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Lana

Childminder in Dartford (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025

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My Summary

Westgate Primary School Pick Up And Drop Off

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

My name is Lana, I am an OFSTED registered childminder with over 13 years of experience. I am eligible to deliver Free Early Education for 9+ month and have spaces from September 2025 for the new 30 hours funding for working parents.
I really enjoy being surrounded by children, giving them all the care and encouragement they need, watching them grow, and hearing them laugh.
I am very caring and patient, and being a mother myself, I understand how heartbreaking it is for you not being there for your little treasure. Therefore, I will do my best to carry out every one of your wishes, and while you are working, have your child's safety and best interests always first.
I will be keeping in touch with you via WhatsApp, sending you messages with photos and videos so we can celebrate every little achievement together.

My Experience

I offer a friendly and stimulating home from home setting with lots of fun and cuddles, educational play and healthy food.

We like to go out and about and love outdoor play weather permitting! We do lots of creative and messy play and there will be a WhatsApp chat for each child with photos, work, achievements and observation/assessment/planning notes to help with each child's learning requirements.

I have a healthy eating policy and I like to cook with children well balanced simple meals suitable for all ages. I provide only healthy snacks with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

My Qualifications

Childminding Registration Course 2012
Paediatric First Aid renewed every 3 years.
Enhanced CRB checks.
PACEY member.

My Availability

I pick up from Oakfield and Westgate School but would consider other local schools and nurseries. Please contact me to discuss as I am flexible to your and your child's needs. I am available all year, full and part time and during holidays.

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Last Updated: 02/05/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £7.50 per hour

£7.50 p/h including meals and snacks.
I accept childcare vouchers.
Discount available for siblings and full time care.

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Oakfield Primary Academy
  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Westgate Primary School

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.

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Good
11 November 2022
A recent inspection found that children feel safe and secure in this home-based childcare setting. The provider demonstrates a good understanding of child development, creating a nurturing environment that supports independence and self-confidence. Mathematical development and early literacy skills are well promoted. While partnerships with parents are strong, the inspection identified a need to improve questioning strategies to allow children more time to respond and use their language skills.
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2 March 2017 - Good
28 April 2014 - 2
8 April 2013 - 2
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Lana. 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.

Great childminder

5 stars

My little girl Olivia attended Lana's setting since she was 9 months old and until 3 years when she started nursery.
Lana's setting is clean and safe for little ones. Lana offers plenty of activities from a local park when the weather is nice to the library and soft play areas when it is raining. She also has garden toys like slides and bikes in the back garden.
My girl attended from 8 am to 5 pm, which means she was having breakfast, lunch, and tea at Lana's . Food was always home cooked and healthy, with plenty of fruit for snack times.
Lana was flexible with times as well, and she always tried to accommodate any extra hours if I needed.
My girl has gained such a confidence in Lana's settings that she never had any problem transitioning to nursery and now to reception class in school.
I recommend Lana to anyone who is looking for safe, fun ,clean environment for their little ones. Thank you Lana.

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by Avatar for Jelena Jelena on 16/09/2024

Excellent, professional and caring childminder

5 stars

We had the absolute pleasure of having Lana care for our son, Cían, from 1 year old to 2 and a half years old until he recently transitioned to pre-primary school.

From the start, it was clear that Lana provided more than just childcare—she offered a warm, nurturing environment where Cían could thrive and healthy food. She took the time to understand his unique needs, which made all the difference. Lana often took him out on various outings, from visiting farms and barns and the neighbouring parks. These experiences were not only enjoyable but also enriched his learning and development in ways we couldn't have imagined.

Lana's dedication went beyond what we could have hoped for. She offered personalized care that allowed Cían to grow at his own pace, which was exactly what he needed before moving on to the larger setup of nursery. Thanks to her, he gained the confidence and social skills necessary to adapt smoothly to pre-primary school.

We will always be grateful for the love, patience, and support Lana showed our family. She played a crucial role in Cían’s early years, helping to prepare him for the next chapter in his life. We will truly miss her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares about the well-being and development of their child.

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by Avatar for Soraya Soraya on 30/08/2024

Lana was great

5 stars

Lana had my twin boys from 5 months. They are now 20 months and transitioning to nursery. The boys were always happy when I collected them,
And Lana was flexible

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Leilac Leilac on 29/08/2024

Satisfying

5 stars

Lana is very flexible and considerate. She was warm with my son and that gave me peace of mind.
My boy loved being at hers. He felt comfortable and each time I picked him up, he had smiles only, never cried while I was away.
Thank you Lana for helping us out last minute, caring for my baby wholly and being encouraging through the process. Will definitely keep referring and also come back

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Mide Mide on 24/04/2024

Lovely childminder

5 stars

Lana looked after our son from when he was only 7 months old. She is an incredibly hard working and caring person. Lana helped us out in so many ways and was always flexible. My little one has never been a great sleeper and Lana has given him the patience, care and closeness he needed. Thank you so much Lana for everything!!!

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by Avatar for Giulia Giulia on 08/04/2023


Response by Avatar for Lana Lana on 02/09/2023:

Thank you very much, Giulia,
I hope you have settled in your new place well!

Lana is an excellent childminder!

5 stars

My daughter was always excited to go to Lana's and made a great friend there. I liked that Lana was great with keeping the kids engaged with both indoor and outdoor activities. There was never a dull day! She was also very good with keeping me updated with my child's progress. I highly recommend Lana, her service is truly outstanding and her relationship with both parent and child is truly amazing.

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by Avatar for Jenni Jenni on 05/09/2020


Response by Avatar for Lana Lana on 05/09/2020:

Thank you so much Jenni for this feedback. I wish you all the best with your next step!

The best Childminder and a wonderful lady!

5 stars

Lana looks after my son and my son loves to stay with her. She is very considerable, reliable and warm hearted. And also she provided very good quality meal and my son eats a full plate all the time when he is with her. I can’t thank enough for her wonderful care to my son and hope she will still have vacancy to take my son when we are back. Highly recommend.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Coral Coral on 11/03/2020


Response by Avatar for Lana Lana on 11/03/2020:

Thank you Coral,
I hope to see you soon.

Excellent childminder

5 stars

Lana looked after my 22 months old son and 6 years old girl brilliantly. My children were always very happy when I picked them up. If not because of our changed circumstances, we would still be with her. My children really missed Lana.

Thanks Lana for the care, much appreciated.

Akeem

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by Avatar for kimson17 kimson17 on 04/05/2018

High recommend Lana

5 stars

Lana has done a great job for me, she is super professional, the kids really love her and she is very prompt and reliable and couldn't recommend her enough

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 13/11/2017


Response by Avatar for Lana Lana on 13/11/2017:

Thank you,
Murad

Highly Recommend

5 stars

Lana has looked after my little girl since she was 7 months old- she is now 3 years old. She loves and cares for her like she is her own - and this makes it so much easier to leave her when I go to work. She is flexible and really easy to get along with her. My daughter always comes home happy and looks like she has throughly enjoyed her day and she is always happy to go back. I would not hesitate to recommend.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 08/07/2015

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