Anna
Childminder in Swindon
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I’m Anna, an Ofsted Registered Childminder and experienced teacher. I provide a warm, caring and stimulating home-from-home environment where children feel safe, happy and confident.
I have a good-sized garden with a variety of toys and equipment, and we enjoy outdoor play, walks, visits to parks, farms and other local places. Children love to learn through play, exploration and positive relationships. I follow children's interests and provide enjoyable experiences that support their development, confidence and independence.
My aim is to create a setting where every child feels valued, listened to and cared for as an individual. I take great pride in providing children with the attention, encouragement and opportunities they need to learn and flourish.
My Experience
I began my career in education in 1999 as a primary school teacher and worked in primary education for over 10 years. During this time, I gained extensive experience supporting children's learning, development and individual needs. This also strengthened my knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and children's early development. This experience encouraged me to become a childminder because I wanted to provide children with more individual care, attention and opportunities to learn through play.
I am also a mother of three sons, which has given me valuable personal experience and a strong understanding of how important the early years are for children's development, wellbeing and confidence.
I love caring for children and take great pride in my work as a childminder. My teaching experience allows me to combine professional knowledge with a warm, personal approach to childcare.
My Qualifications
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder and previously worked as a qualified primary school teacher, specialising in Religious Studies.
I regularly complete professional training and development to keep my knowledge and practice up to date. My qualifications and training include:
• Full Paediatric First Aid – Blended for Ofsted
• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• SENCO / Special Educational Needs Training
• Food Hygiene Training
• Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
• Prevent E-learning Training
• Health & Safety Training
• Health Protection in Early Years and Educational Settings
• Understanding Child Development and the EYFS
• Supporting Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Supporting Language Development in the Early Years
• Supporting Physical Development in the Early Years
• Developmental Play
• SEND Assessment Guidance
• Safer Eating – EYFS
• Safer Sleep
• Safer Recruitment
• Online Safety
• Asthma, Febrile Convulsions and EpiPen Training
• EYFS Safeguarding Updates and Changes
• Childminders: Identifying Concerns and Making Referrals
• When to Notify Ofsted and/or Local Child Protection Agencies
• Supporting Learning Behaviours
• Sequencing the Pre-school Curriculum
• Improving Learning Environments
• Improving Outside Play and Learning
• Ofsted Inspection Framework and Updates
I also regularly attend childminder network meetings and professional development sessions to share good practice and keep up to date with current EYFS, safeguarding and childcare requirements.
My experience as a teacher, together with my ongoing professional development as a childminder, enables me to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality care and learning experiences for every child.
My Availability
Limited availability for the new school year – please get in touch to arrange a chat or visit.
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Gorse Hill Primary 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/07/2020)
- DBS Check (added 07/07/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 03/09/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder as warm, caring and highly professional, with children settling in quickly and thriving. Strong communication, engaging activities, and a nurturing, well-equipped environment support excellent progress in speech, confidence and social skills. Families feel completely at ease, describing the care as outstanding and wholeheartedly recommending her services.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Anna. 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 are so grateful for the wonderful care our son received from his childminder. He stayed with Anna for almost a year, and we could not have wished for a better person to look after him.
From the very beginning, Anna was warm, caring, patient and professional. My child always felt safe, happy and comfortable in Anna care, and he truly enjoyed his time with her. It was such a relief for us as parents to know that he was in such loving and capable hands.
Anna always kept us updated about his day, activities, meals and how he was doing. She provided a lovely, welcoming environment where my son could learn, play and develop while receiving lots of attention and encouragement.
We have seen such a positive change and development in our son during his time with Anna, and we are incredibly thankful for everything she has done for him.
We would highly recommend Anna to any parents looking for a kind, trustworthy and dedicated childminder. Anna has been a very important part of our son early years, and we will always remember her with great appreciation. ❤️
Thank you so much for everything! We will miss you! ❤️
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MILENA
on 01/09/2026
My son has been going to Ms Anna's since September this year and he loves it! When we get ready in the morning he often asks if we're going to Ms Anna's (even if it's not the day) and when he comes home from Anna's, he's happy and relaxed. Anna is a kind and caring, and I can tell Anna she's vey dedicated to her work, for all the right reasons and I count myself lucky to have found her. My son's speech has improved amazingly thanks to the visits, he also is much more involved and independent in playing at home. I highly recommend Anna's Childminding.
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Kat
on 24/12/2025
Anna is an absolutely brilliant childminder and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. Our son is now 21 months old and has been with Anna since he was just 6 months old. Although I have three children, this was the first time I had used a childminder. I chose Anna after receiving lots of positive recommendations from different people, and I am so glad I did.
Anna is a very caring and kind person who truly puts the children first. She offers a wide range of activities, and it’s clear how much effort she puts into making each day enjoyable and stimulating. I am always confident that my son’s days with Anna are happy ones.
Since being in Anna’s care, my son has developed incredibly well. His speech in particular has come on so much, which I believe is down to the nurturing and engaging environment Anna provides. I feel completely at ease knowing my child is safe, well cared for and happy. I would highly recommend Anna to any parent looking for an excellent childminder
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Magdalen
on 19/12/2025
My twin girls have been going to Anna since September, and I honestly cannot recommend her enough. They settled in extremely quickly, which was such a relief, and I’m amazed each week by how much they have done. From the photos Anna shares and the way the girls run in excited to see her, it’s clear how much fun they have and how happy they are in her care.
It’s very clear that Anna’s teaching skills have been thoughtfully adapted to childminding. The girls are learning so much through engaging, age-appropriate activities, and I’m constantly impressed by the progress they’re making.
Anna’s onboarding process was very detailed and meticulous, which gave me great comfort and confidence from the very beginning. I always feel reassured knowing my girls are in such capable, caring hands.
