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Cuddly Ducklings - Childminder in Morden

Marta owner, childminder in Cuddly Ducklings Morden

My name is Marta. I am proud mum of two amazing girls, 13 year old Nicola and Laura, who is 19. I have been working with children for the past 22 years and I can’t imagine doing anything else. Before I started childminding I was working at primary school as a Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor across Early Years and KS1. Those 3 years provided me with countless opportunities to learn and develop. Working alongside amazing teachers and attending various courses and training sessions helped me to enrich my knowledge and qualifications.

Teaching class on my own when supplying the teacher helped me to learn how to manage big group of children and deal with challenging behaviour. Working across EYFS and KS1 curriculum helped me to stay on top of all the changes taking place in education.

 

Before I started working at school I worked for Merton Council as a Language Assistant providing interpreting services as well as short term English Language boosters for EAL students across the schools in Sutton and Merton. 

I also worked with little children (3 months and up) first as a nanny for almost 3 years and then as a nursery nurse at Day Nursery for nearly 5 years. Within that time I achieved most of my major qualifications, Degree in Pedagogy (Children’s Development and Teaching) and NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Children’s Development.

I love working with children, supporting their little “huge” steps and celebrating their daily achievements. It’s one of the most inspiring and rewarding jobs and I can’t imaging doing anything else. 

Paulo Coelho said “ A child can teach an adult three things: To be happy for no reason; To always be curious; To fight tirelessly for something” and I can’t agree more.

Nick Batchelor
Cuddly Ducklings provides a home from home experience for babies and young children - a loving, safe, fun environment where their ever-changing needs are met consistently. The team work harmoniously with parents to ensure a true team approach, always with aim of providing the very best start for all children. The environment is highly nurturing and children feel safe. They are actively encouraged to be themselves whilst discovering the world around them. Early learning is pitched perfectly to ensure engaging activities that challenge and extend skills and knowledge appropriately. From nutritious home-cooked food, to almost daily local trips and nature walks, and even frequent exposure to other languages to enhance the already language rich environment, there is nothing missing from the provision at Cuddly Ducklings. As a parent who is a SEN teacher, with a partner who is a SENCO and school leader, we have no reservation is stating that this should, without question, be rated as the equivalent of 'Outstanding' at the next OFSTED inspection. Highly recommend.
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1/15/2025
Melis Penic Gumus
I am a mum with VERY high standards for my kids care and I can gladly say our experience has been incredible ❤️ I never felt I was leaving my daughter for care, it felt as if I was dropping her off with a neighbor or a friend. Both Marta and Anita are very trustworthy and you can feel they care for your child’s well being. I felt there was always love available for my daughter and it breaks my heart that our time has come to an end. The other thing that impressed me was how clean and organized the house always was which created a sense of calm.
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7/28/2024
DJ REMI
Finding Marta - Cuddly Ducklings was a blessing and we feel extremely lucky we have found her. She goes above and beyond in the care of her little ones and has been an incredible amazing help to us as this is our first baby. She constantly keeps us updated on our little man, gives us priceless advice and cares genuinely for the little ones even outside childcare hours when our little man was sick and she kept asking how he was and kept giving advice on several situations we encountered. Her knowledge and experience is priceless and she engages the little ones in activities to prepare them for life and for school later on. If you need a childminder, search no further and go meet Marta.
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7/15/2024

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