Barbara
Childminder in London: Barnet (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
I am a qualified Montessori Nursery Nurse Childminder and registered with Ofsted as a Childminder. I’am also a mother of six grown up children who live away from home independently and a proud young grandmother of 10 grandchildren ages from 7 months to 16 years old.
I am a very young at heart 59 year old grandmother with over 35 years experience in childcare.
I have 6 adult children that live away from home.
Raising my children to become leaders from a early age put each of them on a path to success and as a Mother this has been a great achievement for me which I continue to share and also instil within the children that I look after so that they will also have a mindset of leadership at a young age.
Dr Maria Montessori also used similar methods like myself by always giving the child the opportunity to lead and take charge about which activities the child wants to take part in or simply play or learn an educational activity they pick for themselves and by doing so a child grows up knowing that they can make decisions on their own and not follow the ground.
The play room is set up so that children can simply walk to the activity they want and take off the shelf or box and sit down on a matt or at their own designated chair and table and learn/work /play while I observe and then join in by asking the child a few questions etc.
The children are taught life skills such as polish their own cutlery plates and cups.
These life skills include laying their individual tables with cutlery during breakfast,snack,lunch and dinner etc.
Wiping the their tables after eating and wiping their tables and many more to long to list.
As a Montessori Nursery Nurse Childminder I have used my experience to combine the Early years foundation stage with Montessori teaching methods.
I take great pride in the high level of childcare that I offer working parents from Monday to Saturday.
I employ 4 Nursery assistants that work on a rota shift and assist me on a daily basis.
I provide a fun educational structured day for the children in my care.
A daily report is sent out by WhatsApp
each day so parents know how their child spent their day.
Parents are also sent photo / videos of their child’s activities during the day.
Parents are also encouraged to send a video message to their child which allows each child to feel extra reassured.
I love looking after children and it makes me happy to see the development of each child over the years until they start primary school.
The wonderful thing is that I keep in touch with the parents of the children that have previously been looked after and it is such a joy to hear and see updates on a child's progress after they have left my setting.
Every child is a unique individual and it is my job to motivate each child and encourage them to learn through play.
Each child is taught to be independent and to make decisions of the learning activity that they wish to take part in on a daily basis.
Children are provided with school uniform upon acceptance of a place in our setting.
Uniform to be worn from Monday to Thursday and Friday is non uniform day.
Children are given the opportunity to learn basic life skills so that when they enter a large setting /school they are ready and prepared and confident.
My Experience
As a qualified Montessori Nursery Nurse with over 40 years experience in childcare I take great pride in what I do.
I go the extra mile at all times and will also help parents by tailoring childcare for your individual needs.
I am also first aid trained and also hold a food and hygiene certificate.
Meals are prepared on a daily basis.
Breakfast and lunch and dinner provided and inclusive of fees.
We provide Milk and water and smoothies too.
Plenty of fruit served each day and healthy snacks.
Children in my setting are also encouraged to be potty trained and I work in partnership with parents to reach this goal.
Before any child moves on they are potty trained and ready for a larger setting at primary school.
My Qualifications
Montessori Nursery Nurse Childminder.
NNEB..........Nursery nurse Diploma.
Montessori Certificate.
City and Guilds certificate in 0-7 years in childcare.
PPA--Pre-school play group learning alliance certificate.
Child development certificate.
Nursery Management diploma.
Food and hygiene certificate.
Safe guarding certificate
First aid certificate.
EYFS certificate.
Paediatric first aid certificate
Safeguarding certifcate
Paediatric Anaphylaxis certificate
National Childminding Association certificate
Ofsted Registered Childminder certificate.
My Availability
Monday - Friday
7.30am-6.30pm
8.00am -1.00pm.......................Morning
1.00pm-6.00pm.............................Afternoon half day.
Holiday childcare below.
Easter holidays
Summer holidays
Half term holidays
Emergency childcare
HOLIDAY DAILY RATES ( fees include breakfast, lunch,dinner and healthy snacks and fruits including milk and water)
Discounted holiday rates available.
For further details on holiday childcare contact me directly.
Full fees are due if a child is absent due to holiday or illness.
Half months fees due for term time childcare so that your child's place is secured.
Full monthly payments MUST BE PAID during Christmas Holidays.
Payments are due on all bank holidays.
Term time childcare fees are charged during holidays which is half of months fees for retainer to hold the place for your child.
Full fees are still due if your child does not attend due to being on holiday or illness.
Childcare vouchers and Tax -Free Childcare accepted as part payment towards monthly fees.
30 hours free funded childcare available for children ages 9 months old to 4 years old.
Goggle Baruch Child Stars home nursery to read further reviews.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £14.99 per hour
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
Contact me directly for 2026 fee structure which will be sent via WhatsApp to your phone.
I would appreciate if prospective parents read my profile and reviews to find out more about the high standard of quality childcare that I offer.
5 weeks deposit is waived as a gesture of goodwill.
Only the non refundable fee will be required to secure a place.
Morning half day 5 hour sessions from 8.00am-1.00pm
Afternoon half day 5 hour sessions from 1.00pm-6.00pm.
FUNDED CHILDCARE DAILY RATES.
Please bear in mind that funded childcare payments are paid in arrears and any shortfall due by a parent must always be paid a month in advance.
30 hours free funded childcare available for children ages 9 months old to 4 years old.
Funded childcare is only available 38 weeks of the year.
5 weeks deposit is waived for funded childcare.
However, a non refundable registration fee is required to secure a place.
This fee covers my time for private weekend settling in sessions and for administration costs.
Funding can also be spread to assist parents.
I am here to support all working parents.
As a Mother who has raised 6 grown up children and also a very young at heart Grandmother of 10 beautiful grandchildren.
I know first hand the importance of flexible and reliable childcare.
I am young and heart and healthy and fit and go to the gym on a regular basis and do kickboxing to stay extra fit.
I also enjoy horse riding and also provide pony lessons in my back garden every 3 months for the children at no extra charge.
I am a very friendly person and a good listener and will always assist you with childcare tailored for your individual needs.
Parents can also put their child's name on the waiting list.
I promote a multi cultural environment that is accepting of others regardless of colour or creed or disability.
I also promote a setting that celebrates diverse cultures.
Up to date DBS and First aid certificate available to view upon visit to my setting.
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
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 02/02/2026)
- DBS Check (added 15/11/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/02/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 02/02/2026)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate (added 15/11/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid Certificate (added 05/02/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Barbara. 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.
We love her, she is energetic and very kind. She is good in any way for my son , they always having fun and also education.
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Bahar
on 28/04/2025
Barbara is kind person, my daughter loved her and Cindy too, I am so grateful for what they have done for us.
My daughter learned a lot. I wasn't worried during the day, if she is ok or not, as I knew she is more than ok. Everything she needed it was provided.
I recommend for every parent with confidence.
Thank you Barbara for everything.
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Olga Gem
on 18/12/2021
Our daughter started at around 8 months and I was a bit worried about how she would manage being away from mum for most of the day especially being a breastfed baby. Auntie Barbara did an amazing job getting her settled and keeping me updated about how she was doing in the first few weeks. We are confident that our baby is well looked after and is enjoying her time there. As we started while she was still getting used to solid food, it has been great to see that she enjoys mealtimes and I'm sure she is well fed when she is there. Barbara has also been very effective in controlling the risk of a covid outbreak in the nursery so we haven't had too much time off. I'm so glad that we chose her and we look forward to staying with her as long as we can.
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