Michelle
Childminder in Hemel Hempstead
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I’m Michelle, an Ofsted-registered childminder with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families in a variety of settings.
Before becoming a childminder, I worked as a Family Support Worker at my local Family Centre, supporting children and their families. I have also worked within Early Years and other family-support environments, giving me a wealth of experience working with children of different ages, needs and backgrounds.
In 2025, I decided to follow my long-term goal of becoming a childminder and completed specialist childminding training before registering with Ofsted. It has been a wonderful decision, and I really enjoy being able to provide children with warm, individualised care in a home-from-home environment.
I provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing setting where children can feel settled, happy and confident. I have a dedicated playroom with a wide range of age-appropriate toys, books and activities, as well as a large garden where children have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play, exploration and learning.
I believe children learn best when they feel secure and are able to learn through play and their own interests. I plan activities around each child’s individual stage of development and encourage independence, communication, confidence, kindness and curiosity.
As a mum of four myself, I understand how important it is for parents to know that their child is being cared for by someone they can trust. I aim to build positive relationships with both children and parents and provide a caring, reliable and professional childcare service.
My Experience
I have over 20 years’ experience working with children and families in a variety of roles and settings.
My previous experience includes working within Early Years and as a Family Support Worker, supporting children and families with a wide range of individual needs and circumstances.
As an Ofsted-registered childminder, I provide individualised, child-centred care and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). I observe children’s development, plan activities around their interests and next steps, and work closely with parents to support each child’s learning, wellbeing and development.
I have experience caring for children of different ages and abilities, including children with additional needs. I understand that every child is unique and adapt my care, activities and environment to meet their individual needs.
I regularly update my professional knowledge through training, including safeguarding and paediatric first aid, and I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can feel happy, secure and confident.
My Qualifications
Full Paediatric First Aid (12 hour)
Level 2 & 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Level 3 working With Families.
Level 2 counselling skills.
HENRY - Health Exercise Nutrition For The Really Young.
Building My Baby Brains.
Safeguarding and Advance Child Protection.
Protective Behaviours - Level 1.
Reflective Practice in the Early years.
Promoting Communication Development.
The Freedom Programme Facilitator .
Parent Puzzle Facilitator.
Family Toolkit Facilitator.
ACE,s -Advance Childhood Experience Awareness Training.
Childminding Advance
Childminding Bootcamp.
Working with Mothers with Emotionally Unstable Disorder.
Data Protection. GDPR.
Oral Health Training.
Neglect and early Help Training.
Self harm in Children and Young People.
Eating Disorders in Children and Young People.
Emotional Wellbeing and Coping Strategies.
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering.
Meeting the Needs of Every child.
Voice of the child.
Me You and Baby Too
My Availability
I am currently open Monday to Friday and offer a warm, home-from-home childcare setting.
Places are subject to availability and the age of the child, so please feel free to contact me to discuss your childcare requirements and arrange an initial chat or visit.
My Fees
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
£9 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lime Walk Primary School
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/07/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for michelle. 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.
From my initial message, Michelle made us feel comfortable & we couldn’t wait to meet her.
She welcomed us into her lovely home, it felt safe, was clean, organised, engaging & absolutely perfect for our 1 & 2 year old.
It’s always apprehensive leaving your children but meeting Michelle melted all our worries away.
We had regular updates throughout the day & were happy to know the children were happy too!
We have found a true gem with Michelle & are looking forward to seeing her again.
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by
Bee
on 13/07/2025
Response by
michelle
on 15/07/2025:
Thank you for your lovely feedback Bee xxx
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