Leaping Loves
Childminder in Leighton Buzzard
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Female Member since Sep 2018 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an experienced teacher who became a registered childminder in January 2019. This is so that I can stay at home with my now 6 year old and 3 year old sons, as well as to create a warm and loving learning environment for the children in my care.
I'm a positive and fun loving person who understands the value of routines and boundaries for children that are encompassed within a nurturing approach. I have an Ofsted grading of Good.
My Experience
• Primary school teacher since 2014. Main experience in Year 3 but I have also worked from
Reception - Year 4.
• Teaching Assistant in various special needs schools for one year including a PRU.
• Personal experience of children and adults with special needs.
• Teacher of English as an additional language to adults whilst living and working in Argentina (6
months).
My Qualifications
Cache level 3 In Home Based Childcare
Paediatric First Aid certified
PGCE in Primary Education (5-11 years) with Qualified Teacher Status
CELTA Cambridge University
BA Single Hons Italian Studies (2.1)
A levels in English, Dance and Drama
Recently Completed Online Courses:
A New Approach to Child Poverty
Introduction to Safeguarding
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect
Collaborative Working- A Family Approach
Early Child Development (Foundation)
Early Help Assessment - Lead Professionals
Hidden Harm
Introduction to FGM, Forced Marriage, Spirit Possession and Honour Based Killing
Introduction to the EYFS
Level 2 Award in Food Allergy Awareness
Level 2 Award in Food Safety- Early Years
Medication Awareness
Parental Mental Health
Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts
Understanding Pathways to Extremism
My Availability
I offer wraparound care for children who attend Leedon Lower School. I have some space for morning school runs, please feel free to contact me regarding this.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for viewing my profile.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Leedon Lower 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 22/01/2019)
- Utility Bill (added 01/10/2018)
- UK Driving Licence (added 01/10/2018)
- UK Passport (added 01/10/2018)
- DBS Check (added 01/10/2018)
- Training Certificate: Degree certificate (added 04/10/2018)
- Training Certificate: CELTA certificate (added 01/10/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 01/10/2018)
- Full CV (added 01/10/2018)
- Training Certificate (added 01/10/2018)
- Marriage Certificate (added 01/10/2018)
- Reference (added 01/10/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Leaping Loves. 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.
Nyssa was amazing with my baby boy. From the first time I met her she made my baby and I feel at home.
She took time to understand my parenting style and went out her way to ensure my baby felt comfortable and got some sleep.
She is amazing when it comes to communication. She is detailed oriented and organized. Her home is always super clean. I loved how she would plan the different out door activities and always informed us ahead of time.
As a person she is so warm and always smiling.
She has a special gift of taking care of children.
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Rinai
on 24/05/2024
Nyssa provides exceptional care to our boy. We were a little tentative at first as it’s our first child but we felt immediately at ease in Nyssa’s company. After a couple of emotional drop offs, he now goes crawling off into the house as soon as he’s dropped off ready for one of the many adventures they go on, the zoo, farm and park to name a few. The photo and video updates are wonderful to get during your working day and you feel like you have been part of it. We can’t recommend her enough, we feel very fortunate that she’s part of our son’s life.
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Laura
on 26/03/2024
Nyssa has been an outstanding childminder to our little one for the past two years and I can’t recommend her setting highly enough.
Her approach is relaxed and inclusive which was so re-assuring to us as first-time parents leaving our tot with someone new after maternity leave ended.
She took the time to ask questions about our child’s likes/dislikes and was really flexible to accommodate nap locations and schedules.
We love receiving the photo and video updates throughout the day which demonstrate the wonderful range of activities, meals and local outings Nyssa carefully plans for the children.
Nyssa maintains a happy, welcoming and nurturing setting with an emphasis on learning through play, but also enforces boundaries without being strict.
We are sad to leave Leaping Loves but our child has had such a good grounding here so is now ready for pre-school.
Thank you, Nyssa!
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KShall
on 06/09/2023
As with many mums, returning to work after my first mat-leave was a worrying prospect. Nyssa went to great lengths to ensure my baby girl had a long settling in timetable drawn up to introduce her to the other children, and I now realise to reassure me at just how safe an environment she would be in. By the time my first day came I didn't have to worry one bit and could focus on work.
Nyssa has become one of the few trusted people that my daughter is truly at ease with, and that is a testament to the calm and considered approach Nyssa takes with all her children. She never raises her voice, has a calm and positive approach to each activity and provides all the cuddles a little one needs to reassure them that it's all okay.
The activities are fun, safe and have a world focus (the number of insects, animals and vegetables my daughter has been introduced to delights me weekly) and with Italian being spoken in the house I know my daughter's understanding of sound, speech and music will be growing at a greater rate than I could achieve on my own).
The food is nutritious, the drinks are healthy, the naps are peaceful and the adventures are great.
I recommend Nyssa 100%.
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Naomi Tu
on 15/08/2023
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