Woodway Kids
Childminder in Birmingham
5.0
My Summary
Watch As Your Little Acorns Become Mighty Oaks
About Me
Hi, I'm Brinda, nice to meet you!
As a mother of two (13 year old and 8 year old), I personally know the challenge faced when it comes to ensuring your children are looked after in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
Combine with my years of experience in childcare, Woodway Kids offers a personalised service as each child is unique.
My years of experience as a childminder has enabled me to build lasting relationships with parents and families of the children I cared for.
Caring for children of different ages (0 yrs - 11 yrs) has allowed me to expand my knowledge of the very diverse stages of development, this experience enabled me to enhance my ability to care for each child individually, whilst also being vigilant of the needs of the groups as a whole. I have strong ethos towards my profession; making me committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for the children in my care.
coming from a diverse background I am able to communicate in four different languages: English, French, Creole and Hindi. This affinity for languages has allowed me to support children from families where English is not their first language, e.g Polish and Greek.
I take the safety of the children extremely seriously. I am a Paediatric first-aider and am trained in CPR. I also regularly take part in both on-line and group forums regarding child development and nurturing, as to keep in touch with any changes or new methods that could be useful.
I look forward to hearing from you!
My Experience
After 13 years of working and caring for the elderly and those with learning disabilities, moving to childcare seemed like a natural next step; with a friend we created the successful Little Willows Childcare in Enfield, London.
As a working parent of two young children (12 years old & 8 years old) I have first hand experience of the challenges working parents face on a day to day basis, this enables me to deliver a service truly tailored to hectic family life.
Starting work from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Little Willows Childcare quickly became my second home.
As time went on I discovered and developed my ability and capability of understanding and working with children.
Being caring, understanding and compassionate throughout my career has helped me to teach and support the children in my care to reach their full potential. I encourage purposeful play, meaning the children learn through play. It is truly amazing how children are able to learn and pick things up so quickly. I am constantly creating activities that motivate and fully engage the children.
Having moved to Erdington in Birmingham, I have decided to go solo with Woodway Kids.
At Woodway Kids, we follow The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and encourage learning through play.
I tailor my care and teaching according to the each child's unique needs, through real life learning such as baking, shopping, gardening, outings, cooking and cleaning to name a few.
Woodway Kids offers unique, affordable and flexible childcare in a registered home-base setting. We're family friendly and siblings can be cared for together, regardless of age, stage or ability. We provide One to One care focusing on each child's individual requirements, learning and personality, this is rarely matched in centre based care where children are not usually seen as the individuals that they are.
Give us a ring and find out how WOODWAY KIDS can meet your family requirements.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First aid
Safeguarding trained
infection control
Medication administration
Diabetes management level 2
Fire training
Health and safety
Diploma in business administration
Early years Development Training 2024
My Availability
Open Monday to Friday
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
£6.50/hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- DBS Check (added 25/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 25/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid certificate (added 25/01/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder for exceptional, loving care, treating children as family. Reviewers highlight strong communication, home-cooked meals, varied activities and excellent preparation for school, with children often exceeding expectations. Many describe lasting bonds and gratitude, calling her the best childminder they could have found, wholeheartedly recommended.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for WOODWAY KIDS. 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.
Brenda has been an incredible childminder and has supported both my son and me above and beyond anything I could have expected.
My son has been with Brenda since he was just seven months old, and he has now started Reception. To him, she is not simply his childminder — she is “Auntie Brenda” — which says so much about the bond, trust and affection that have developed over the years.
Looking at how confidently and happily he has made the transition into school, I can really see the impact of the time, care and effort Brenda has invested in him.
She has done so much more than simply care for him. She has consistently supported his learning and development, encouraged his curiosity and helped prepare him exceptionally well for starting school. In fact, he has entered Reception not only ready for school, but in many areas already exceeding expectations. His school has recognised this too, to the point that the Headteacher has contacted me to discuss how we can continue to support and develop him outside of school.
As a working parent, having someone I could trust with my child from such a young age has been invaluable. Brenda has supported us in ways that have often gone far beyond what I would normally expect from a childminder, and I will always be grateful for the role she has played in my son’s early years.
I would recommend Auntie Brenda wholeheartedly to any parent looking for someone who will genuinely care about their child’s wellbeing, development and future. she definitely gets more than five stars.
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Jen
on 20/09/2026
Hi all,
I visited Brinda when my child's nursery shut down and when I say everything happens for a reason it's true. I couldn't have been happier, so welcoming, literally from home to home, but always keeping such a high professional standard. The children aren't just a number like what you see everywhere else. They are individuals and treated just like family. Brinda and all her staff are so so lovely. My child came on so well and with such support from them all. Fresh home cooked meals everyday. He started as part time and the hours soon increased because he loved going there. Being at brindas gave him so much confidence and he was amazing settling into reception when he left. Even though we miss everyone at woodway kids. He will be back during school holidays so we will still have contact.
Honestly, your be amazed, your child will be happy, learn through play, feel safe and won't want to leave.
The only negative....I wished I had found Brinda sooner.
Thank you for all your help, support and love not just to mine, but to all!
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Bethany
on 19/09/2026
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this nursery. Our son joined when he was just two years old and stayed until he was ready to start school.
The care he received was absolutely wonderful. The teachers are kind, caring, dedicated and genuinely passionate about the children. Everything is very well organised, and we always felt that our son was safe, happy and well looked after.
We also really appreciated the excellent communication and cooperation between the nursery and parents. We were always kept informed and felt listened to and supported throughout his time there.
Our son has now moved on to school, and although it was a little emotional saying goodbye, we are incredibly grateful for all the care, love and support he received during such an important stage of his life.
