Valerie
Childminder in London: Brent (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
My name is Valerie, I live in Wembley, and have adult children. Each child is nurtured through a range of activities such as reading, sensory/messy play, painting, sand and water trays, colouring and baking! Outdoor activities are essential for your child’s growth therefore we regularly go for walks and trips to the library. Your child will be safe, happy and nurtured here!
I offer Free Early Education (FEE) entitlement for children 9-months old to 4-years old.
My Experience
I am an extremely experienced childminder, registered with Ofsted since 2005, prior to this I worked in Nurseries. I am first aid trained and have Level 3 NVQ in Childcare.
Safeguard training via Pacy.
All qualifications and certificates are carefully displayed around my childminding space.
My Qualifications
level 2 certificate in pre-school practice.
Introducing childminding practice
Level 3 NVQ Childcare.
My Availability
I run a flexible service, and I am able to accommodate parents working 'atypical' hours.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
On request.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Buxlow Preparatory 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 20/08/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/08/2024)
Reviews
3 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Valerie. 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 found Valerie to be a lovely women. She would go pick up my children sometimes later then I told her too and would often go by cab as she didn't drive. Unfortunately I ran into certain situations when I found out she left them to their own devices. My children were making videos which ended up on YouTube and Tiktok with her grandchildren who she looks after at the same time. I asked her to remove it offline but it is still up. She wanted paying weekly which wasn't feasible as I was still getting help from UC. The straw was when my daughter started being scared of everything. She said she was watching scary brain rot videos at hers, had a few bed accidents and resulted in being frightened of the dark. When I sat down with a doctor she told me she and her four year old sister was left alone in the house two times alone and one time with one of her granddaughters who is 9. That was it. I had to let her go. After a few months of therapy and ensuring my child is safe we are rebuilding. I haven't left them without family since. I was really let down as I waited for her to be available for me and my children.
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Zarah
on 03/01/2026
Thanks Valerie for looking after my son. Thanks for your nurturing service and expertise that led you to share your concerns about my son’s development, which, thanks to you, led to my son being assessed for additional needs. My son now has an EHCP, and is now thriving in Reception all because of your attention to detail, caring and professional attention.
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Maxi
on 06/10/2024
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Valerie
on 27/10/2024:
Thanks so much Maxi for trusting me with your son it was a pleasure working with you both so happy to know that he is now thriving in Reception wishing him every success in the future
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