Mariaruffoni
Childminder in Sidcup (also available for babysitting)
4.3
My Summary
About Me
We offer a childminding service throughout the day
We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and a variety of fruit throughout the day. We ensure that our children are provided with the best care and attention whilst learning and playing.
I work with 2 Ofsted registered assistants so we run as a nursery with all the comforts of home.
I accept 15 and 30 hour funding which can be split between 2 settings.
I also accept tax free childcare
We are a very relaxed and friendly setting.
We teach the children Makaton Sign language and Spanish through play. There is a park right across from us which we go to alot
We are based in Sidcup (Willersley Avenue)
Many Thanks
My Experience
I have been childminding for 18 years now and have 4 children of my own
My Qualifications
Level 3 childcare, safeguarding, autism awareness, speech and language and many more
My Availability
Full & part time vacancies available
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please contact me to dicuss fees.
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 childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 04/12/2019)
- DBS Check (added 04/12/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid certificate (added 23/11/2022)
- Inspection Report: Recent Ofsted inspection (added 09/11/2022)
- Reference (added 04/12/2019)
- Training Certificate: Managing Challenging behaviour in the setting (added 04/12/2019)
- Training Certificate: Speech Language and communication needs (added 04/12/2019)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 04/12/2019)
- Training Certificate: A Good Place to be Two (added 04/12/2019)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (added 04/12/2019)
- Training Certificate: Karm a touch sign language course (added 04/12/2019)
Reviews
4.25 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder receives outstanding praise for providing exceptional care in a safe, stimulating environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through regular app updates, flexible service, and engaging activities. Children are reportedly happy, excited to attend, and thriving under the nurturing care provided by the childminder and team.
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Latest reviews
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My child has been with Maria since she was 8 months old, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. Maria and her team are truly amazing. They use an app that keeps you updated daily with details about meals, activities, toileting, as well as craft and cookery sessions, which is incredibly reassuring.
The love, attention, and learning environment they provide have made such a positive impact. My daughter is a credit to the care she’s received from Maria and her team. Thank you so much.
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Medford
on 28/04/2026
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mariaruffoni
on 28/04/2026:
Thank you so much🥰
Maria has been looking after my daughter since July 2024 and I cannot fault her. My daughter absolutely loves going to Maria’s and I have never had any issues with her since being there.
My daughter is always so happy upon pick up and tells me all about all the lovely activities that have done from going to the park, making cakes and treats, dressing up and playing play doh!
I never have to worry about my daughter whilst she is in Maria’s care as Maria keeps us regularly updated via the app and will always check in if needed. Maria updates the app regularly with nappy changes, pictures, meals and nap time. It’s so reassuring to know your child is really looked after whilst not in your care.
Maria and the team are super flexible on the odd occasion I have been caught at work and nothing is ever too much trouble. We truest value Maria and her team and would be lost without them.
I cannot recommend Maria enough.
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Tierney
on 28/04/2026
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mariaruffoni
on 28/04/2026:
Thank you very much 🥰
Maria has been taking care of my boys for close to a year now and from our first meeting around July 2023, my husband and I knew we could trust her to care for our precious boys.
She is very caring, flexible, so kind hearted and pays attention to detail.
Maria provides a safe, peaceful, well equipped, and very child friendly setting. My boys love going over to her and are excited from the day before and moreso, they often do not want to leave her home!!! which is always great. My youngest jumps as he often tells his brother the night before "we are going to Maria tomorrow, yayyyyyyy!" and excitedly they both look forward.
The boys are always fed, happy, settled and clean when picked up with lots to chat about; as they really enjoy the relaxed child friendly atmosphere Maria provides.
Maria's communication is great and I really do appreciate her efforts in letting me know how the boys are getting on while with her via WhatsApp and this really is much appreciated.
We are well relaxed and our mind at ease while the boys are with her and any parent understands this is invaluable. Needless to say, we are thankful to have found Maria on here.
My Husband and I & our boys thoroughly recommend Maria, she's been a Godsend and we are indeed thankful.