We would highly recommend this nursery to every parent. Thank you to the whole team for everything you have done for our son — we will always remember you with great appreciation! ❤️
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Lorena
on 15/09/2026
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. Our daughter was with Auntie Brinda and her wonderful team for around two years, and from the very beginning she was always so happy to go in every morning, which as a parent says everything.
The care she received was fantastic in every way. Communication was always great, and we always felt completely comfortable knowing she was happy, safe and genuinely cared for. She built such a lovely relationship with Auntie Brinda and the whole team and would happily talk about them and her day when she came home.
There was always plenty for the children to do, with lots of different activities, play and learning. The meals were also brilliant – varied, home-cooked and nutritious – and she was always very well looked after.
Over her time there, we watched her grow in confidence and independence and develop so much. It really did feel like a home-from-home environment rather than simply childcare.
We genuinely can’t fault our experience. The only reason we left was because it was time for her to start big school, otherwise we would have happily kept her there!
We’ll always be incredibly grateful to Auntie Brinda and the whole team for the love, care and support they gave our daughter over those two years. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough. ❤️
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Bavinder
on 15/09/2026
Brinda and all the team are so amazing !
I do not know where to start, the setting is so amazing, they are from far the best.
Both my son and daughter attended.
My son has been with Brinda for 2 years, he will start reception in September and knows so much !!! My daughter was born at 31 week and she is so advance thanks to everything that she learned and how caring the team is.
If you are a mum with doubt and little anxiety about going to work and leaving your children just so you know your will be leaving them in good hands. Littleraly the best place for my children.
So many extra curriculum activities, she always goes above and beyond. Really the best place !
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Nana
on 21/08/2025
MY son was with Brinda since he was 8 months. She is amazing with kids and my son really loved her ( now he is in school)
Always friendly and helping out in emergency situations ❤️ Brinda was my 1st choice when I was looking for childminder definitely best choice.
She always updated with pictures and news it was easy settling in. If you looking for childminder she definitely is the one ❤️ thank you for everything.
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Zanda
on 22/09/2024
My two children attended Woodway for over 2 years, they was in a nursery first and I took them out after a few weeks because I didn’t get a good feeling about the nursery and I am extremely fussy about who I trust with my precious babies. Brinda and her team was honestly the best people I could have ever found to trust with my babies. They loved them like their own children. My kids are very clingy to me but they happily skipped off to "Brinda’s house” every morning and even asked to go there on weekends. Brinda goes above and beyond for the children in her care. My daughter was quite challenging but Brinda showed her nothing but care, kindness and patience. The kids confidence grew massively with Brinda and they had so much fun every day. She serves lovely healthy meals and the kids always came home happy with full tummies. Bringing them there was the best thing I ever did and even when I moved from Erdington to another area over 40 minutes away I still chose to keep the children at Woodway because we loved it! I was so sad when we had to leave and start a new journey at school, if I had it my way I’d keep my children there forever where I knew they was safe, happy and loved. My kids still talk about Brinda and her team and family now and she has made such a big impact on their lives, she will be a friend for life and Woodway team will always have a very special place in my heart. Couldn’t thank them enough for everything they’ve done for us.
If you’re looking for a kind, caring, fun and thoughtful childminder then I promise Brinda is the one!
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Charley
on 18/09/2024
Brinda has been our childminder for over 4 years now, my son started when he was a few months old, we struggled to find the right person my son took to her straight away not like any other place we went. I was in between 2minds of childminder or nursery. I so glad we choose Woodway.
Brinda has exceeded all expectations, she treats each kid with the same love and care as she would her own, on the days they have been sick she cooked them all homemade soup with blankets each. We have had a few difficult moments with our son, Brinda has been involved through every stage offering support and care. They all are fed amazing, even if they may be picky with yourself they will eat good with Brinda. She’s just been a godsend!! .
My son is now in school, and still is asking to see her, I feel like they have such a strong bond to Woodway even after leaving.
The education - now my son is in school, he is so far advanced because of Woodway, that he is finding it all too easy. What he is now doing in school, the Woodway kids where doing from the age of 2 years old! Brinda deserves an outstanding rating, as there’s nothing that I can think of that she does not do with the kids.
We even had daily books on what they done, what he drank, what foods he eaten, toilet info ect.
The garden is big, the setting has everything and more, the staff are amazing, the food is fresh and the kids get involved with cooking, my son will cook with me every time. Day trips.
You are also updated of any concerns or achievements, with pictures. Milestone reports are updated regularly. Brinda is always happy to spend time to have you for a one to one if needed. It’s all you could want and more, looking at my friends nursery/childminders I can’t not stress enough how good woodway actually is 10/10.
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SHANICE
on 18/10/2023
My daughter loves going to Brinda’s.
She is a lovely woman that gets really involved in the kids education, health…
Brinda has helped me a lot as my daughter has learning disabilities.
The setting is a big place with a huge garden for the kids to enjoy.
Is not just a childminder that look after kids, she has her activities planed for the day and my daughter has learned a lot with them.
Also They are makaton trained which is really good for non verbal kids.
She also Cook’s all the meals, which are really healthy and nutritional.
I highly recommend Brindas setting.
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Maria
on 18/07/2023
Our family loved Brinda so much she is the best childminder!
My daughter have loved her time with Brinda She's really kind and has provided a wonderful, safe and nurturing environment. My daughter have learned loads with her through play and fun creative activities. She always helped us with everything
Unfortunately we moved so we were sad that we have to leave her place 😫 we going to miss her
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Madara
on 15/02/2023
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