Blooming Flowers
Childminder in Reading
My Summary
I Have 1 Space Available From July 2026Open 5 Days A Week- Mon To Fri
About Me
I have 1 space available Mon to Fri. (Minimum 30 hours.)
Hello everyone. I am an Ofsted registered childminder and care for children from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. I am based in Tilehurst and have worked as a childminder for over 8 years.
I also accept 30 hour funding for 9 month old, 2, 3 and 4 year olds, and accept child-care vouchers and tax-free childcare. My reasonable hourly rate is £6.75 (private hours)for 7-10 hours per day, minimum requirement is 30 hours per week which includes- nappies, wipes, creams, sun lotions, home cooked breakfast, lunch and tea along with morning and afternoon snack and all outings.
I enjoy looking after children and follow the Early Years Curriculum to help children to gain confidence in all the 7 key areas of learning before they start school.
Please contact me if you would like to come and view my setting. I am on bus route which is 5 mins from my place.
Sorry but I don’t do school pickups or drop offs.
Thank you for reading my profile.
Regards
Shibani
My Experience
I have worked in private day nurseries for 9 years and cared for children from 03 months to 5 year olds.
Have been working as a childminder for over 8 years since 2018.
My Qualifications
DBS checked, First Aid qualified, Food hygiene & Safety level-2, Early Years Care & Education level-2 & 3
My Availability
“1 Space available"
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.75 per hour
My private hourly rate is all inclusive of £ 6.75 per hour. (from 7- 10 hours per-day). (Minimum 30 hours per week)
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/12/2019)
- DBS Check (added 10/12/2019)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection Report (added 04/11/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 19/09/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Routine Food & Hygiene Inspection (added 10/12/2019)
Reviews
Parents say
Parents consistently praise the childminder's professional, warm and nurturing approach. The setting is described as exceptionally clean, well-organised and thoughtfully equipped with educational resources and excellent outdoor space. Families feel confident and reassured, noting strong connections formed between children and the childminder, with regular updates about development and activities provided.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Blooming Flowers. 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.
I had a lovely visit to Shibani’s setting and was very impressed with the environment. The space was clean, tidy, well organised, and thoughtfully arranged to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for children.
Shibani appeared very professional, caring, and knowledgeable. I appreciated the attention to detail in how the setting was prepared, including the well-planned activities, resources available, and the overall structure of the day. The meal preparation area was clean and organised, with a clear focus on providing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
I was also pleased to see the opportunities for outdoor play and activities, which encourage children to explore, be active, and develop important skills through nature and play. The outdoor space was well maintained and provided a lovely area for children to enjoy fresh air and learning experiences.
Overall, I felt confident and reassured after visiting Shibani’s setting. It is clear that a lot of care, effort, and professionalism goes into creating a nurturing environment where children can feel happy, safe, and supported.
by
Sap
on 12/07/2026
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 12/07/2026:
Thank you Sapana for y the lovely review.
We took our soon to visit Blooming flowers and he inmediately felt safe and cozy, like at home, Shibani is lovely and our son did feel a great connection with her. Also, the place is great with a big outdoor playground where kids can be kids.
by
Salva
on 05/07/2026
We met with Shibani and visited her setting and felt very encouraged and welcomed into her lovely home. She provided us with lots of useful information to take away and a sense of confidence that our child would be well cared for under her supervision. We were particularly impressed by the level of educational materials which she showed us and how thoughtfully set up the children's area was with child friendly sinks, tables etc.
by
Heather
on 15/05/2026
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 15/05/2026:
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Much appreciated.
Regards
Shibani
I had a great and wonderful experience visiting the setting. it is very neat and organised.
Shibani is very passionate about what she does and pays attention to details. withing the period of my visit with my twins, they were already exploring and getting close to her.
I will surely recommend her.
by
Nkachime
on 27/11/2025
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Shibani, and I must say, it was an overwhelmingly positive experience. From the moment I walked in, the environment felt warm and welcoming, instantly putting me at ease about leaving my daughter in someone else's care.
