Nina
Childminder in Oxford
5.0
My Summary
About Me
.Welcome we are a unique childcare service run by a team of experienced parents who truly understand family life. As childminders working within a warm, nursery-style setting, we offer the best of both worlds: the personal care of home-based childcare with the structure, learning, and fun of a nursery environment.
We care for children from babies through to school-ready age, creating a safe, supportive, and stimulating space where little ones are free to express themselves, get messy with creative play, and explore both indoors and out in our secure garden. With over 40 years of combined experience, we know that every child is unique – and every day should be too.
From exciting themed activities to adventurous outings in our very own minibus, no two days are the same. Whether it’s a nature walk, a park picnic, or a local discovery, our children enjoy new experiences that help them learn, grow, and thrive.
We’re fully Ofsted registered, open Monday to Friday, 7am to 5:30pm, and offer quality care at £6.50 per hour. We also accept 15 and 30 hours government funding
With a long-standing reputation and consistently positive reviews over the years, we are proud to offer a setting where children are happy, parents feel confident, and families feel supported.
Contact us today to arrange a visit – we’d love to welcome you
My Experience
I have been childminder for over 40 years. In that time I have seen some of my previous children grow into adults and have children themselves. Knowing that I have been a part of that child's early development and education is extremely rewarding.
My Qualifications
I have my certificate in childcare, as does my daughter. I also continue my professional development with online courses and tutorials including Step into Training courses with Oxford City Council.
My Availability
Monday to Friday 7am-5.30pm
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 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
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- DBS Check (added 20/05/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/05/2019)
- Inspection Report (added 08/01/2024)
- Training Certificate (added 26/11/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Families consistently praise this childminder for providing a warm, safe, nursery-like home environment where children thrive in confidence, communication and social skills. Staff are described as caring, flexible, professional and dedicated, offering varied activities, outings and strong communication with parents. Many families return for multiple children, highlighting trust, consistency and genuine affection throughout the years.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nina. 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.
Our family have been with Nina for 4 years now and have loved the experience. Our son thoroughly enjoyed his 3 years at Nina's and is now in school, but our daughter continues loving life there. Nina and the team have provided a safe, nurturing, fun, and warm home from home for our children. Thanks to Nina and team, our son flourished during his time there in those crucial first years of life; he left Ninas and started school a happy, fun and curious little boy. The consistency of care and love that they give means our children have always felt safe and happy there. They have developed strong, loving bonds with the team, and wonderful friendships with the other children there. It was always so much fun to hear the names of the different children my son played with as he started developing friendships.
Nina and team also go out of their way to support the families of the children they work with - they are flexible and always willing to help out where they can. It has always been reassuring to know that our children were in a safe and loving environment when our family has gone through some particularly challenging times. We felt looked after by Nina and the team when we most needed it, and for that I will always be truly grateful.
Our son's transition to school has been smooth, and I attribute a lot of that down to the wonderful start to life he had at Nina's. Our daughter is similarly becoming confident and curious, and we look forward to seeing how the rest of her time at Nina's pans out (and thankful to not have to say a final farewell to Nina and her team quite yet!).
Thank you Nina and team for the wonderful work you do!
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Philippa
on 08/10/2026
Nina and her team provide the kind of childcare that can allow you to get on with what you need to do, knowing your little one is safe and well looked after. Immediately after visiting Nina's setting, I knew that she was the right choice for us. Although there are more children than a traditional childminder, making the setting more similar to a nursery in some ways, the environment maintains a home-feel. There are no harsh bright lights, and the space is immaculately clean, which meant a great deal to us as a family. There is a lovely mixing of different ages - some very small babies all the way up to school age, meaning children can form relationships and bonds with others outside their peer group, which our little boy found very nurturing, especially as we have been awaiting our next child. Nina is also great with grandparents and other caregivers. Each time my mum came to do pick up, Nina was warm and friendly, expressing interest in everyone who uses her services. She has a radiant smile that makes you feel good! Her daughter and her husband, and the two assistants, are equally accommodating and sweet. The Christmas party Nina planned was amazing and she is great with birthdays. So many memories were made with her, and we will miss her very much. She is someone you can trust like you would a family member. Thank you Nina!
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Cora
on 06/10/2026
Our child was cared for by Nina and her team for 3.5 years, and they quickly came to feel like extended family.
Nina’s wealth of experience means that she is calm and reassuring in any situation, and our child flourished under her care, growing into a chatty, confident toddler. He would run into Nina’s each day with delight and regale us with his adventures at the end of the day (everything from tree planting to street art).
Nina was also incredibly flexible and supported our family through a difficult time. Her setting truly is a special place – a warm, nurturing home away from home where children are genuinely loved and cared for.
