Rahena
Childminder in Birmingham (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
Where Little Hearts And Minds Blossom Naturally 💛🌱
About Me
I truly believe that children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, valued, and deeply cared for.
Through warm, nurturing care laced with love, little ones gain the confidence to explore, discover, and grow into their own unique potential. At Stretch and Grow, every child is seen, supported and encouraged to blossom at their own beautiful pace.
My thoughtfully designed environment brings this philosophy to life.
Indoors: Warm and carefully selected toys encourage imagination, problem solving, and hands on learning, all guided by my Montessori inspired approach.
Outdoors: A large play area becomes a world of discovery! From mud kitchen and water play to sand castles, bug finding adventures and dirt digging. Every space is created to spark wonder, encourage exploration, and let little hands and minds grow naturally.
With the perfect balance of gentle guidance and boundless opportunities to learn through play, your child will naturally begin to ‘Stretch and Grow’… stepping into BIG shoes from ‘tiny’ ones!
I would love to meet you and your little one to explore how they can flourish with me.
My Experience
I have been qualified in childcare and education since 1999. I have extensive experience supporting children across a variety of settings, including private day nurseries, mainstream schools and specialist schools for children with additional educational needs. As a parent of three, I also bring the invaluable insight that comes from raising children firsthand.
I am passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment, where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to explore and learn. I believe that each child is unique and thrives when given patience, understanding, and encouragement to develop confidence, independence, and curiosity at their own pace.
I am often described as kind, thoughtful, patient, caring, and fun. Qualities I believe are essential in building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families.
Alongside my Level 3 qualification, I hold a full Paediatric First Aid certificate and a Level 2 certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties. Equipping me to support children with a wide range of individual needs.
At Stretch and Grow, my aim is to provide a caring and supportive environment where little hearts and minds blossom naturally.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Certified in Full Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
My Availability
I am open to flexibility where possible. Can be open on Sundays if required.
I mainly operate Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 term time only.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
I charge an hourly rate of £8.00
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Christ The King Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Twickenham Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Maryvale Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Goodway Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sutton Park Primary
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 09/03/2026)
- DBS Check (added 09/03/2026)
- UK Driving Licence (added 09/03/2026)
- Training Certificate (issued 26/06/2023)
- Exam Certificate (added 09/03/2026)
- First Aid Certificate (issued 22/02/2026)
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