Deandra
Childminder in Rochester (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2024 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 30 May 2025
My Summary
Rochester Riverside Childcare - Limited Spaces - Wellbeing Focussed Care In A Beautiful Home Setting
About Me
Welcome to Rochester Riverside Childcare! My name is Deandra and I am a mother of 2 under 4. I qualified as a teacher in 2015 and taught in schools in the UK and Dubai for 5 years before moving into a role in school improvement, training teachers and providing them with support and resources to get the best out of their students.
I have 12+ years experience in a childcare setting, working alongside my mother to set up an 'Outstanding' childcare setting in Dartford. I decided to start my own service in Rochester as I believe that my experience and location (3 mins walk from Rochester Station) will greatly serve parents in the Rochester/Strood area who need to commute for work.
I provide high quality childcare services in a beautiful home environment, just 3 mins walk from Rochester station. My home is bright and spacious, allowing children to have plenty of room to learn and explore. I have a designated play room equipped with resources that meet the requirements of the seven areas of development and my curriculum encourages children to engage in self-directed play, as well as teacher-led activities. I also have a spacious garden and live within close proximity to local parks, river walks, Rochester castle and the local library. I also live within walking distance from Rochester Riverside School and can do school drop off/pick up here.
I believe health and wellness are important areas for us all to understand and take ownership of. I share my love for exercise, breathing techniques and fresh ingredients with the children and teach them how to care for their wellbeing. I also believe that as parents it’s really important to take care of our mental and physical health so I run a monthly dance class in Kent for ‘Mama’s and Friends’ and have set up a WhatsApp group for mothers in the Kent area which has amassed over 60 members.
I would love to meet you and your child(ren) and show you around my setting so if you have gotten this far please do drop me a message and let's chat!
My Experience
Childminding assistant: 2012 - Present
Teacher of Business and Economics (Various Schools): 2015 - 2020
Curriculum and Training Lead (Multi Academy Trust): 2020 - Present
My Qualifications
BSc International Business Finance and Economics (The University of Manchester)
PGCE Business (UCL)
MA Education Leadership (UCL)
Qualified Teacher Status
My Availability
I am available for childminding Mon - Thu 8am - 6pm
I am flexible and can offer out of hours care where feasible
I offer overnight care
I also offer weekend/evening babysitting services for clients\
I offer drop off and pick up from Rochester Riverside School
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| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 26/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
From £6/hour
Please contact for further details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/08/2024)
- DBS Check (added 06/08/2024)
- UK Passport (added 05/08/2024)
- Other (added 10/01/2025)
- Exam Certificate: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (added 06/08/2024)
- Exam Certificate: Masters in Leadership (added 06/08/2024)
- Marriage Certificate (added 06/08/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistently high praise for providing excellent care in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the clear communication, professional approach, and engaging curriculum that supports children's development. The childminder's warmth and ability to create a loving atmosphere are highlighted, with children reportedly thriving and enjoying their time in her care.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Deandra. 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.
Deandra is absolutely amazing! Communication is always clear and reassuring, keeping me informed and at ease. The space is spotless, organised, and incredibly well maintained. She’s created a warm, safe, and loving environment where I believe children truly thrive. I couldn’t ask for better care for my son.
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Tracy N
on 25/04/2025
We were the first parents to have our little one with Dee and her fledgling Rochester Riverside Childcare and we can’t speak highly enough of our experience.
Deandra worked with us when selecting a bespoke plan for our little one and her care and the information was very professionally shared with us.
Our little girl had around 4 months with Dee and her growing team and she clearly loved her time there, arriving happily and leaving with her bottom lip out.
The setting is clean, safe and welcoming with some great resources for all pre-school ages. We would often receive updates on our little girl’s progress over the weeks and it was lovely to see how she was interacting with other children and what she was up to. Whilst we were used to more regular updates with our son when he was at nursery, Dee rightly pointed out that she does not want to be on her phone for half the day sending all of her parents updates, which we feel shows the level of care given.
We are so sad to have to change providers due to new job logistics and will be staying in touch with Deandra, especially as we hope to move back to Medway and to perhaps get our little girls’s place with Rochester Riverside Childcare back!!
We recommend Dee to anyone considering her and wish her all the very best in the future.
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Dan C
on 03/01/2025
Deandra is amazing & I would highly recommend her services. She has looked after my daughter working as an assistant alongside her mum at her nursery based in Dartford. My husband and I have been mostly impressed with the level of communication provided by Deandra on a day to day basis on what our daughter has been up to and any other important information we need to be aware of. The facility is immaculate, and strict safety measures are in place, ensuring a secure and healthy environment. The curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, contributing to my child's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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Sharmain
on 11/08/2024
Deandra has looked after my children on numerous occasions and they are always so excited to attend her setting. She is very professional and provides a warm and loving environment for the kids. I would 100% recommend her services.
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Naomi87
on 07/08/2024
Deandra took exceptional care of my son, showing remarkable kindness, patience, and professionalism. Deandra engaged him with creative activities and ensured he was safe and happy throughout. Her warm personality instantly put my son at ease, and her reliability gave me complete peace of mind. I highly recommend Deandra to any parent seeking a top-notch babysitter. Thank you, Deandra, for your outstanding care!
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Mira
on 06/08/2024
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