Donna T
Childminder in Edinburgh
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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 01 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I provide a home from home childcare service. I have 30 years experience working with children through nannying and providing daycare. We enjoy playgroups and toddler groups to help develop our social skills. We have daily activities and projects going on in the home. The playroom is warm and inviting and has a Froebel feel to it. If you are unsure of what a Froebel setting means for your child it means your child is treated as an individual and allowed to grow and develop at their own pace. Young children learn through their play experiences and their own individual interests and personalities are respected.
Large garden outdoor play area which we try to use on a daily basis. We have sand and water play and a large mud kitchen in the messy area. A large selection of loose parts to enable the children to use their imagination and build whatever or wherever their mind takes them. We also enjoy walks in our local area discovering nature and having a lot of imaginary adventures.
I pride myself in the relaxed homely environment I provide, where your child feels loved and valued. Most of the childrens learning is done through play, firing their imaginations in a nurturing environment and helping them grow and develop while forming friendships in the small group. This becomes your child's 2nd home so I try to keep to routines as much as possible.
At Donna Daycare I specialize in the care of children 0-3.5. I believe children of this age group require nurturing loving care in a homely environment. Very young children benefit from a much smaller care setting where they can receive the attention and care that they deserve and require to enable them to grow and flourish.
I have 3 grown up children of my own and 2 step sons. 1 of my stepsons still lives at home with us but is out at a training centre every day. My wife Jackie works as a paralegal for an Edinburgh lawyers. She has worked from home since the first lockdown and this seems to have worked well for everyone so will continue for the foreseeable future.
I run a playgroup with my daughter in law in our community. We named it little explorers because we enjoy exploring outdoors and having lots of fun.
My Experience
30+ yrs nannying, childminding and daycare experience. I also have a lot of experience working with children with additional support needs.
My Qualifications
Cache level,3 in childcare and education.
Scotvec cert in social and community care.
Scottish childminding association member.
Registered with care inspectorate Scotland and am a grade 5 setting.
Undertake all training courses provided by the childminding association including first aid and child protection.
Bookbug trained.
Hold certificates in outdoor play and learning.
My Availability
Birth - 3.5yrs space available. Tues wed and Fri from end August 2025.
No school wraparound care can be offered sorry.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 30/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
£5.50/ hr.
Includes snacks. (Parent to provide a packed lunch hot or cold)
Nappies and wipes provided if required.
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
- PVG Check (added 07/12/2020)
- Marriage Certificate (added 24/11/2020)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 24/11/2020)
Reviews
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I found Donna through Childcare app and I must say I was lucky to find her. She is such a gem person. We were running late to pick our kids but she was very kind and took care of them till we reached. Thank you Donna. Monica Kadwe.
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