Lesley 1
Childminder in City Of Westminster
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Female Member since Oct 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 31 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
WE NO AVAILABLE SPACE TILL DECEMBER 2025
HAPPY TO PUT YOU ON OUR WAITING LIST ??
SORRY WE DO NOT PROVIDE OVERNIGHT CARE OR CARE FROM YOUR HOME.
I have been a child minder in the Queen's park area for 21 years and have gained relevant experience with children from ages 0-11 yrs.
My name is Lesley Leigh and I have been a registered Childminder in Westminster since 2003
I do not offer care from other peoples homes/premises (Nannie’s) child care providers use their own homes.
I am 57 years old and a member of PACEY and I am Ofsted approved. My last Ofsted Report was an overall GOOD with all 5 outcomes good also.
I completed my ICP (Introduction to Childminding Practice) and have been attending further courses- completing
Marketing and Partnership with Parents,
Health and Safety,
Understanding children's behaviour and Heuristic Play,
NVQ3 in Childcare
Health and Hygiene
ECAT scheme set up by the government to help children with their language and speech Development incorporating Makaton for children with speech difficulties.
Food handling and safety.
Fire hazards in the home
Child rearing
Child protection incorporating Radicalisation
Paediatric first aid
and many other courses also.
I attend regular on going childcare training which enables me to keep up to date with current good practice on health and safety, policy, legislation, dietary issues and more.
I am a warm and open person who embraces the care of children in my home. I believe that children thrive better in a loving and happy environment, where praise and encouragement promotes children's confidence.
Within my home I offer both in and outdoor toys.
My front room is solely used as a play area and my garden is an asset as I have a purpose built Summer House which is child friendly and safe for all ages.
Interaction with a child's peers is very important therefore I attend local playgroups and parks in my local area.
We attend other areas farther afield such as being members of London zoo, the natural history museum and visit Coram fields and local farms around London.
I have always been aware that choosing a minder to care for your child is a very fraught and important decision for parents and therefore I can empathise with parents leaving their child in the care of another person. I hope that I can ease any concerns by communicating with parents about the needs of a child. My behaviour management practices are to encourage positive behaviour by praise, setting a good example, distraction, encouraging responsibility and being consistent. My handling of behaviour will take into account each child's level of maturity and understanding. If any issues should arise, I will work in partnership with the parent to correct and help the child.
I also have an amazing assistant that is highly qualified to help in the instruction of your child.
My Experience
35 years as a parent and 22 years as a child care practitioner.
My Qualifications
Safe guarding children
Understanding pathways to extremism and prevent
ICO (information commissioner-office)
Paediatric first aid
Food hygiene and safety (level 2)
Enhanced disclosure
Safer recruitment
Cert of reg
NVQ Level 3 in child minding practice CACHE
Ecat cert (every child's a talker)only certain amount of child minders in the country were chosen).
Disability awareness
Post natal depression awareness
Communication friendly spaces- the
Elizabeth Jarmen way
Plus numerous other Certs
Presently level 4/5 social and healthcare degree.
My Availability
8am-6.00 Mon-Thurs
4weeks time off and bank hols
I HAVE 1 VACANCY
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 03/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Will be in your policy and procedures pack.
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 21/07/2020)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 21/07/2020)
- DBS Check (added 21/07/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 21/07/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Lesley looked after 2 of my children from when they were 10 months old until the eldest was 4.5 and the youngest was 3 years old when we left London.
I can not recommend Lesley highly enough. We worked together as a partnership. She has a fantastic understanding of children and is able to provide them with love while teaching them how to behave as part of a social group.
Lesley is a great believer of making sure that children get the right balance of physical activity, mental stimulation and down time.
It was fantastic to find such an amazing and trustworthy childminder. I was very sad when she refused to leave London to continue looking after my children.
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motherof
on 12/06/2017
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lesley 1
on 25/06/2017:
Thank you for your wonderful review ?
Lesley gives 100% to the children in her care, they are her priority.
The children are taken to playgroups, the park, the Zoo, Museums, etc. My son was with Lesley for over 7 years and still talks fondly of the outings they went on.
In my personal opinion she's Wonderwoman
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Sue
on 15/05/2017
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lesley 1
on 15/05/2017:
Thank you so kindly Sue for your lovely review
Lesley cared for my daughter Holly for 2 years, from the age of 1 to 3 1/2, and Holly adored her - she still talks about her 4 years on! Lesley is an absolutely wonderful childminder and a natural with children. She makes sure that the their days are filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities, and also spends time at the local drop in nurseries where the children can mix with other little ones. As parents, we were kept fully up-to-date with their progress throughout the days and weeks. Lesley offers the children in her care a fun-filled, stable, loving environment in which they feel happy, comfortable and safe. As a result, Holly is a bright loving, enthusiastic children with excellent communication skills and respect for others, attributes which we feel that Lesley has had a big part to play in during her early years. Finally, Lesley clearly adores all her children in her care, which is everything we as a family could wish for.
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Parent
on 13/05/2017
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lesley 1
on 15/05/2017:
Thank you Gemma for your lovely review.
My son went to Lesley's from the time he was a year until he started school at 4. My daughter was with Lesley from 6 months.
Lesley taught me alot about how children learn, and it was great to have someone who knew the ropes on our side. I always felt that Lesley was totally engaged with both my kids; that she liked and understood them.
When my son was nervous about going to nursery school, Lesley worked with the managers of a local nursery to introduce him to the idea very gradually, while she was at a playgroup in the same centre, to give him a bit of independence but so that he would know where she was.
I'm certain a large part of my kid's outgoing, independent nature comes from spending time with Lesley. I'd highly recommend her as a childminder.
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Parent
on 05/05/2017
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lesley 1
on 25/06/2017:
It was such a pleasure to work along side you creating these wonderful individuals. I'm sure they will go on to make their mark in life ?
Lesley looked after our first daughter Maggie from
6 mo, when I returned to work full time. She really tbonded with maggie quickly ensuring she had lots of settling sessions and sending me photos to reassure me throughout. Maggie loved the other children and the play groups and developed hugely under Lesley's care. We later moved away from the area which is the only reason why we left Lesley but we miss her still!
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Cath1705
on 04/05/2017
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lesley 1
on 25/06/2017:
I still look at Maggie pic every day. It's hung in my little 'rouges' gallery! ?
She is missed by us too x
Lesley looked after both my Son who is now 6 from the age of 6months and my daughter who is now 4 up until recently. She is a wonderful Childminder who puts the families needs first. I do not believe my children would have such excellent speech and developmental skills, had it not been for Lesley. I have also recommended friends to her service who have also been bowled over by her professionalism and love for her job and the children. Every day in every week was a different activity/trip etc. My children after holidays were itching to get back to Lesley much to mine and my husbands delight. It made going back to work less nerve racking and worrying and I am eternally grateful we found her when we did.
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on 01/12/2016
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