Dana’s Childcare

Dana’s Childcare

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Ofsted rated Outstanding childminder ✨
Inspired by Montessori approach 💚
Early years degree qualified
Colchester based

Availability: Currently FULL

Spaces available from September 2027 💫

21/08/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me and my little business with my two little people.

From all the personal recommendations, facebook reviews, messages, sharing my page, I really do appreciate it and cannot thank you enough.

I feel so very lucky to have started a business, grow and business, but most of all, all my little people and their families become good friends.

I can’t wait to show you the new setting in September, keep your eyes peeled! 🫶🏻💚

Photos from Best Start in Life's post 12/08/2026
10/08/2026

An important refresher course this evening before returning to work in September run by Tigerlily. Updating my knowledge on safer feeding and choking.

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Photos from Dana’s Childcare's post 10/08/2026

Today me and my two children went for our dental check ups.

They are giving away free children's goodie bags, don't forget yours! 🪥🦷

Attachment and the role of the key person – Birth To 5 Matters 04/08/2026

Message for my families;

Tonight I have sent out who your baby/child has for their key worker for both September and January intake.

More information on what a 'key worker' is, in early years can be found below. ⬇️

https://birthto5matters.org.uk/attachment-and-the-role-of-the-key-person/

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Attachment and the role of the key person – Birth To 5 Matters Key points The key person approach, which is statutory in the EYFS, reflects relationships within families and helps babies and children become attached to significant adults within reliable, respectful, warm and professionally appropriate loving relationships which are essential in order to thrive....

Photos from Dana’s Childcare's post 29/07/2026

Happy 1st Birthday to our baby A 🥹💚🩵

Those 3 months with us have flown by, watching you make little friendships and make a secure attachment with myself. Let alone coming to me just being able to roll. You can now sit up, kneel and pull yourself to standing!

We wish you the happiest 1st birthday celebrating with your family. 🎈🍰

26/07/2026

Follow us on Instagram for more of a 'day in the life' at Dana's Childcare.

Lots of new changes happening all to be shared with you. 🫶🏼

25/07/2026

We are back from our amazing family holiday 🧑‍🧒‍🧒🌞🌊🇪🇸

Despite being the holidays, I will be replying to all enquiries and messages over the course of the week.

New starters I will be sending out what to provide for your babies in September. 💚

16/07/2026

So proud of my own babies, first year at preschool completed and my daughter's first year in reception. 🥹

These two are the reason behind why I am a childminder today, we look forward to returning to our new space in September! ✨

Thank you to all my wonderful families, past, present and future. I am so lucky to work with the best families. ☺️

From me and my two, we wish you all a wonderful summer making treasured memories! 💚🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Photos from Dana’s Childcare's post 16/07/2026

Happy 2nd Birthday Little C 🧁🎈💕

We wish you the most magical day with your family ✨

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Myland
Colchester
CO45LP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm