on 04/01/2022
My daughter Mya is five and couldn't be happier under the care of Donna and Ant. She eats a range of healthy meals and each month they have a different topic in which Donna and Ant focus on with them.
She really can't wait to go to Donna's and Ant's in the morning. They are both so caring and friendly and treat Mya as part of their family.
It is such a relief to know that whilst I'm working Mya is happy and safe in their environment.
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LilyChur
on 21/12/2021
We were so lucky to find Donna and Ant as childminders for our two primary aged children (now 10&11), who have absolutely loved every minute at the childminders over the last 2 years. They’ve had so much fun, enjoyed great home-cooked healthy meals, enjoyed arts and crafts, played great games, tried new things, and have made new friends.
Donna is really great at keeping us updated, her newsletters are helpful, and she really puts a lot of thought and planning into every activity. The children have brought home many beautiful, cherished craft pieces which they’ve loved creating.
Donna's home is beautifully designed for looking after children and the garden is a wonderful space for the children to play too. Donna and her family have created a wonderful welcoming and nurturing environment for all the children and as a parent I could not have asked for better childminders.
Donna and Ant are kind and gentle and such amazing childminders, and we would not hesitate to recommend them.
Simply the best!
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Dani
on 20/08/2021
Morden Park Childcare has been fantastic and my daughter hit it off with them straight away. Very professional services and highly recommended.
They dropped my daughter to school and collected her every day and were great at communicating and keeping me updated with any information past to them by the school.
She was fed healthy and interesting meals with lots of variety and I really liked the home from home atmosphere.
Every day, they set up after school activities and my daughter always came home telling me how much she enjoyed doing them and she loved bringing home the things that shed created too.
Donna puts a lot of thought, effort and preparation into activities for the children, making sure they experience lots of things and have plenty of fun along the way
I would highly recommend Donna to anyone as she has been fantastic and really takes your views on board and makes you and your child feel at ease!
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K Mum85
on 01/06/2020
Donna & Ant provide such a lovely, caring, safe and comfortable environment for my son, who has been in their care now for 5 months. They have such a beautiful outdoor space with numerous toys to be kept entertained. He thoroughly enjoys his time there, has made loads of arts and crafts which he brings home excitedly and often asks to go to “Donna’s house!” It’s lovely to see the friendships my son has made in Donna & Ant’s setting, not just with the other kiddies but with Donna & Ant’s family too. It’s great to receive a monthly newsletter stating what the topic is for the month ie Dinosaurs and any other specific activities that will be covered during that month. A monthly menu of healthy home made meals is also sent out, which is great to see. I love that Donna creates a beautiful journey planner book for each child, which shows photos and comments of their time in the setting. It’s such a lovely gesture and beautifully written up to show the progress of each child. It’s great to see that Donna also provides a daily diary to show everything that has happened for that day. My son has definitely settled in nicely to the setting, is progressing so well with Donna’s previous early childhood experience and I couldn’t ask for more from them. They are truly amazing carers for my son and offer a fun, happy and safe environment for him. Donna is always so polite, friendly and helpful when it comes to any questions I have or advice needed. I knew from the moment I met them, that their setting would be great for my son 😇
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KiwiMum
on 19/11/2019
My daughter has been with Donna for almost 4 months now and I could not fault a single thing. She loves to run up to the door and often forgets to say bye in the morning which is a great comfort to me as it shows she is excited to spend the day there. Donna is very good at keeping me in the know of everything that is happening and sends photos regularly. She has a beautiful and spacious garden for the children and takes my daughter on a variety of days out and she comes home with new arts and crafts. She has learnt alot in her time under the care of Donna. After my daughters settling in period I had no issues with going to work as I felt reassured and confident with care Donna offered. I highly recommend this care setting.
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Mum of 2
on 23/06/2019
Can not recommend Donna enough! Our little girl started with Donna when she was 10 months old. She needed a little encouragement settling in to begin with and Donna and Ant were so supportive and made the transition to childcare for our family so much easier. Now our little girl LOVES it here. She is happy at drop off and runs through the door excitedly to play with her friends. Sometimes, at home time, we have to pull her away because she enjoys socialising with her buddies so much and always leaves with a smile.
The care provided here is fantastic. We receive a great menu with well thought out healthy meals and a newsletter outlining what the children will be learning about. Their home is clean, engaging and there is lots of space for the children to play in. The toys, garden and activities planned, provide lots of opportunities for fun and learning throughout the year. The same goes for all the outings planned for the children during the year too. We are so happy with the experiences our child has here and always look forward to hearing what they got up to at the end of the day.
We also really love how creative Donna is. Every week we get some sort of crafty item home and our little girl loves showing them off. Monthly, we also get a communication book which details the different things she has been up to with lots of photographs and annotations based on milestones and her social learning.
It is safe to say that our daughter is very happy in their care and it gives us such peace of mind to know that she is well cared for, loved and entertained while we are at work. It really is like a home away from home for us.
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Reenz87
on 17/04/2019
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MordenPark Childcare
on 17/04/2019:
Thank you so much for your kind words. Its been such a pleasure caring for your little one and supporting her learning. We look forward to many new adventures together!
My 3 and 6 year old sons have been looked after Donna for a year now and they both love it!
Donna has a lovely set up with a large bright play area and great garden. She is very kind and caring towards the children.
Donna is flexible and considerate. She is happy to take the children earlier than usual at short notice. She also tries to get them ready to leave by the time I pick them up.
The children are progressing really well with Donna. As she used to be a primary school teacher I feel reassured that my children can get any learning support that they need.
Donna is able to provide home cooked meals. Both children are quite fussy eaters but now seem to be eating much better and trying new things.
I rate her care for my children as excellent and would highly recommend her to other parents.
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on 11/12/2018
Donna is looking after my daughter since July and I couldn't be happier with her service.
I am always fully assured of my daughter's safety and well being not having to worry about her whilst at work.
Donna organises plenty of activities including visiting local farms and playgrounds. My daughter absolutely loves these.
Donna's home is spotless and her beautiful garden is also perfectly designed for carrying out activities with children.
Her whole family is also adorable!
I would not hesitate to recommend Donna!
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Annalisa
on 13/09/2018
We absolutely love Donna and the whole family! Our daughter has been with them since she was 9 months and she is so happy there. We had ‘that feeling’ when we first met her and knew that was the right place for us. The house is beautiful and homely, Donna’s always doing activities with the kids and they often go out and about. My daughter has been on trips to places we didn’t even know existed!!
My daughter is so happy and settled there she squeals with excitement when we arrive in the morning! And she’s learning and developing so much and loves being around children of all different ages.
We highly recommend Donna & Morden Park Childminding!
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megamama
on 06/09/2018
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