Nicci
Childminder in Waltham Abbey
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Female Member since Sep 2013 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 29 Apr 2025
My Summary
Highly Commended Childminder Of The Year 2022
About Me
I am a mother of four (ages 26, 22,19 & 11 years) I also have 2 grandsons aged 5 & 6 years old.
My Experience
I was a registered childminder for 10 years before deciding to work in a private Nursery for the past 3 years. I have now re registered with ofsted as a childminder.
Update: I was 1 of 4 childminder’s nominated for Essex childminder of the year…
Awarded a Essex Teaching Award ‘
HIGHLY COMMENDED CHILDMINDER OF THE YEAR 2022’
My Qualifications
I have training and certificates in... paediatric !st Aid, CACHE level 3 in home-based childcare, Level 2 in... safeguarding,
Food Hygiene & Safety, Child protection in Education, Prevent Bullying, The Send code of practice, Introduction to child sexual exploitation, Child Neglect, FGM Awareness and The Prevent Duty.
My Availability
Full
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| Last Updated: 22/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
FROM £60per day
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Hillhouse CofE Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/07/2019)
- DBS Check (added 22/10/2018)
- Reference: Childminder of the year certificate (added 06/01/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Report (added 06/01/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nicci. 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.
I have had the privilege of entrusting my three children to Nicci's exceptional care over the past 21 years, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. From my eldest, now 21 years old, to my two younger children, aged 6 and 4, Nicci has consistently provided a loving, nurturing, and safe environment. Her unwavering commitment to their well-being, coupled with her high-ranking qualifications, has ensured each child’s individual needs are met with exceptional care. Nicci’s genuine affection and protective nature have always given me peace of mind, knowing my children are in the best possible hands. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicci to any parent seeking outstanding childcare; her dedication and exceptional care are truly one-of-a-kind.
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Kareen
on 16/05/2024
I couldn’t recommend Nicci enough. From the day my son started he absolutely loved her. Nicci is such a caring loving and kind childminder. I am also really impressed with the development of my son within the first 2 weeks of being with Nicci he was able to articulate himself much clearer. He loves going to her and never crys when I leave him.
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chanaide
on 28/11/2021
We found Nicci to be excellent in all areas in caring for our son when he was 2 years of age.
Very reliable and always willing to help as much as possible and provide advice and development.
Would very much recommend Nicci’s services and hope to continue to be able to use Nicci going forward alongside nursery also.
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Keith
on 10/11/2021
I can't recommend Nicci enough. She is reliable, very professional yet such a maternal and sweet person. She made it easy for us to trust and leave our baby for the first time outside the home under her care. We had an excellent communication report about our son’s routine and development. She is transparent and honest. We are very grateful to her.
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Sabrinar
on 04/11/2021
My son absolutely loved going to this amazing lady every day.The mornings were the highlights of his day. The best fun and safe space 5 star care for my son. I so recommend this amazing lady with a home to home care.
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Kvw
on 08/03/2021
I have known Nicci for a number of years, I fully trust her with my child. After having my youngest child with special needs I needed some one I could trust and Nicci was that person. She has gone over and above for my boys, she is child centred, kind and reliable. Nicci is a fantastic child minder
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Kristin
on 08/03/2021
Nicci looked after my little boy from months old til he was 3 when we moved out of the area , she was an amazing help throughout his early years as I had gone back to work pretty soon , as a young first time mom it was great to have someone with years of experience looking after him , he loved being there and learned so much from her .. I definitely recommend her service
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Mummyof1
on 25/02/2021
Nicci has minded my son since 2018, and has been absolutely amazing! I couldn’t have juggled work and university commitments, assignments, meetings and travelling without the peace of mind that my son is safe and happy and cared for in my absence.
Nicci has been an absolute saviour and has been very flexible and accommodating, due to the nature of my work, at times I had needed to contact Nicci at short notice to care for my son, and she is always there to reassure and support me and my son.
I literally cannot recommend Nicci highly enough.
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unicorn2
on 18/02/2021
My eldest daughter joined when she turned 3. Its been 5 months now and she can write her name independently, identify and write the numbers 1-5, draw her shapes and much more. This is what I truly call learning through play! She is really passionate about what she does and the personal care plans for my girls is amazing.
I am greatful for the recommendation!
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Kareen
on 17/02/2021
Nicci has looked after my two children from babies to pre-school/primary.
She is a wonderful childminder, she is kind, caring and supportive towards the children's needs. The environment is well prepared and the set up is lovely and clean.
Thank you Nicci for being a wonderful childminder.
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Nadia
on 17/02/2021
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