Mel P
Childminder in Great Wakering (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 27 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello my name is Mel ... I am an Ofsted Registered Private Nanny and Childminder during the day but I also offer ad hoc care and evening and weekend babysitting.
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Health & Social Care in Children and Young People's Services
* NVQ Level 3 in Children's Learning and Development * I am First Aid/Epi-Pen and Safeguarding Trained.
At Mel Mel's Mini Treasures your little one can enjoy art/crafts/mark making/painting on large outdoor chalk board and easel .. puzzles/shape sorting/playing in the home corner or relaxing with stories and nursery rhymes in the reading corner.. We visit local areas of interest.. parks/beach/farm/sealife centre/library and toddler groups.
My Experience
I am an Ofsted Registered Private Nanny & Childminder based in Great Wakering. Before becoming a childminder I was employed as a Special Educational Needs Assistant alongside the SENCo in a school. I have experience of working with children with ADHD, Dyslexia and Severe Challenging Behaviour. I also worked independently with small groups of children with speech and language difficulties.
My Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Health & Social Care in Children and Young People's Services
Level 3 in Childrens Learning and Development
Diploma in Home Based Childcare
Accreditation in Speech and Language
Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene
NVQ Level 2 in Information Technology
City and Guilds (Numeracy/Literacy)
TRAINING
Advanced Child Protection (refresher)
Safer Recruitment
Safeguarding & 1st Aid (Renewed)
Mental Health Awareness
Introduction To Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) and Early Trauma
Advanced Child Protection
Supporting Children With SEND In The Early Years
Supporting Early Language Development
Autism Awareness Caring For Children With Allergies
Early Child Development
Developing Children's Numeracy Skills
Equality & Diversity
Asperger Syndrome
Dyslexia Awareness
Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication
Autism
Supporting Early Language Development
Safe Sleeping for Babies (Reducing The Risks of Sudden Infant Death)
Prevent Bullying
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect
Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Early Years Nutrition
Equality and Inclusion in Early Years
Improving Children's Learning Through Play
Speech/Language and Communication
Safeguarding - Awareness of Forced Marriage
Safeguarding - FGM
Channelling General Awareness
Managing Safeguarding (Level 4)
Child Protection (Level 3)
Child Neglect
Child Development (Level 3)
Cultural Awareness (Level 3)
Equality and Diversity
Anaphylaxis Training
SEAD - Social and Emotional Development
Safeguarding Children with Disabilities
Advanced Child Protection Training
Epi-pen Training - St Johns Ambulance
City and Guilds in Speech and Language - Classroom based and working with the under 5’s
ADHD
My Availability
Please contact me to discuss your childcare requirements.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 31/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
**please contact me to discuss fees**
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
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 19/03/2019)
- DBS Check (added 18/03/2019)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 14/09/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for providing exceptional care. Parents consistently describe her as caring, kind, and trustworthy. She offers engaging activities, educational experiences, and outdoor excursions. Children form strong bonds with her and enjoy their time in her care. Many reviewers highlight her warm personality, professionalism, and ability to create a nurturing home-like environment. Overall, she is highly recommended by numerous satisfied parents.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Mel P. 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.
Mel looked after our two young children for the morning routine 4 days a week for 6 months. She was an excellent nanny. The children warmed to her immediately. She is kind, caring, punctual and trustworthy. All the traits for you look for in a nanny.
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Mariana
on 13/10/2024
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Mel P
on 13/10/2024:
Thank You So Much x
My daughter has been with Mel for a couple of months now and has formed such a trusting relationship with her. Mel offers great activities that are both educational and fun. She keeps meticulous notes on her progression and daily activities. It’s quite obvious that my daughter loves to spent time with Mel Mel as she calls her and she looks forward to going to childcare which is a real blessing. We have already noticed her confidence grow massively. Knowing our daughter is happy when we are at work is just the best feeling. Would highly recommend Mel. Xxx
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Victoria
on 12/10/2024
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Mel P
on 13/10/2024:
Thank You So Much x
My little girl of 14 months went to Mels on a Wednesday while I worked . Can’t rate her enough truly amazing nanny highly recommend .
