Nicola
Childminder in London: Richmond Upon Thames
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Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I have been an Ofsted registered childminder since 2015. I live in Whitton with my husband, our two lovely children and pet cat.
I am a kind and caring person and love spending quality time with my family and friends.
My interests include listening to music, concerts, theatre and reading. I also enjoy the creativity of cooking, dancing and knitting.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to my well-being, which I achieve through activities such as swimming, cycling, walking and gym sessions.
My Experience
I work under the OFSTED regulatory body, consistently achieving a 'good' grade in my inspections. My primary focus is ensuring the safety and well-being of every child under my care.
With over eight years experience, I have cared for children between the ages of 0 to 13 years.
Previously, I worked as a live-in nanny in Australia, for a family with three young children, from newborn to 7 years of age. This experience has honed my skills in providing attentive and nurturing care to children across various age groups.
I am responsible for the learning and development of children in my care, whilst working within the Early Years Framework. I closely monitor each area of learning and development to ensure children are meeting their milestones and implement plans to support them in achieving their next steps. I strive to create a stimulating environment that supports each child's individual learning journey.
I take children to a variety of playgroups, children centres, parks and libraries, where children can enjoy a further range of play and social interaction with other little ones.
I also have experience of working as a Learning Support Assistant in a local primary school, supporting children with special educational needs.
And not forgetting my every day, hands on experience of raising my own family!
My Qualifications
* Cache level 3 diploma in Preparing to work in Home Based Childcare
* Safeguarding children
* Paediatric first aid
* Regular CPD in order to keep skills and knowledge up to date
My Availability
I currently have availability from 08:00 till 4:00pm.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/07/2018)
- DBS Check (added 12/06/2016)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 27/01/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted (added 27/01/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 30/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid & Epi pen (added 02/07/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nicola. 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.
I’m extremely happy with the care that Nikki has provided for our son Liam and I feel so lucky to have found her. Nikki was the only one childminder I had interview with, because after I came with my son to her home I understand straight away this is the lady who gonna take a great care of our little boy. She is very positive and outgoing, and clearly loves her work, providing a very professional service
I was naturally anxious about parting with Liam ( he was only 9 months ) but when I dropped him off for the first full day I felt very relaxed and completely at ease that Nikki was providing the best care for my son and since then I’ve had no concerns whatsoever. Liam is a very happy little boy , and comfortable in Nikki’s environment. He has progressed very quickly whilst being with Nikki !
Nikki has a dedicated playroom and beautiful garden with an amazing array of toys to keep the children engaged! She also provides me with a detailed diary everyday . ( think it especially important to all parents) Nikki makes notes of any observations meaning I’m always fully informed. I often receive photos, which is lovely – Nikki’s attention to detail is second to none.
Whenever we arrive to collect Liam , he always has a smile on his face and has never been desperate to leave, I think this demonstrates how secure he is with Nikki
I would absolutely recommend Nikki as a great and trustworthy childminder; any little one would be lucky to have her!
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Yuliia
on 04/08/2022
Being a first time mum and having to return to work, I was naturally apprehensive and unsure of the process of finding someone who was suitable and trustworthy enough to look after my child. I should never have worried. Nikki responded to my request on Childcare.co.uk and when I met her, I knew instantly that she would be the person to look after my child.
She is caring and nurturing, and the needs of my child were always at the forefront.
Nikki kept me up to date throughout the day about his progress, especially in the first few weeks of going back to work, which was an emotional time, having been with my child full time before this.
At no stage did I worry about his care and happiness, which was evident in his smile every time I dropped him off and collected him. He developed in all areas during his time with her.
Nikki is always smiling and, her passion for childcare and experience cannot be underestimated, which is also evident in her 2 lovely children.
On occasions when I was held up at work and would be late for pick up, Nikki was always flexible and this was never an issue.
Her home is exceptionally clean and tidy, and her garden was a haven for children of all ages.
It was only due to Nikki obtaining the job in the school, which stopped her caring for my child. This job was something that Nikki always wanted to do, in order to further develop her skills and experience. I feel privileged to have met Nikki and will forever be grateful for the care that she provided to my son.
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Jude
on 31/07/2022
Nikki has been looking after my son for the last 6 months. Nikki has a really lovely manner with my son and the other children in her care. She is always kind, calm and patient with them. My daughter was also with Nikki for a short while before starting school and she loved her days with Nikki.
