Strongsteps Daycare
Childminder in London: Wandsworth (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 4 hours
Female Member since Jan 2018 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login 04 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Fondly known as Aunty, Mummy and marri
ed for 19 years. I am an Ofsted registered childminder graded Good! After 17 years in a demanding managerial banking role, I fully understand the pressure of finding an home and work life balance. I Love children and take such joy out of observing their individual growth and assisting with their development and learning journey.
My Experience
Many years experience teaching in various Sunday schools for all ages and started my childminding journey in 2017
I work within the EYFS and prime areas
CL- communication and language
PSED- physical social emotional? development
UTW- understanding the world
PD- physical development
EAD- expressive arts and design
I embrace all children through, activities, foods, dressing up, books and general environment.
I have front and back gardens which enables the children to go out in all weathers.
During the holidays we plan outings to various places
The pre school toddlers attend music, soft play ect on a weekly basis
I Have experience with working with various types of special needs children, both professionally and personally.
My home is completely planned out with children in mind. I have a dedicated playroom and I have a large array of toys from birth and beyond, which include educational t0oys to stimulate learning, picture and reading books, musical instruments and also a Wii which is great to keep older children active. In addition i have a large selection of board games and imagination and role play equipment..
Outside is a secure and safe environment with an array of toys,activities and equipment for children of all ages. A separate eating area (weather permitting) and early learning games and activities for co ordination with their fine and gross motor skills.
I attend local playgroups weekly and parks daily. I feel that this is a must for children of all ages to interact with others to encourage their personal physical emotional and "social skills".
All the children in my care are provided with a nutritious fresh homemade meal daily and healthy snacks. My school children are all offered a breakfast before school and after school a nutritious meal. I accommodate children with allergies
I have separate sleeping mats for babies, which are clean and warm.
I find my job very rewarding and enjoy watching children develop. I pride myself in a high standards and deliver an excellent service and I am happy to accommodate any request a parent requires individually for their child or children.
My Qualifications
My qualifications are :
Ofsted Registered, Safe guarding Home based, Safe Guarding, Paediatric First Aid level 3, Food hygiene, Health and Safety, coaching and leadership development (with Leeds Beckett university), Btec in Business and Finance, currently studying in childcare and continuing my professional development in childcare. I have various other business and accounting related qualifications which assist with being self employed and running a sound viable business. I complete courses frequently to keep my practice abreast with Ofsted and various other regulators ie DFE, Public Health England ect
My Availability
I provide drop off and pick ups
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 07/08/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Will be agreed
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hillbrook 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/08/2019)
- DBS Check (added 19/08/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Strongsteps Daycare. 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.
We chose Aunty Marcia to look after our then 10 month old son, on my return to work. We could not have been more lucky to have found her. Marcia is warm and kind, her environment is spotless. She is a great educator and brilliant at behaviour management. Our son is now over 2 and he is thriving. He absolutely loves to go, which gives us so much peace of mind. Aunty Marcia communicates with us a lot which helps to keep things consistent. She has also given us lots of helpful advice. We trust her implicitly and feel she is part of our family.
by Fleurann about Strongsteps Daycare on 07/09/2021
Response by Strongsteps Daycare on 07/09/2021:
Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate your kind words and absolutely love him to bits.
My daughter who is 5 years old, has been with aunty Marcia for over 2 years. She truly is another part of the family. If like me, when I drop my child to a carer we always worry if the person looking after them understands our children and listens to the parents concerns and worries with aunty Marcia I have no worries! My child adores her! Marcia has helped with the development of my daughter's independence, being caring to others and schooling. Marcia now does school drop off and pick up for my daughter. I would highly recommend and trust Marcia, whether your child is a baby, toddler or school age.
by Pips2 about Strongsteps Daycare on 29/06/2021
Response by Strongsteps Daycare on 28/08/2021:
Thank you so much for your review, I really appreciate your honest opinion.
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