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Hannah
on 30/01/2023
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Mel P
on 19/06/2024:
Loved looking after Edith x
Mel has been a private nanny for our 20-month-old daughter for the past 7 months, and we couldn’t speak more highly of her.
She’s caring, compassionate, creative, kind, helpful, accommodating and the type of person who’s made for the work she does.
Every day she takes our daughter outdoors and also does lots of creative artwork, letter and number learning, nursery rhymes, phonics and so much more.
We’re making a change to our childcare arrangements because of a change in our personal circumstances, otherwise we would have clung to Mel for much longer, as we know we’re unlikely to ever find anyone as good. She’s a tough act to follow.
The next family to get Mel Mel (as my daughter calls her!) will be very lucky.
If anyone would like to contact me for any more information or reassurance about the excellent care Mel provides please reach out via the app.
Jessica
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Jessica
on 19/03/2021
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Mel P
on 19/03/2021:
Thank you so much Jess .. brought a tear to my eye reading this..xx
Where to start with this wonderful childminder! Both of my children have been with Mel, my son since he was about 6 months old and my daughter from around 8 months old. Both of them love Mel Mel to bits! She’s very caring, fun, engaging, takes them out regularly to the park, Sealife Center (which is a firm favourite with my 2!!) and they always have a great time. Mel makes you feel at ease and is always very accommodating and flexible with days and times when I’ve needed to be! It made going back to work so much easier knowing they were in safe hands. We are going to miss her so much but luckily she is still going to be in our lives :-)
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Claire
on 31/07/2020
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Mel P
on 31/07/2020:
Thank you Claire .. luckily they are only 2 doors down and I will still get to see them regularly x
Mel looked after my son since he was 9 months old and he has just left. Mel and her family formed a beautiful relationship with my son and took him in as part of her family. He loved going to Mel Mels and was always happy and settled. I would highly recommend and use Mel again in the future.
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Vic89
on 30/07/2020
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Mel P
on 31/07/2020:
Thank you Vicky .. I am looking forward to hearing all about Billy's 1st day at school in September xx
Our daughter was with 'Mel Mel' for several months, and over this time we saw her develop confidence, a fabulous vocabulary and a love of hanging out with other children of all ages. Mel is exceptionally well organised and the set up perfect for exploring and learning. We would not hesitate to recommend Mel to anyone in the area!
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Julia
on 28/08/2018
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Mel P
on 05/09/2018:
Thank you Jules... will catchup with you and IP in the next few weeks x
Mel currently looks after my daughter, who absolutely adores her! Mel truly cares about the children and her passion for her job shines through. Mel’s warm and friendly nature made me and my daughter feel comfortable straight away. She always provides a safe, caring and fun environment. She has some fabulous toys and resources for the children to play with and offers many educational experiences. Most importantly I know my daughter really enjoys her time there. When I say we are going to Mels she always has a big smile. Thank you Mel, Dave and Grace for being so fantastic!
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on 09/03/2018
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Mel P
on 09/03/2018:
Thank you Jodie xx
My son has been with Mel since May 2017. He formed a great relationship with her straight away as he was looked after in a home for home set up. Mel takes the children out daily and engages with them in a variety of activities. Homemade art work and gifts are sent home regularly and daily diaries are accurately competed to ensure the best home to setting communication. Mel has a lovely relationship with all of her children within her care and it provides reassurance to myself as a parent, that my son is loved and looked after whilst I attend work. I would highly recommend Mel to any parents looking for a term time child minder.
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Vic89
on 09/03/2018
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Mel P
on 09/03/2018:
Thank you Vicky xx
Mel is truly a fantastic childminder who my children adore. Mel has cared for my son and eldest daughter in previous years and currently cares for my youngest daughter.
Mel is always happy and welcoming and offers a real home from home environment.
Highly recommended
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Mel P
on 09/03/2018:
Thank you Julie x
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