Caroline
Childminder in Twickenham
Female Member since Apr 2023 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 12 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
SPACES AVAILABLE IN 2025...
REGISTERED FOR 9m, 2yo and 3 & 4yo FUNDING...
TAX FREE CHILDCARE OFFERED...
Having worked in childcare all my life, I previously owned and ran the successful Bumbles Play Cafe in Twickenham.
I now work as a sole Childminder under the trading name of Bumbles Childminders.
I have been working as a childminder since October 2021 from my home near Twickenham Green and have 35 years experience as a qualified Nursery Nurse.
I offer a 'home from home' setting and follow the EYFS framework. I pride myself in working in partnership with parents to establish a close relationship with the families.
I work from a purpose built cabin in my garden and this allows us to enjoy a range of activities in the setting including garden play, music, singing, role play and to ensure children are school ready by following the EYFS framework.
We also enjoy a variety of outings weekly such as trips to playgroups, local parks and soft play centres and Kew Gardens.
I am registered with a Childminding Agency and was graded "GOOD" in my first inspection.
I am really enjoying childminding and Early Years is my passion. I particularly enjoy having the freedom to explore our lovely local area and groups.
I offer tax-free childcare as well as being registered for 9 month, 2 year old and 3 & 4 year olds funding.
My Experience
I have enjoyed a 35 year career as a trained Nursery Nurse and I have worked extensively with the under five age group.
My career has seen me work as a Nursery Nurse, day nursery manager, night nanny, and a private day nanny in Cambridgeshire, Paris and London.
I am a qualified NVQ level 3 nursery nurse, as well as holding paediatric first aid, enhanced DBS and food hygiene certificates.
I live in Twickenham with my husband and two children who are both now studying at University.
My Qualifications
NVQ3 in childcare and education.
Registered and qualified childminder.
Paediatric first aid.
Safeguarding level 3.
Extensive and ongoing CPD training in areas such as cultural capital, schemers, FGM and mental health in early years.
My Availability
Monday to Thursday 0800-1800.
Closed Fridays.
| 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: 05/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.50 per hour
£9.50 per hour.
I offer tax-free childcare as well as being registered for 9 month, 2 year old and 3 & 4 year olds funding.
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 29/06/2024)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 29/06/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives glowing praise for providing exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. Parents highlight the diverse range of activities, educational support, and outdoor trips offered. The childminder's ability to foster children's development, communicate effectively with parents, and create a nurturing atmosphere is consistently commended.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Caroline. 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.
Our daughter has been under the care of Caroline since September. Caroline relieved all the anxieties around leaving our daughter and made our daughter feel part of her little group instantly. She is extremely attentive, A great communicator, has a super warm and friendly presence and her setting is a home away from home for our daughter. Our daughter has thrived since attending Carolines setting, she is interacting with other children, she enjoys arts and crafts, educational activities and her speech continues to develop with the support from Caroline. We are extremely pleased with Caroline and her continuous efforts and support for our daughter, and most importantly, our daughter absolutely loves her and the setting!
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Bronwyn
on 12/10/2025
Caroline is absolutely fantastic. She made our daughter (and us!) feel incredibly welcome and assured she is in the best place. Our daughter loves spending time with Caroline and the other children. They always have a great mix of pre school learning, playing fun games, and trips out to the park and local playgroups. We couldn’t ask for any more, and our only wish is that we had found Caroline sooner!
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Chris
on 05/10/2025
Caroline has been looking after our two boys for over three years now. We are so, so lucky that she is their childminder, though not as lucky as they are! They enjoy their time with Caroline so much - she does a huge range of activities and trips with them, and scaffolds and encourages their development and their skills constantly. She is always alert to any areas where they may need a bit more encouragement or support, and she incorporates activities to help with these areas into their daily routine. She never allows them to get upset or worried about anything they have an issue with, she just creates fun ways to make sure that they are able to develop at their own speed, in the best way they can.
She has a huge range of activities, toys, books, creative play, etc for them in her home environment, and they are always going out to have fun with other children in other play settings. They love the healthy food she cooks for them, and the setting has everything a child would need or want. Communication between us and Caroline is always great. She plans their days with the boys, and they agree on what they're going to do together. She's always thinking of new things to do, and they are always excited about doing things they haven't done before - or about going back to do something they love that they haven't done for a while.
More than anything else, the boys love Caroline, and she loves them. She is so warm and supportive, which they responded to as soon as they started with her, and which they still respond to now. Every day they spend with Caroline is fun, and they come home with the most brilliant stories about what they've been doing, and what they're looking forward to doing tomorrow. We couldn't imagine any way that Caroline could be better.
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Nick
on 16/07/2025
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