Babysteps
Childminder in St Albans (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Apr 2018 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 15 Nov 2025
My Summary
Ofsted Registered - Good @ Sept 2025 Inspection
About Me
? Experienced Childcare Provider & Nurturing Mum ?
Hello! My name is Reema and I’m an experienced private nanny and childminder with over 15 years of childcare experience — and a proud mum to a beautiful, happy little boy.
I provide a warm, homely setting where children of all ages can feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn. I care for newborns through to teenagers, and over the years I’ve also supported many children with a variety of special needs, always ensuring that each child’s unique personality and abilities are nurtured with patience and understanding.
In our home, we love music, singing, and creative play, both indoors and outdoors. Whether we’re gardening, attending playgroups, visiting soft play centres, exploring nature trails, or enjoying trips to the zoo, every day is full of fun, learning, and discovery. I also play the piano and enjoy helping children explore music and instruments in playful, engaging ways.
Seeing children grow and develop, and being part of that journey, is what I find most rewarding. I believe in working closely with parents to provide the best possible care, supporting families through every developmental stage.
I hold all the relevant childcare qualifications and follow the EYFS guidelines to support your child’s learning and development. With my qualification in nutrition, I ensure every child receives balanced, healthy, homemade meals and snacks. My husband, who is a former chef, doesn’t work within the business but kindly helps me in the background with meal preparation and planning — so your little ones enjoy wholesome, nutritious food every day.
You are warmly invited to visit our home and see our nurturing, family-orientated environment for yourself. I want every parent to feel completely confident that their child will be cared for with love, respect, and dedication.
I look forward to hearing from you!
My Experience
? Experienced Childcare Provider ?
With over 15 years of childcare experience, I’ve had the joy of caring for children of all ages — from newborns to teenagers — and supporting families through every stage of their child’s development. Over the years, I’ve also gained valuable experience working with children with a variety of special needs, ensuring that each child is nurtured, understood, and encouraged to thrive in their own unique way.
I provide a warm, playful, and engaging environment where children can learn and grow through play, exploration, and discovery — both indoors and outdoors. Whether it’s exploring nature, getting creative with arts and crafts, or developing new skills, I believe that learning through play is one of the most effective and joyful ways for children to grow.
My childcare practice is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which helps me support each child’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a structured yet flexible way. This means activities are always tailored to your child’s age, interests, and developmental stage — helping them build confidence, independence, and curiosity at their own pace.
Music is also a big part of our day! I play the piano and love sharing that joy with children, encouraging them to explore sounds, rhythm, and instruments in a fun, hands-on way that sparks creativity and confidence.
My Qualifications
- Over 15 years of Childcare experience from Newborn to Teenagers
- Please note I am constantly studying to improve my knowledge, my setting and how I develop the children in my care
- Pacey Childminder Course 2022
- Ofsted Registration - 2023
- Ofsted inspection - September 2025 rated GOOD
- Paediatric First Aid (renew 2027)
- Safeguarding courses - 2025:
both with Coram-Pacey and are renewed regularly ongoing CPD
Safeguarding children for Designated Safeguarding Leads (England)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
- Risk Assessments are run every 3 to 6 months according to my curriculums needs
- HFL Education on going:
Outdoor learning for childminders 2025
Working with babies & toddlers for childminders
Essentials for child protection & DSL training for childminders
Creating & Implementing a childminder curriculum
- Macaron Course - to assist children with language delays and build confidence with the language they have already learnt
- The Curiosity Approach - on going 18 month course - will complete in 2026
Ofsted report - please enquire as it can be explained
My Availability
Days available are flexible - so please enquire ?
Full time and part-time hours available to help you and your family.
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
All meals provided, mileage charged separately
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 10/12/2024)
- UK Passport (added 10/12/2024)
- DBS Check (added 10/12/2024)
- Other (added 14/09/2025)
- Reference: reference (added 14/09/2025)
- Reference: reference from long term current family (added 14/09/2025)
- Reference: long term family reference (added 14/09/2025)
- Reference: September 2025 Reference current family (added 14/09/2025)
- Training Certificate: pacey membership (added 14/09/2025)
- Training Certificate (added 10/12/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder receives glowing reviews for providing excellent care in a welcoming, home-like setting. Parents praise the nutritious meals, varied activities, and educational approach. The childminder is described as patient, kind, and professional, going above and beyond to support both children and parents. Overall, families highly recommend this service.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Babysteps. 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 were looking for a childminder for our daughter for a while, when we found Reema! She has been really helpful in explaining the whole process of enrolling our daughter in her care. She’s really kind and answered all my questions and concerns. We loved her approach of teaching and her values. She has a lovely setting for children with lots of toys and activities to do in the house, and plenty outdoor activities too! I can’t wait to see my daughter grow under her care! We couldn’t make a better choice!!
I highly recommend her!! She’ll go the extra mile to help you and she’s always making sure you and your child are looked after!
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Georgian
on 30/06/2025
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Babysteps
on 30/06/2025:
Thank you 🥰
Reema has been our childminder to our 14 month old son for a couple of months now and we’re so glad we found her! She has such a lovely, professional setting with lots of toys and activities for the children to enjoy and always takes them out and about too. Reema is such a lovely person, it’s obvious to see she genuinely cares so much about the children and supporting their learning and development, as well as being a great support to us parents. She will send photos of our son and updates during the day so we always know he’s happy, eating delicious, nutritious food, learning new things and generally in great hands. When we had a week off due to illness she was checking in to make sure we were ok, for my birthday and Christmas she made special cards and paintings for us with the children which will be treasured as well as lovely gifts, and she has been a great help with applying for the Government childcare funding. She really goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy and well looked after. Any child (and parent!) who has the opportunity to be in Reema’s care is very lucky.
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BCM
on 18/12/2024
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Babysteps
on 04/02/2025:
Thank you 🥰
Reema is just wonderful! Our son settled so quickly and loves going to her. She is some sort of Mary Poppins who has endless patience and kindness with a vegetable eating magic wand.
100% recommend!
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Lj87
on 26/09/2024
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Babysteps
on 26/09/2024:
Thank you ☺️
Reema looked after our daughter for several years from a year old baby up to year six. She is kind and patient and provides a great environment.
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Janet
on 16/07/2024
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Babysteps
on 06/08/2024:
Thank you
Reema helped us out with emergency childcare as she had some space. We really appreciated her warm and professional setup process. She accommodated a quick play date in her setting to allow us to settle our little girl there quickly.
Our little girl has loved it! She has nutritious home-cooked food every day. They do a variety of activities inside and outside the home. She has lots of fun with Reema's son and comes back talking about their day. I would highly recommend.
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Kate
on 26/06/2024
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Babysteps
on 06/08/2024:
Thank you
If anyone is looking for a childminder I would highly recommend Reema. She offers a wonderful home from home environment, lots of song and play and nutritious home cooked food. My little one year old has settled so well with her and is very happy. She’s starting out as a new business so do get in touch if you’re looking for a childminder.
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