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Nia Bhar

Childminder in Ross-on-Wye

5 stars

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Female Member since Aug 2012 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login Aug 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello, my name is Nia and I am a qualified Nursery Nurse. I live in Ross on Wye with my husband Shyam and our lovely dogs. I am an Ofsted registered Childminder and both my husband and I have our DBS checks.
My aim is to provide a warm, safe, stimulating environment where the children can learn and develop new skills and concepts through play and exploration. I take the children out most days, whether its to organised groups where they have the opportunity to meet friends and interact with others. I encourage creativity and expressing themselves through art, music and imaginary play.
I plan for their development and ensure that the children in my care are all meeting the goals set out by the EYFS.


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My Experience

I am NNEB qualified and I have worked as a Nursery Nurse in a Nursery/Reception class home in Wales for sixteen years before moving to Surrey and becoming a Room Leader at a private Day Nursery in Weybridge, caring for the two to three year age group.
I worked as a Senior Mentor running two Baby Studios at a Day Nursery at Kingston-Upon-Thames where I had the responsibility of staff and all the babies. I was responsible for their day to day care needs and development. I made sure that they were happy, stimulated and well looked after.
I have been lucky to have had such a happy, full career in childcare and now I am enjoying my time as a childminder caring for the little people from my home.

My Qualifications

N.N.E.B (National Nursery Examination Board Diploma)
Paediatric First Aid
Level Two award in Food Safety In Catering
CHiP-Childminding Introduction Programmme
Working Together To Safegaurding Children (introduction)
Safegaurding ( Two Day Inter Agency Training)
Health and Safety In Your Setting
Observing and Planning With The EYFS
ABC Of Behaviour
Music Matters for Early Years
Nurturing Attachments
Meeting the Needs,Talents and Abilities of Children
Planning and Assessing
Everywhere There's Music
Moving Into Management

My Availability

Monday to Thursday
full or part time availability.

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Afternoon yes yes yes yes no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 03/08/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

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My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
18 May 2023
Children feel safe and secure in this early years setting, greeting their caregiver with smiles. The curriculum is meticulously planned around individual needs, with a focus on communication and language development. Healthy living is promoted through nutritious meals and outdoor activities. Parents appreciate the inclusive environment and cultural diversity. While safeguarding arrangements are effective, the caregiver recognizes the need to update knowledge on baby care practices.
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16 August 2017 - Good
14 January 2013 - 2
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My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 01/05/2018)
  • Ofsted Certificate (added 27/01/2018)
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Reviews

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Latest reviews

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If I could give Nia 10 stars I would. She has been pivotal in our 4 years since we moved here to Weybridge, not only providing our daughter with a safe, fun and nurturing environment but helping her grow in confidence and sass!

I always dreamt of finding a childminder that my children would be excited to go to everyday, not dread it like you hear of sometimes and that's exactly what we have. My daughter actually asks for Nia on the weekends or days she has to go to Preschool. The love is pure!

Nia has varied activities planned, oodles of imaginative play, great food options and respects nap times massively. She has been really supportive and flexible with the settling of our second (lockdown) baby who has taken longer to adjust, but we're getting there and she is having as much fun as her sister is now.

It's a testament to Nia and her abilities that my daughter is already feeling emotional about the prospect of not being there and having to go to school in September, but that's a good thing and reassures me we made the right decision picking Nia.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for PREMILA PREMILA on 14/06/2021

We’re so happy with the care our son gets at Nia’s. We wouldn’t send him anywhere else!

He jumps out of his buggy everyday when we get there and runs straight in as he’s so excited to have another day of fun. Nia gives us so much reassurance on his progress and eating/sleeping routines through very excellent notebooks she keeps, including photos which we treasure!

She was also amazing when he was settling in and was very respectful of his morning naps when he needed them which I know a lot of childminders really don’t support as they need to do school runs etc. We love that she doesn’t do a school run! She is also very respectful of his vegetarian diet and caters accordingly.

Finally she is a lovely woman and her home is warm and welcoming and a truly special place for children to play and learn together.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Ccullen Ccullen on 24/03/2019

Nia has been a part of our family for seven years now. She cared for both of our sons, Oscar and Edward. Oscar was a poorly baby, and did not suit nursery, and was apprehensive leaving him anywhere, but still wanted him to enjoy mixing with other tots and some time away from mum. We knew from the minute that we met Nia that Oscar would be happy and safe.

What a wonderful lady she is! She is genuinely very caring and provides a nurturing and homely environment. Oscar had a wonderful time! He enjoyed playing with a lovely selection of toys, and so began his love of cooking and reading!

When Edward came along, we were delighted that he could also spend many happy days playing at Nias, and made some good friends too. He has known her since he was a tiny baby, until his final farewell when he started school last year. Edward gained bags of confidence, and is now a happy little chatterbox, with bundles of creativity which Nia expertly encourages. She even managed to get him to eat some fruit and veg, and amazingly fish fingers, which he still refuses to eat at home!

Nia was like a family member to us, sadly not having much ourselves in the area, so was very sad to leave when both boys started school. They both still ask 'when are we going to Nia's?' We will miss her and appreciate all the support she has given us over the years. Thank you!

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 05/03/2019

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