Nrogers3
Childminder in Banbury (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 30 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
I live in Banbury with my partner Andy. We have two little girls, aged 12 and 13.
We are all COVID-19 vaccinated.
I am a qualified Nursery Nurse, and Ofsted registered childminder. I have a pediatric first aid certificate and a good knowledge of allergies due to my children having multiple allergies (now outgrown) and additional needs.
I also have a full clean driver's licence. My car is fitted with appropriate car seats. I have vacancies from 8-6 However I understand that juggling childcare and work can be difficult so these hours are flexible
I am based in Cherwell Heights, Banbury.
A typical day would be a structured activity in the morning, either one of the many toddler groups or music groups. Back for lunch, then sleep time for those that need it.Free play ( or outdoor play, chalking, drawing or arts in the garden if it is nice weather ) in the afternoon. Snack, play, or a walk to the park.Dinner around 4 for those that need it. This is to be brought by yourself. Healthy snacks will be offered throughout the day. ( fruit, breadsticks, yoghurt etc ).
I understand that as parents you want to be involved in all aspects of your child's care, so throughout the day, I will keep a diary of your child's day.
My Experience
I was a nanny for 15 yrs, starting off by going to France at 17 to nanny for 2 girls 10 months and 11 years.,Where i got great experience and was able to learn the language..After returning back to the Uk, I left Yorkshire to move to Oxford (as the family i was working for at the time were relocating to Oxford) and have been here since i have nannied for children aged from 1 day to 11 yrs. and done both proxy parent and shared care. I am now a mummy to two beautiful little girls,
I have been childminding since the birth of my first daughter and love the variety that that brings.
My Qualifications
Btec Health and social care
NNEB. (qualified as a nursery nurse )
ADCE (ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION).
Ofsted registered.
First Aid Trained.
Full clean drivers Licence.
DBS checked.
Extensive experience in additional needs/ Global Development delay/ autism/dyspraxia/ Communication disorders and allergies.
My Availability
SPACE AVAILABLE
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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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
please call or message for details.
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 30/06/2016)
- DBS Check (added 29/06/2016)
- Inspection Report (added 22/08/2023)
- Exam Certificate (added 29/06/2016)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly praised for creating a positive, educational environment. Children eagerly attend and form strong bonds. Parents appreciate daily updates and comprehensive handovers. The childminder's approach helps children develop confidence and social skills, while maintaining a calm and orderly atmosphere. Overall, families express deep satisfaction with the service.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for nrogers3. 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 little girl started with Nikki when she was 1 and after her first week, there is nowhere I would rather her spend her time.
I got positive energy and a positive atmosphere when I met Nikki and instantly I know she was the right person
She goes above and beyond to make sure my little girl has the best time when she is with her but is also no push over.
which is definitely needed now she is a determined little toddler.
I love getting the updates and pictures from her during the day and then hearing my little ones version of her day at pick up.
whenever we get in the car now she always asks if we’re going to “Kikki’s” (this is her name for her) and asks to see all of her friends that she has made. and will always run in when I do drop off and doesn’t want to ever leave when I pick up
If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable childminder, Nikki is your person. She is everything I wanted and more. and me and my little girl couldn’t imagine our lives without her.
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Millie
on 07/08/2025
'I want to go to Nikki's', the words of my daughter as we get in the car on the morning run. Unfortunately this time we wasn't going to Nikki's sadly, we were going to nursery.
This is a small snippet of how much my daughter enjoys it there. I get updates daily of what she's been doing and a comprehensive handover at the end of the day. Nikki is friendly, polite and always has the children's needs at the forefront.
We are lucky enough to be able to continue with Nikki for longer than the interim time period we were planning. The only sad thing is, our 2x sons won't be able to attend due to such demand!
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Kayleigh
on 11/07/2025
As a grandparent that lives that bit too far away to help with childcare on a regular basis, it is so reassuring to know that Nikki has my grandchildren when my daughter (or I) can’t.
Epitomising kind but firm, Nikki clearly cares deeply about every child in her care and does everything she can to make sure they have days that are as educational as they are fun, and it shows in their development.
While I love my grandchildren, they are both challenging at times. However, it never seems to phase Nikki. From the way she dealt with the eldest’s separation anxiety when he started with her – which not only helped him settle in quickly there but also set him up for dealing with new places and situations (and also made my daughter feel less stressed about leaving him) – to how she deals with episodes of over-tiredness and mini-meltdowns, Nikki’s calm nature and approach gives the children in her care the confidence to be themselves.
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Ali W
on 15/01/2025
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nrogers3
on 15/01/2025:
Thankyou so much for your very kind words Ali!
Working with your family is an absolute pleasure!
