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Abigail

Childminder in London: Richmond Upon Thames

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Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 04 Aug 2025

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My Summary

Childminder For 25 Years Ofsted

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Registered in Northern Ireland
Newborn Experience
School Pickups
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I am available for day time care and Marshgate School, Sheen mount and Top of The class nursery collection and after school care. I became a childminder after the birth of my son twenty eight years ago, I literally fell into the profession after working at a creche as a favour for a friend. I love my job and feel very honoured to have the privilege of caring for children as my vocation. Since starting childminding I have had great experiences with family's and still stay in touch with most of the children I have cared for.

My Experience

As a mother of two and also over twenty five years of childminding experience I feel confident that I can offer a safe and happy environment for children, I believe children are all individual and learn from them daily, in order to meet their needs and those of their parents.

My Qualifications

I am fully qualified in first aid for the early years, a fully qualified childminder and am Ofsted registered

My Availability

I am available five days a week for day care and to collect and care for children from Marshgate Primary School, Sheen Mount and Top of the class nursery

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Last Updated: 02/08/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £10.00 per hour

I charge at present £25 p/school collection (Marshgate Primary School) meal included with no extra costs or fees

My Local Schools

  • I provide pick ups at Marshgate Primary School
  • I provide pick ups at East Sheen Primary School
  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sheen Mount 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.

Met
9 October 2019
A recent inspection report highlights the childminder's commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement. Strong procedures protect children's welfare in a clean, safe environment. Learning assessments inform activity planning, while partnerships with parents and professionals support consistent care. The childminder engages in self-evaluation and ongoing professional development to enhance their practice and stay current with legislation. No areas for improvement were identified in the report.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
26 January 2016 - Good
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  • image/svg+xml Northern Ireland Registration Certificate (added 13/06/2018)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 13/06/2018)
  • Marriage Certificate (added 03/10/2022)
  • First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid Course (added 01/10/2019)
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WE are very grateful!

5 stars

My daughter started to visit Abi five years ago after school and left only when she finished primary school.
We were very happy with the care Abi provided and my daughter misses her a lot even now, as she had ability to stay not far from the school, have a rest and lunch, make new friends and have a good time in a safe and loving space.

I highly recommend Abi, I was always calm and confident knowing that my daughter is with Abi, so I can concentrate and do my work.

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by Avatar for Daria Daria on 30/09/2024


Response by Avatar for Abigail Abigail on 30/09/2024:

Thank you so much it’s been an absolute pleasure

Fantastic childminder!

5 stars

Our son went to Abi's after school last year. He really enjoyed his afternoons there and Abi always made sure he had a choice of his favourite foods for dinner! We found Abi very caring, reliable and great at communicating, and she has a great selection of toys plus a great garden for the summer afternoons. Unfortunately we are unable to use Abi's childminding service this year due to a change of school - although our son still comments on how much he misses going to Abi's house!
Very highly recommended

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by Avatar for KateS KateS on 20/09/2024


Response by Avatar for Abigail Abigail on 20/09/2024:

Thank you so much!

Absolutely wonderful

5 stars

My daughters aged 6 and 8 went to Abi's for a year. She was so good with them, and initially shy, they grew really fond of her and her two lovely cats luna and bomber. they looked forward to their time there, and even now, they ask if they can go once again to Abi's house after school, although we have moved.
We miss you a lot Abi.

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by Avatar for Shobi Shobi on 30/08/2023


Response by Avatar for Abigail Abigail on 30/08/2023:

I miss them too! Call me anytime if you need me

We will miss you so much!

5 stars

My son was looked after by Abby for two years but we sadly had to stop using her services at the end of this school year as he was moving to a different school. He adored Abby (and her gorgeous and child-friendly cats). You will be missed. Thank you for two memorable years xxxx

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by Avatar for Marte Marte on 22/08/2023


Response by Avatar for Abigail Abigail on 30/08/2023:

I miss you too! An absolute pleasure.x

Amazing after school childminder

5 stars

My son has been going to Abigail’s after school for three years. He loves it and asks to go on days I come to collect him from school! Abigail is caring and fun and the children love her.

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by Avatar for AngelaH AngelaH on 16/06/2021

Highly recommended

5 stars

Abi looked after my daughter after school for over 2 years when we moved in to the area. My daughter settled in quickly and made many friends. I’d highly recommend Abi as she has a wealth of experience and is extremely welcoming and warm

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 19/06/2018

Amazing Childminder

5 stars

Abi has been looking after our 6 year old daughter for 3 year and our 2 year old son for a year. we had a bad a experience with our previous nanny and we were blessed to be introduced to Abi. From the moment both our kids met her they loved her, the settling in period from my daughter was just a minute. Abi is always smiley and natural with children. My son in the morning runs to her house and it is clear how much he loves his time there. Her house is full of toys for all ages and they are always busy with creative activities. My daughter loves their colouring and cooking sessions . My son loves playing in the garden and spending time with the older kids in the afternoon and Abi is always with him to guide him and provide him with educational toys and help him learn. Abi offers all the thing kids need to be happy ,safe and develop. We highly recommend Abi !

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 19/06/2018

Friendly and reliable

5 stars

My daughter has been going to Abi for before and after school care since September 2017. She can take time to settle with new people but settled in with Abi easily. Which was a huge relief for me. She loves going to Abi in the morning and has a great relationship with her. We have found Abi reliable and friendly.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 17/06/2018

Fabulous, Reliable Childminder

5 stars

Abi looked after my daughter for two years, three days a week pre-nursery and was extremely reliable. She is very hardworking and and her 20 years experience shines through. Abi provides nutritious food and a stimulating, safe environment in central Richmond. The positive atmosphere and genuine enthusiasm that Abi exudes helped my daughter to develop and, most importantly, enjoy their time spent together. I can’t recommend her too highly.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 14/06/2018

Wonderful childminder

5 stars

Abi looked after our first born son for a 2-3 days a week from the age of 14months to 3years old. Our son had spent very little time with adults outside the immediate family before I went back to work after maternity leave. After extensive research I found a childminder in the area that I thought “ticked the boxes” but our son was miserable and cried throughout the settling in sessions and beyond for three weeks. I was on the edge of quitting my job when I met Abi. The difference was astonishing. He did not cry once and his first word was “abi”!! Abi is an absolute natural with children and genuinely loves her job. She formed an extremely strong bond with our son and he was always delighted to go to her house. She has a very optimistic and happy disposition and is also very flexible which suited us well. We liked that our son was able to interact with some older children after school who always seemed really nicely mannered and at home in Abi’s care. Such was the bond that our son formed that we continued to drive him to abi for a year after we moved from Richmond to Kingston. Highly recommend if you are looking for genuine loving care and a good sense of fun.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Zizi7777 Zizi7777 on 14/06/2018

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