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Karina

Childminder in Enfield Lock

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Female Member since Oct 2009 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025

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My Summary

Herons Nest Home Nursery

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me


My name is Karina Esprit I have been working in childcare and education for over 12 years. I have been a nursery nurse, a private nanny, a school assistant, and an outdoors education instructor.
I have had experience working one on one with children of varying ages, abilities and needs.

I work as closely with the parent to promote open communication as we believe this gives the child the greatest opportunity to thrive and reach their potential.

My childminder's is called 'Heron’s nest home nursery' it is committed to fulfilling the requirements set by the EYFS.
The EYFS development goals are used to work teach EYFS through the child's interests.

My setting is a bright spacious open plan space with a cosy home from home feel. The toys are set out in areas like a nursery and I change the display regularly in accordance with the childrens interests.

I have a spacious secure garden with a playhouse, slide, seesaw, water play table, bikes, scooters, toy cars, toy lawn mower, mud kitchen, watering cans and footballs. There is grass area, patio and decking.

Local Facilities
There are two playgrounds the closest being a 4-minute walk with little ones.
The canal is less than a minute from home and provides us with nature and forestry. Horses, chicken, fish and birds.

Finally there is Gun Powder park which is a large nature space available with picnic fields and plenty of safe space to run...on our door step.

My Experience

Most recent first:
A year and a half nannying for a family as a before and after school nanny,
A summer residential work as the manager of inclusion on a young peoples camp,
1 year working with children with Emotional Behavioural Development issues,
6 years full time nannying experience,
1 year full time paid nursery nurse,
1 year full time paid nursery assistant,
2 years voluntary creche assistant.

My Qualifications

BA Honors degree International relations, Peace and Conflict studies

Diploma in child daycare

Cache outdoor activity leadership award

9 GCSE's C and above including Child development

First aid certificate

DBS checked

Child protection trained

My Availability

I am open 0800 to 1800 Monday to Friday all year around.

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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: 28/03/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

£66 per day

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

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Good
28 April 2023

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Parents say

The childminder provides a nurturing, child-centered environment that fosters learning and development. Parents praise the warm, caring atmosphere and the variety of activities offered. The setting is described as flexible, supportive, and professional, with a focus on children's emotional growth. Many reviewers highlight the childminder's patience and ability to help children settle in comfortably.
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Karina. 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.

Child-centred, flexible and caring

5 stars

Karina and her team provide a nurturing setting for our girls. They get up to interesting day-to-day activities and are always excited about spending the day at Herons Nest. Karina and her team show genuine care and compassion for our children, and are so supportive with both their development. The children get lots of opportunities to do all sorts of activities and learn so much! It is certainly a child-centred environment that puts the child and their needs first. Karina also provides healthy, wholesome food that our kids thoroughly enjoy (and even ask for seconds!) and is always conscious of making sure that any children in her care are well, happy and learning.

As parents who work in quite demanding jobs, we were looking for a childminder who was flexible and Karina is exactly that - she goes out of her way to support us with last-minute childcare requests and helps with school pick-ups too.

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by Avatar for Trishna Trishna on 05/04/2025

The best setting I could find for my daughter

5 stars

I looked at and visited many childminders before making my decision and I am really glad I found Karina. My little one has been going to Heron's nest for over a year (since she was 2yo) and I could not be happier with the setting and the care Karina and her team provide to my daughter. She really struggled with separation anxiety and Karina was incredibly helpful and accommodating to make sure we could find a way to help her settle gently, adapting to her needs and helping her to feel safe. I love the gentleness of the setting and how children's emotional growth is fostered, this is something that is very important to me. They are also exposed to many activities and each week or month they have a theme they are learning about and some lovely project or artwork to take home. It feels like the best of both worlds, it is very much organised like a mini nursery so that children get to learn lots whilst also maintaining the personal touch that really helps children to thrive. I can see that my little one has grown in confidence so much and loves going to Heron's nest. I would highly recommend Karina and always do when asked by others mothers about my experience.

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by Avatar for Flo Flo on 27/03/2025

Warm, Nurturing and Professional setting

5 stars

Herons Nest has truly been a home away from home for my boys. Karina and her wonderful team of qualified assistants provide such a warm, nurturing, and professional environment. From the very beginning, they showed incredible patience in helping my son settle in, making sure he felt comfortable and supported every step of the way. Now, both of my boys absolutely love their time there, which gives me great peace of mind. I highly recommend Herons Nest to any parent looking for a caring and safe setting for their little ones!

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by Avatar for Mrs B Mrs B on 27/03/2025

Safe, warm, and loving learning environment!

5 stars

Karina and all at Herons nest are absolutely amazing! It's the little things I notice in my little one when I pick him up, he's alot happier, excited to tell me about his day, and settles down without a fuss compared to when he attends the nursery setting. Having an older child (3 years) I was worried he wouldn't learn as much as he would in a nursery setting, and goodness was I wrong! He has learnt so much in the short time he has been there, and I highly recommend this setting for all ages! Thank you Karina for creating a safe, warm and loving learning environment for my little one while I'm at work, it really helps ease the mum guilt knowing he is being so well taken care of! Thank you!

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by Avatar for Nneoma Nneoma on 23/05/2023

I would be lost without Karina!

5 stars

Initially I was nervous about returning to work after a year and kept prolonging it because I couldn’t stand the thought of leaving my daughter with anyone. I checked out a few childminders but unfortunately, I did not take to them. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have found Karina. She treats my daughter like family and invests time into her developmental needs. It’s never a boring day at Karina’s the children are always doing activities and going on outings and she keeps their little busy minds engaged. Karina has been so patient and reassuring throughout the whole process, she has supported my daughter in weaning off milk throughout the day, napping and introducing new foods (Picky eater). I do not trust anyone with my daughter other than my mother, her father and Karina. I can honestly go to work with a clear mind and peace in my heart because I know my daughter is good. Please do not hesitate to check out Herons Nest!

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by Avatar for Chloe B Chloe B on 22/09/2022

A specialist with the heart of a mom

5 stars

My daughter and I spent every 24 h for the last 1 year, together. We were never separated! As it came the time for me to go back to work, I started to look for childminders. Obviously, my heart was broken and I knew that no one will be good enough to trust!
However, after meeting some childminders, I arrived to Herons Nest, where Karina opened me the door to a peaceful, fun, full of love and care environment!
She was so patient with us and so loyal to the process of accommodating my daughter with someone new.
Herons Nest is not just a childminder that supervise your child while you are at work, but involves deeply in her development as there are good routines they follow, they do outside activities and they constantly learn new things.
I am still a mother that would not let her child with anyone else! But, Karina earned my trust! I love the way she hold my daughter, talks to her and makes sure she finds the full experience a well deserved treat!

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by Avatar for Elena Elena on 22/09/2022

Wonderful fun supportive and homely Herons Nest

5 stars

Our son has been attending Herons Nest for nearly a year and is really thriving. The indoor play set up is brilliant and homely and they are so lucky to have a wonderful outdoor space with decking, multiple play stations and toys. They also go on outings most days which gives a sense of adventure and challenge. Small, friendly and welcoming, we feel so comfortable with our son spending happy days here. We can’t wait for our baby daughter to join when she’s ready! A lovely nurturing setting.

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by Avatar for Danielle Danielle on 21/04/2022

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