Zoe
Childminder in London: Croydon (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jan 2019 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 29 Oct 2024
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
I have a space become available to start as soon as needed
I have an Enhanced DBS.
I am a Calm, Friendly, Kind, Caring, Patient, Flexible, Reliable, Trustworthy, Outgoing and Organized person and I have a passion for Play, children learn through play at a rate and ability that indivdually suits them.
I aim to offer stimulating high quality childcare in a safe, clean, and secure environment, in my warm and nurturing family home. My home is well equipped, and offers great play space indoors, my garden has plenty of outdoor equipment for use on the large decked area or the large grassed play area.
I plan many activities for the children to do, so they feel comfortable and safe to learn, enabling them to become happy and confident individuals, reaching all mile stone targets.
I have lots of toys, educational resources and activities to suit all ages and abilitys and plan lots of local outings including parks, farms, stay and play groups and Libray's.
I provide healthy home cooked meals and am happy to work around what parents needs are.
As well as childminding babies and pre-schoolers, I also offer before school drop-offs and after school pick-ups to Robert Fizroy Academy. Which is just a short ten minute walk, although I drive too.
Bus routes are: 75. 157, 410, 130 all 2 mins walk away
or: 196. 192, 468, N68, X68, all 5-7 mins walk away
Train stations: Norwood Juction and Selhurst both 5 mins walk away
My Experience
I have worked in child care for 27 years, starting off in creche work, then running Adventure Play grounds. This then lead me in to Extended School hours Child care, which included Breakfast club, Lunch club, After school club and Holiday play schemes.
I have managed settings for the last 16 years, and in my last setting, managed a club with 13 staff and 120 children per day.
Gaining two Ofsted Outstanding Judgements for my Early years provision.
I am a proud mother of two grown up boys and three grandsons, My sons were both in the gifted and talented programme at school and my youngest son got into Brunel University at age 12.
I have three grandsons and a granddaughter.
I have lots of baby experience, coming for a large family with very close ties.
I have outstanding references and can give them on requset.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Child Protection
Early Years Child Development, Observation and Planning
GDPR in Education
Food Hygiene
FGM
The Prevent Duty
Equality and Diversity
Raising awareness of peer on peer abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation
Online Safety
Child Neglect
Safer Recruitment in Education (Leaders)
Use of Reasonable Force in Schools
The SEND code of Practice
Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People
Preventing Bullying
Health and Safety for Leaders
Health & Safety Staff Awareness
Fire Safety in Education
How to be an effective fire warden/fire marshal
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Supporting Children's Behavioural Learning
Concussion Awareness
Moving and Handling
Risk assessment
Managing your Ofsted inspection
Supervision training
Keeping children safe
My Availability
Start dates available now.
I am avaliable to care for children from 0 to 12 years
Full time
Part time (flexible hours)
Evenings
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
I am happy to discuss fees in further detail when you visit my setting.
Now excepting funding for 15 and 30 hours
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Robert Fitzroy Academy
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
- Council Tax Bill (added 24/08/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Zoe. 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.
Our daughter was with Zoe for a year from the age of 1 to 2 and we could not have been happier. It was a little further away than we initially wanted but as soon as we walked in, saw the space and met Zoe we decided immediately that this was the place for G. G was so well cared for - you could see Zoe had a lovely bond with her, she ate really healthy home-cooked meals and she was so happy. She settled inn extremely quickly and I loved the fact that they went on interesting outings and did very creative, lovely activities. At Christmas, Zoe went out of her way to give gorgeous little gifts and even gave reindeer food for both G and my older daughter. I also absolutely loved the very thoughtful and beautifully made cards that we received on Father's and Mother's day. Zoe was extremely flexible when I needed to change my hours when I went back to work and I felt very confident leaving G in her care. Zoe is an outstanding childminder; I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
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We were recommended to Zoe by our previous childminder who was returning to work & we were so happy to join her friendly, clean (always smelt soooo good walking in!) setting! Zoe settled my daughter in fast & settled my nerves about a crying/ tantruming/ toilet-training child too when needed! 😂
My family faced some challenges toward the end of our time at the setting and I was so grateful for her kind-heartedness and patience & for that especially, she’ll always have a place in our hearts!
So …If you can, get your kids to this setting!
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Makiera
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on 18/10/2023
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Zoe
on 26/10/2023:
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Zoe is amazing, so kind, genuine and caring. Zoe minded our little 15 month old baby girl for a few months before she started nursery and I can honestly say she has been so fantastic. My little girl has built up a genuine bond with her which is so lovely and heartwarming to see. Zoe’s communication is great, she always kept me up to date on everything in real time and I felt at ease from day one. She makes a big effort with themes and decorating to make the environment fun, and on all the day to day activities for the children and always takes them outdoors too! My little girl adores her and we can’t wait to see her soon :) Thank you Zoe <3
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S_Lawlor
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on 14/05/2023
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Zoe
on 15/05/2023:
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Zoe looked after my 2 yo for just over a month while our other CM was on holiday, my little girl settled in really quickly and loved the amazing array of creative activities Zoe provided. It was during a time of really poor weather so home based fun was the main focus and Zoe has a crazy amount of equipment, props, fancy dress, toys and ideas to keep her littles busy and learning. When the weather did get better I was impressed at the outings they did to places like Chessington and Christmas Tree Farm. I will continue to go back to Zoe when needed/possible, she was also super flexible when I need some ad hoc childcare out of our normal hours which I really appreciate. Thanks Zoe :)
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Rachel
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on 18/04/2023
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Zoe
on 18/04/2023:
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Zoe is an incredible practitioner who has invested so much into the lives of the children she cares for. My daughter has grown with Zoe and has learned so much academically, socially and emotionally. Zoe has a clean and engaging environment, fresh home-cooked meals, and a wealth of resources to keep the children she cares for entertained and enthused! As a primary educator, I am more than satisfied with the development my child has made whilst in the care of Zoe and her team. Zoe has provided a family-style environment for my daughter to thrive in and I will always appreciate her professionalism and friendly nature.
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XarasMum
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on 01/02/2023
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Zoe
on 02/02/2023:
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