Moira
Childminder in Victoria
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Female Member since Mar 2022 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login 08 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Moira, I am a mother of 3 grown children and an active, fit and healthy grandmother of 4 children. I have 22 years experience as an early years practitioner working in nurseries and as a family worker, providing help and support to families with children from birth to 5 years old. I live in Victoria close to a wide choice of public transport. I provide a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for children. visiting the City farms; parks, libraries, stay and play sessions and many of the green spaces in central London.
My Experience
I began working with children, in the children's library delivering the under 5's rhyme and story times. my career as an early years practitioner spans over 22 years covers working in nursery with babies and young children. I continued to expand my knowledge and understanding of children's learning, by studying a degree in Early Years practice. I focused on the early development of infants from birth to 5 years old, and continued to develop my experience and knowledge throughout my career and beyond. My role as a family worker, was working alongside families, supporting new parents and young babies, the main feature of my approach to children's learning is a gentle consistent scaffolding model for young children to find their confidence in their own skills and abilities to become: resilient, happy explorers ready to make the next transition into the world of school.
My Qualifications
National Vocational Qualification Level 3 Early Years Care and Education
Certificate Early Years Practice
Foundation Degree in Early Years
understanding homebased childcare service
Food Hygiene
First Aid paediatrics St John's Ambulance
Multi-agency Safeguarding and & Child Protection Training Level 3
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor; La Leche League
Makaton level 1&2
My Availability
I currently have one places available
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My Fees
- Childminding from £11.50 per hour
Depending on hours needed Childminding fees will range from £10/15ph.
One off day baby/child sitting no weekends or nights and done from my home at a flat rate £15ph
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 31/07/2022)
- UK Passport (added 29/07/2022)
- Exam Certificate (added 29/07/2022)
- Exam Certificate: NVQ3 (added 29/07/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 29/07/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/07/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Moira. 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 little one was about 20 months old when Moira started looking after her for two days a week.
Moira has been very professional since the beginning and our daughter loves spending time with her.
Our little one is very active and energetic and Moira knows how to entertain her.
She loves going to the garden and to the library
We highly recommend Moira if you are looking for someone with lot of experience and passion in looking after your little one
Marika, Adam and baby Evelyn
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Moira has been looking after my son since he was 7 months old, and he has been with her for nearly 8 months now. Moira went out of her way to settle him in slowly and get him used to a new setting. She is knowledgeable and adapts the activities alongside his development to ensure he is stimulated and interested. Moira has also worked with us as parents to adapt his routine as he grows and work around our son. She communicates really well and is always happy to chat about his day or send photos of the activities they have been doing. She keeps him super busy and (weather permitting) outside and active as much as possible. Above all, Moira is genuinely interested in his development and wellbeing. I always feel that he is well cared for emotionally as well as being kept busy and fed. I can’t recommend Moira highly enough.
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Moira is a highly knowledgeable and experienced childcare provider. She has always cared for my son in a freat way completing activities and providing a great routine whilst he has been in her care. I would highly recommend Moira due to her experience and qualifications
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My daughter has been in Moira’s care from age 1yrs she is now 20 months.
It’s always a worry to leave your little one, especially to start with, but Moira was great at settling my daughter and right away she was happily waving goodbye.
Moira asked me valuable questions about my daughters usual routine, likes and dislikes right away. So the transition was smooth for her. They usually start the day out and about. From gardening in the private gardens in Pimlico, to strolls in St James park, to the farm or one of the local play groups. The list of adventures and activities are endless.
Then it’s nap time, followed by a nutritious lunch. Moira always makes sure there are plenty of healthy food and snack choices available. My daughter can be a fussy eater, but Moira is very patient with her and makes sure there is something for her to eat that she likes, as well as encouraging her to try new things.
After lunch Moira utilises the outdoor space that she has, doing water play, playing in the sand or doing finger painting.
There is also a variety of books in the book corner for reading time. And nursery rhymes to sing along to, which my daughter enjoys very much.
Moira’s place is always clean and tidy. With a lovely homey feel.
Moira always supports my daughter in following her interests.
Her language skills, hand eye coordination and social skills etc are always taking leaps forward and Moira takes every opportunity to help her develop those skills, from focused play to identifying animals they see when out on walks or at the farm, for instance.
Just as important as the excellent care Moira provides my little one, is the kindness she showed me. Moira is willing to be flexible where she can, is always caring to us both, and really understands the types of things (big and small) that I would like to hear about in my daughters days and development. Moira also provides reports on my daughters development and asks me to write comments at home too. Which is invaluable.
I cannot recommend Moira enough, she has given my daughter the best start in education and care, which she continues to do so. What’s more she has made going back to work so much easier for me and I cannot thank her enough for that!
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