Nicki

About Me

My Name is Nicki.
I am an Ofsted-Registered Childminder with 30 Years’ Experience in Bicester
Providing high-quality private and funded childcare, including school-age provision.
Nurturing young minds in a warm, home-based environment.
Personalized Planning Tailored to Your Child

To ensure the best care and learning experience, I gather information from parents, carers, and other settings involved in your child’s life. I also observe and engage directly with your child to understand their interests and needs.

Using the Development Matters framework, I assess your child’s current stage of development and identify their next steps. This helps me tailor activities and learning opportunities that support their growth and curiosity.


Ofsted Grade Good February 2025

I am registered with Ofsted and was inspected in February 2025, receiving a "GOOD" evaluation.

As a childminder, I am assessed under the same rigorous standards as nurseries, focusing on areas such as leadership, curriculum, children’s welfare, and inclusion, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.

I am happy to share my full Ofsted report with parents-please ask if you would like a copy. Below is a summary of some of the positive feedback from my latest inspection.

This is some of what Ofsted said about my provision February 2025

The childminder has established secure setting-in procedures that focus on the individual needs of the children. As a result, children are safe and happy in the childminder's home. She responds to them warmly, helping children to feel emotionally secure. Children are familiar with the daily routines and form close relationships with the childminder. They look to her for consolation and reassurance. For instance, the childminder comforts children when they are upset or hurt. The childminder builds her curriculum around children's individual needs and interests."

"She builds on children's speech and language, helping them to extend their vocabulary. Young children communicate well and eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions. Children develop an understanding of what contributes to good health. The childminder talks to them about how healthy foods help them to grow. She takes children to activity sessions with other childminders and their children. Children can play in the garden and have opportunities to visit various places of interest. For example, they walk in the woods, visit farms and local parks. This effectively promotes children's physical development and their understanding of the world.The childminder ensures that children enjoy their learning and that it is relevant to them."

"The childminder has established very positive relationships with parents. They speak highly of the childminder and the good-quality care and education she provides. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's learning and development.?"


 References

Child aged 5
They go to the park, feed the ducks, cinema on the bus to different places around Oxford including the dinosaur museum, he loves going there, thank you, you do a great job and he speaks so highly of you and the time he spends with you.
Chelsea Veale

Child aged 5
The relationship my Teddy has with nicki is great, he enjoys going there, he loves the setting and there is lots for him to do.
Chelsea Veale

Child aged 7
Finn is always happy to go in the morning. He enjoys playing with the others and always keen to tell nicki news.
Katherine Peterson

Child aged 3
My daughter Skye has a wonderful relationship with nicki, she has great respect for nicki and feels safe in her company, she has very good relationship with the other children in the setting.
Kate and Steve Carter

Child aged 3
Nicki always fill Skyes days with fun and exciting experiences, all of which are appropriate for her age.
Skye is always excited about what she has done, we can honestly say we would not want her to go anywhere else.
Kate and Steve Carter

Child aged 4.5
Fun filled, educational (learnt lots) They are Lexies other family-very close bond.
Gemma McLeese Allen

Child Aged 2.5
Jack always runs into nickis and talks about the other children, always there for advice with stages.
Charlotte Brown

Child aged 4
In Nicki’s setting Laura has grown into a confident, independent and happy girl, she has learnt soo much with Nicki, and we are very thankful for it.
Dina Sikorsha

Child aged 3
Exciting activities at home to trips to the library, groups, parks and further afield a bus. She has grown and become more confident. I am sure she will get the best school prep she could and will enjoy the process greatly.
Aleksandra Marczuk-Dabrowski

Child aged 3.5
Very relaxed atmosphere, but respectful and polite.
Aleksandra Marczuk-Dabrowski

Child aged 4
Cariadh has an amazing relationship with nicki, Every day Cariadh comes home excited about what they have learnt or been engrossed in, the crafts they make and bring home are very imaginative. Days out to not just the park but on the bus, Cinema, Mcdonalds, sand play, role play, how to behave in public and private. Nickis patience shines through the kids and their individual needs. Cariadh chose Nicki
Narisse Hollington

Most Recent Reviews
We could not be happier with our child's progress and all the next steps.
We think the curriculum plan is great enhancing my child's education, while also enjoying fun and engaging activities.
I definitely feel like the setting is supportive of my child's independence and confidence, getting him ready for school.
If my child could come more than twice a week he would, as always asking to see you.

S. Powell

We find the termly reports beneficial for ourselves, these reports mean we can all be working and supporting our child to achieve her next steps at home and also with you.
Our child is making so much progress every single day, her speech and language has come on leaps and bounds.
My child is always excited and happy to attend your setting and will ask if its a nicki day.
We are extremely happy with the provision that you provide and are so happy with our child's progress since she started in your setting

S & B Hughes

Nikki has consistently demonstrated her ability to meet my child's development needs and has been instrumental in recognizing and working with his strengths and weaknesses.

One of the aspects I appreciate most about Nikki is her commitment to aligning her teaching methods with our family values. She reinforces the same principles we practice at home, creating a seamless educational experience for my child. This consistency has contributed significantly to his learning and development.

As a parent communicating regularly about my child's well-being is so important to me which Nikki is great at,including detailed updates on his food and fluid intake. Her transparency and willingness to engage with us about our child's needs are greatly valued, making us feel involved in his daily experiences.

Additionally, my child always looks forward to his time with Nikki. It is evident that she fosters a warm and nurturing environment that encourages him to explore and learn confidently. Her passion for childcare shines through in every interaction.

I wholeheartedly recommend Nikki as a childminder. She is truly dedicated to the children in her care and has made a positive impact on our family.
V. Fogarty