Nikki always interacts and engages the children in activities my son is always coming home with lovely crafts.
Nikki has an extensive range of indoor and outdoor toys and is always taking the kids to the park to feed ducks or play dates. She sends updates throughout the day with photos so I always know what they doing during the day.
Nikki is a great childminder and I can highly recommend her.
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Vanessa
on 29/12/2020
Nikki was looking after our little Brian for almost 1,5 years and he loved her! We felt sorry that he couldn`t go for more then once a week session due to financial situation. But if we would be able to afford we would definetly do this as Nikki is brilliant! If you are looking for responsible, kind and lovely person for your child this childminder is just the right person. many thanks for all of your hard work! xxx
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Alisa
on 19/09/2020
Nikki has looked after my little girl Alys for the past 8 months and I can honestly say that she has been fantastic. Alys was only 10 months when she first started going and Nikki was instantly so good with her that Alys felt right at home from day 1. They do a really good range of activities and lots of outside play which Alys loves. I can see Alys learning new things every day and she always comes home happy and tired. Nikki's kids are always great with Alys too and make her feel very welcome in their family home. Nikki has been really flexible in terms of extra days/hours needed especially when the pandemic lockdown turned everything upside down! I would recommend Nikki without a doubt and I'm very sad that we are leaving her excellent care due to relocating.
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Laura Wh
on 17/08/2020
Nikki looked after our son for two days a week and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough! I was really daunted by the prospect of finding a childminder to look after our son when I returned to work from maternity leave. However the first time I met Nikki she made me feel completely at ease and I knew she would be just the right person to look after our son. He always came home from his days with Nikki very happy and relaxed and formed a great bond with Nikki. Nikki provided an excellent range of activities for our son both within her home but also at local playgroups. She is warm, friendly and her communication was excellent. Her children were also really lovely and welcomed our son into their home. Nikki really was an excellent childminder and any future children she looks after will be very lucky to have her.
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HelenR
on 31/08/2019
Nicola has been childminding my son since he was 13 months. He will be 3 in October.
When I got back to work after maternity leave Mehdi would not settled with the current childminder.
When I first went to see Nicola my intuition told me that it would be perfect setting for him.
Nicola exceeded my expectations. Mehdi bonded extremely well and with time they formed very strong relationship. Nicola answered all my son’s needs and beyond.
I have always found Nicolas home to always be a pleasant environment! I would describe the setting as relaxed but with vibrant atmosphere where my son felt very settled and secured and most importantly hugely enjoyed himself!
Mehdi has been participating in simulative fun range of activities of which she kept excellent record. I am very grateful for the learning diary she has been keeping for Mehdi. My son has made an amazing progress whilst in Nicola’s care .He has grown from a baby into an independent and confident boy!
Nikki is very honest and trustworthy. She always speaks positively and calmly to children but can be firm and fair at the same time. Nicola’s children are very well mannered and they are always great companions to Mehdi. She truly enjoys children’s company and engages in play and learning with them.
She was always opened to my suggestions and very supportive towards our family both as a parent and a childminder. We have recently had very difficult time in our family. Nicola provided us with support and understanding.
I cannot stress enough how I would not hesitate to recommend Nicola.
I found her extremely competent and conscientious. I have 100 % confidence that she would be able to offer everything that is required for any child in her care.
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on 27/06/2018
My three girls (ages 3, 4 and 6) have been going to Nikki's since last September. She has provided school runs for my older two and a preschool run for the youngest. She has also been helpfully flexible in being able to accommodate the girls attending an after school club once a week. Nikki has gone out of her way to make the girls feel welcome and cared for in her home. She has provided a range of food choices for my girls and helpfully sent the menu for their days in advance. My youngest has particularly benefited from a wide range of fun activities Nikki has provided- from cooking and baking to planting and growing. She has also enjoyed trips out to different parks, playgroups and the shops. Most importantly, the girls have developed positive relationships with Nikki and her children. We are parting company at the end of July simply due to a change in our domestic circumstances. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nikki to any family. My girls will miss their time with Nikki and her children.
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on 30/06/2016
My daughter started going to Nicola just over a year ago, and absolutely loves going, she wakes up everyday asking if she's going there! Nicola is very warm caring and attentive she is always happy and enjoys her job. There is a good mix of playing and learning my daughter is always coming home telling me about what they've been up too! Nicola is reliable and flexible which works well for me. I can't recommend her highly enough! ?
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on 26/06/2016
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