Marianne
Childminder in Wallington
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to Marianne's Childminding Service!! I run a friendly and professional home from home setting. My interests are reading, cooking, baking, crafts and dance. I am an Ofsted registered childminder with 25 plus years experience working as a fully qualified early years practitioner and educator. I have been registered since July 2009 and consistently graded'Good' for my inspections. We live on a nice quiet street in Wallington. My home is large, clean and I am an excellent cook. Non smoking and no pets.
We regularly visit local parks, Deen City farm, local museums soft play and play groups. A variety of fun and stimulating activities at home are also offered with a strong focus on becoming ready for school. This includes arts and crafts, stories, mini disco, dance, cooking, singing, puzzles, games and messy play. Children make excellent progress in all areas of development.
We are a small group so the children get the individual attention that they need. Children settle well due to our calm, homely environment and they are well supported during transitions. My own children are aged 18 and 10 years. We are a nice bunch of people seeking like-minded families.
My Experience
I have worked as a nanny, mostly around london but also in New York. I have also gained much experience working as a supply early years professional, working as a teaching assistant and nursery nurse at mainstream and special needs schools around south London.
My Qualifications
I qualified as an early years practitioner and educator in 1995 with a BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing. I was fortunate to receive distinctions and a student of the year certificate. My paediatric first aid certificate has been updated very recently and I attend regular training to update my skills on pedagogy, including but not limited to Safeguarding, SEND training, Supporting Children with EAL, Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Schemas, Online Safety, GDPR, Inclusion. Safer Eating, Business Planning, Loose Parts, Outdoor Play, EYFS Changes, School Readiness, Allergies, Maths in the Early Years, Food Hygiene and Letters and Sounds Phase 1.
My Availability
Open from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
No vacancies for the summer term 2026, but please contact me if you are interested in joining us in the future.
Two days minimum at first is recommended, because I like them to settle well.
Please leave a message on childcare.co.uk with your requirements - child's age, hours, days needed, if funded or not and term time or all year round. I will answer every message as soon as practically possible.
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£8 per hour
Food and outings are free with 9 plus months and 2 year old funding.
30 hour funded childcare is offered from 9 month right up until the child reaches 3-4 years old. Tax free childcare is also accepted.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at High View Primary School
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/05/2020)
- DBS Check (added 11/05/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, nurturing environment where children quickly settle and thrive. Parents praise the varied activities, including parks, farms and woodland walks, alongside carefully planned routines that support development. The childminder is highly recommended for being kind, caring and fostering children's confidence and happiness.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Marianne. 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.
Marianne was looking after my daughter for over a year and a half and my daughter loved going to Marianne’s.
My daughter loved the days out, walks, and all the activities at Marianne’s house.
A home from home experience and I would highly recommend Marianne for your little one!
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Tasha
on 23/04/2026
We were incredibly lucky to have found Marianne to care for our son! From the very beginning, he settled in quickly thanks to her warm, nurturing approach and the calm, welcoming environment she creates.
Over the past few months, we’ve watched our son thrive and develop in such a positive way. He became more confident, curious, and engaged each day, constantly learning new things—from communication and social skills to independent play and new routines. It’s been wonderful to see how happy and excited he was to go each morning, a true testament to the quality of care he received.
We are very sad to be leaving Marianne, but feel so grateful for the wonderful start she has given our little boy. We would wholeheartedly recommend her childminding services to any parent looking for a kind, trustworthy, and experienced caregiver. She’s truly made a lasting impact on our son’s early development!
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Rosa
on 12/07/2025
Marianne has looked after my son for the past year, from September 23 - August 24.
Leo settled in very quickly and was happy to attend. Mariannes routines was clearly explained at the beginning and the days were planned in advance to benefit the children. Local trips to the park, farm, soft play and woodlands were enjoyed very much.
Marianne was always keen to develop the next mile stones with Leo and to help his progress, communicating with all child care settings involved with Leo.
Marianne is a very kind, caring childminder and I would highly recommend her.
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Susan
on 13/10/2024
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