I would happily have my girls with Anna every day if I needed to.
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Justine
on 19/12/2025
We’ve had the pleasure of Anna looking after our child for the past 2 years, and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Anna has created a warm, welcoming and safe environment that helped our child settle in quickly and feel at ease.
Anna is attentive, nurturing and patient. She goes the extra mile to ensure the children are engaged with a variety of activities (creative arts & crafts, outdoor play and educational games).
Our child has developed socially and emotionally under her care and we have seen the confidence and independence as a result.
Anna is extremely flexible, communication has always been excellent with weekly updates and photos.
We wholeheartedly recommend Anna and we are so grateful to have had her look after our child. Thanks so much Anna you are the best :)
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Mel
on 24/07/2025
We honestly cannot put into words how grateful we are that Anna came into Mason’s life. From the very beginning, Anna showed the most incredible care, warmth, and dedication - not just as a childminder, but as someone who truly saw and nurtured the unique potential in each child. It was so clear that she cared deeply for every child she looked after, and this personal attention and love had a profound impact on Mason.
Over the 18 wonderful months Mason spent with Anna, his development was nothing short of amazing. His confidence, speech, curiosity, and emotional intelligence blossomed. He learned the importance of love, kindness, and helping others - values that were clearly fostered through Anna’s gentle guidance and the nurturing environment she created. Watching him grow into such a thoughtful, engaged little boy was a joy, and we credit so much of that to Anna’s influence.
Anna brought an incredible blend of experience and heart to her work. Her background as a teacher shone through in the way she structured learning through play, adapted activities to suit each child’s needs, and encouraged a genuine love of learning. Every day Mason came home full of stories, songs, and excitement about what he had done. He absolutely loved going to Anna’s, and it was no surprise - her home was a warm and stimulating environment, filled with toys, books, crafts, and a garden where the children spent lots of meaningful time outdoors.
We especially appreciated the thought and care Anna put into keeping us informed and involved. From the themed learning weeks to the beautiful progress journal and the lovely photos she shared, we always felt connected to Mason’s journey and could see clearly how much he was growing and thriving.
Anna was truly exceptional. Her reliability, passion, and professionalism were unmatched - she never once let us down, and we trusted her completely with Mason’s care and wellbeing. We still wholeheartedly believe she deserves an Outstanding Ofsted rating; in our eyes, she went above and beyond what we could have ever hoped for in a childminder.
Now that Mason has moved on to a larger class, we look back on his time with Anna with immense gratitude and affection. Thank you, Anna, from the bottom of our hearts. You made an incredible difference in Mason’s life, and in ours as parents. We feel so lucky that Mason had the chance to be cared for by someone as special as you.
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Mati
on 18/05/2025
Anna looks after our son 3 days per week, he is 2 years and 4 months old and started at 1 year and 7 months old.
Anna has been absolutely amazing for him; he has been learning at an extremely fast rate and is always so happy when going to Anna. He has great fun every day with his friends, conducting engaging activities and following a structured learning programme that Anna provides. Anna used to be a teacher so she is able to use those skills to guide him when learning new skills, and this makes a real difference.
The home environment Anna provides is a bit like a nursery in terms of the equipment available - there is an entire room dedicated to play and learning which is absolutely full of toys, books and anything else you might expect from a top-quality childcare setting. In addition to this, Anna has a large garden which has a lot of fun and educational activities - they spend a lot of time out there which is great for development. Anna also has a learning theme of the week, and sends photos to us to show how our son has got on in the week. We even have a learning progress journal to see how he's developing.
Anna is a rare example of someone who is absolutely dedicated and passionate to what she does. Anna is natively a Polish speaker, but that has not had any effect on our son's language development at all - in fact, his talking is quite advanced for his age - so you don't need to worry about that at all. Anna deeply cares about the children she looks after, and is extremely reliable; she has never been sick or not been able to take our son on the planned days.
I strongly feel that Anna should have been given an Outstanding Ofsted rating, because I fail to see how she could be any better. I take my son to her each day with confidence that he is going to have a brilliant day and without a single worry in my mind, which is important as a parent of a toddler.
Thank you so much Anna for your brilliant work, we could not be happier.
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Matthew
on 10/01/2025
For the past year, my daughter has been attending sessions with Anna, and I am extremely satisfied with the services provided. My daughter absolutely adores Anna. She is a warm, welcoming, and kind-hearted individual who truly excels in her work. I am grateful that my daughter is so happy and comfortable with Anna.
Anna is an excellent communicator; she takes the time to thoroughly explain everything whenever necessary. My daughter has learned a great deal from Anna, particularly in terms of educational development. I can confidently say that Anna is a dedicated and caring professional who genuinely believes in her work and values. I am truly appreciative of the positive impact she has had on my daughter.
With all love and appreciation.
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Angela
on 05/01/2025
I can recommend Anna to anyone looking for a trustful, dedicated childminder. My daughter enjoys going to her house, she's become more confident, her social skills and vocabulary have improved as well. Anna does loads of creative things with children. She is flexible with regard to swapping childminding days as and when. I really like that every Friday, I get photos of their weekly activities. Anna created a warm, friendly environment for children to play, and her house is very clean.
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Barbara
on 30/12/2024
Anna has been a wonderful babysitter for our daughter Klara, who is 2.5 years old. Anna lives nearby and has been incredibly reliable. She not only looks after Klara but also helps her develop and perfect her skills. Klara always goes to Anna's with a smile on her face and comes back just as happy. There is great communication between us, and we feel fully informed about everything. Klara attends three times a week, but even when there are any changes to the schedule, Anna is always flexible and accommodating. We highly recommend her!
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Michal
on 18/12/2024
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