Puneeta Sander
Childminder in Loughton
5.0
My Summary
Home Away From Home
About Me
I have been a childcare practitioner for the last 19 years, and love seeing my little ones grow and develop over the years. I continue to train and stay up to date with my professional development so that I can provide the highest quality of education during these most important formative years.
I believe that imagination, creativity, inquisitiveness, confidence and kindness are the cornerstones of a child’s experience at our setting. We offer personal homely childcare, hoping to give complete peace of mind to parents. Our main aim is to create and provide calm, safe and stimulating environment where children have freedom do develop at their own pace, holistically and academically. We help them learn to care for and respect each other whilst learning how to be part of a group.
I have continuously been rated as Ofsted “Good” since opening, including our latest inspection in 2025. I work with my assistant. The whole of my ground floor is dedicated to childcare. We have separate sleep and play areas. We provide secure garden where children enjoy experiences from across the curriculum, including telling stories, making mud pies, exploring habitats, and a range of outdoor equipment which allows them to take risks, all supporting the development of positive attitudes and behaviour. We undertake nature walks and we engage them in gardening. We provide a range of practical and educational activities that help put them on a path of becoming well-rounded individuals.
We have a wealth of resources which we use according to the needs of the chosen topics of the week, which are constantly refreshed to maintain creativity and variety. We update parents with weekly reports of what their children are learning. We work with the children’s unique talents, skills and interests to achieve a higher quality of learning.
We provide children with healthy home-made meals during the day, which are carefully planned and reflect balanced diet, dietary requirements and dietary preferences. We take responsibility in encouraging healthy and active habits from the start. We encourage children to get involved in choosing, preparing and learning about the benefits of the food they eat. We encourage them to sit and enjoy their meals together, as that develops healthy eating habits and positive bonds between children. We are now part of the Essex Early Years Nourishing Our Future Research Project.
Our setting is unique as children come from a range of cultural backgrounds. We are proud to say that we enjoy celebrating this diversity through a rich mixture of cultural exchange of languages, foods and traditions. It all makes our year so much more colourful as we mark different celebrations and traditions. Exposure to such diversity is making our children more curious and interested to learn about other cultures and places, and is preparing them to understand and enjoy the diversity of the world around them.
Education is a continuous process that starts at birth and involves the home, the community, the early years setting and schools. We support children to become creative independent thinkers and competent communicators. We encourage them to thrive and to become life-long learners, makers and possibility thinkers through unique and diverse experiences. We aim to nurture children’s understanding of the world and themselves.
We encourage them to look after the environment around them, to care not only for their friends but also for everything around them, plants and animals as well as their toys used for learning and playing.
We aim to help each child to develop a sense of self-respect, self-confidence, self-discipline and an awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and beliefs of others, so that they have a positive impact on society as they grow up.
My Experience
I have been a childcare professional for 20 years. Over the years I have had the opportunity to tackle several important issues that encouraged me to train further and develop my knowledge and thus support families in a more tailored manner. These issues included children with delayed speech, shy speakers and those whose first language was not English. We also had the opportunity to support children with severe food allergies, as well as very fussy eaters, and we managed to help them and their families deal with and overcome specific food-related issues. We were able to help parents in settling sleep patterns of their children through specific routines, diet management and exercise for the little ones.
Throughout my career I worked with children of different ages and abilities. I am trained to deal with specific behavioural issues, often related to separation anxiety, as well as various developmental delays, where we worked both with children and parents on developing successful further support.
As part of my professional development I have successfully completed the NPQ (National Professional Qualifications) training for Early Years Leadership.
Our Latest Project involves becoming part of Making It REAL-Raising Early Achievements in Literacy.
It is an award-winning programme that works with practitioners to support
*children's early literacy (pre reading and writing)
*parental confidence to support children's development at home .
It is based on evidence from the original DfE funded REAL project delivered by Professors Cathy Nutbrown and Peter Hannon at the university of Sheffield.
