Marshhouse Childcare

About Me

About Me
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder and run Marsh House Childcare in Pinner HA5, located at 5 minutes’ walk from Pinner station.

As a mother of 2 grown up children and a level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner, I am experienced in Early Years education and dedicated to giving children the best start in life. I partially use Montessori methodology followed by EYFS.

I provide high quality childcare in a nurturing home to home setting, welcoming children under five years old. The most common age starting to join my setting is 6-12 months old. I understand how difficult it is for parents to leave the child while at work, that’s why I send pictures and regular updates throughout the day.

I describe our setting’s strengths as promoting independence, kindness, healthy eating habits, taking care of safeguarding, health and wellbeing of the children. Child will experience an emphasis on learning through play, by our wide range of carefully selected planned activities and outings. I strongly believe that a child’s environment and well-being between the ages of 0 to 3 years are crucial for their future development, and I take pride in playing a significant role during this formative stage.

There is dedicated playroom with child friendly furniture, chairs and tables. It has multiple activity areas that support the EYFS. There is a separate sleeping area, so children are able to follow their own sleeping patterns away from their play environment. We have a large outdoor play area and private secured garden & are surrounded by parks which are accessed within the daily routines as outdoor learning is essential to a child's development.

I am an active, considerate, cheerful and fully responsible and dedicated person who loves working with children. I take pride in providing a professional service with peace of mind complying with Early Years and Ofsted regulations.
As I am strongly passionate about my children’s progress, I tend to carry on reading and sharing experiences, which helps improving my strategies every day.

I work with kind and professional assistant(s), when needed. They are registered with Ofsted as my assistants. We mind for children in the adult: child ratios, as per Ofsted guidelines, usually age 0 to 3-4 years old.

Occasionally, I might have extra children over this age during half terms or holidays to help parents cope with work. These children are mostly the ones who have been in my care when they were little, and they only attend for one day or two as a backup plan. Unfortunately, we don’t have resources to entertain them enough at over 4 years old age, but they get best possible care, food and attention. For me it’s a great way to keep in touch and an opportunity to see them again.

My setting is a safe home from home where little ones are nurtured, cared for and become part of the family making sure children are always happy in a friendly atmosphere as well as learning something new every day. I provide plenty of toys and activities to promote development and independence on your own child's interests.

I work based on child-led learning & schemas. I enable children to explore, make new discoveries, learn from mistakes and stay focused and determined to try new things. Awe and Wonder, I believe is a priority as it motivates and creates learning experiences which stay with children throughout their lives. Each day involves both adult-led & child-led or free choice activities.

I am a member of Forest Childcare Association. I have a commitment to all year weekly outdoor adventures where children can explore nature.

I am very much into nature and conservation. We use a lot of recycle materials as art and craft or learning resources.

What is included:
- photos updates on private groups with each family
- bright spacious indoor spaces, totally dedicated to play, learn & explore.
- Large outdoor space and garden
- clean, tidy and safe environment
- toys, games, books and plenty of activity resources
- range of activities including art and craft, story time, singing time, music, role play, baking, outdoor play, forest school activities, yoga, dance, indoor physical activities/games, jigsaws.
- visits and outings; like visit to local park, library, childminder/toddler group, garden centre, zoo, farm, museum, forest school, shops, etc appropriate to the age and stage of development of the child
- equal opportunities
- home-made freshly cooked food every day based on vegetables, fruits as well as carbs such as bulgur, pasta, rice, beans, noodles, breads.
- healthy snacks
- Halloween/Christmas/ parties
- food included : Breakfast, Morning snack, Lunch, Afternoon snack
- own car
- pet friendly.

We are well located for Pinner station (5 min walk), Bus stops, nearby primary schools like West Lodge, Reddiford, John fisher, Canon Lane, Pinner wood etc and close to library, parks, playgroups to visit.
To begin your journey with Marsh House Childcare, please get in touch to arrange a visit.