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Anabarbara

Childminder in Queens Park

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Female Member since Aug 2013 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login Mar 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Key Worker Childcare

About Me

Dear Parents,
My name is Anna and I am the Teacher at my 'Anna's Happy Children' Childminding Setting.
I'm OFSTED REGISTERED Childminder with 13 years experience working with all age groups children and I love it!
I take great pride in my work and I believe I offer an excellent service working together with Ofsted Registered two Assistants in my ‘look-like Nursery’ home.
We offer very safe, secure and loving environment in which your child can learn and make new friends at a very nice area of Kensal Rise, Kensal Green and Queens Park (Convenient location: Harvist Road).
Childcare is provided in a child friendly garden house with everyday access to plenty of multicultural resources: educational toys, books, games, puzzles etc.
Ofsted Inspector was very impressed and he appreciated the range of activities I provide for 'my' children.
Our routine includes trips to the parks, playgrounds, libraries and local Baby and Toddler play-groups
We play, read, sing, dance and use many other forms of learning to stimulate the child to independent thinking and to discover their talents.
Child's smile is a measure of our success!
ANNA'S HAPPY CHILDREN Childminding Service remained open during COVID-19 Lockdown 2020 and supported Key Worker families during this difficult time.

My Experience

Professionally I obtained a Master's Degree - Faculty of Economy Diploma with my work experience as an accountant and financial advisor.
I changed my interest and qualification while thinking of my own children.
I have been an Ofsted registered Childminder since 2010 with 3 Ofsted Inspections already done.
I have knowledge and understanding of EYFS and ability to adapt the routines to meet the needs of children at different age and stage of their development.
I run my setting professionally so I regularly refresh relevant trainings and attend new courses and meetings to raise my qualifications and knowledge.

My Qualifications

CYPOP5 cache level 3
Registered Childminder (Last Ofsted Inspection: September 2023 (GOOD Setting)
QUALITY ASSURED Setting ( London Borough of Brent)
Paediatric First Aid Course
PLI + ELI Insurance ( Working with Assistants)
FOOD HYGIENE for Early Years Settings + Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
Safeguarding Children Training, CHILD PROTECTION (updated regularly)
The Prevent Duty + FGM
Babies' and Toddlers' Speech, Language and Communication Development Training
...and many more professional development trainings.

My Availability

Min. 2 days a week please, Monday-Thursday : 8am - 6pm (FULL day) or 8am-1pm ( HALF day).
All ages from 10 months to 4 years.
After school service and school pick-ups NOT available at this moment!

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 04/03/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £9.00 per hour

Full day (8am-6pm) £90
Half day (8am-1pm) £50
Healthy snacks, drinks, milk, lunch included (Half day) and dinner (Full day)

If you are interested or want to know more, please do leave me a message.
All the families welcome to my home.

Thank you.
Anna

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 childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.

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Good
26 September 2023
Children thrive in an atmosphere of warmth and learning at this early years setting. The childminder and assistant deliver high-quality teaching and care, focusing on each child's individual needs and development. A curriculum based on children's existing knowledge supports their progress, with an emphasis on healthy living. While parents are highly satisfied, improvements could be made in ensuring all children have access to preferred resources and providing more support for less-confident children during play activities.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
21 February 2018 - Good
7 October 2014 - 2
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  • DBS Check (added 01/03/2018)
  • Reference: Certificate of EXCELLENCE 2021 (added 11/06/2021)
  • Reference: Certificate of excellence (added 05/07/2020)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 03/06/2019)
  • First Aid Certificate: PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE (added 01/03/2018)
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Kind, patient and attentive

5 stars

We are so glad we found someone as professional, kind and attentive as Anna to send our daughter to. Our daughter is very shy and until we sent her to Anna at 11 months old, she had not spent much time with other adults or children (including family) as she was born during lockdown. Anna was always incredibly patient and paid a lot of attention to her personality while taking care of her needs. She also paid attention to our daughter’s appetite and regularly asked us what foods interested her, which we were delighted about! Under her care our daughter’s skills and development took a wonderful leap. She became a very good eater as well and would eat a variety of foods after being introduced to them at Anna’s. She steadily gained weight after months of back-to-back viral illnesses and we credit her eating well at Anna’s for this!

Anna is always happy and lovely to speak to. She is always quick to respond to any queries, regularly sending us photos and updates of all the fun activities they did at hers. We always felt reassured about our daughter’s safety, care and happiness with Anna. She took a lot of pleasure and pride in our daughter’s development, especially as she started to become more confident. As parents it was always such a pleasure to have Anna excitedly tell us about our daughter’s little milestones.

We had to leave Anna after only 8 short months as we had to leave London for work commitments. At every new childcare option we look for in our new home, we use Anna’s childcare as our yardstick. Highly, highly recommend for your most precious cargo!

- Priya & Chandan

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by Avatar for Chandan Chandan on 06/04/2022

amazing Anna!