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Ali
on 03/10/2026
I would like to take a moment to express how truly grateful I am for all the love, care, and support you have given my son over the past two years.
From the very beginning, we have felt so lucky to have him surrounded by such a wonderful and caring team. Knowing that he was in a safe, happy, and nurturing environment gave us so much peace of mind as parents.
Thank you for every smile, every kind word, every lesson, and for all the little things you have done that have made such a big difference in his life. We have seen him grow, learn, become more confident, and develop so many beautiful skills during his time with you.
You have an amazing team, and it is clear how much passion and dedication you put into what you do. We will always remember these two years with great affection and gratitude.
Thank you for being such an important part of his early years and for helping him grow into the happy little boy he is today. We will truly miss you all and will always be grateful for everything you have done for our family. ❤️
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Patricia
on 11/08/2026
A huge thank you to Nina and the whole team for the care they have provided for our twins over the past 2 years. If it wasn’t for the convenience of sending all of our children to the same setting, they would still be there. The twins bounced into Nina’s each morning with a quick goodbye to us, and loved telling us about what they had done and who they had played with when they came home. They have both grown so much over the time they have spent with Nina and the team- they are both full of confidence now and have come on leaps and bounds with their communication and interaction skills. It was also lovely to see the relationships they had both built with each member of staff when we dropped off and picked up too.
I can’t thank Nina and the team enough for how they have cared for our children- thank you!
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JBT
on 07/08/2026
We have been with Nina for 8 years, first with my son Martin and then with Gabriel, who is starting Reception this September. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better childminder.
Nina and her team are like a family-run business. They care for every child with so much love, kindness, and attention. They always take the children's feelings into consideration and make sure they feel safe, happy, and valued.
The children enjoy so many wonderful activities, including baking, building, trips to the park, visits to see animals, and even planting trees. Every day is filled with fun, learning, and new experiences.
Nina is one of the most caring people I have ever met, and the rest of the staff are just as amazing. She has always treated my children like they were her own, and she was like a grandmother to them. Knowing they were always safe, loved, and well cared for gave me complete peace of mind.
If you are looking for someone who will care for your child as lovingly as you would yourself, I cannot recommend Nina highly enough. She has been such an important part of our family's journey, and we will always be grateful for everything she has done for Martin and Gabriel.
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Ana
on 04/08/2026
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nina. From the very beginning, she made our child feel welcome, safe, and happy, which gave us real peace of mind. It's clear how much she genuinely cares about every child she looks after.
Our child has grown in confidence, enjoys the fun and educational activities Nina plans, and always comes home with a smile and exciting stories about the day. Nina is warm, patient, reliable, and keeps us updated, so we always know how our child is doing.
Knowing our child is with someone so caring and dedicated has made such a difference to our family. We can't recommend Nina highly enough and are so grateful for everything she does.
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Shaheen
on 20/07/2026
Nina has been taking care of my daughter every day for the past two years, ever since we arrived in England, and I couldn’t be more grateful for everything she has done. From the very beginning, she created a warm, loving, and safe environment where my daughter has truly thrived.
Nina is not only caring and patient, but also incredibly dedicated and professional. She has played a huge role in my daughter’s growth, confidence, and development — both emotionally and socially. My little girl absolutely adores her and always looks forward to spending time with her.
Now that my daughter is moving to a new nursery, it is very difficult for both her and us to say goodbye. Nina will always have a special place in our hearts as the first person who played such an important role in our child’s early years.
We feel so lucky to have found Nina. She has become like part of our family, and I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a trustworthy, loving, and wonderful childminder.
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Paul
on 05/11/2025
Nina and her team have been beyond amazing with our little boy in the time he spent with them, they really do go above and beyond with the children there. After just a short period of time our little boy was running in in the mornings and finishing the day with huge smiles!
You can tell they are busy with different activities on a daily basis and spend as much time outside as possible which was really important to us.
We can’t thank you all enough for all the love and care you have given him, if you are looking for a team of people who care and give your children a home away from home this is the place XX
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Jessica
on 27/10/2025
I can’t speak highly enough of Nina and her great team. My daughter had a wonderful time in their care. She now started reception and she misses them a lot!
Nina and her team’s warmth and professionalism gave me complete confidence that my daughter was in safe hands. My daughter often came back with art works done at Nina’s. She was taken on outings to local parks, playgrounds, and even a garden center. It was clear she was thriving in the nurturing environment that Nina and her team created.
Thank you, Nina and team, for taking such great care of my daughter and for giving her such a joyful and memorable time.
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Aika
on 06/09/2025
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