Shibani was truly lovely. She exuded a genuine warmth and professionalism that immediately reassured me. I appreciated how diligent she was in providing comprehensive information about her practices. She took the time to explain her policies and ways of working, which made me feel confident in her approach to childcare. It was clear that she values open communication and collaboration with parents, demonstrating a commitment to working together to support each child's needs.
What stood out most was her willingness to answer all my questions in depth. She shared specific examples of how she engages with children, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering their development. This transparency left me feeling that my daughter would be in safe hands and that her needs would be prioritized.
Overall, I left the visit feeling reassured and excited about the prospect of my daughter being cared for in such a nurturing environment. If you're searching for a childminder who combines warmth with professionalism, I highly recommend this one!
by
Emily
on 28/10/2025
Shibani has cared for our daughter for a year and we would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder.
She instantly put us at ease providing a loving and attentive environment for our young daughter. We have always felt comfortable and confident leaving her in Shibani’s care.
Shibani provided us with so much detail and updates about our daughter’s daily activities, development and well-being. We always looked forward to the photos and videos of her enjoying her day!
Shibani’s setting is spotless, with so many educational toys/activities, crafts, books, a great outside space and a park nearby. Plus her food is amazing and nutritious which our daughter always enjoyed!
While with Shibani our daughter became much more verbal, mobile and confident in her interactions, with Shibani encouraging her development constantly in a safe and stimulating environment.
Above all though, we were never in doubt how much Shibani loves and cares for all the children in her care. Her passion, love and knowledge for children and her job is obvious - she is committed to providing the best possible care as a childminder. Thank you Shibani for caring for our daughter.
by
Alice
on 07/08/2025
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 08/08/2025:
Thank you both so much for an amazing review.
Regards
Shibani
Although we have opted for a nursery place at this time, I just wanted to say how wonderful Shibani is. Shibani has such a passion for children, has a thoughtful structure in place for learning and playtime and I felt very comfortable leaving my young son with her.
by
Tara
on 01/06/2023
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 01/06/2023:
Thank you Tara for leaving such a lovely review. All the best for William at his new nursery.
Thanks
Shibani
I went to visit Shibani on a possible place for my 20 month old daughter. Shibani made us both feel extremely welcome and my daughter took an instant shine to her. Her home is lovely and clean and is perfectly catered to run childcare. Shibani is very professional and went through every aspect of how she ran the childcare. She absolutely adores children and you can tell she loves what she does.
by
Jodie
on 07/02/2022
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 07/02/2022:
Thank you for the lovely compliments Jodie.
Regards
Shibani
What I like about Shibani is the genuine love she has for children, she plays with them, interacts with them, you can tell she is really enjoying it and so are the children! I am also amazed by how clean her setting is, and how well organised everything is. A great place for the kids to learn and grow, and peace of mind for the parents as you know your child is in good hands.
by
Audrey
on 23/09/2020
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 23/09/2020:
Hi Audrey.
Thank you so much for the lovely review.
Kind Regards
Shibani
I had been to few nurseries after visiting Shibani but came back to her because I didn't find that satisfaction with any nursery that I got after meeting Shibani. With her, I know I would be a tension free mum. Unfortunately my daughter got hurt and isn't well at the moment and we have decided to delay her sessions but otherwise I was so keen that I went again and the best part about Shibani is she gives you proper time, clears your doubts, explains her methods in detail that yes, you know your child could be in good hands. Me and my daughter were there for about an hour and my daughter started playing her with as if she knew Shibani from many days. That was wonderful. She has a well maintained and lovely setting at her place. Thanks for all your time to us and guiding us things.
Regards,
Akanksha
by
Akanksha
on 23/09/2020
Response by
Blooming Flowers
on 23/09/2020:
Thank you Akanksha for the lovely review.
Kind Regards
Shibani
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