Linda
Childminder in Newton Heath (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
I pride myself on having a safe, clean and smoke free home. I have an enclosed garden full of equipment and toys, which is always open to the children. I am within walking distance of parks, library, duck pond, two children's centres and local shop.
My name is Linda Mensah and here you will get an insight into the child minding activities that take place at my home in Newton Heath, north Manchester . You will also see the type of person I am and the way I run my business.
My Experience
I am a registered childminder and have many years of childcare experience with babies, pre-school and children of school age. I have worked within schools and youth clubs and gained invaluable knowledge and understanding of children from all walks of life.I am also qualified in First Aid paediatric.
I provide all the children in my care with a clean, safe, comfortable, loving and home-like environment where they can play, learn and develop.
My Qualifications
I am a qualify childcare provider with a full BA in childhood and youths studies.
My Availability
Places available
Free funded hours from 9 months as well as 2, 3 and 4 years old childcare 15hrs and 30hrs
My Fees
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Very affordable fees please ring me to find out more.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/08/2023)
Reviews
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder for creating a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. They highlight excellent support with development milestones including potty training, speech and social skills, along with engaging activities such as library visits and playgroups. Families appreciate the professional care, clear communication and peace of mind knowing their children are happy and safe.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Linda. 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 would recommend Linda she’s a very nice person and was amazing with my child. she has helped my child a lot. Linda is very helpful my child was always happy with Linda. I’m very grateful of Linda amazing childminder. Thanks to Linda my child will be starting school in September she helped a lot when I asked question about school application.
In the future I will know where to find a great childminder.
Thanks Linda for taking care of my child
God bless you 💕
by
A_xo
on 24/07/2026
We had visited 3 other childminders, tried out 2 nurseries and none gave us the confidence or ability to relax in leaving our daughter like Linda did. Linda is a natural with children. Our daughter call hers Aunty Linda. I go to work with peace of mind that Anaya is completely cared for and in safe hands. Linda is calm and balanced and provides opportunities out at the local libraries and parks which is always great. Thanks Linda. Highly recommended from us.
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Kelliean
on 22/07/2026
My daughter has been going to Linda since she was 1 year old now she's 3 and she is going to start school this September. Linda had a very positive influence on my daughter behave and I can not thank her enough. She is kind, passionate and very professional. I was impressed the way Linda helped my daughter with potty training. I will recommend her to others parents
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Hadassah
on 22/07/2026
Linda truly has a magic touch with children. From the way she communicates with them to how she teaches and plays with them, her main focus is always on their growth and development. She creates an environment where children can learn while still having the freedom to be themselves and enjoy being kids.
My child is always excited to go to Linda's house 🤣 and comes home having learned something new, with improved communication, clearer speech, and better pronunciation. Seeing that progress makes me so happy.
I am truly grateful for all she does and would recommend Linda to anyone, anywhere in the world!
by
Joy
on 22/07/2026
Linda is very professional in her care for children. She has an excellent health and safety protocol as well as excellent hygiene levels. She took care of my son -Joel and I began to see huge changes. She had a personal growth plan for him, helping with the potty training , speech, developmental delays and behaviour.
She also helped me with his diet as she had noticed behavioural changes as a result of his diet. This was a significant difference in Joel’s development and I am grateful to her for it.
Her communication skills are impeccable and she has a genuine interest in caring for little children.
Like I always say to her “the children are always happy”
Joel was always happy going in and also very healthy.
I and Joel will miss her very much.
Thanking you and your team for all your help.
by
Rachel
on 30/08/2025
We cannot recommend linda highly enough. My girls have now been with linda for over 4 months and absolutely adores going there. We've seen such positive changes in the girls confidence, social skills, and overall happiness since they started.
Linda creates a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children are always engaged in fun and educational activities, both indoors and outdoors. I particularly appreciate the regular updates and photos we receive throughout the day, which really helps us feel connected to girls experiences and seeing them reach their milestone. Most pictures bring me HAPPY HAPPY tears to see how happy and flourishing my babies are.
Linda's communication is excellent; i feel comfortable discussing anything with her and trust her judgment completely. All three of girls have thrived under her care, and we are so grateful for everything linda and her team have done, truly. Very grateful and thankful to God for that.
You and your team are amazing! Keep up the good work! Xxx Nora
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Nora
on 23/07/2025
Our daughter began her journey with Wise Children in September 2024 and completed her time there in July 2025. Looking back, we could not have asked for a better start to her early years. From day one, Linda created a warm, safe, and inspiring environment where our daughter felt truly valued and supported.
As parents, placing your child in someone else's care is a big decision, but with Linda, we always felt at ease. Her genuine passion for children’s development and her nurturing approach made all the difference.
Over the past year, we have seen our daughter grow in so many beautiful ways. Her language skills have blossomed. She’s ’s now confidently expressing herself, using rich vocabulary, and telling us all about her day with such joy and detail. Her social interactions have matured as well; she has learned to play, share, and communicate with others in a thoughtful and respectful way.
One of the highlights of her experience was the regular visits to the library. These outings sparked a genuine love of reading in her. Every week, she would come home proudly carrying a new book, eager to read it with us and talk about the stories. It became a lovely tradition we all looked forward to. These kinds of thoughtful, enriching experiences are what set Wise Children apart.
Linda’s approach to childminding is so much more than care, it’s a true investment in each child’s personal growth. Her activities are engaging, creative, and tailored to encourage learning through play. Whether it was painting, outdoor exploration, imaginative games, or storytelling, our daughter always had something new and exciting to share. It was clear she felt stimulated, safe, and most importantly, happy.
Communication with Linda was always open and genuine. We felt like partners in our child’s development, regularly updated and reassured. It meant the world to us to know our daughter was being cared for by someone who truly understood and celebrated her uniqueness.
As our daughter moves on to her next chapter, we leave with full hearts and immense gratitude. Linda, you’ve helped shape her into a confident, curious, and compassionate little person, and your impact will stay with her for years to come.
To any parent looking for a truly exceptional childminding experience, I cannot recommend Wise Children and Linda enough. It is a place where your child will not only be safe and well cared for, but truly seen, heard, and inspired.
With heartfelt thanks,
Steph
by
Steph
on 20/07/2025
We've been with Linda since 2020 and she’s cared for my two sons until now. Like every parent, I had the usual worries about sending them off to school, but Linda helped them build confidence and made the transition smooth and stress-free.
I’ve sent my kids off around 6months- 9months all the way to 3 years. We have no complaints at all. She is very professional and knows what she’s doing.
Now with my 3rd baby, he will be back to Auntie Linda- she practically family.
I love the schedule she sticks to, takes them to the library, play groups, meeting other kids outside of the childminder…etc
My kids happily skips through the door now, forgets to say goodbye to me sometimes, they are too excited and happy to be at Auntie w! We love you!
by
Maria
on 20/07/2025
Very attentive and caring, my kids love her and calls her Auntie Linda ❤️
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Hoyin
on 13/12/2024
As a first time mum I couldn’t be more proud of Linda and my LO. Linda started to mind my child when he was 15months old. Linda has helped us in raising a future leader. She offers different daily knowledgeable activities which help with cognitive and motor skills.
Linda is very patient, kind, loving, passionate and a dedicated childminder. My husband and I are so grateful that we got to choose her. Choose Wise Children Childminding, you will never be disappointed. God bless you Linda.
by
Chileshe
on 12/12/2024
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