Bobby
Childminder in Hertford (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Mar 2017 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 12 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Parthenopi Yiasoumi (but everyone calls me Bobby). I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder. I had an Ofsted Inspection in May 2021 and I have been rated as 'Good In All Areas'.
I live with my husband, son and our rescue cat Pepsi in Hertord. I offer services as a full time Childminder. My home is only 10 minutes walk from Hertford North Train Station.
I have a variety of fun resources, toys and equipment (Such as Toy Cars, Farm Animal Toys, Food Play Sets, Multi Cultural Dolls, Duplo and construction toys, a sandpit and Creative and Craft Materials).
I have a lot of Montessori experience and a good understanding of the EYFS. With this knowledge I aim to promote a fun educational environment that helps each child reach their full potential. I am an English Born Greek Cypriot and I also teach the children in my care basic Greek if this is something that they would enjoy learning.
Aside from the above I am also a Creative, Artistic person and love to do Arts and Crafts projects with the children.
Writer of chakra hare goes potty ,
By Bobby Yiasoumi and Johnny sawyer .The book is available to buy on Amazon.
Potty training book that your little ones will love.
Potty training video on ytube called chakra hare goes potty ,to help with your child have a fun approach to potty training.
As part of my service I provide a nutritious balanced Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea.
My Experience
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder 'Rated Good In All Areas' with 10 Years experience working as a Deputy Manager in a Montessori Nursery. I have an NVQ Level 4 in Childcare.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 4 in Childcare
Qualified in First Aid (Certificate Holder)
Child Protection Certificate
Food and Hygiene Certificate
My Availability
7am - 6pm Monday to Friday
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| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
I offer the goverment funded place for 3 to 4 year olds (for anyone who qualifies).
MY CHARGES=
£7.50 hour normal rate between 7am to 6pm.
Extra time after 6pm is negotiable depending upon my availability.
I also offer Evening and Weekend Babysitting if I am available (£12 per Hour).
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
- DBS Check (added 18/02/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/02/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: QNUK Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid Certificate (added 18/02/2018)
- Exam Certificate: NVQ Level 4 Childcare Certificate (added 18/02/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides excellent care in a supportive, home-like environment. Children thrive under their attention, developing confidence and skills. The small group size ensures individual care while fostering social learning. Parents appreciate the adaptability, communication, and guidance offered, particularly during transitions and milestones.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Bobby. 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.
Bobby has looked after our daughter for 3 years and our son for nearly a year. She is always very supportive and caring and the children love her. Her setting is perfect for children, a home from home. Whenever we have had any concerns we always talk through them with her and she provides great advice for the children. She has most recently helped our daughter to prepare for her next stage at pre school. Every milestone is encouraged and supported. I would absolutely recommend Bobby to another parent.
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Emmahenn
on 08/09/2025
Our daughter has been with Bobby since she was 1 and is now 2.5. From day one Bobby made us feel at ease – even with naps, which we were nervous about as she had never slept anywhere outside our home, she settled straight away.
She absolutely loves it there. Being around the older children has had such a positive impact on her - she’s always coming home new words, phrases, and songs, and her walking and talking came on so quickly from being around them. It’s been wonderful to see her develop and grow in confidence.
We also love that Bobby keeps her numbers small, only ever looking after up to three children at a time. It means our daughter gets lots of individual attention while still having the fun, play and social learning that comes from being with other children. It feels like the perfect balance - not overwhelming, but full of opportunities to learn and play.
Bobby has also been really adaptable with our parenting style, which has made the whole experience so easy and reassuring. We couldn’t be happier, and we couldn’t recommend Bobby enough.
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Jacob
on 04/09/2025
We have been with Bobby for over two years now, first with our eldest daughter (now nearly 4), and then our youngest (now 18 months). There was no question in our minds that our second would go to Bobby’s, and we recently increased our hours with her because both girls adore the days they spend with her.
Bobby is incredibly caring, and thinks about the childrens’ needs beyond just time with her. For example, she lets us know what works with regards to napping patterns so that we can maintain continuity when we are at home with the kids.