Our eldest started with Nikki when he was just 8 months old and, after his initial week where he was a little challenging (he was only 8 months after all), there is nowhere he would rather spend his time. Now, whenever we get in the car he will always ask if we’re going to “Kikki’s” (his name for her) and often runs into the house without a backward glance (or doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day).
All the positive vibes I got when I met Nikki to see if she was the right person to look after my little one were well founded. She is, quite simply, one in a million.
She goes above and beyond to make sure my little boy has the best time when with her but is no push over – which is definitely needed now he is a toddler and a determined one at that – and works with me and my husband to understand where she can help develop him too, which is really apparent when around other children. In fact, most people think he is older than he is.
Being such a curious and adventurous toddler, we often get calls from his nursery about accidents our little one has had, but somehow Nikki manages to let him explore and play without the bumps and bruises. She also manages to keep her house in amazing order considering the tornado that is our toddler.
We love getting the updates and pictures from her during the day and then hearing our little boy’s version of his day when we pick him up – he’s so animated about it all. He especially loves telling his little brother now, who will be joining him at Nikki’s next year.
If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable childminder that is truly exceptional, stop your search now – Nikki is your woman. She is everything we wanted and more, and we couldn’t imagine our lives without her and her family now.
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LisaMT
on 06/10/2024
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nrogers3
on 15/01/2025:
Thankyou so much, your boys are an absolute joy and I feel very lucky to be able to watch them grow!
Our little one started part time with Nikki when he was just 1 and his favourite pastimes were putting stones in his mouth and throwing himself off sofas and soft play equipment! He settled in with her beautifully and thankfully didn't give her a heart attack! She was great at making him (and me!) feel secure, and it was a lovely calm but stimulating setting for him. She also took him to some of the same baby groups we had been going to which gave him some continuity. If it hadn't been for Covid he would I am sure still be with Nikki but instead we just have to enjoy catching up with her and the girls every once in a while 😊
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Carol
on 21/12/2021
On meeting Nikki we had an instant positive feeling. She understood and helped us with the initial first time separation which is always difficult for mother and child. Nikki continuously kept us updated which was a great help and reassurance. My daughter always looked forward to going and made amazing progress within herself and all age appropriate activities. Nikki is kind, understanding and her qualifications, experience and knowledge not only help the children she cares for but the parents too. I would absolutely recommend Nikki as a fantastic and reliable childminder.
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Jess
on 07/12/2021
Nikki is without doubt the best childminder we’ve had for our two boys. She is friendly, dependable, trustworthy and incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to early years.
Nikki took care of our eldest son for 3 years before he started school, and she is currently looking after our youngest for 3 days a week. Nikki came highly recommended from a friend and I would recommend her to anyone. From day one she has treated our boys like they’re part of her own family. She is naturally very caring and nurturing and that comes across in the care she provides. Both of our boys arrive at Nikki’s house with a huge smile on their face.
Nikki is great to deal with as a parent. She’s incredibly friendly and flexible, and will always help out if she can. Communication is always fantastic and we receive regular updates and photos during the day so we know the kids are having a great time.
Nikki has also worked on developing the boys including social skills, manners, speech and writing skills.
Nikki and her family feel like an extension of our own family. I don’t think we would could trust or rely on anyone better to care for our boys.
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Marc35
on 27/11/2021
Nikki has been amazing since the moment we met her and she got down on the floor to play with the kids. She initially looked after my 3yo daughter for 6 months before she officially started preschool in September and now looks after my 1yo son. Both of my kids absolutely adore Nikki as do we! She is calm, caring and firm but fun. She goes above and beyond to help where she can and I don’t know what we’d do without her! She’s a brilliant childminder and there’s no one I could trust more with my kids. She’s become a firm part of our funny family and we thing she’s amazing!
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on 28/01/2019
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on 30/01/2017
Nikki's currently looking after my 5 months old son. The first time she had him I was extremely anxious about my little boy being looked after by someone else than me or his daddy, but Nikki turned it into a lovely, as stress-free as possible experience. Every day she's sending me pictures of what they're doing and sends me updates of how their day is going, so even though my son's with her I'm included in everything they do. Nikki works with me on maintaining our breastfeeding routine too, which is very important to me and even though it's a hassle for her to convince my son to take a bottle, she never complaines! If anything, she's being very inventive at encouraging him and making sure he's comfortable and happy.
Another thing I love is that she does lots of crafty-arty things with him, which leaves us with beautiful souvenirs.
She's very flexible and professional. We've never had any problems and have always been encouraged to let her know if we wanted her to do anything differently.
On top of that she's a wonderful person and I can honestly say that I trust her with my little baby boy.
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Aga
on 28/09/2016
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