Filipa
Childminder in York
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Female Member since Aug 2021 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 15 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello! I’m Filipa, and I am a mother of two girls aged 6 and 8 years old. Inspired by Waldorf education principles and Emmi Pikler’s insights, I provide a calm, secure and unhurried environment for children to grow and develop at their own pace while feeling loved, and nurtured.
At the Hummingbirds' Nest, our days follow a simple, homely life rhythm with a balance of adult-led activities, such as food preparation, baking, cleaning, and singing, alongside opportunities for self-initiated free play.
Based on the principle that children are natural imitators full of curiosity and that they love to be involved in real adult work, I aim to create an atmosphere where children can actively engage in their play or participate in the activities I am doing around them.
My nest is open from Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am to 3 pm and welcomes children from 1 year old up to three and a half years old. Our group consists of a maximum of 4 children and me.
***SPACES AVAILABLE FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY**
*NOTE: I don't offer school drop-off or pick-up.
My Experience
I have around 10 years of experience working with children and young adults with and without SEND in different contexts and roles (kindergarten assistant, Speech and Language Therapist, Support Worker), as well as being a mother of two little girls aged 6 and 8. In February 2021, I registered as a childminder and in September of the same year, I opened my nest.
My Qualifications
• Holistic Baby and Childcare (Early Years Educator) – Level 3
• Basic Level Pikler Course – The autonomous Play Activity (ages 0-3y)
• Speech and Language Therapy BSc Honours
• Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) member
• Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship Member
• Safeguarding
• Paediatric First Aid
• ICO registered
My Availability
Spaces available from Monday to Thursday.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 28/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/08/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid certificate (added 14/06/2024)
- Training Certificate (added 23/08/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 23/08/2021)
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