Gabriela
Childminder in Cambridge (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Full time places for 5 days are available from September.
Temporarily places for summer holidays are available.
am 47 mum of two, 7 year old boy and 16 year old girl. I have been working as a nanny for many years and I just currently qualified as a domestic childminder.
I will offer calm and welcoming place at my home, where kids can feel comfortable safe and being themselves.
I believe in rhythm of the day and continuity which helps children settle and know their routine.
So may days will be as a whole from about 9-5.
We also have dog and cat who are rather old and both gentle and calm around children.
If you have any questions or would like to come for informal visit please get in touch
My Experience
I have started as an au pair in1998 and over the years I have worked as a nanny and in nurseries, mothers helper. I have experiences with children of all ages including babies.
Your children will be in comfortable home settings that feels like home from home. With full days and gentle rhythm of the day where they can thrive and flourish
My Qualifications
NVQ3 in childcare
Full driving licence
DBS Certification UK
being mum
Paediatric first Aid
Ofsted registered
My Availability
Monday to Friday
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Day fees
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
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 13/09/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 21/07/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder as warm, reliable, and attentive, building strong connections quickly with children of various ages. She balances boundaries with genuine care, communicates well, and goes the extra mile to support children's development. Highly recommended for creating a happy, secure environment.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gabriela. 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.
Gabriela offers the sort of childcare that makes a parent feel relaxed and a child feel happy and secure. I genuinely cannot fault the way she looked after my 3 year old. He usually finds separation quite challenging, yet he would walk into Gabriela’s warm and welcoming home with a smile and happily wave goodbye to me.. which, as his mum, said a lot. She sets healthy and appropriate boundaries while engaging with children in such a positive and caring way. She makes a real effort to understand each child, what they enjoy and how they like to play and offers a lovely range of toys and activities around their interests.
One thing I particularly admire about Gabriela is the balance she creates between caring for her own child and the children in her care. She manages the different needs and boundaries within her home really naturally, while also helping the children understand and navigate those boundaries themselves.
She kept me updated throughout the day, which I found incredibly reassuring, particularly as my son can find new environments and transitions difficult. She was also very supportive while we were going through potty training. I had told her that she could use pull-ups if things became difficult, but she chose to continue supporting him without them because she felt that was in his best interest and would help maintain the progress he had already made. I really appreciated that she was willing to put in the additional effort rather than simply choosing the easier option.
Most importantly, I always felt that my son was safe, understood and genuinely cared for with Gabriela. Seeing how comfortable and happy he was going into her home gave me enormous peace of mind, and I would happily recommend her to other parents.
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Jacqui
on 25/08/2026
We are really pleased to have found Gabriela. She is lovely with our five-year-old, practical and insightful, and in general is a very thoughtful person. Highly recommend!
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CamMum
on 09/11/2025
We used Gabriela for some day childcare during a visit to Cambridge. She was very kind and accommodating and we don't hesitate to recommend her.
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Harry
on 23/12/2024
Gabriela came to babysit my two girls, 2 and 5, one night as we were going to the theatre. She built a super quick connection with them and took both of them to bed successfully (which can, at times, be difficult). The next morning my eldest couldn't stop talking about how great Gabriela was.
Gabriela was also great at communication beforehand and super reliable and on time.
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Leonie
on 12/03/2024
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