Jena
Childminder in Twickenham
Female Member since Aug 2023 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 20 Nov 2025
My Summary
‘Outstanding’ Childminder Whitton
About Me
Little Gems is a fully registered childminding service located in Whitton/Twickenham. We were recently graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. Our setting includes two purpose-built rooms filled with high-quality resources, and we offer flexible sessions and hours to accommodate a range of family needs. Our goal is to provide both enjoyment and education, creating an unforgettable journey of growth and development for every child in our care.
We have a wide variety of toys, materials, and learning opportunities that children truly enjoy and benefit from.
We’ve also built a cosy cabin in our garden which was designed especially for our little ones. It’s a calm and relaxing space where children can sleep, read, and explore their senses. Our cabin has recently been transformed into a wonderful sensory room which the children love.
We our own dedicated toilet facility for the children, along with a spacious garden equipped with outdoor toys and learning resources.
Every child receives an individualised plan based on their interests, ensuring that their experiences are tailored to their unique needs. Parents are kept fully informed through a daily diary, which includes updates on meals, naps, and daily activities. We also send photos throughout the day for extra peace of mind.
My Experience
A mother-and-daughter team with over 30 years of combined experience, we have previously owned and operated a nursery for more than 20 years. During this time, we have worked extensively with children with special educational needs (SEN) and gained valuable experience in school settings, building a strong foundation in childcare and education.
We have a huge passion for working with children, watching and supporting them develop and helping all children reach their full potential and milestones.
My Qualifications
We both hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education. We are fully DBS-checked, trained first aiders, and Ofsted-registered with an Outstanding rating. We also hold up-to-date safeguarding certificates and have plenty of experience working with children.
My Availability
7.30AM - 6.00PM
( baby sitting availability on weekends )
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 20/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£8 an hour.
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
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 14/12/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jena. 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.
Highly recommended! We feel so lucky to have Jena and Shyla looking after our 17 months old son. He never been left anywhere else before we started Little Gems Childminding and I was so worried how he will feel… Thanks to lovely ladies who helped my son feel safe and loved.. We are always getting messages and photos how our boy feels and what they are doing! And they are sooo busy in there! Jena and Shyla are full of ideas and every day new topics to play and learn! My boy loves to go there and have fun with other kids!The setup is brilliant! We feel so happy to find little gems 💎 Thank you Jena and Shyla ❤️ You both created such an amazing place for little ones 💎
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Egle
on 27/02/2024
Response by
Jena
on 01/03/2024:
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We love our job so much, our goal is to always ensure all the children are safe, loved and well looked after. I’m glad that you see this too. We love having your son he is an absolute joy and delight. Thank you for being such supportive parents ♥️♥️
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