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Alex

Childminder in Dacorum (also available for babysitting)

5 stars

Usually responds within 12 hours

Female Member since Jun 2014 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 01 Jul 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
First Aid Training
Full Driving Licence

About Me

My name is Alexandra, married with two grown up children. Since 2016 I am working as an Ofsted registered childminder in Berkhamsted.
I am currently looking for a family who needs 'after school childcare' in their own home, starting from September.

I also offer childcare from my own home 'before school'. Drop off at Swing Gate School and Thomas Coram School.

My last Ofsted inspection was in May 2023. You can read the full report online on the government website.
I have completed childcare training, both in The Netherlands and in the UK, and I am a member of PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years).
In the past I worked as a teacher in Amsterdam. My job was teaching Dutch as a second language to adults.

Our house is situated close to Swing Gate Primary School and Thomas Coram School in Berkhamsted.
The children have access to a fully enclosed large rear garden, equipped with a wide selection of outdoor toys.
We also have a dedicated playroom with a wide range of toys, books, audio equipment and a separate corner in the living room for craft, drawing, writing and IT-activities.
Note: we have three (friendly) cats.

My aim: the children in my care feel happy, safe and listened to. They are learning lots of new skills as they play and explore indoors and outdoors.

I have (personal) experience with gluten, nut and dairy free diets and I have completed a certified nutrition course which gives me the tools to prepare healthy snacks and meals.

If you would like to receive more information or if you would like to meet me, please feel free to send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you!

My Experience

As a mother of two I have of course lots of experience with children. Apart from being a mum to my son and daughter, I have always helped out in their schools when they were little.
When I was at university I used to work for a 'student babysitting service' in Amsterdam: a job I really enjoyed!

My Qualifications

Legal and professional requirements and services:
- Contracts and policies
- Childcare vouchers and tax free childcare
- Liability insurance
- Ofsted registered
- Relevant childcare qualifications
- DBS checked
- Paediatric first aid certificate
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- Safeguarding Children certificate
- Full clean UK driving license
- Member of PACEY
- Non-smoker
- Inspected premises (suitable for ages 3 and over)
- Safe equipment (e.g. certified car seats)
- First language: Dutch, English fluent.
- Working in partnership with parents

My Availability

AVAILABILITY from September:
- Before school childcare: from my own home.
- After school childcare: from the family's home.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Morning no no no no no 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: 18/06/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour
  • Babysitting from £10.00 per hour

- Childminding: £6.50 per hour (incl. drinks, snacks, craft materials, paperwork, petrol).
- One to one childminding: £10 per hour.
- After school nannying: £15 per hour.
- Babysitting: £10 per hour.
- Breakfast: £1

My 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.

Met
15 May 2023
Children thrive in a welcoming and caring environment where their achievements are celebrated. The childminder continuously improves their knowledge through training and research, focusing on children's mental health and well-being. Physical development is prioritized, with opportunities for various activities. Parents appreciate the safe and enriching atmosphere provided. Effective safeguarding measures ensure children's safety and protection.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
3 October 2017 - Good
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My Documents

  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 02/02/2019)
  • DBS Check (added 02/02/2019)
  • Training Certificate: Safeguarding certificate (added 07/05/2025)
  • First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid Course (added 18/12/2022)
  • Training Certificate: Food Allergy and Intolerance Training (added 07/09/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Introduction to child protection and safeguarding children (added 07/09/2021)
  • Training Certificate (added 07/09/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Level 2, Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years settings (added 07/09/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 04/03/2020)
  • Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children (added 08/09/2019)
  • Training Certificate: Food hygiene, Level 2 (added 02/02/2019)
  • Training Certificate: Understand how to set up a home based childcare service (added 02/02/2019)
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Alexandra has been amazing. Our daughter started with her after a bad experience with another childminder and so we were quite worried. We needn't have been - Alexandra is thoughtful, caring and treats each child as an individual. Her set up is great - she has many toys and games and carefully plans activities with a fun educational thread. She's also great with parents! I can't recommend her highly enough - we are so pleased we found her.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 19/12/2018

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