Theresa
Childminder in Finchley
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Female Member since Jun 2014 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a Montessori qualified Teacher and mother of four bi-lingual British-Japanese children, Through the Montessori method I provide a happy, educational experience for all children age 0 to 6.
I left my Outstanding Montessori school working with ages 2 to 5 to put my youngest daughter into school, she is now homeschooling and I have spent the last 10 years as a childminder. I took a break from childminding and spent the last 6 months working at a local nursery school in the baby room and have gained a deeper understanding of the ages 0 to 2 and I adore working with this age. I have a wonderful home with everything needed to help children reach their full potential at their own pace. I am a qualified yoga teacher and I am studying to teach Japanese. We have a very happy cat.
My Experience
I am a qualified Montessori Teacher, I taught at The Gower School in Islington London and also in Treehouse Montessori in Yokohama Japan.
In Japan I also made use of my TESL qualification by teaching English to adults and children.
I had my own children's Montessori English club in Japan which I ran from my house where I also home schooled my youngest children.
Member of the Montessori Childminder Group
Ofsted Registered Child minder
I have received my Barnet Quality Assurance status
A childminder gets Barnet Quality Assurance status when they’ve showed:
•all areas of their practice are above the required standard
•a commitment to ongoing development and training.
I have completed a day Yoga for children and practice most days myself, I am a qualified yoga teacher.
I am studying to teach Japanese.
My Qualifications
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy (equivalent level 4 childcare).
Teaching English as a second language TESL
Child Protection Awareness in Education
Health & Safety
Equality & Diversity
First Aid
Seminar in 'Supporting the under 3's', '
Best practice with babies and two year olds', '
'0 to 3's in home based Montessori settings'
30 Hour Infant Toddler workshop
Full day course INPP (institute for neuro-physiological psychology) Assessing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning and Screening Test and School Intervention Programme.
June 2024 graded Good in all areas by Ofsted
My Availability
Available five days a week, £9 hour.
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
£9
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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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 11/06/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/03/2022)
- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 19/06/2017)
- Reference: parent reference (added 12/07/2024)
- Inspection Report: ofsted inspection report (added 02/07/2024)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection Report (added 02/07/2024)
- Inspection Report: Ofsed Inspection Report (added 02/07/2024)
- Reference: Parents Feedback (added 28/03/2022)
- Reference: Parents Feedback (added 28/03/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate (added 28/03/2022)
- Inspection Report: Inspection Report 2021 (added 17/11/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Theresa. 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.
Theresa is a god send, she is very kind and attentionate to my son. I recommend her wholeheartedly. From day one I felt very at ease with her.
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Mumof1
on 21/12/2024
Theresa has looked after my youngest daughter for the past year and a half. She is a very warm, passionate, and flexible childminder with a wealth of knowledge in early childhood education and great patience. My daughter has always felt happy and comfortable in her care. Theresa is very thoughtful and adjusts her activities according to not only the weather, but also the children's health, and their moods.
My daughter has enjoyed many fun plays and days out, such as going to the library, park, and for walks.
Also, as English is not our first language, my daughter could not speak English at first, but now she can communicate simple things in English.
My older daughter also sometimes joined Theresa when she was on school holidays, and she has loved time with Theresa.
Theresa has also helped me to navigate the challenges of raising children in a different culture.
Our family and I feel very lucky to have met Theresa.
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yukitaji
on 05/09/2024
I feel extremely lucky to have met Theresa. She was childminder to my 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter in 2023 whilst they were going through the transition of moving house. Our whole family immediately warmed to her; she is incredibly kind and patient and it is clear that she loves looking after children. Theresa is very knowledgeable about Early Years education, having years of experience in a nursery setting, as a childminder, and as a mother and grandmother. She entertained them with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities and a seemingly endless range of creative projects. I would be very happy to speak directly with anyone thinking about entrusting her with the care of their child.
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BecsD
on 14/02/2024
Response by
Theresa
on 14/02/2024:
Thank you so much for these lovely words. Your whole family (including grandparents 💕) were a delight and pleasure getting to know. 🙏
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