5 stars

Ana is the first person outside of family who looked after our daughter and we couldn’t have been happier with her. Our daughter started with Ana at 20 months and she flourished under her care. Ana is incredibly kind and has a real gift with young children. She’s responsive and patient and takes the time to get to know each child in her care. Our daughter adores her and in the time she spent with Ana, her verbal skills, social skills, and overall development improved. She became more confident as well and learned so much. Anna is also very communicative with parents and had an excellent settling in system (especially for anxious parents and children new to care outside the home!) Highly, highly recommend.

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by Avatar for HappyDad HappyDad on 26/06/2021

Excellent and caring childminder

5 stars

My eldest daughter has been attending Anna’s childminding setting since May 2019. She starting there when she was 11 months and she absolutely loves it. She has flourished in such a caring and fun environment.
Anna is professional and a joy to deal with as a parent. She helps follow routines from sleeping and eating through to supporting potty training.
Anna provides a wonderful array of healthy food and snacks. I have asked for recipes of some favourite meals :)
I will be sending my youngest daughter when she is older and I can’t wait to watch her develop in the same way with a fantastic early years teacher.

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by Avatar for Rosemary Rosemary on 29/08/2020

a true professional

5 stars

My son screams every time we are separated, he is now two, i was so anxious about dropping him off for the first time with a childminder... When I dropped him off... he did not cry or even care that i left him. I COULDNT BELIEVE IT!
Ana has such wonderful warm energy and she is a true professional. I trust her 100%

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by Avatar for Kris Kris on 12/11/2019

A perfect start for your child

5 stars

We recently moved away from London and so sadly we had to leave Ana behind. We were always very happy with the care and love she and her assistance provided for our son and he absolutely loves Ana (and her boys!). He had a great relationship with all the children and it felt like a family situation for him when we weren't there. Ana's experience and dedication to child care was invaluable. During the normal difficult times that our son went through, we worked together with Ana to find the best way to help him through it.

They have a well structured day which worked very well for our son. They play and explore, learn and create. I always loved to learn the things that he had learnt - such as songs, actions and animal noises that he would come out with! The setting is welcoming and well resourced, always clean and equipped with all the things your children wish they have at home. We thoroughly recommend Ana to anyone looking for an intimate and personal home away from home for their child when they're at work.

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by Avatar for RosieJ RosieJ on 31/07/2019

Excellent Childminder

5 stars

My son is nearly 2 and he spent about 9 months with AnaBarbara. We are moving house to a new area which is the only reason we are very sadly having to leave Ana and find new childcare. Our son loved going to Anas and adjusted very quickly when he started. Ana and her assistant created a very happy and safe environment with plenty or laughter, structure and varied activities. My son ate and slept well there and formed strong relationships with other children. Ana is very professional and experienced at working with young children and I had total confidence that my son was well cared for in all areas of his daily life. When my son went through periods of challenging behavior Ana was excellent at knowing what to do and guided and taught him how to manage his emotions. His behavior very quickly improved and I can say that Ana and her assistant have been an integral part of his development.

Anas home was spotless and very well organized with a large garden and quiet room for sleeping. Weather permitting they did regular trips to the library and park. We will never forget the time that our son spent with Ana and we really believe that Ana has massively contributed to the reason he is a happy, confident and kind little boy. We are very sad to say goodbye and would highly recommend Anas child minding services.

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by Avatar for Chloe Chloe on 02/07/2019

outstanding

5 stars

My son was looked after by Anna from aged 1-3 and I couldn’t have asked for a better carer for him while I was working. As a mother herself, Anna really understands things from the parent’s point of view and she became my go to person for advice. She has a warm and caring way with the children and her setting is the perfect home away from home environment. She provides a wide range of activities including daily outings and follows the EYFS curriculum. She also provides a variety of home cooked hot meals for both lunch and dinner. I was very sad when my son’s time with Anna came to an end as he started a school nursery and 8 months after leaving he still talks about ‘Anna’s’ frequently. I couldn’t recommend her enough.

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by Avatar for Sopsansc Sopsansc on 25/03/2019

Fantastic childminder

5 stars

My daughter attended to Anna's setting for 3 years and we were very happy with the service she has provided all along. Children are engaged with lots of activities including outings to local playgroups, libraries and of course the nearby Queens Park. Anna is a caring, responsible and reliable person. The setting also comprises a lovely garden and the playroom is well-equipped with toys reflecting the children's interest.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 05/08/2018

Outstanding childcare, highly recommended

5 stars

My daughter started going to Anna’s when she was 10 months old and stayed there for 3 years and we could not have asked for a more professional and caring childminder.
Outstanding environment for the little ones, they also have the opportunity to enjoy Queens park nearby and the community playgroups.
We are very thankful to Anna for having taking such great care of our daughter, she really enjoyed the time that she spent there and will miss you very much.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 31/07/2018

highly recommend

5 stars

Would highly recommend Ana, she has helped look after my son for the past 2 years. She is caring, reliable, creative and fun my son is very happy and loves her food and loves to play with other kids .

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 15/07/2015

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