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Reka

Childminder in Smethwick

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Female Member since Oct 2015 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 12 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
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
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me


My name is Reka, I live with my husband, 2 children and our lovely cat in Smethwick. I provide a gentle, loving and professional care for a variety of children. I follow the EYFS requirements for child development, I provide personalised support for each child. I have a large variety of educational toys, resources, adult and child led activities to support their learning in a fun way. I attend relevant trainings to improve the quality of my care.

I follow the Hygge approach, I’m doing the Hygge in Early Years accreditation.

We go out to local parks, libraries, farms, woods and play groups. We also do day trips occasionally.
I have an open plan kitchen/diner/living room and a huge garden used for the children in my care.

My Experience

I have been a childminder since 2015 and I used to work as a teacher in my previous career where I had the opportunity to work with children. I also volunteer in the Hungarian Community Group where I teach children at weekends. Having my own children gives me a lot of first hand experience as well. I come from a large family where I have always been surrounded by children. I have experience with bilingual children.

I welcome the use of washable nappies in my setting. If your child is in reusable nappies I'll be happy to accommodate it.

I have experience caring for babies, toddlers and primary age children.

My Qualifications

Childcare level 3
Fire safety
Safeguarding
Multi agency threshold training
I CAN (language development)
Positive parenting program
Changes
Paediatric first aid
Food safety
Early maths
Early reading
REAL training
Magical mark making
Wellcomm training

My Availability

Please get in touch for up to date info about my availability.
I offer the funded hours starting from 9 months.
I accept tax free childcare and childcare grant payments.

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Last Updated: 25/02/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I offer affordable prices, please contact me for details.
I offer day prices, the hourly price below is a guideline only.

My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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25 July 2023
18 October 2017 - Good
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Parents say

This highly-rated childminder is consistently praised for her trustworthiness, professionalism, and genuine passion for childcare. Parents appreciate the diverse activities, outdoor experiences, and educational opportunities provided. The setting is described as a home-like environment where children thrive and develop. Communication is prompt and transparent, with flexible accommodation of parents' needs. Overall, families highly recommend this childminder for her exceptional care and nurturing approach.
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Reka. 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.

Amazing, would 100% recommend

5 stars

We were looking for new childcare for our two children aged 3 and 1. We visited a few childminders but was drawn to Réka’s due to her setting and demeanour with the children.

We knew we had made the right choice, the boys absolutely loved going there and it was like a home from home. They did a variety of activities each day and were always out and about which helped them develop.

Communication with Réka was straightforward and prompt.

Réka has a genuine passion for childcare and puts the children’s needs first.

We would recommend Réka’s setting to anybody seeking childcare.

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by Avatar for Jordan Jordan on 10/02/2025

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, open-minded individual

5 stars

My son was with Reka for over 3 years. I initially went with Reka because she is clearly intelligent and very knowledgeable about caring for children but she was also receptive to using cloth nappies, which I was using with my son.

Through the years, I found Reka to be very trustworthy. She grew to be an extension of my own family, which I have appreciated immensely being a migrant to the UK. She holds firm boundaries, which I think is healthy, but she also works with families and is flexible.

Educationally, it was clear my son progressed exceptionally well in Reka’s care and that he had opportunities to expand his world and how he looks at the world. He learned about holidays and cultural practices that were not our own, and he was able to visit places like farms and soft plays, as well as tons of stay and play groups.

Reka’s setting was the perfect balance between a small, protected environment and a space where my son was appropriately challenged and could grow and explore the world.

My son is now in reception and has adjusted beautifully. He is also excelling educationally. Much of this I put down to his care and education with Reka. If I had the opportunity again, every time I would choose Reka.

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by Avatar for Deena Deena on 18/12/2024

Great childminder

5 stars

I met Reka through Hungarian Community Group when I was pregnant with my second born, she is now nearly 4 years old and has been with Reka since she was 5 month old. Reka is absolutely amazing with the children, she does treat them as individuals. She is very friendly, reliable, trustworthy and transparent. Reka was very helpful throughout the years,especially through potty training. I do like that she takes the children out to local communities, so they can experience diversity. I cannot fault her in any way. My daughter and my whole family will miss her as unfortunately we are moving away in September.

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by Avatar for Zsu Zsu on 20/06/2024

Lovely and friendly childminder

5 stars

My son was with Reka since he was 10 months old , as soon as I met Reka I knew she was the one !
I cannot recommend her highly enough she’s very professional and friendly, my son was always excited to see her.
She was amazing for us - her home is lovely and she have a big garden with lots of activities for children. Reka also took my son to park and other outings.
I received photos and detailed learning journal on my son’s development, which was lovely. Also Reka was very flexible with my needs and requirements and my son just love her.
I totally recommend Reka as a trustworthy and caring childminder.

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by Avatar for Alise Alise on 04/01/2024

Highly recommended

5 stars

My daughter is being with her since she was 4 months old .it's been 2 years now.
Reka is well educated how to handle any variety of age children.
she is very kind ,loving with my girl. teaching her many things which is suitable with her age.
as a single mum I can't thank her enough that help and support what I got from her during the years.
my daughter can't wait to see her every morning. and she is really enjoying the time with her. they doing, little arts, crafts,singing, playing, having fun at playground.
I am very pleased and happy with Reka. she is the best .😊

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Bettina Bettina on 04/03/2021

Brilliant

5 stars

My 3 year old son is always happy to see Reka.
Reka is a friendly, confident childminder, who takes good care of the little ones. Would highly recommend her.

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by Avatar for Eva Eva on 02/03/2021

The best

5 stars

My daughter( 10 years old) absolutely love being at Reka’s. Very professional, kind and organised. I need childcare occasionally in half terms. Reka is very flexible and understanding. Occasionally my daughter had to stay at night, I was very confident that she was in a safe place. Although my daughter is an only child and can be very shy with new people, never sleeps at her friends house either, she is very comfortable at Reka’s either for day or night stay, she loves it there.I can absolutely recommend Reka to anyone, she is the best.

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by Avatar for Zsuki Zsuki on 02/03/2021

Home from home

5 stars

My daughter (now 3) has been with Reka for just over 2 years now. She settled in really quickly and really enjoys her time there. She has built up strong relationships in this homey setting, which has been especially important during the madness of covid. Reka is really enthusiastic about all the different seasonal activities and celebrations, and has done an excellent job keeping these going through the pandemic, with really innovative solutions to keeping the children active and happy.

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by Avatar for H2Mum H2Mum on 10/02/2021

I would absolutely recommend Reka

5 stars

Reka has been childminding my daughter (15 months old) since September 2018.

I have been extremely happy with the care my daughter has received. Reka is warm and friendly. She provides a wide, fun range of activities. Reka completes an online diary detailing what my baby has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of his whole day including what he has eaten, how long he has slept and all his activities. This helps me to feel involved with her care.

I would absolutely recommend Reka as a great and reliable childminder.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 12/10/2018

Simply the best....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

5 stars

I was looking for a child minder for my 2 boys I came across this lady and arranged to meet her with the boys she's a lovely lady and takes pride in what she does...the boys absolutely adore her and feel safe in her presence I will most definitely be continuing to use her services....massive thank you xxxx

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by Avatar for Shaz88 Shaz88 on 01/12/2017

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