My Qualifications
Making it Real
NPQ for Early Years Leadership
Arts Graduate
Masters degree in marketing
Cache Level 3 diploma in childcare and education
Cache Level 3 diploma in home based childcare
Birth to three matters
Equal opportunities
Fire safety training course
Problem solving and numeracy
Paediatric First-aid
Special educational needs and children with additional needs.
Food and hygiene NVQ level 1
Level 2 award in food safety in catering
Lets talk with under 5's ELkLAN
Emotional health and wellbeing(CAMHS)
Safeguarding children Group 3-ESCB level 3)
Role of the ENCO
Health and safety level 2
United Nations Rights for Children
Identifying young children's learning
An introduction to early support
Early years foundation stage training for childminders
The revised EYFS: looking at school readiness and the role of the learning journey
Implementation of the EYFS review
My Availability
I am open from 7:30am - 6:30pm Monday to Friday.
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
I Charge £10.00/hour, all snacks and meals are included.
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/08/2023)
- DBS Check (added 16/08/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, nurturing environment where children truly thrive. Parents consistently praise her genuine love, flexibility, and individual attention to each child's needs. The setting combines structured learning with a family atmosphere, helping children develop strong foundational skills that are noticed well beyond their time in her care.
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Latest reviews
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If you're searching for someone to trust with your child's heart, your search ends with Neeta. From the very first day, the love and care she gives is something truly special — the kind you don't often find.
As first-time parents, and me being an anxious mum through and through, the thought of leaving my child with someone new kept me up at night. But after meeting Neeta, something shifted — our son instantly took a liking to her.
She didn't just ease my worries — she held them gently and showed me, with such warmth and honesty, that my son would be safe with her. That's a rare gift.
Neeta doesn't just look after children — she loves them like her own. She notices the little things, adapts to what each child needs, and never once made us feel like we were "just another family" on her list. We always knew exactly how our son's day had gone, what made him laugh, what comforted him.
Our son spent a year in her care, and I still get emotional thinking about how much he grew during that time. He built foundational skills that his nursery here in Jersey still remarks on — skills I know, in my heart, came from the patience and love Neeta poured into him every single day. The way he looks after himself, tidies up after himself, and insists on clearing up before moving on to the next thing all comes from the way Neeta nurtured him. To this day, he still asks for Nini.
She is warm. She is thorough. She is the kind of person who makes a child feel safe, seen, and cherished — and honestly, that kind of care is priceless.
Even her cooking came from that same place of love — fresh, wholesome meals that taught my son to actually enjoy good food, something I didn't expect a carer to give him. She was also so flexible with his tastes — if he didn't like something, there was always another option ready for him to try.
And through it all, she was endlessly understanding with us, never once making us feel like a burden.
If you're lucky enough to have Neeta care for your child, know that you're giving them something truly precious.
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Neeru
on 18/07/2026
If you’re considering Neeta, please look no further. The care and love Neeta provides from day one is simply second to none. As first time parents and a pretty anxious mum, I had so many worries about leaving my child with someone I didn’t know. After many calls and meet ups with Neeta and she put my mind and heart at ease. Her priority is to treat each and every one of the kids as one of her own, constantly personalising what they need and communicating effectively. Our son Luca thrived under her care for 7 months and developed so many foundational skills that his current nursery in Australia constantly comment on- that’s all due to Neeta. She is a remarkable, thorough, warm, loving individual who will make every child feel safe, seen and loved beyond what you’ll find some place else. Not the mention her cooking is all fresh and nourishing - so much so my child has learnt the value and pleasure of eating good food. She is also so flexible and accommodating.
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Sonja
on 10/07/2026
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Puneeta Sander
on 10/07/2026:
Dear Sonja, thank you for your kind words. We are so grateful for your continued trust and support that you shared with us. We are so pleased to hear you all are doing well and are settling into your new world. Thank you for taking the time to review our services.
