Amilia
Childminder in Howe Green
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Female Member since Feb 2009 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 22 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an OFSTED registered Networking childminder and also a Montessori theory qualified teacher.
I understand how important it is to feel that you are leaving your child with someone who will care for them, stimulate and teach them, and provide fun activities for them. You will also want them to feel at home and safe and secure, in a place where you feel that your child's interests are being taken into account, not somewhere where they just have to "fit in" with whatever is going on around them. That is part of the service that I provide, aiming to work in partnership with parents to ensure that all the children in my care get the best out of their childhood, and enjoy and achieve life to the full.
I also aim to help children to have a healthy childhood, by encouraging them to eat healthily and look after their bodies, and encouraging them to make a positive contribution to their daily lives – by valuing and enjoying their individuality and teaching them to feel good about themselves and appreciating and valuing both their similarities and differences to other in a positive way.
My Experience
In the year 2010 I worked as a Montessori teacher at a Montessori in Ilford, where I worked with children from six months to eight years old. Among them were children with learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
Moreover, I gained further experience working with children as a Health and Social Care support worker . I have the experience of working with children with Asperger’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, severe global developmental delay, epilepsy, gastro-oesophagus reflux, visual impairment, attention deficit and hyperactive disorder.
I have two children of my own one attending school and the other at university.
My Qualifications
I completed a seven –week Childminders pre-registration course with Redbridge Early years and childcare improvement Team
Healthy eating in childcare setting (NHS foundation trust)
Safeguarding children and young people
I am a Montessori theory qualified teacher
I also have qualifications in epilepsy and rectal diazepam
I have an Ofsted approved Pediatric first aid course, and have completed training in Food Safety and Hygiene
Letters and sounds
Supporting behaviour in the early years
Epipen training
Healthy eating in childcare settings
I continue to undertake regular courses to enhance my professional development.
My Availability
Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm (with some flexibility)
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 03/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
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
- Reference: Review from Facebook Page (added 12/05/2021)
- Reference: review from Facebook Page (added 12/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: Network Membership (added 12/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: well being and Inclusion (added 12/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: supporting behaviour in the Early Years (added 12/05/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Food Safety (added 12/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: child protection (added 12/05/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Safeguarding (added 12/05/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Healthy eating (added 12/05/2021)
- Exam Certificate: letters and sounds and prevent duty (added 12/05/2021)
- DBS Check (added 12/05/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/05/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Montessori certification (added 12/05/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 12/05/2021)
- Exam Certificate: childminder certification (added 12/05/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Amilia. 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.
Saera aunty was my son's first childminder at the age of 12 months as I had to go back to work after mat leave. She made things so easy for me any my son during this transition. My son loves Saera aunty and her whole family. She is so easy going and was always there to help at short notice. I was extremely lucky to have found her and I never worried about my son at work!
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Priya
on 11/11/2021
I was sceptical about childminders,but Amelia(auntie saera as we all call her) changed this. My daughter didn't settle with after school club as she entered Reception in school, and this was when I came to know Saera. She has a good reputation amongst parents and teachers as a childminder and as a person. She cares for the children as her own. She was suggested by one of the parents, who have seen her lovingly care for children the past years. Instantly, my daughter settled with her. Not just caring, her background and training makes her very much skilled in what she does. We can't thank her enough for her care.
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Lean
on 02/09/2021
She is known as auntie Saera to my 2 girls. She is very reliable and is well liked at the same time respected by the kids she looks after. We were all sad to hear that she was moving home especially my 8 year old daughter. I don’t know whether I wll find another childminder as accomodating and as good as her.
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Chit75
on 16/08/2021
Amilia (or aunty Saera as they know her), has been looking offer my two boys over the last two years. She has always been very accommodating, kind and caring. I can always go off to work knowing my children are in good care. When schools started back in March after the lockdown, I urgently needed child care again and I pressed on Amilia’s number. She started looking after my youngest the very next day and offered her services at a reduced price which was very welcoming. We and the community will miss you dearly, but wish you all the best and success for your new home and business.
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zummerma
on 27/07/2021
Amilia has been providing morning care and dropping our daughter to school over the past year. We was nervous at first as our daughter is a picky eater and worried she would go to school without having breakfast. Amilia was very accommodating, asked us what Leiana would have for breakfast and always made sure she was fed before going to school. Our daughter always looked forward to going to Auntie's house and will definitely miss her.
We are very sad to see her leave the area but we wish you all the best, thank you so much for taking care of Leiana
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MummaOf2
on 21/07/2021
If you are looking for a childminder that provides caring atmosphere, good educational resources and family values then Amilia is the one.
All my three children attended her setting and thrived. She communicates effectively and I always felt like I was kept informed of the progress of my child and ways to extend learning at home.
My children would always return home talking about something new they discovered or created... plenty of mothers day cards :). Till date my 8 year old still asks if he can go to Aunty Saera's house after school.
I would highly recommend.
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Prisilla
on 20/07/2021
Amilia is a kind and caring childminder. She has looked after my son and daughter over the years and they have been extremely happy with her. I work full time and she is extremely flexible if I’m running late and she goes above and beyond in her service ensuring my daughter completes her homework and also gives her a meal to tide her over between the end of the school day any when I can collect her. She is amazing and I have no hesitation recommending her services.
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Alison
on 05/07/2021
My twins have been going here for the past few years and have had a great experience. She is a very caring and kind person and most importantly the children feel safe and comfortable with her. She is very flexible and always willing to help. We've had a great experience and will definitely miss her this year.
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Meru
on 05/07/2021
My was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His has a challenging behaviour which was quite intense due to difficulties in communicating his needs. This was very stressful and exhausting for me as parent.
Amilia became my son's childminder when he turns 4years and I have to get back to work
Amilia's caring nature and professionalism were quite beyond my imagination. My son was well looked after and was happy when I have to drop him. At work she will keep updating me about his day and all the activities. She was supportive of me as well not only my son I quite remember when she took care of my son for me to attend an appointment. Very thoughtful
I will definitely will tick all the boxes
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Amellia
on 29/06/2021
My 4 years old daughter has been going to Amilia and she enjoys it. Amilia is very friendly. She handles kids professionally and trains them very well. I would definitely recommend her for anyone looking for childcare service.
Thanks Amilia
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Deepa
on 12/06/2021
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