Professional Ofsted registered childminder. Ideal for parents working or living close by. Dawn has 2 young children herself and understands how precious they are to you as a parent.

Until recently Dawn went out to work herself leaving her children in childcare, so she completely understands the importance of offering a secure and loving environment to put parents mind at ease as well as helping the child to grow as an individual, learn and achieve. 

She offers a loving, stimulating home from home environment. She believes it is important children learn through play and exploring. She work towards the EYFS framework preparing children for school and provide learning journeys for young children in her care. She is a qualified Level 4, Higher Level Teaching Assistant. She also offers funded hours for 3-4 year olds as well as for qualifying 2 year olds.

As well as having a variety of indoor activities and toys available within her home and offering a secure enclosed garden, she also attends local playgroups as well as having regular trips and outings to farms, parks, beaches, museums, National Trust Sites etc. 

Other Training Dawn has attended in order to provide the best possible care includes:

• Sunderland Council Introduction to Childcare Practice course

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

• Safeguarding requirements and awareness

• Basic Food Hygiene

• Child Protection Level 3

• Child Neglect

• Equality and Diversity

• Makaton Signing

• Child Development Level 3

• Channel Awareness

• Managing Behaviour level 3

• Improving Children's Learning through play

• Promoting Positive Behaviour

• Early Excellence assessment tracker for 0-5 year olds

• Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect

• Awareness of Autism, ADHD, Asperger's

Registered for Tax Free Childcare.