We feel so lucky to have found Neeta. Our daughter spent several years with Neeta as her childminder and it has been an absolute pleasure. Nothing is too much. Neeta is so caring, helpful and flexible - it really made our lives so much easier once we found her! What really stands out is the genuine love, attention, and fun that go into every day. She understood our daughter from day one, and they formed a strong bond, having lots of fun and chat. Neeta cooks amazing meals, creates the most artistic crafty activities, keeps you updated with photos, gives children space to relax when needed, and generally is a brilliant person to have in your life.
Thank you Neeta and Zoran, you are both very special people. You have enriched our daughter’s life (and ours). We will keep coming back to see you! 💖
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nm000
on 17/09/2025
We hadn’t initially considered a childminder, but after my son struggled to settle in nursery, we started looking for other options, and we couldn’t have been luckier to find Neeta. She has looked after both my boys from the age of 9 months until they were ready for kindergarten, and she now truly feels like part of our family.
Not only is Neeta a fountain of parenting advice, but she’s also a genuinely lovely person. Her setting offers all the social benefits of a nursery with plenty of interaction with other children and a structured learning curriculum, which she updates us on weekly, while also providing the personal touch of a more tailored childcare environment. She’s gone above and beyond to support our requests around potty training, dietary needs, and sleep routines, and has helped emotionally prepare the boys for school.
Her home is perfectly set up for the children, yet still feels warm and welcoming, like they’re part of a family. My boys and I have made lasting friendships with other children and parents through Neeta, and I know these bonds will continue for years to come.
If it’s not already obvious, I cannot recommend Neeta highly enough! My children love her, and I’m sure yours would too.
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Amy
on 21/09/2024
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Puneeta Sander
on 01/10/2024:
Dear Amy,
We are so grateful that you chose to share your children’s childhood with us. We are very grateful for your kind words and we hope that this association continues for years to come. We are really excited about the children’s new adventure. It’s been an absolute pleasure having you in our lives.
Warm regards,
Puneeta
We are so thankful that we chose Neeta to care for our son in the early stages of his life. She is so kind and caring, doing everything in her power to make everyone feel like a part of her family! Neeta is extremely flexible and has helped on many occasions when we’ve had emergency situations where we needed extra childcare. We don’t have family living nearby so this was always greatly appreciated! Neeta goes above and beyond for each child and will always support you as a parent. For example, when our son had a food intolerance and we couldn’t work out what it was, she kept a detailed diary of everything he ate and drank to help us work out together what the intolerance was.
Our son has grown and developed a significant amount in Neeta’s care. He has become extremely confident and chatty and has been able to form such strong and positive bonds with the other children. Neeta is excellent at identifying next steps for each child and she works with parents to achieve these, but most importantly, she provides a safe and nurturing environment where our son has been able to happily play and grow!
We could not recommend Neeta enough. It really has felt like we’ve been sending our son to a very experienced and knowledgeable family member! I’ve always felt extremely comfortable leaving him at her house as we have full confidence in her, we always knew we were leaving him in good hands.
And a special mention for Zoran who has such a kind, calm and gentle demeanour with all of the children! We will truly miss seeing you both each week but we’re so glad that we chose you to care for our son. Thank you!
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Eva
on 23/08/2024
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Puneeta Sander
on 23/08/2024:
Dear Eva,
thank you so much for your kind words and your warmth. And, more importantly, thank you for sharing his childhood with us and trusting us. He has brought so much joy and laughter to our home. It was such a pleasure to care for him, he is such a polite and kind-hearted child. We know that he will thrive in the new environment and development new bonds and friendships as he grows. Please keep in touch and share with us this next stage of his journey.
With warm hugs to our little boy,
Neeta and Zoran
Our daughter has been with Neeta for the past 4 years and is just leaving to go to school aged 5. From the moment she started with Neeta we knew we had made the right decision.
Neeta goes above and beyond to ensure the children feel secure and loved and provides such a warm, family-feeling environment. It really does feel like a big happy family!
Our daughter has thrived in Neeta’s care which was the reason we kept her here until she started school instead of moving her to a pre school. The individual attention and care that each child gets is the reason why they all thrive.
