Abi
Childminder in Cricklewood
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Female Member since May 2016 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 07 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm an Ofsted registered Childminder and mother of one daughter and we live in a fantastic large house from which I offer my childcare.
It can be a difficult decision for parents to decide on the childcare they require for their little one, and this can be a worrying time especially if its a first child.
I aim to work with you to make this process as easy, relaxed and straightforward as possible for you, and to make the whole experience fun and comforting for your child.
Each child is special and has their own individual personality and needs and I aim to encourage and nurture your child to bring out the very best. Weather it's your child who is under one year old at my setting with a beaming smile at the end of the day or your toddler that can't wait to show the cookies they have baked or the latest drawing or activity they have made to you at collection time. Each day should be fun and exciting.
For my childcare i have dedicated the whole downstairs of my property its large safe bright and airy with lots fun and educational toys, with large safe private garden. I aim to offer lots of interesting and exciting activities and I follow EYFS guidelines. I also have a quiet area for sleep and relaxation. I offer care for a small number of children and babies from a few months and would be more than happy to discuss your child's individual requirements. I aim to provide above nursery standard care facilities and activities both fun and educational, but also to maintain a warm homely environment for your child.
I can provide healthy balanced home cooked meals and snacks and fresh fruit on request for busy parents or you can provide your own if you would prefer.
I am fully qualified and Ofsted registered, highly trained above and beyond in all aspects of childcare with all the required first aid, safeguarding and insurances. With many years experience i understand how financially challenging childcare can be so i offer competitive rates.
Parents themselves also have requirements often office based in London or shift workers, relying on roads or public transport this can be challenging at the best of times and i aim to take this worry away by being flexible so that you know your child is safe and happy. I can also offer emergency weekend and over night if required for your child.
Plenty of free parking and great bus and tube links (It's ok to leave your car here ).
Please feel free to contact me for a chat.
My Experience
20 plus years nursery and Ofsted registered childminder and a mother.
My Qualifications
NVQ2&3 Childcare, Ofsted registered, DBS checked, paediatric first aid, Safeguarding, Delivering EYFS, Level2 Food safety and hygiene, Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication needs, Expectation of Behaviour, Prevent Covid 19, Rising development concern with parents, etc
My Availability
Currently have spaces.
Opening hours: 08:00-18:30
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
8.50
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
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 20/04/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Abi. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Our daughter attended this setting from a young age until she was nearly 4 years old, and we felt she was very well cared for throughout. As first-time parents, the decision to leave our child in someone else's care was nerve-wracking, but we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The childminder provided a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where our daughter truly thrived. We saw remarkable progress in her development, from social skills to her language abilities, and she was always engaged in creative and educational activities. The positive impact on her confidence and learning was clear. We always felt reassured knowing she was in excellent hands. Highly recommend this childminder to any parent.
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Abi and her team have been amazing. My daughter has been with her for the last two and a bit years and her development during that time, she has come on leaps and bounds, I couldn’t be more pleased she is well ahead of where I would expect her to be.
I had initially started my daughter at a local nursery but after so many promises about how amazing they are supposed to be I could tell she wasn’t happy it was a big church hall and so cold and incredibly noisy everyday and she was just five months old, I had initially visited a few childminders before the nursery and was quiet impressed and I didn’t realize they deliver exactly the same Ofsted early years education and standards as nurseries, but Abi’s setting was a real eye opener, she has converted the whole ground floor and garden into a private nursery, it’s simply stunning but also has that caring warm home from home vibe and the smell of home cooked food at pick up omg. I get lots of updates and pictures during the day unlike the previous place.
Abi is wonderful, warm and kind easy to get on with and very knowledgeable, I didn’t even know we could claim some allowances towards the costs which was a great help.
My daughters development has exceeded all my expectations she has many friends and for her age she is ahead of her peers.
To Abi and the girls a big thank you 🙏 and to anyone reading this I would highly recommend visiting abi,s setting before making any decisions about childcare as it really sets the standard.
PS I felt some guilt going back to work but when you know your child is being cared for and loved and having a great time that feeling just melted away, also I noticed the fees work out lower than the nursery and that’s also important these days with the cost of living 😊 Elianna 👩🏼⚕️
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Abi is pretty much the perfect childminder any mother could dream of. She has a heart of gold, always caring, polite and professional. My daughter loved going to Abi and her team. We never felt like she was going to a childminder, she was going to another home :)
My daughter loved eating at Abi's , so always a plus side!
Would highly recommend Abi and her team, miss you all so much, especially my daughter ❤
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Our son Sol absolutely ADORED going to Abi’s house. He had so much fun painting, jumping on the trampoline, reading and doing other fun activities with her. Abi is caring, kind, very safe and professional and her space is a dream. Sending love to Abi- we all miss you, especially Sol!
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Abigail runs a fantastic Childcare service with very professional staff, she provides every aspect of childcare and has been an extremely kind and generous to me in looking after my 2 children. Abigail and her staff are kind, caring and loving in their care for my children and have looked after them as they would their own children. I have nothing but praise for Abigail’s child minding service and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for that special person to care for their children.
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