Foxcubs
Childminder in Swindon
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Female Member since May 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
my name is donna and i am a ofsted registered NCMA childminder .I provide a friendly, safe and stimulating enviroment for children to play, learn and develop . The children have plenty of freeplay , but also lots of structured activitys. I have a large natural and carm playroom with natural resources, loose parts and lots of textured items for the children to explore . A craft room with lots of materials and mark making tools for the children to explore too . My garden is also a very natural area with a lovely wooden covered area with resources for the children such as mud kitchen , sand/ water play , mark making , and many other interesting items. I offer an inclusive setting and treat each child as an individual. I promote lots of outdoor play and do lots of group activities with other childminders and also toddler groups . I promote healthy eating and have an allotment which the children help with the seeding, planting, picking crop and prepare dishes from these. We have a pet rabbit Teddy and little dog Bobby both of which are used to being round the children and that the children enjoy helping with preparing their food ,grooming and walking Bobby. I am 2 minutes walk from holy family school and 10 minutes walking from Goddard park.
My Experience
I am a mum of 3 grown up children and have an 3 grandchildren aged 3yrs , 5yrs and 8yrrs old . have always been around and enjoy working with children .I was also a carer for 16 yrs for my son who has A,D,H,D ,but he no longer lives at home
My Qualifications
I.C.P course , introduction to childcare practice
Safeguarding children level 2
Training in pediatric first aid .
Level two award in food safety awareness .
SEF training part one and two .
Observation and assessment course .
Health and safety course .
Business training session
Stage one of trio,s quality childminding network.
Level 3 diploma in children's & young people's work force .
Care of babies training .
car seat safety training .
Channel General awareness training .
FGM , Recognizing and Preventing training
My Availability
I am open from 5am to 8pm monday to friday . Can also be availabie for evenings and weekends .
I have a part time space for under fives and before/after school and hoilday space for over fives .
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
please contact me for fee's
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/04/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Donna and my childminder meet up regularly and do activities together, I often pick up from Donna's setting. Her dedication to her job has always overwhelmed me, she is always so flexible and willing. Donna is very enthusiatic about getting different toys and activities - making sessions varied and interesting; she is always prepared to give it her all and then some!
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