Minimo
Childminder in Bournemouth And Poole
Female Member since Mar 2018 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 04 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to MiniMo&Co. Childcare and Education – Where Learning Feels Like Home
My name is Monika, and I’m the founder and owner of MiniMo&Co. Childcare and Education – a warm, home-based setting that blends the comfort of a family environment with the structure and standards of a high-quality nursery. I am a qualified teacher with a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and Educational Studies, specialising in Teaching and Media Pedagogy. My passion lies in nurturing children's development through play, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences.
At MiniMo&Co., I provide a personalised, nurturing space where children feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn. I accept Early Years Educational Funding and Tax-Free Childcare, offering families both high-quality education and financial flexibility.
Why Choose MiniMo&Co.?
Professional Expertise: With experience as a teacher, teaching assistant, and foreign language educator, I bring a deep understanding of early childhood development and education.
Child-Centred Approach: Inspired by the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Curiosity approaches, I tailor activities to each child's needs and interests, fostering independence, creativity, and joy in learning.
Family-Friendly Environment: I’m a mother to a friendly and sociable 11-year-old son, and I understand the importance of a setting where children feel truly at home. My husband, although working full-time, supports our childcare setting and assists when needed.
Active, Nature-Based Learning: I believe that “not all classrooms have walls.” That’s why we spend as much time as possible outdoors, engaging in hands-on, real-world learning experiences that promote physical health and a love of nature.
Flexible, Reliable Care: I work closely with parents and carers to offer flexible childcare solutions, including full-day, before and after school, school holidays, emergency care, and more.
What We Offer:
A home-from-home setting with a strong focus on both care and early education
Bilingual (English and Polish) learning experiences
Indoor and outdoor activities designed to support holistic development
Regular outings, playgroups, and local events to enrich children’s experiences
A wide range of educational resources and toys
Clean, safe, and welcoming environment
DBS certified, Paediatric First Aid trained, and fully insured (PACEY member)
Emphasis on healthy lifestyles and physical activity
Strong partnership with parents and carers to support each child's journey
My goal is to give children the space and support to flourish, to nurture their natural curiosity, and to extend their precious early years before formal schooling begins. At MiniMo&Co., every child is seen, heard, and valued.
If you are looking for a caring, experienced, and enthusiastic childminder who offers more than just childcare, I’d love to welcome you to MiniMo&Co. Childcare and Education.
My Experience
With a Master’s degree in Education, specializing in Pedagogy, Teaching, and Media Education, I bring a strong academic foundation and a passion for inclusive, engaging learning. I hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have hands-on experience both as a classroom teacher and a teaching assistant, giving me a well-rounded understanding of diverse educational settings.
In addition to my teaching credentials, I am Level 3 SENCO certified, equipping me with the skills to support children with special educational needs and ensure every learner receives the attention and resources they need to thrive.
As a bilingual educator and a parent myself, I approach teaching with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a practical understanding of child development. I believe in creating supportive, stimulating learning environments tailored to each child’s unique needs and potential.
My Qualifications
* Masters degree in Education and Pedagogy.
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma
* Level 3 SENCO
* ADHD Awareness Level 2
* NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in preparing to work in home based childcare
* Child Protection Advanced Level 3
* Level 2 and 3 Safeguarding Children and online professional development course
* Level 2 Safeguarding (BEY)
* Designated Safeguarding Leads Network for Childminders(BEY)
* Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years Settings
* FGM training ( female genital mutilation)
*Extremism and Radicalisation training
* COSHH Awareness
* Peadiatric First Aider
* DBS certified
* Come Talk with Me (Communications Champion Invite Only) Training Newtwork for childminders (BEY)
* Special Educational Needs and Disability / Early Identification of SEND
* Member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
* EAL in the early years diploma
*Mental wellbeing in children and young people diploma
* Connecting with nature in the early years diploma
*Asperger syndrome diploma
*ADHD awareness diploma
My Availability
Flexible hours.
Weekends and overnight stay- depending from availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please contact me for more details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Elm Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Christ The King Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at St Mark's Church of England 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
- DBS Check (added 27/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 24/01/2019)
- Training Certificate: Prevent Duty (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate: FGM (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: ADHD Awareness (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: EYFS Teaching Diploma (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years Settings (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Childcare Protection Advanced Level 3 (added 09/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Level 3 (added 09/06/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE Level 3 (added 09/06/2021)
- Exam Certificate (added 27/01/2019)
Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for MiniMo. 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.
Monika as a childminder was recommended to us by a friend and we were lucky a space became available when we needed it!
Monika looked after our daughter over a two-and-a-half-year period; from day one, she made my little girl feel very welcome and comfortable which gave me peace of mind every time I left her in Monika's care.
Monika is a highly-qualified, attentive and observant professional who spotted potential issues as soon as they arose. She is also very knowledgeable and helped us navigate through various paths of the state's system, be it obtaining government funding or guiding us through SEND support options. On top of it all, Monika always made sure children were well-stimulated through play and they were always kept entertained; she took them on various trips and to playgroups where they could interact with others, arranged art activities and ensured they spent time outdoors.
My daughter never complained, she loved spending time at Monika's which was reassuring and I knew I did not need to worry. I feel Monika helped my daughter come out of her shell and made her grow into a confident and assertive girl who was definitely ready to start school this September. We could not have done it all without Monika, she is the best childminder anyone can wish for!
