Abigail
Childminder in London: Richmond Upon Thames
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Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 20 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am available from Monday to Friday to care for children aged 6 months plus at my home in East Sheen, where I am proud to offer a loving home-to-home environment.
I became a childminder when I started working at a crèche in Richmond after the birth of my son 28 years ago.
I love my job and feel very honoured to have the privilege of caring for children as my vocation.
I have always had consistently great experiences with families and stay in touch with most of the children I have cared for over the last two decades.
Please see my references to see how local families have benefitted from my service.
My Experience
As a mother of two and also over twenty six 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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 03/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
I charge a daily rate to be discussed depending on circumstances
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Marshgate Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at East Sheen Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sheen Mount Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Northern Ireland Registration Certificate (added 13/06/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 13/06/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 26/09/2025)
- Marriage Certificate (added 03/10/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid Course (added 01/10/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Abigail. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
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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Daria
on 30/09/2024
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Abigail
on 30/09/2024:
Thank you so much it’s been an absolute pleasure
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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KateS
on 20/09/2024
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Abigail
on 20/09/2024:
Thank you so much!
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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Shobi
on 30/08/2023
Response by
Abigail
on 30/08/2023:
I miss them too! Call me anytime if you need me
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