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Jasmine
on 01/03/2024
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mariaruffoni
on 01/03/2024:
Thank you so much Jasmine 🥰🥰🥰
Maria looked after our 1-year on a Saturday for us and did a wonderful job. We were away from home in the area for a wedding and I was feeling a little nervous as our child had not Maria. But we had no reason to be nervous as Maria was excellent at making our child feel comfortable, happy, and he had a wonderful day with Maria. Incredibly happy and will be using Maria if back in the area.
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JackM_BN
on 30/05/2023
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mariaruffoni
on 01/06/2023:
Thank you so much, he was a pleasure to look after 😊
My son was 22 months old when he started, it was difficult for him to settle at first as we have been alone up until joining the setting. When he finally settled, he walks straight to the door wating for it to be opened, once open he will go straight inside without even a glance at me. I noticed he was very happy there.
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Ebiteme
on 31/05/2022
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mariaruffoni
on 31/05/2022:
Thank you 😊
Maria has cared for all four of my children. She’s truly, the best. So accommodating, reliable, caring, nurturing. Maria and her team are super fun, caring and a all round great little team.
All four of my children love attending Maria’s setting.
I get updates on what the kids have done for the day, including what they have eaten.
Thank you, Maria & your Team! You’re like our extended family ❤️⭐️❤️
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Karla
on 06/04/2022
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mariaruffoni
on 31/05/2022:
Thank you 😊
I can’t comment on food & cleanliness as my Daughter only had 2 settling mornings before we we told after a number of excuses that it’s best she doesn’t come back. Despite us explaining that our little girl was hard work and speech delayed at the present time.
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lol84
on 25/06/2021
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mariaruffoni
on 25/06/2021:
I’m sorry this is not accurate I explained to mum child got very anxious with other children coming near her I also said my priority is to put the child first we are a large setting I work with 2 assistants and look after between 6/8 children I told mum child would probably be more settled in a smaller setting with 2/3 children she would not get as anxious but if she wanted to we could carry on and try.
Mum sadly took offence to this and informed me she would not be coming back.
Our boys (5 & 8) have been at Maria's for 3+ years.
My youngest - before he started school - enjoyed learning to count in Spanish, practicing makaton to nursery rhymes and coming home most nights with craft completed through the day. A number of these still have pride of place around the house!
Maria now provides school drop off and pick up for our boys and school holiday cover, during which they visit the park and create wonderful art.
Maria is also considerate of our boy's very particular palates (they are very fussy!) and she always ensures that they have had something to eat. We are very grateful (and sorry they're so picky).
Maria has always been communicative, responsive and caring and our boys have been well cared for.
We've never had any worries or concerns and we felt extremely safe leaving our children with Maria.
She and her team are very caring and welcoming of our boys and an absolute pleasure.
Would highly recommend.
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Danielle
on 05/05/2021
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mariaruffoni
on 05/05/2021:
Thank you so much 🙏, They really are a pleasure to have a true credit to you.
My little girl loves her days at Maria’s! She provides fun, stimulating activities and it always sounds like my daughter has had so much fun 😊 she talks about everything she has done throughout the day.
Maria’s setting is lovely and spacious, her and her team are so friendly, calm and loving towards the kids - it is so reassuring.
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Lily
on 16/12/2020
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mariaruffoni
on 16/12/2020:
Thank you so much 😊
Maria and her team, have been caring for my son since last year. We’re very happy with the services they provide.
You’re kept updated with a log book, of what your child has done for the day and eaten.
Joshua always seems very happy, with his friends and within Maria & the teams setting.
They have helped with toilet training, my son is now toilet trained due to us all working in continuity with each other.
They’re a relaxed, fun setting... it’s not to quiet, it’s not to busy.
They do lots of arts and crafts teaching the children lots of activities.
My son is now 3, and a happy and thriving little boy!
I can highly recommend Maria and her team, if you’re looking for a professional down to Earth childcare setting, then definitely contact her, to discuss how she can help you.
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Karla
on 26/04/2019
Response by
mariaruffoni
on 04/12/2019:
Thank you 😊
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