Janice B
Childminder in Welwyn Hatfield
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Female Member since Feb 2021 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 08 Jul 2025
My Summary
Experienced & Qualified Childcare Professional
About Me
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder, opened in January!
I am a Level 3 qualified childcare professional with 4+ years of experience. Recognised for my patient and nurturing child-centred approach, I am passionate about building strong relationships with both children and their families. Using the Montessori approach to promote a child's independence and growth, within a positive learning environment. I love bringing creativity into my setting by designing hands-on, themed activities with natural and recycled materials that support children’s development and make learning fun. Having recently relocated to the area with my husband, I am keen to contribute to the local community and explore the beautiful outdoors.
My Experience
With over 4 years of experience in childcare, I have worked in both a nursery setting and as a private child carer. Additionally, I volunteer in my Church's children's ministry over the last few years. My expertise lies primarily in early childhood education, but I have also had the opportunity to work with children of various ages, from 6 months to 16 years old.
My Qualifications
NVQ Diploma Level 3 for Early Years Educators (EYE)
•Paediatric First Aid
•NVQ Diploma Level 3 for Children & Young People's Workforce
•Safeguarding Children (Level 3)
•Food Safety & Hygiene (Level 2)
My Availability
08:00am to 18:00pm Tuesday to Friday
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
*Discount for siblings
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 Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/12/2024)
- DBS Check (added 16/12/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 18/08/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid (added 22/04/2025)
- Exam Certificate: NVQ Diploma Level 3 for Early Years Educators (added 18/08/2024)
- Marriage Certificate (added 18/08/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder provides excellent care, earning high praise from parents. They offer a creative, resourceful environment with engaging activities and themed weeks. Children are well-fed, clean, and happy in their care. Parents note significant developmental progress and appreciate the childminder's attentiveness, reliability, and communication skills.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Janice B. 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 cannot thank Janice enough for the incredible care she provided for my little one. My baby has been with her since she was 9 months old and since the beginning, she was comfortable being with her. She never cried or looked unsettled when I dropped her. She has always come back well-fed, clean, changed and super happy. Janice is very creative, resourceful, intentional and thoughtful. She is genuinely someone that you can trust that will look after your child and keeps you at ease by always having the right level of communication. She has a beautiful setting with toys, books and outdoor space, and does really nice and different activities with the little ones. She even has themed weeks and they do lots of crafts and sensory play. What has really impressed me about Janice is how much she is on the same page as the parent. I had a few things I was trying to achieve with my baby (e.g. baby not taking well to solids) and she really supported me on this journey, by encouraging my baby while being with her. Now my baby is eating very well and every time I pick her up, she does so many new things that she learns. I have definitely seen a huge developmental difference on my little one since she started with Janice. I would highly recommend her as a childminder and I believe the level of care and education she provides is really high!
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Leonel
on 03/07/2025
Janice has looked after my son ad-hoc from 10-14 months old. Mostly daytime but one evening with great bedtime success. My son absolutely loves her - runs to the door when he sees her, cries when she leaves! I was often working from home upstairs and could hear them having so much fun together. Her manner is kind and gentle and she speaks to him clearly, explaining what she is doing eg during clothes/nappy changes so that his comprehension can develop even from that young age. It's been an absolute joy to leave my son in her care and we are sad that she lives too far away for us to use her for daily childminding.
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Lizzi
on 18/01/2025
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Janice B
on 21/01/2025:
Aww, thank you! It was such a rewarding experience to witness his development, from his first words to his first steps. He always made our interactions fun, especially our trips to the park. I wish you all the very best, and I look forward to staying in touch ☺️
Janice came and helped with our baby boy for a few afternoons a week whilst he was 6-9 months She was fun and caring and he warmed to her instantly and he always enjoyed being with her. She was both attentive and fun loving with him and clearly understood his milestones well. As a new mum who hadn't left him with anyone else yet I felt very at ease with Janice caring for him.
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Charlott
on 10/12/2024
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Janice B
on 16/12/2024:
Thank you for your kind words. I had a great time getting to know your little boy and see him grow and develop. He will be running around in no time. Best wishes, and we will keep in touch ☺️
Janice looked after my kids for 2 months and we're very satisfied with her professionalism. She is naturally organised, which helps with planning ahead, she worked very well with my kids, making sure homework was done and prepping for bedtime.
Trust and reliability are critical for childcare; Janice demonstrates this very well.
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Rod
on 28/11/2024
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Janice B
on 02/12/2024:
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure getting to know your family; your children are really special. I wish you all the best for the future 😊
I found Janice to be very good with my daughter, she let my child lead play time. My daughter enjoyed playing games with Janice. they both got on well with each other right from the start. I felt at ease and confident Janice would take care of her, she kept my daughter occupied for a while with the toys. I appreciate that time and would recommend Janice to anyone.
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Jovaria
on 19/09/2024
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Janice B
on 21/09/2024:
Thank you for this lovely review. It was such a pleasure to spend time with your daughter and get to know her. She is a very clever and happy girl, and really enjoyed the montessori approach. I look forward to seeing you again. 😊
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