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Marta
on 14/10/2024
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MiniMo
on 14/10/2024:
I really appreciate your nice words. It means a lot. I was privileged to look after you child and cooperate with your wonderful family. Thank you!
I found Monika five years ago when my son was starting school and I was looking for someone to take him and pick him up. By luck, her son and my son were starting at the same school and end up on the same class! She has been a lifesaver and provided a home away from home for my son (and daughter once she also started school). I cannot recommend her enough!
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Nina
on 30/11/2022
Monika has a really lovely manner with all the children in her care. She always seems kind, calm and patient with them. She provides a very entertaining and stimulating environment for children. My daughter is always enjoy going to Monika's.
I highly recommend Monika as she is very lovely, reliable, caring and trustworthy childminder. Any little one would be lucky to have her!
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Emi
on 07/06/2021
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MiniMo
on 07/06/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I really appreciate it. Your daughter is such an amazing little girl and everyone at MiniMo love her. I am lucky to look after her. Kind regards Monika
I wasn't looking long time for the childcare for my baby as I already knew reviews of Monika's place from my friend. And I decided to give it a shot and lucky for us she had a space for my daughter!!! There really couldn't be a better choice. My little girl loves going there. She has enjoyed it so much so she couldn't wait to go there day after day. She even wants me to tell her a bed time story about the new adventures of 'Auntie Monika's and the Band'. She started going there when she was a 19 months baby and she learned so much since then. She found a friends, learned a lot about herself, about the daily routine. She is different person since she started and by that I mean that she has grown up in a good directions. Of course this is all because of the Monika's honesty, patience, and caring. Thank you for that! And with all honesty I certainly would recommend that place :)
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Mila
on 06/06/2021
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MiniMo
on 06/06/2021:
Thank you so much for such a nice words. I really appreciate it. Your daughter is such an amazing little girl and everyone at MiniMo&Co. love her.
My son loves to spend time with a passionate childminder- Monika and other childrens. He always comes out smiling. When I ask him what they did today he always tells with fascination that they were on a trip, they painted, played at the playground etc. Different attractions every day.
I highly recommend Monika.
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Paula
on 06/06/2021
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MiniMo
on 06/06/2021:
Thank you for your nice words. Your son is always welcome and we all love when he is around us. Kind regards Monika
I was looking for the right Childminder for my children quite a long time. I'm very happy that I finally found flexible and well organised Childminder which is our lovely Monika. As a single mother raising 2 children by my self I knew it have to be someone special, who I can trust and cooperate well with. I'm glad that my girls like Monika very much and respect her as well which is important for me. I can see those little things in their behaviour, that they are content and calm after spending time with Monika and her family. They are huge support for me in raising my girls well. Thanks to Monika I can go to work with peaceful mind knowing they are in safe hands. Her positive energy and flexibility makes my life much less stressful as we are planning and booking our shifts a month in advance. We are definitely happier having nice settle routines. Monika's patience and qualifications are also beneficial as sometimes I'm not able to help kids with their homework but she does it.
I'm very thankful for everything our fantastic Childminder Monika is doing for us.
I highly recommend!
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Parent
on 20/01/2019
Monika was brilliant with my daughter Poppy. Poppy joined around 7 months old and Monika understood her milk allergy and dietary requirements at that time. Monika uploads pictures of the children day to day and always takes th out or involves them in activities. Recently she held a Halloween party for all the children. Monika is great with the children and poppy really enjoyed going to her. I have only stopped because poppys grandad can now look after her, but I will be using Monika again as I really trusted her with poppy and felt that she was in good hands!
Thank you for everything x
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Kelly
on 10/11/2018
After meeting several childminders and nurseries we decided to go for Monika. My son has been with her for 5 days each week from the age of 13 months. He has adapted to the environment well and absolutely enjoying the activities and days out With Monika and the other kids. Her family was welcomed my son to their home. I was very nervous while at work but Monika made me feel more relaxed and I knew she would be great for us. Monika is so caring and keeps me updated with his daily actives when he’s there through her user friendly phone app. She’s an amazing and a reliable childminder with lots of knowledge and experience. This is the best decision we’ve made. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Monika to anyone. Thank you and I hope we can keep you as long as possible.
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Justyna
on 12/08/2018
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MiniMo
on 12/08/2018:
Thank you very much. Your opinion really matters for me.
I'm just lucky and honoured to have opportunity to be your son's childminder.
He is such a star. My family love him and you all are lovely family.
My little boy has been going to MiniMo&Co and I am very happy. Monika is so welcoming, caring and really kind. My son has a lovely time and does lots activities. Monika also sent me pictures through the day to see what he was doing and kept me update. I woulld highly recommended.
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on 07/08/2018
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MiniMo
on 07/08/2018:
Thank you for your lovely comment.
It's a pleasure to look after your son. He's such a good boy. Children love him 😍
My son Oliver has been with Monica for almost 3 months now and I couldn't wish for anything better for him. It is the best childcare I have found.Monica is friendly, flexible and helpful.Oliver learned a lot of things and happy little person. Monica has got lots of patience with children and babies. But the most important thing is that Monica loves doing that and children can feel that and love her with all their heart.
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on 26/07/2018
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MiniMo
on 27/07/2018:
Thank you very much. Your opinion really matters for me.
I'm just lucky and honoured to have opportunity to be your son's childminder.
He is such a star.
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