Maria
Childminder in London
Usually responds within 2 hours
Female Member since Aug 2023 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 10 Feb 2025
My Summary
Maria
About Me
For over 20 years, I've dedicated myself to nurturing and educating children in both primary and nursery settings. My passion for early childhood development has driven me to create a warm, stimulating environment where children can thrive.
I believe in fostering a love of learning through play, exploration, and hands-on activities. My experience has taught me the importance of tailoring my approach to each child's unique needs and interests, ensuring they feel supported and challenged in their learning journey.
I am committed to providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment where children can develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. I am also dedicated to building strong relationships with families, working together to ensure their child's happiness and well-being.
Key Highlights:
20+ Years of Experience: Working with children in primary and nursery settings.
Passionate About Early Childhood Development: Creating a stimulating environment where children can thrive.
Personalized Approach: Tailoring my teaching to meet each child's unique needs and interests.
Strong Family Partnerships: Working closely with parents to ensure their child's happiness and well-being.
I'm excited to share my love of learning with your children and help them blossom into confident, curious individuals.
My Experience
I have been a practicing practitioner in the childcare industry since 2007 as a teaching assistant in various schools. I am a mother of four with grandchildren, showing my wealth of knowledge in supporting various generations of learning.
My Qualifications
## Qualifications:
Level 2 and 3 Childcare: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of child development, learning, and care practices, and the ability to implement these in a practical setting.
First Aid Training: Equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide immediate and appropriate assistance in emergencies involving children.
Intermediate Safeguarding: Possesses a strong foundation in safeguarding principles, procedures, and legislation, enabling effective identification and response to potential risks to children.
Safeguarding: Proficient in recognizing and responding to safeguarding concerns, ensuring the well-being and safety of children.
Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies: This degree provides a deep understanding of child development, learning theories, social and cultural influences on children, and effective practices for working with children and young people.
This impressive combination of qualifications showcases a strong commitment to child development, safety, and well-being.
My Availability
I am open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm during term time only and holiday time, even a mix of both.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
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
- UK Passport (added 09/02/2025)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/02/2025)
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