Maria
Childminder in Chelmsford
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Female Member since Feb 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 12 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi Iam an ofsted registered childminder. And a mother of 3 children, I live in the central part of Chelmsford. I live close to all local ammenaties. For example, shops, parks and libary.
I have been a Childminder since 2000, and have full and part time places avalable.
I drop off and collect children from Westlands School and Beeches play group.
My Experience
I have been childminding since 2000, . but previous to i worked in a day nursery for 12 years. i am on the Childcare Network, which allows me to accept goverment funded places.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered NVQ level 3 childcare and Education, First aid, Safe Guarding Children etc.
My Availability
Please telephone me for present vacancies.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£5.00hour for school age children.
£60.00 for full time care ( core hour 7.30 am - 6.00pm)
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 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
- EU Driving Licence (added 04/05/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Maria. 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.
THE BEST CHILDMINDER EVER.
Maria is the best childminder in Chelmsford in my opinion. She has my little boy in the mornings Tuesday- Friday and takes him to nursery and has done since he was 2 1/2 years old and he will be 4 in December.
Maria has made his confidence grow massively and we can’t thank her enough he loves going to hers in the morning.
She gives the children routine and structure which has had a really good impact on our child.
I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, caring childminder.
She treats your children as if they are her own my little boy has come home and said he loves Ria so that says a lot.
We are very lucky to have found her!
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Samantha
on 04/10/2023
Maria has been my child minder for my six year old daughter for several months now, she collects her from school twice a week.
My daughter and I couldn't be more happy about the care provided by Maria, my daughter always moans if I collect her too early as she enjoys playing and interacting with the other children and especially likes to stay for the healthy snacks maria provides.
It's done my daughter the world of good having a childminder who has routine and order whilst still having a sense of fun and organising fun educational games, baking and crafty activities for the children.
I would be very happy to recommend Maria to anyone
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Parent
on 09/11/2015
Maria was my childminder for both of my children. My daughter from 18months to school age and my son from 9 months to school age. The only reason that we had to stop using Maria was because she doesn't live near the school we use, otherwise I would not have hesitated to continue to use her.
Throughout the time my children have spent with her, they have been well cared for, well fed, well entertained and well behaved. She has a fairly strict policy for behaviour which the children adhere to and this helps to create the happy, safe and friendly environment that she has in her home.
There are many activities and visits that Maria does with the children and the things that she does at home are just as varied and well laid out.
Maria has been a big part of our lives until now, and we were very sad to have to leave her. We hope to remain in touch with her in the future.
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Parent
on 07/09/2012
My daughter has been with Maria for after school and holiday care since early 2010. She is an experienced childminder, who takes time to discuss any issues frankly and fairly if and when they arise - which thankfully isn't very often! She organises a variety of activities, both indoors and out, to keep the children busy and entertained.
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Parent
on 07/09/2012
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