Luiyana
Childminder in Hitchin (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 days
32.4 miles from E1 4SF Member since Jan 2023 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 26 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
16 years of experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to 12 years old.
I live with my husband and my two little daughters (8 years and 6 years old), in a family neighborhood with a great backyard, close to park, playgrounds and Our lady Primary School, I have a variety of appropriate toys, stories and activities.
Nom- Smoker, I don’t have pets.
My Experience
Worked as teacher, teacher assistant and private nanny.
References available upon request.
My Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Education, Early childhood development and education.
Certifications:
DBS check
Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS
First Aid certified (12 hrs)
Ofsted Registration
Languages
Fluent Spanish
I born and raised in Venezuela, moved to United Kingdom 10 years ago.
My Availability
Full time Monday to Friday.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Our Lady Catholic Primary School
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 13/02/2024)
- DBS Check (added 01/06/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 12/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: introductory (added 12/02/2023)
Reviews
4.92 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly praised for providing a nurturing, warm environment where children thrive. Parents appreciate the attentive care, educational activities, and healthy meals provided. The childminder is described as kind, patient, and flexible, creating a home-like atmosphere that children enjoy. Overall, parents express great satisfaction and gratitude for the service.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
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My daughter has been with Luiyana over the past year, and we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience. From the very beginning, Luiyana created a warm, nurturing, and inviting environment where my daughter truly thrived.
She is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, always going the extra mile to support the children in her care. She gently encouraged my daughter to try new foods when she was being picky, helped her learn to manage her emotions, and provided a safe, loving space that felt like a true home from home.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Luiyana. She’s been such an important part of our daughter's early years, and we will always be grateful for the care and love she gave. My daughter will miss her dearly as she moves on to nursery in September.
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Lucy
on 24/08/2025
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Luiyana
on 25/08/2025:
Thank you, Lucy. You have a beautiful family. My very best wishes to Isla in her new school ❤️
We have been so lucky to find Luiyana. Our daughter started with her just after we moved to the area so it was a time of significant transition. Luiyana provided a place of calm, comfort, and stability, in which our daughter immediately felt at ease. She is attentive, thoughtful, and creative with the children, always thinking of new things to do. She has so much warmth and embraces all the children as if part of her family. Luiyana is organised, reliable, and communicates regularly and openly. It has been a joy to watch our daughter grow with her and I can’t recommend her enough! x
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Rachel
on 22/08/2025
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Luiyana
on 22/08/2025:
Thank you, Rachel, you’re such wonderful parents ❤️
Luiyana just goes above and beyond with the kids. My boy always look forward to come to her house and comes back home to me happy and content. She takes care of the kids like they are her own and provides their needs promptly. I have a complicated work schedule but she always manage to accommodate us the best she can. We can’t thank her enough. She is amazing!
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Mariaj
on 20/12/2024
Luiyana is Amazing, as normal my baby cried on the first day and after that he always stayed okay and seems happy. She always updated me to call me down and make sure everything was okay.
She is absolutely great.
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Muriel
on 28/11/2024
Luiyana looked after our daughter for a year, in which time she flourished, learning Spanish, new skills and making friends. Luiyana was always considerate, professional, flexible and an ideal childminder! Now that our daughter is at pre-school, she still often asks to go back to Luiyana's house. It's clear that she has lots of fond memories from her time there.
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Chris
on 19/11/2024
Luiyana is warm, friendly and professional and has a wonderful, nurturing manner with children. Our 1 year old daughter would happily march into Luiyana's house everyday and enjoyed Luiyana taking her to the local playgroup.
Luiyana would give feedback at pickup each day and tried her absolute best to accommodate any additional sessions. Luiyana's home is spotless and her food is fresh and nutritious. Her qualifications and paperwork are up to date, transparent and organised.
We were so grateful to find Luiyana and for all the care and attention she gave our daughter and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
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Lucy
on 19/11/2024
Luiyana has been brilliant with our daughter for the year that she attended the setting. Since she started with Luiyana at 2.5 years until she started preschool in September, she really loved going and was always excited, viewing it as a home from home environment. She loves playing with the other kids, and there were always lots of activities, playing outside in the garden and parks, going for walks, to playgroup, as well as lots of arts and crafts activities. Alyssa really flourished there, and developed some early literacy skills even though she was only 3. We were always happy and confident that the home-cooked meals and snacks that Luiyana provided were nutritiously balanced. Equally, the flexibility with drop off and pick up times that Luiyana afforded was greatly appreciated when our travel and work arrangements changed at the last minute. Overall, a great childminder that gives peace of mind, and we wouldn't hesitate to use her again.
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Julia
on 19/11/2024
I highly recommend Luiyana! My son absolutely loves to go to her house. She does her best to keep the kids busy and happy. She is always planing fun and educative activities for the kids. From a parent perspective she is as approachable, flexible and accommodating as you could hope for and always gives plenty of notice regarding her availability. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
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Patrucia
on 16/07/2024
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Luiyana
on 16/07/2024:
Thank you 😊
Luiyana is so lovely! She provided wraparound care for our 4-year-old son and looked after him so well. Luiyana is very creative and Freddie has come home with some very precious keepsakes that he has made during his time with Luiyana - often inspiring Freddie’s older sister to recreate her own versions. Luiyana is kind, gentle and patient. We’d recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder!
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Lauren
on 29/04/2024
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Luiyana
on 30/04/2024:
Thanks Lauren 🥰
Luiyana looked after my little girl since she was 12 months and I couldn’t wish for more! She is such a lovely person, so carrying for the children and very dedicated! My little girl loved going there, she absolutely loved her food, always fresh, diverse and well balanced! If you’re looking for a childminder, she is definitely one to go! Her house was spot on, very clean and neat, honestly she was a relief for me!! Thank you so much for looking after my little baby girl ❤️
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Georgia
on 31/01/2024
Response by
Luiyana
on 30/04/2024:
Thanks 🥰
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