Kristina
Childminder in Muswell Hill
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Female Member since Nov 2010 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 22 Apr 2024
My Summary
Muswell Hill Childminder
About Me
I am a Muswell Hill based Ofsted registered childminder with over 17 years of experience in looking after preschool children .
Originally from Sweden, I moved to the UK 30 years ago and have since been granted British citizenship.
My home is filled with creativity - my husband is a photographer and composer , my 21 year old daughter is an actress, and creative writing is my passion.
We have a wonderful little cavapoo who all the children adore .
I have bubbly, energetic personality and absolutely love what I do for a living as the rewards that come with the job are immense. To see a child grow up and to be a part of their life is a true privilege to me.
I can offer your child a "home away from home" in a cozy, nurturing and warm environment where your child will thrive and learn through play together with other children ,leaving you safe in the knowledge that your child will be well cared for whilst having a great time doing activities based on their age and development.
Every child develops at their own pace , so I decided early on to have a maximum of three children attending my setting each day , which helps me support the individual needs of each child so much better.
The small number of children attending also enables the children to bond and form close friendships that very often lasts far beyond leaving my setting.
We frequent the local parks on a daily basis, weather permitting , where the children can mix safely with other children.
I have a vast collection of books ,toys and arts and crafts for the children to enjoy.
Born and raised in Sweden, a healthy and well balanced diet has always been an integral part of my life.
All meals are homemade,junk free and nutritious,and healthy snacks are also provided to give your child the energy they need in order to stay strong and healthy. Any individual food allergies and food intolerances are taken into account when I plan the children’s snacks and meals .
Being an Ofsted registered childminder,I am CRB checked and have up to date First Aid training,and certificates in Safeguarding,Child Protection and Food Hygiene.
If you wish to view my Ofsted reports online , please do not hesitate to contact me , and I will provide you with my registration number.
I pride myself on having great working relationships with all parents, with mutual respect and open, transparent lines of communication being the key in making sure that your child thrives in my setting.
Please feel welcome to contact me for a chat and further information.
I look forward to hearing from you .
My Experience
I have over 17 wonderful years of experience working as a childminder in Muswell Hill.
I mainly look after children from the age of 8 months up 3 years of age.
My Qualifications
The qualifications that truly matter are the parents testimonies -
Parent 1 - Kristina has looked after our daughter from when she was 9 months old. She clearly felt at home in Kristina's setting and loved spending time with her friends and Kristina and her daughter.
We always felt completely confident leaving her in Kristina's care,and was kept up to date with activities,food she had eaten,and things she had learnt/done etc.
I would highly recommend Kristina - She is warm and caring towards the children and has a wonderful positive personality that translates to the children she is looking after.
Prior to meeting Kristina ,I met with several childminders in the area,and Kristina is without a doubt the best childminder we could have chosen for our daughter! Please feel free to contact me for further information
Parent 2 -Both my husband and I feel incredibly lucky to have met Kristina,and feel 100% that our daughter could not possibly be looked after by a better childminder.
Parent 3 - She have cared for our son so well and shown him affection and guidance; he has grown to be a confident,loving child,inquisitive and with a great sense of humour.My heartfelt thanks for all you have done for our family.
Parent 4- We have to say,from day one we have never worried about our son being with Kristina,which makes our working life a little less stressfull !He is always tired when we pick him up,and we think this is due to lots of play and Kristina's energy.
Parent 5- We are very happy to have Kristina as a childminder for our son.She is dedicated to providing good care for him and we have absolutely no concerns about the quality of care that she provides.She has also helped us with non-childminding related local matters such as local activities and services.
Parent 6 - We cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for our daughter.
She absolutely loves going to your house which is an obvious testimony to all the love and care she is given from you.
Parent 7 - Thank you for welcoming our son into your home with open arms and a big smile every morning. You have made him settle so quickly and always reassured me he was ok - as a first time mum it was so nice to have your support and understanding. You treated him like one of your own. We have seen our son grow into such a fun, confident, happy and sociable little boy,and it really is due to being in your setting. Thank you for that !
Parent 8 - Kristina is a brilliant childminder. Our son has always enjoyed going there. Kristina is brilliant with the children and obviously enjoys her job. She is very easy to deal with as a parent. She always seems to happy to look after the children and I believe her easygoing nature rubs off on the children's wellbeing.
Parent 9 - We are very happy with Kristina looking after our son. She is so caring towards the children and so understanding towards us parents. I can not recommend her more highly.
Parent 10 - We have been privileged in the fact that Kristina has been our son's childminder since he was only 10 months old. It was hard dropping him off in those early days, but we were always left feeling reassured by Kristina’s warmth and kindness. She always greets you with a smile and is clearly a natural with the children. Her home setting is just like a home from home environment. She makes an extra effort to get the children outside most days to the nearby Alexandra Palace to play, which we consider an integral and important part of our child’s development. We really couldn’t ask for a better childminder.”