Neeta has supported us as we navigated the early years as new parents and we have loved seeing our daughter develop and grow with the support of Neeta.
We honestly cannot recommend Neeta enough and we have done so to many friends whose children have also been looked after here.
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SamMurr
on 12/09/2023
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Puneeta Sander
on 13/09/2023:
Dear Sam,
Thank you so much for you warm and kind words. It has been a pleasure having Luna with us. We wish her all the best for the future and her new adventure.
When I went back to work after mat leave I was very worried about dropping off my little girl at a big nursery setting but could not afford 1-2-1 care. Neeta provided all the love, care and attention we could have possibly wished for. Now that our second child is old enough to leave Neeta's care we all feel equal parts incredibly sad that he's leaving and grateful to have had her and her lovely family in our lives.
Everything at Neeta's setting is excellent; from the food, to the garden, to the educational activities and the attention she gives every single child. As a parent, you can be 100% confident that at Neeta's your child will find the love and care they need in your absence.
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Hekate
on 16/08/2023
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Puneeta Sander
on 16/08/2023:
Dear Hekate,
thank you so much for your kind words. It has been such a joy for us to care for your little ones and see them blossom. We will surely keep in touch and will be there for you when you might need us.
With warm hugs,
Neeta
Both of our children have been with Neeta from the age of 9 months. The eldest is now 4, and we were devastated to leave Neeta because we moved away from the area. Neeta's setting is wonderful - she has a wealth of experience, imagination and resources, is deeply committed to her charges and provides for each of them as individuals. She is tremendously supportive of our family (including wonderful care & assistance following the birth of our second child during the Pandemic), focussed on our children's development and keeps us up to date with pictures & ideas for them. She radiates warmth and affection, and our children have thrived in her care. We consider Neeta and her family to be part of our family now. We could not recommend her any more highly..
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Fiona
on 17/12/2022
We looked into childminders when my 10 month son struggled to settle at a nursery and how lucky we were to find Neeta.
Her experience, wisdom and support were so beneficial. We found the setting to have a warm and family feel but with the structure and learning you expect from a nursery (if not better!). You receive great reporting and regular photos throughout the day which I love. He has had a truly happy and fulfilling time.
My son has just transitioned to preschool after being with Neeta for 2 years. I would say his confidence and ability levels are all down to the work by Neeta.
My son will continue to go in holidays and my younger son will start next year.
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Amy
on 15/09/2021
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Puneeta Sander
on 01/10/2021:
Dear Amy,
thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have your older boy with us and support him to develop and grow. We are looking forward to seeing him over the holidays. We are also looking forward to greet your little one into our setting next year. With warm hugs and kisses to our two little princes.
Neeta has child minded our son for the last two and a half years for 4 days a week. We rate her extremely highly. Our son has thrived in the warm, caring and stimulating environment she provides the the children under her care. She takes time to understand each child’s needs and areas to develop and is excellent at communicating with parents to update them on progress and with ideas to work on. She was very reassuring in the early days when our son began going to her setting and he settled in very quickly. She seems to have endless resources and toys and games to keep them stimulated and entertained but also to help them learn. The meals she cooks always look and sound nutritious and delicious and our son eats a huge variety of foods with her that he would never try at home! He has thoroughly enjoyed his time with her and has made very good friends. He has also progressed very well with his motor skills and speech and Neeta has ensured he is fully ready for the next stage of pre school. She also provides great flexibility which is very helpful for two full time working parents. We know we are very lucky to have her so close and to have the opportunity for our son to continue to go to her setting in school holidays. Thank you for everything Neeta!
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Jen
on 06/09/2021
Response by
Puneeta Sander
on 07/09/2021:
Thank you very much for your warm words. We really enjoyed having your son with us and teaching him and supporting him to grow and develop so much, especially his speech and his gross and fine motor skills. It has been a joy to talk and discuss things with him and see him master complex movements. He is now a big boy, ready for new experiences and new friends in his school. Please share with us how the new chapter in his development will progress and send us pictures to see him grow. With warmest hugs to our big boy.
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