Mary
Childminder in ROMFORD
5.0
My Summary
Beautiful Cozy Cabin And Garden For Children To Learn, Grow And Develop! Limited Spaces Available.
About Me
Hi, I’m Mary. I live in Collier Row in a comfortable home with a large, beautiful garden. I’m very fortunate to have a purpose-built cabin at the end of my garden, specially designed for children. It supports all areas of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
We have daily access to the garden, where a variety of equipment and activities are set up to support children’s learning, development, and current interests. Children are encouraged to choose what they would like to play with, helping to build their independence and confidence.
I live with my husband, Daniel, and our son Alex, who is 15 and attends Marshalls Park Academy. We also have a medium-sized Frenchie/Staffy dog who is friendly, gentle, and well-trained. She has been around children since she was 7 weeks old, and all interactions with the children are always carefully supervised.
I accept funded places for children aged 9 months, as well as 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. Spaces are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit.
Alongside caring for babies from 6 months and children under 5, I offer before- and after-school care for children attending Crownfield Infants and Junior School, with a variety of fun and engaging extracurricular activities.
I am a friendly, caring, and experienced childminder dedicated to supporting children’s growth and development through the EYFS curriculum. I take pride in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. I have been Ofsted-registered since February 2015 and have consistently maintained a ‘Good’ rating, including at my latest inspection in July 2024.
I take children on regular trips and outings to help them learn about their local environment while developing social and physical skills. We frequently visit parks, local forests (including Forest School), the library for story time and singing, soft play centres, gymnastics sessions, playgroups, and ‘Little City’ role-play sessions.
I plan activities to support children’s development across all areas of the EYFS. By observing each child and working closely with families, I tailor support to meet individual needs and plan next steps in their learning. Where additional support or intervention is needed, this is provided. I also carry out the two-year progress check and regularly discuss each child’s development with parents.
I believe strong communication with families is essential to provide the best care for every child. We also explore different cultures, backgrounds, religions, and diversity, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
As a mum myself, I understand how important it is to find the right childcare. I aim to provide a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, settled, and happy to learn and play.
Reviews from current and past parents are available upon request.
Please feel free to book a visit to meet me and see my setting.
Thank you.
My Experience
I have over 28 years of childcare experience and hold an NNEB Diploma in Childcare. I am also qualified in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene, and both my husband and I hold up-to-date DBS checks.
I have completed the CACHE Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare and have worked across a range of settings, including day nurseries, children’s centres, and schools. For the past 11 years, I have been working as a childminder.
During this time, I have cared for children aged from 6 months to 11 years and have developed a strong understanding of their individual needs. I also have experience supporting children with special educational needs, as well as those with specific medical conditions and allergies, ensuring they receive the appropriate care and support.
I am passionate about giving children the best possible start in their early years. I ensure every child feels part of my family and provide high-quality care, drawing on my experience and qualifications.
I am committed to continuous professional development and regularly undertake training to keep my knowledge up to date. This includes areas such as supporting children with additional needs, developing speech and language skills, and other relevant training to ensure I provide the best possible care and learning opportunities.
My Qualifications
NNEB Diploma in childcare
CACHE Certificate in preparing to work in home.
Paediatric first aid certificate.
Food hygiene certificate.
DBS certificate
Safeguarding awareness certificate
Level 1 in British sign Language
My Availability
I have part-time and full-time places available for children aged 6 months to 11 years. My hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:45am–5:30pm, and I offer a school drop-off and pick-up service for Crownfield Infant and Junior Schools. Available to drop and collect from Mawney Foundation school depending on what days are required. I am flexible with times outside of these hours as long as it's reasonable and fits around my own family life.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please contact me to discuss.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Crownfield Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Crownfield Junior School
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
- DBS Check (added 07/10/2024)
- Inspection Report (added 07/04/2026)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric First Aid certificate (added 07/10/2024)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding for the designated lead for childminders (added 07/10/2024)
- Training Certificate: Supporting Early language development (added 07/10/2024)
- Training Certificate: characteristics of effective leaders (added 07/10/2024)
- Training Certificate: CACHE level 3 preparing to work in home based childcare (added 07/10/2024)
- Training Certificate: Child protection in the early years (added 07/10/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, family environment where children thrive and reach their developmental milestones. Parents praise the excellent communication, flexibility, and professional approach, with children forming lasting happy memories. The setting is highly accommodating of individual needs and comes thoroughly recommended.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Mary. 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.
Mary looked after Tyler from 7 months and from the first moment I walked in, I knew she was the right placement for him. He settled in really well, was taken as part of the family, improved and hit every developmental milestone and loved his time there until he transitioned into school. She had great communication throughout and we never felt out of the loop in terms of what he did in the day, how he was progressing etc. He continued to attend holiday club through his primary school years, and still remembers his time fondly with Mary 9 years later! Mary was an integral part of Tyler's childhood and the fact that he still talks about the places they went and activities they did, is a testament to just how valuable and amazing her setting is. I would 100% recommend her to anyone that is thinking of placing their child with her.
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LA_MAFS
on 25/06/2026
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Mary
on 25/06/2026:
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I really appreciate every word and I have so many incredible memories of our time together and watching Tyler grow and learn over the years!
My daughter started going to Mary's when she was just over one year old. She has allergies, and I mentioned this to Mary before she started. Mary made sure that nothing my daughter was allergic to was around, which immediately put my mind at ease.
I could drop my daughter off each morning and go to work without any worries at all. Mary was always incredibly accommodating, even keeping my daughter a little longer if I was running late for pick-up. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
My daughter became part of Mary's family, and she absolutely adores them all. She is now at school, but whenever we talk about happy memories and experiences, her time spent with Mary is always at the top of the list.
Thank you, Mary, for everything you do for the children. You provide a genuine home from home environment, and I couldn't recommend you highly enough. ❤️
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on 21/06/2026
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Mary
on 21/06/2026:
Thank you Nyasha for that wonderful heartfelt review! It was a pleasure to look after your daughter. The memories with you both are with me forever.
Mary has been looking after my 3 children for the last 8 1/2 years. They have loved every second and would ask if they were going to Mary’s in the holidays. She is kind, caring and put the children’s needs 1st. She is super professional and lets you know about the children’s adventures throughout the day. They do so many activities it’s hard to keep up. My children felt like Mary’s was their second home, this gave me the confidence to go to work knowing they are happy and well cared for. I can’t recommend Mary enough.
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on 13/05/2026
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Mary
on 21/06/2026:
Thank you Faye for such an amazing review! I adore them all so much and I'm forever grateful that I was lucky enough to see them grow over the years. We have so many fantastic memories to cherish.
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