Parent 11 - Kristina has become a valuable part of our lives. She has a strong bond with our daughter due to her loving and caring nature. Under her care, we have seen our daughter flourish and grow.
Kristina provides a safe and warm environment for our daughter and the other children she cares for. She encourages a bond to grow between the children which is appreciated.
Kristina is open with her communication e.g. she provides feedback to us on a daily basis on how our daughter has eaten and interacted during the day as well as making sure parents are aware of anything in the child's behaviour that may need to be addressed. This last point is always done with an appreciated level of sensitivity.
Overall we have a strong and trusting relationship with Kristina and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to prospective parents .
Parent 12 - We are delighted to continue having Kristina as our child’s childminder for as long as we can and are very happy with the progress our child is making. This is down to Kristina being a wonderful,attentive lady who is very loving towards the children she cares for.
Parent 13 - We never imagined we would be lucky enough to find someone who loves our daughter as much as we do . She has absolutely thrived in your care. You have been a major factor in giving her such a good start . We're both very touched and grateful for all your help and support .
Parents are welcome to read the full testimonials when meeting in person, and to speak to current and previous parents.
My Availability
CURRENT VACANCIES
Only one available vacancy left for 2024!
Days- Wednesday to Friday
Hours 8am-6pm
Please get in touch for further information, and include your email for a copy of my information pack.
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Last Updated: 22/04/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Please note that fees are charged by the day , NOT by the hour.
I offer highly competitive rates without compromising on the high quality of care.
All meals and snacks are included in the fee.
Good to know :
The quality of care that I provide is just as high as in a nursery , but more personal and flexible, as well as specifically tailored to your child's individual needs.
As all other childminders,I have to follow the EYFS framework to aid your child's learning and development.
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 25/05/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 25/05/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 25/05/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kristina. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
It saddens me having to write this review as in a perfect world my son would have gotten to stay with Kristina until he went to school. Kristina is loving, nurturing, kind and fun. Attachment based approaches and nurture were the things most important to me when looking to send my first child to childcare and Kristina is the epitome of these approaches. My son blossomed in her care in ways I could never have imagined, he exuded happiness and would run into Kicki’s arms every morning. Her setting is fun, clean and attentive. They went for trips to the park everyday and her food was home prepared and healthy. Her communication was amazing and she informed me everyday of their activities, how he had eaten, slept etc. we bonded we Kristina instantly and if we hadn’t of moved out of the area, our son would still be there. Thank you Kicki!
We have been so lucky to have had Kristina as our childminder. She has consistently shown such patience, care and tenderness towards our daughter. She keeps us up to date with daily photos and messages about what she's done with her during the day. She cooks such healthy food and goes out to the park with her. Playtime is always fun and Kristina has so many amazing toys that my daughter was never bored. My daughter always came back happy and eager to chat about her day. We are indebted to Kristina. She is, put simply, passionate about children's development and welfare, and is a five star childminder.
It's hard to write a review for Kristina because she so quickly became part of the family. Rose was only 8/9 months when she started afternoons with Kristina, moving on to full days and a full week over time. I felt instantly warm and trusting towards Kristina and her energy, she is so smiley and calm. Rose settled in immediately and the cosy environment is exactly what i had wanted for my daughter after sending my first daughter into a busy Nursery environment. The intimate nature of the setting and daily outings to the park was such a sell. We never had an issue in the 1.5 years we had Rose with Kristina, i would recommend her to anyone!
We are so lucky that we found Kristina as our childminder for our son. I knew from the moment she scooped him up during our first meeting that this is a woman who loves and cares about the little humans in her care. It’s an emotional time choosing somebody you don’t know to look after your baby but I have felt such security and safety knowing he is with Kristina. Every time our son came home he had learned a new trick, sound or song and looked so happy, slept so well, and I love that Kristina makes food for them. Clearly so much time and care goes into the day (and it’s a long day!). Kristina had our son from 6 months onwards and I loved seeing his journey in little updates on our daily WhatsApp group. Highly recommend this warm, loving person to look after your child.
My two year old son was with Kristina before we unfortunately moved out of the area. Kristina is so warm and friendly and my son absolutely loved going to her house. She has a bubbly personality and kids warm to that immediately.
Kristina is in a great location as she is right next to Alexandra Palace and she took him there every day, weather permitting. Sometimes twice!
She uses a 'babydays' online diary system which I found great. She documented everything my son had eaten that day, his nappy changes and any activities they had been doing. It was great for me to read everyday. I could log in at any time. She also cooked great nutritious meals for him which he really enjoyed.
I would highly recommend Kristina as a childminder and we were very sad to leave.
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