Diane
Childminder in Basingstoke
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Female Member since Feb 2018 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 22 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
*Wednesdays available from January 2025 for 0-5 year old*
I am based in Kempshott, Basingstoke. I believe that children need a loving, warm environment with activities suited to their interests. I use a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences – we have a dedicated play room, a secure garden and are close to several local parks. I also love sharing my passion for books and have a well stocked library. Songs and music are integral to the day. We enjoy crafts and messy play and I encourage free expression. We share meals at our dining room table with suitable seating according to their age.
I have a 4 year old son and 7 year old son who attends school. My husband and I are both DBS checked.
My Experience
I have 10 years of primary school teaching experience. I am used to tailoring a child's day to make it enjoyable and enriching.
Family members also have food allergies, so I am familiar with the considerations needed to prepare meals for children with allergies.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Introduction to Homebased Childminding course
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric First Aid
My Availability
*Wednesdays available from January 2025 for 0-5 year old*
Opening hours 7:30am - 5:30pm Mon, Wed, Fri
7:30am - 5pm Tues, Thurs
I collect from Kempshott Infants/Juniors.
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| Last Updated: 22/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
I accept childcare vouchers and tax free childcare payments as well as free Early Years funding for all ages
Before school £6
After school £15 (including afternoon snack)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kempshott Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kempshott Junior School
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid certificate 2024 (added 06/07/2024)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 29/04/2023)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 11/06/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid course (added 15/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: Designated Safeguarding Lead training (added 22/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: Food Safety and Hygiene (added 21/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: Introduction to Childminding course (added 21/04/2021)
Reviews
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I had my toddler at Diane's for almost 2 years and he had the best of time, made close friendships and found it difficult to move to a different setting - not because he wasn't ready, but because of missing everybody. Diane is extremely flexible and works closely with the parents and tries different methods and adapts to the children's needs, to ensure that the children flourish despite any setbacks. I'm really pleased that I chose her to look after our baby and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to leave their child in safe hands!
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on 06/07/2024:
Thanks so much Delia! It’s been a joy to look after your son and see his friendships grow!
I moved my almost 4 year old to Diane from another childminder in September last year and he has come on so much further than I could ever have imagined. I was extremely anxious about moving him, but I really didn’t need to be. Diane has given him confidence, and taught him so many things-it blows my mind what things he comes out with! Diane and the children are always out and about exploring, and I get daily updates and photos of what they’ve been getting up to. I can’t wait to continue with her for many years to come!
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We have been sending our little boy to Diane since he was about 10 months old, he is nearly 2 now. He loves it there!! Diane is so great at communicating what he is doing throughout the day, they are always out and about going to parks or doing fun things at home. I'm so pleased we found Diane and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
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