"D" provides childcare for the children
of Wickhambrook and the surrounding area
OFSTED Registered
Diane Haywood has been a registered childminder
since 1996 and offers a friendly and caring atmosphere for children
of many ages. Indeed many of the children that are with her now, have
been cared for since a very young age up until they are in their middle
years. Before Diane was a childminder, she was a playschool supervisor
and so has many years of experience with children.
Diane, or "D" as she is known by the children and many locals
is registered with OFSTED and has yearly inspections. She looks after
children in her own home which gives provides a homely environment
for them to be away from their parents. Flexibility is the name of
the game and Diane will fit in with what arrangements are required
provided they do not clash with children that she is already caring
for.
OFSTED Registered
Diane is registered to look after:-
Any children over the age of 8 plus ...
six children under 8 years of age
three children under 5 years of age
one of the children under 5 can be under 1 year
old
D is very flexible and her typical
days of the week are varied ...
children are dropped off at 8am and D walks or drives
them up to the local primary school at 9ish or takes them to a nursery.
On various days and times during the week, D looks after an 18 month
and 1 year old. Some children are picked up from nursery and stay
until they are collected to go home. Children come to D before and
after school until their parents are free to pick them up. Some children
are over 8 years old and many of these have been looked after by D
since they were very young. Not only are the parents happy - but the
children insist on coming back! Children who are looked after are
also welcome during the holiday periods and D is happy to take on
other children during these times but has to add the proviso that
the times will need to fit into her previous commitments to children
already registered.
D loves to spend time
with the children and to see them play games which they find fun and
which are also learning games ...
Some of the older girls are currently being taught
cross-stitch and have their own 'patches' that they are making. The
children will never be 'bored' or lost for something to do when they
are with D. A vast assortment of toys to appeal to all ages can be
found. Prams and garages for the young, lego for all (including adults),
books (which D often reads with/to the children), sewing, glueing
and sticking. During holiday periods more involved activities are
organised, e.g. painting, etc.
About D generally ...
The children are welcomed into a safe environment with
all the games and facilities they could wish for. D is happy to provide
meals or some children have a packed lunch sent with them. D has cared
for children as young as three weeks old - in fact she is now seven
years old and is still care for by D. There is a sun lounge specifically
for the children as another play area. This leads out onto the garden
which is safe and enclosed and mainly lawn. The children often play
outside in the summer and D has some 'unique' entertainment which
all the children enjoy (involves the science of cornflour!). There
are also outside toys and a sand pit.
Diane Haywood
01440 820394
If you would like childcare then please give D a call for a chat.
References can be provided
