Viola
Childminder in Sunderland (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Sep 2014 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login 24 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Viola, I`m mum of four wonderful and creative children, Theta healing practitioner, babysitter for amazing families and I love to help and empower parents to raise next generation with confidence.
My aim and biggest passion is to provide safe and welcoming home-based setting which encourage the child-led approach learning.
My setting will promote outdoor learning and outings as a part of educational goals.
My setting is inspired by Waldorf Steiner approach and mixed with Hygge.
I believe that teaching children mindfulness from young age is very beneficial because its builds positive self-awareness, confidence and self-regulation. I will use story telling which is powerful tool to learn about our emotions.
My Experience
My biggest experience started when I become mum, then I home-school my children more than year and have been received positive feedback.
I`ve been volunteering in Home Start charity and working with families with children under 5. My experience, when worked in Scouts group with Beavers group (age 7-9) children, bring me amazing confidence creating workshops and activities for children. Also, I volunteer in the toddler group.
My Qualifications
Level 2 - Food Safety and Hygiene
NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate in understanding behaviour that challenges
NCFE CACHE Level 3 award in preparing to work in home-based childcare
NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate in understanding mental health the early years
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First AID
Children Safeguarding course
Level 2 medication administration
My Availability
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| Last Updated: 25/08/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My childminding service price include:
* Fully planned learning and development opportunities
* Fresh, nutritious and home cooked meals daily
* Daily outdoor learning which is main education goal
* Parent support
* Book club
* Monthly meditation evenings for parents
* Plus childminder agency benefits
Please enquiry for detailed childminding late fee and after school pick-up
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
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 25/08/2023)
- DBS Check (added 16/07/2023)
- EU Passport (added 21/01/2020)
- Training Certificate: Introductory course to Montessori-Pikler (added 16/07/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Update First Aid (added 16/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Designated Safeguarding Lead (added 16/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: NCFE Level 2 certificate in principles of business administration (added 21/01/2020)
- Training Certificate: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in preparing to work in home based childcare (added 21/01/2020)
- Training Certificate: NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate in understanding behaviour that challenges (added 21/01/2020)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 - Food safety and hygiene for catering (added 21/01/2020)
- Training Certificate: Introduction to Safeguarding Children training (added 21/01/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 21/01/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Viola. 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.
We swapped our daughter from mainstream nursery to childminding due to her autism amd my health needs. This was back in September and her younger sister joined her. Both have high SEND needs and Viola and Dean have been very helpful helping our daughters grow and become more independent with every day tasks such as tidying up, socialising, confidence and learning about the world through outdoor play and outings. Our eldest daughter has come on leaps and bound from the shy child she was in the last educational setting, who saw her as a burden. We couldn't be more grateful for the flexibility and kindness that Viola has bought to our family. She's even given my son a space for May when he turns 9 months old.
Both our girls are fed amazing nutritious meals in the afternoon and evening for tea, and always are eating!
I couldn't recommend this lovely lady and her partner more. Thank you both so much!
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Rebecca
on 22/11/2024
I was working in Newcastle for the week and urgently needed childcare and Viola helped. She accommodated my long hours and don’t know what I would have done without her. She gave me updates which was very reassuring, they weny out to parks, museums and my little boy had a lovely time!
Thank you so much!!!
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Leanne
on 03/11/2024
My two children been going here few month now children happy on going in and leaving property she very friendly and easy to talk to house is spotless all round very good and would definitely recommend her to friends and family
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Samantha
on 02/11/2024
I needed an occasional weekend childminder close to work for my 1 year old son and came across Viola on the website. During our first introductory meeting, my husband and I had a very good feeling that our son will enjoy his time. I can honestly say he more than enjoyed himself. Viola was so sweet and loving, took him to the park and beach. Also updated me at intervals during the day of his activities. She was amazing and I would recommend her 100% with peace of mind
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Dee
on 06/09/2024
My one year old girl has been with viola for just over a month now, and honestly in such little time she has been amazing with her, my daughter would scream when left with anyone but soon as she sees viola she is so happy and goes straight to her !! Viola is an amazing warm caring loving person, has endless amount of time for my daughter, she meets all her needs and when i collect my daughter she is so happy, viola is happy to help in any way she can and goes extra mile for you, im so happy i made this choice and wouldn't have anyone else care for my daughter, would highly recommend viola to care for your children i cannot praise her enough.
She also has had my older daughter during holidays she was so happy and loved spending time there and cannot wait to go back
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Steph
on 03/06/2024
It has been 5 months that my son goes to Viola's tiney home nursery and he has been absolutely fine and happy there. She takes proper care of him and makes sure all his physical and mental health needs are met. She is an understanding and kind woman, who helps parents leave their children in her nursery with full confidence and peace of mind. I can see that my son's confidence level is growing since he is with Viola. When my son is with her i am confident that he is on the safe hands. Highly recommended to parents who are looking for a childminder.
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Farkh
on 26/03/2024
I was desperately looking for a good childminder that my kids would feel comfortable going to as we had just relocated just under a year. I contacted a number of child minders but when Viola responded even from her messages she sounded so friendly and understanding. When I met her with my kids they it was like meeting an old friend and my kids settled in immediately. She took them to places where they explored and were able to have fun and learn on their trips out.
My kids now won't go anywhere else even after we've moved further away!!!
Viola herself is so caring and attentive to each of my kids individual needs. She's the best!!
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verahlee
on 21/03/2024
Came across violas profile and was instantly impressed. We messaged viola for emergency baby sitting for our little baby, viola was more than happy to have her straight away. When we arrived we had such a warm and loving welcome by viola and her children. A loving happy family home with regular hourly updates. Couldn’t recommend viola enough our baby settled so well and was comfortable. Thank you ☺️
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Bryany
on 01/01/2024
Viola is an amazing childminder. She is so creative doing things with my son, and she makes him very happy. my son, every time, is waiting forward to meet her, I really feel so relieved and sure leaving my son with her.
She also keeps me updated with photos.🥰
Highly recommended!
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Claudia
on 04/11/2023
Me and my children 4 and 9 met with Viola at her house, prior to babysitting at ours. Her and her children were very welcoming and my kids warmed to her straightaway. We've had 1 successful session of babysitting and have a couple more planned in. She's very friendly and affectionate with my children and they love her company.
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Angela
on 05/08/2023
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