My Summary
About Me
Hi, I am Marike an Ofsted registered childminder. I am a mum of a three year old, four year old and a ten year old. I have learnt so much from my children. We keep learning together every day. My setting is a home away from home in the heart of Reading town centre with private parking and easy access to town. I give you peace of mind and your child a safe space to be creativity and educated in a fun way.
I am working with two registered childminder and we have assistants who are fully qualified and three part time drivers, for school drop off and pick ups.
We have all done introductory courses in SEND, staff will undergo Level two SENCo this year 2024. I am currently undergoing SEND training, Level three, which will be completed in June 2024.
Our availability is Monday to Saturdays 7.30am to 6pm, hours are flexible depending on your requirements. I accept free childcare for two's, thirty hours and tax-free child care. I do provide an hourly sitting service or temporary ad hoc days (happening only for a particular purpose or need). All care is provided at my setting.
We grow our own fruits and vegetables seasonally and create compose from the wastage. We have developed a curriculum and our activities outdoors compliments our daily routines. Please email or call for more information. We are gradually getting back into our routine so kids can enjoy and learn new skills outdoor and indoors. For the summer kids are doing swimming lessons, this is a life skill and is done with a qualified instructor. Children have the opportunities to attend toddler groups, visit and go to plenty outdoor and indoor activities.
We believe children should benefit from both indoors and outdoors learning, this enables them to feel free and confident. This builds character, personality and understanding about the world around them.
I believe the best years is in early childhood, you have such fond memories. These memories mould the future you. My aim is to encourage and excite their imaginations. While in my care I want them to explore endless possibilities of life, enabling them for a brighter future.
School drops and pick ups;
Civitas Academy
Oxford community primary
Battle primary
All saints
Coley primary
Wilson primary
Kennet Valley primary
Manor primary
Natural Steps
Katesgroves primary
I welcome all parents and carers that have used or using my services to leave a review.
Please do not hesitate in contacting me, look forward to hearing from you.
My Experience
I have been providing childcare for years. I have baby sat from the age of 15 years old and didn’t understand my passion until later in life. However, I believe it is never to late to do something you love and provide a services that both parent and children enjoy.
My Qualifications
Please do not hesitate in asking me for more information.
I have studied for many years and have a variety of qualifications.
My Availability
Monday to Friday: 7.30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9.30 am - 12 pm
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 27/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.50 per hour
Please email and ask for our fee information sheet
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Civitas Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Oxford Road Community School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary & All Saints 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
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/10/2019)
- DBS Check (added 17/10/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/10/2019)
- Training Certificate (added 17/10/2019)
- Training Certificate: Child care course (added 17/10/2019)
- Training Certificate: Universal safe guarding for children (added 17/10/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first Aid (added 17/10/2019)
- Training Certificate: Food hygiene (added 09/10/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for BuzzingB. 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.
My daughter loves Buzzing Bees! In the morning when she wakes up and I tell her she's going to Buzzing Bees her face lights up. She often tells me her favourite teacher is Marike.
The care she has received over the years has meant that I could return to work and bring my best self to work rather than worrying about my daughter all day.
My daughter has learned so much over the years and I really appreciate all the effort that is made to keep learning fun.
Thanks Marike for all that you and your team do.
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Mary
on 04/08/2022
It was like home away from home. My 6 months old son was properly taken care of. And guess what!! It was his first day with Buzzing B.
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Val
on 24/09/2021
she had to take care my 5-year-old son and she was excellent!!! she had activities with him and he spent great time with her!!! I totally recommend her!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Christin
on 20/02/2020
Marike looks after my 10 year and 6 year old . She is absolutely a wonderful person and a good carer for my children. My children are very happy going to her. Would definitely recommend her to other parents.
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Payal
on 22/01/2020
Marike looks after my two girls, aged 4 yrs and 10 months, and my oldest loves going to hers. Often asking me if she can stay longer. She is reliable and I like that she plans activities for the kids, so their day is full of learning and fun stuff to do. She is also very convenient for me as she is right in the town centre, so I often walk to drop and pick them up. She has also bailed me out by picking up the oldest from school when i have been running late a few times. Just needed to give her a little notice.
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Ololade
on 05/12/2019
Response by
BuzzingB
on 06/12/2019:
Thank you for the review Mr Ololade, I welcome all parents and carers that have used my services to leave a review. Good or bad feed back is welcome.
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