Kangaroo Kids Childcare

📢 Childminder Assistant Vacancy – Stapenhill

Please have a look at the requirements listed in the post, but don’t worry if you don’t have all of the qualifications just yet!

If you feel you would be a great fit for the role, you genuinely enjoy working with children and you’re willing to learn and gain new qualifications, I’d still love to hear from you. 😊

I’m more than happy to support you and guide you through the training and courses you may need to complete.

There may also be an opportunity to complete an apprenticeship, so this could be a great option for someone who would like to start or develop their career in childcare while gaining qualifications along the way. 🌸

For me, the right personality, a caring approach and a genuine passion for working with children are just as important. ❤️

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please feel free to send me a private message for more information. 😊

4 years already… where did the time go? 🦘❤️

It’s honestly hard to believe that Kangaroo Kids Childcare is already celebrating its 4th birthday.

When I opened my doors, I had no idea what this journey would bring. What I do know is that I couldn’t have asked for a better start. From day one, every place was filled, the waiting list kept growing, and your support has never stopped. Thank you for trusting me with the most important people in your lives—your children.

Over the last four years, I’ve been lucky enough to meet so many amazing families. Some of you have become real friends, and I love that we still meet up outside of childcare. One of my favourite parts of this journey has been watching not only your children grow, but your families too.

I’ve looked after your first little ones, then watched you arrive for drop-off with a baby bump… and before I knew it, I was welcoming their little brothers and sisters to Kangaroo Kids. I think that’s one of the biggest compliments I could ever receive.

This job has also been a gift to my own children. They’ve grown up surrounded by friends, laughter, and endless adventures—and I’m pretty sure we’ve gone through enough Play-Doh to open our own factory!

It’s been such a privilege to watch your children grow from tiny toddlers into confident, funny, kind little people. There have been countless cuddles, lots of messy play, mountains of Play-Doh, glitter that still appears in random places, and enough nursery songs to stay in my head forever!

Thank you for being part of this journey and for making Kangaroo Kids feel like one big family🏠❤️

✨ January 2027 childcare spaces coming soon!

Thinking ahead? If you’re looking for childcare from January 2027, I’d love to hear from you.

I’ll be opening registrations soon, but you’re welcome to get in touch now to chat about your childcare needs, ask any questions, or register your interest.

If you’d like to be among the first to know when spaces become available, send me a private message. 💛

Kangaroo Kids Childcare

🎨 Creativity is an important part of every child’s learning journey! 🌈

Through arts and crafts and playdough activities, children develop fine motor skills, hand strength, creativity, imagination, and confidence. These hands-on experiences also encourage problem-solving, communication, and self-expression in a fun and engaging way.

Learning through play is one of the best ways to help little minds grow. 💛

🍎 Learning through cooking! A fun activity that builds confidence, independence, and healthy habits. 👩‍🍳💚

Outdoors 🌞🌞🌞

I’ve been a little quiet on this page lately, but I’ll be catching up soon!

Our tuff tray ideas 😉

Let’s get to know each other 🤗👋

Children have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Even as a teenager, I was always surrounded by children, looking after the little ones in my family. That’s where my love for childcare really began.

Later on, I chose to study Midwifery. Although working in a hospital gave me valuable experience, I realised I was missing everyday, close contact with children. I wanted to be involved in their daily development, not only at the very beginning of life. That’s when I decided to work in a nursery.

One moment in particular stayed with me. During a meeting with new families, a mother approached me and told me she clearly remembered me being present at her delivery while I was still a student. Now, years later, her daughter was about to join my group. It felt like a meaningful full-circle moment and confirmed that I was on the right path.

I worked in the nursery for two years while completing my Master’s degree in Care and Educational Pedagogy. Before leaving Poland, I felt a strong need for change. I wanted to create something of my own, but at that time I didn’t have the financial means to do so. Moving to England was a conscious decision that allowed me to build a stable foundation and prepare myself for the next step.

My first job in the UK was in a warehouse, which helped me gain confidence with the English language. Later, I worked in administration. When I became pregnant, everything naturally came together. It felt like the right moment to return to working with children in a way that also allowed me to stay close to my own family.

After completing all the required courses, I opened Kangaroo Kids Childcare. The Ofsted inspection was one of the most challenging stages of this journey and required thorough preparation, both in theory and in practice. After nearly four hours of inspection, receiving a positive outcome was a very satisfying moment.

At the same time, I was building my portfolio on Facebook and received a great deal of interest from families. Kangaroo Kids Childcare has now been operating for nearly four years. Today, I am the only Polish childminder in the local area, offering a warm, safe and caring environment where children can feel secure, supported and at home.

Last year I achieved Level 3 in Special Educational Needs, and it’s already helping me improve my work with children.

At the moment, we are in the process of extending our setting by adding an additional playroom. I am also looking for new team members, so if you are reading this and feel that you could be the right person for this role, please feel free to get in touch with me.

That’s a short summary about me — although it may still feel like quite a lot to read! I hope that by now you know me a little better and feel confident and comfortable arranging a meeting with me to talk about childcare for your child.

Warm regards to everyone reading this,
and I look forward to meeting you soon. ☺️

100 reasons why to choose a childminder ❤️

100 Reasons to Choose a Childminder | Friendly Childminders' Hub 4. They operate at the heart of local communities, enabling parents to access childcare near to home/school/work for convenient commutes so they can maximise family time.​

Just a quick update 😊

Since the beginning of January, I have been contacted by a large number of people asking about available places from September.

I kindly ask parents who enquired before the end of last year to please get in touch with me again. I would like to update the waiting list by the end of February and then confirm places with families who will be able to use the funded hours from September.

Thank you 😊