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Herts
on 04/09/2025
Our little girl has been with Bobby for about a year, since we moved to the area, and we hope to stay until she goes to school. Bobby is so great with the children and our daughter absolutely adores her. There’s all sorts going on through the day from educational play to park visits and at the end of each day Bobby texts with an update on what they’ve been up to, how she’s eaten and what’s been going on in her nappies! Our little girl chats non stop about Bobby, her husband Johnny, Pepsi the cat and all the children in her care in the evenings and weekends, which goes to show how much she enjoys it and loves them all - it really is a second home for her. We often joke that our daughter has three parents and we couldn’t be happier that Bobby is the third! We feel so lucky to have found Bobby and would recommend her to absolutely anyone.
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Rose123
on 01/09/2022
My 26 month old girl has been with Bobby just over a year now and we are very sad to have to leave her care due to change in family needs . We had imagined our daughter being with Bobby through to starting school. Bobby has a wonderful temperament, calm, gentle and kind. Bobby’s patience and commitment to support our daughters (initially) very tricky sleep, separation anxiety, and sensitivity due to lack of time spent with other babies during first year of her life in the pandemic was outstanding. Bobbys attitude and practice during the covid outbreaks has been excellent, ensuring everyone has always been as safe as possible, being very careful and following up to date advice. Her environment is clean, and, importantly feels like a calm homely environment. I think there is good choice for the children and she properly plays and engages with them in a fruitful and genuine way. My daughter’s language , numeracy and social skills have advanced well and she has been a happy child when I pick her up at the end of the day. We will miss her.
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Laura
on 13/06/2022
My 1 year old started with Bobby during the Covid pandemic so it was quite a challenging time for all. Bobby went above and beyond to settle our little girl with plenty of settle sessions and our little girl was relaxed and loved it from the start. Bobby is very gentle, kind and calm. She is also very professional. We have been extremely satisfied with the care she provides. Our little girl loves going - she has been learning lots and gets out and about for walks. The setting is very clean and the sleeping arrangements were a big plus for me over a nursery and as a result our little girl sleeps very well there. I know Bobby is extremely attentive to her needs and really supports her development - the language she has developed is amazing and I know she gets up to a range of activities both indoors and outdoors. She is always very happy at the end of the day with Bobby and always excited when we go there.
I cannot recommend Bobby as a child minder enough - your little ones will be in very good hands. She came highly recommended to us by a number of people and definitely did not disappoint. Unfortunately we are moving out of the area - we wish we could take Bobby with us because of the fantastic bond she has created with our little girl and the service she has provided us.
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Holly
on 14/03/2021
Bobby has been great with our little one! She helped with everything we needed and made transition from our home to hers as smooth as possible. She saved the day when we were struggling to find childcare that would work for us and our boy. Our boy has loved going to her. Bobby is kind, caring and a calm presence! Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye due to changes in our work commitments, but we couldn’t recommend Bobby more!
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on 04/09/2019
Bobby has been childminding my son R (3 year) since Jan 2018. She looks after him for 4 days each week.
I have been happy with the care R has received, and the progress he has made whilst in Bobby’s care. Bobbys’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised . Bobby has no trouble in gaining R’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When R steps outside his boundaries, she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which he understands. In particular, Bobby has been really supported R to start writing, learn the alphabet, numbers to prepare for Reception.
All in all I am happy with the level of care R receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self-assured little boy.
I would absolutely recommend Bobby as a skilled early years educator and reliable childminder.
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Marie G
on 14/01/2019
Bobby has been amazing with Ariana and so happy I have found her from this site. She is very caring, her house is clean and felt like my little one was moving from home to home. Since she has been with Bobby, the words have improved and now understands sharing a bit more. I didn’t feel comfortable with putting her in a nursery yet so it was ideal with Bobby as it’s a small group and my baby gets looked after really well. Thank you Bobby
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on 28/06/2018
Bobby is a fantastic find! We were recommended her from a neighbour who's little boy Bobby looked after.
After an initial visit to Bobbys home, she made us feel welcome and relaxed and more importantly our son was extremely happy to be there and took to Bobby straight away.
Our son settled in to Bobbys setting easily and eats and sleeps well and loves the variety of activities he does during his time with Bobby.
Our son loves it that much he doesn't seem too interested in coming home when we go to collect him!!
Couldn't recommend her enough.
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on 24/06/2018
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