Dollys
Childminder in Eltham
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Female Member since Aug 2019 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Lucy and I run a lovely home based childcare setting with my 2 assistants.
We are based in South East London situated in close proximity to Kidbrooke Village and Mottingham Village but easily accessible for the whole of Eltham and surrounding areas.
There is ample free parking around our home and we are walking distance from Kidbrooke, Eltham and Mottingham station.
We work from a purpose built nursery/play room that looks out onto the garden- fully stocked with toys and educational play activities. Our large garden is Astro turfed to enable all season out door play.
As required by ofsted our care is based on the EYFS structure and guidelines. We always endeavour to treat the children in our setting as if they were our own whilst maintaining a professional standard of care.
Our main aim is to offer a loving, fun and nurturing environment for all children that we care for and ensure parents feel safe in the knowledge their children are receiving the very best care while they are away from them.
My Experience
Level 3 in childcare
Pediatric first aid course
Prevent training
Food hygiene course
Full DBS check
I am a newly trained childminder which means I have under taken the most up to date mandatory training courses.
Recently worked for 6 months in a local popular school before deciding to study childcare.
Lots of childcare and newborn experience.
My Qualifications
Level 3 in childcare
Pediatric first aid course
Prevent training
Food hygiene course
Full DBS check
My Availability
Please contact me for availability.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
£6.00 per child per hour, discounts for siblings.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/07/2020)
Reviews
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My daughter Trixie has been going to Dolly Daycare for nearly a year now! She absolutely loves it, like home from home! The girls who works there are amazing and literally love Trixie like their own! I know trixie is safe and well looked after! I would never send trixie anywhere else! It’s like a big family there, so personal and the things that Lucy and the girls do with them are amazing! I can’t fault them at all! And so grateful my daughter gets to come here with such loving girls! Thank you for looking after Trixie! They get lovely fresh food cook also everyday! Snacks anything you could think off! X
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We have tried a few childminders before setting with Lucy. Our daughter is happy being there and has learned a lot. Zula has also gained a lot of friends and always excited whenever we drop her off. Lucy communicates well on how the day went and gives update on our daughter’s development.
I highly recommend Dolly’s Daycare. They are just exceptional!
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Lucy and her team provide an atmosphere full of love, care, kindness, learning and fun! Our daughter has been with Lucy since she was 2 and has absolutely thrived. As parents of a child with a physical disability we were very anxious having had negative childcare experiences before meeting Lucy. Since then, our daughter has absolutely thrived. Lucy and her team have been so attentive, reassuring and encouraging. I genuinely believe our daughter could not have been in better hands. We will never be able to fully explain how grateful we are for what Lucy offered us as a family.
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I highly recommend Lucy as an exceptional childminder. Our daughter Sophie started with Lucy when she turned 2 years old, with no English language skills. However, after just a year under Lucy's care, Sophie has become a fluent English speaker. This remarkable progress is a testament to Lucy's dedication and skill in nurturing children's language development.
Lucy's kindness and attentiveness towards Sophie have made a tremendous impact on our family. Sophie is always thrilled to spend time with Lucy, and her happiness is evident in the way she talks about her experiences. We are grateful for the positive environment Lucy creates, where our child feels safe, loved, and supported.
One aspect of Lucy's childminding service that we particularly appreciate is the emphasis on outdoor activities. With a spacious garden available, the children have ample opportunities to play and explore in a natural setting. We are delighted to see how much time they spend outdoors, as it contributes to their physical and emotional well-being.
Furthermore, Lucy's regular trips to Sutcliffe Park are an added bonus. The fact that the children have the chance to visit this park weekly indicates Lucy's commitment to providing a diverse range of experiences for the kids in her care. It's wonderful to know that Sophie is not only thriving linguistically but also enjoying the outdoors and discovering new places.
In conclusion, Lucy is an outstanding childminder who has had an immensely positive impact on our daughter's development. Sophie's fluency in English, her happiness, and the engaging experiences she has had under Lucy's care are testaments to the exceptional quality of Lucy's childminding service. We wholeheartedly recommend Lucy to any parents seeking a nurturing, attentive, and enriching environment for their child.
Thank you, Lucy!
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We are so impressed with Dolly’s Daycare and highly recommend. Lucy and her team are the fantastic combination of kind and caring alongside providing a safe, fun and educational environment.
Our daughter started attending full-time when she was nearly two years old in 2020 and my baby boy started attending recently as I prepare to return to work after maternity leave. Knowing my baby boy will be wonderfully looked after by Lucy and her team makes it much easier to leave him in full time childcare when I return to work as I know he is the best hands.
We had a horrendous experience with a previous childminder with our daughter and we were hugely concerned about finding a nurturing environment that we (and my daughter) could trust again. Lucy was a true blessing for our family and I can’t recommend Dolly’s Daycare enough!
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