Babysteps

My Summary

Ofsted Registered - Good @ Sept 2025 Inspection

My Experience

A Home-from-Home Where Little Ones Can Flourish

Hello, I’m Reema — an experienced childcare professional and Ofsted-registered childminder with over 15 years of experience caring for children from newborns through to teenagers.

I offer a small, nurturing and highly personalised home-from-home setting, where every child is known as an individual and given the time, attention and encouragement they need to feel secure, confident and happy.

As a mum myself, I understand that choosing childcare is about so much more than finding someone to look after your child. You are choosing the person who will comfort them when they need reassurance, celebrate their milestones, encourage their independence and become an important part of their early years.

That is a responsibility I take incredibly seriously.

? A childhood filled with experiences

My approach combines the EYFS with Montessori-inspired learning, while keeping childhood playful, natural and full of exploration.

We spend lots of time outdoors and our days can take us to playgroups, parks, nature trails, the allotment, soft play, farms, the zoo and other exciting places.

At home, children can enjoy music, piano, singing, stories, baking, gardening, creative activities, sensory play and plenty of opportunities for independent exploration.

Rather than every day looking the same, I plan experiences around the children in my care — their ages, interests, development and individual personalities.

? Learning through play, music & curiosity

Music is a lovely part of our home. I play the piano and enjoy giving children opportunities to explore instruments, rhythm and singing from an early age.

I strongly believe children learn best when they are engaged and enjoying themselves. Whether we are counting vegetables at the allotment, discovering insects in the garden, baking together or singing around the piano, learning naturally becomes part of everyday life.

? Homemade, nutritious food

Nutrition is another area particularly important to me.

I hold a qualification in nutrition and provide healthy, balanced, homemade meals and snacks, encouraging children to experience a varied diet and develop a positive relationship with food.

My husband is a former chef and, although he does not work within my childcare business, he also helps behind the scenes with meal preparation and ideas.

Good food, shared around the table, is simply part of everyday life here.

? Individual care — not one-size-fits-all childcare

Every child is different.

Some children bounce through the door; others need a little more reassurance. Some love messy play and adventure, while others prefer books, music or quieter activities.

I take the time to understand each child and work closely with their family so that their care reflects who they are, rather than expecting every child to fit the same routine.

Throughout my career I have also supported children with a variety of additional needs, adapting my approach with patience, understanding and sensitivity.

? More than childcare

Ultimately, I want my setting to feel like a second home.

A place where children are excited to arrive, where parents feel comfortable leaving them, and where little ones can play, explore, learn, eat well, make memories and — most importantly — feel completely safe and cared for.

Choosing childcare is an incredibly personal decision, so families are warmly invited to visit our home, meet me and see the environment for themselves.

If you are looking for experienced, personal and nurturing childcare with the warmth of a family home, I would love to hear from you.

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

Availability
Days available are flexible - so please enquire
Full time and part-time hours available to help you and your family
Stretched funding available

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
• Childminding from £9.00 per hour

Consumables charged,
No local mileage charged