Mari
Childminder in London: Harrow (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Oct 2020 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
**Free Childcare Spaces Available**
About Me
I am Marinella, Ofsted registered childminder accepting any kind of Government funding.
I recognise that every child is unique and has his own learning style. I use EYFS education alongside some Montessori and forest school activities, to provide a wide range of experiences, stimulating a child's love of learning and discovery. By understanding how your child learns I will provide them with the tools, opportunities and experiences that will help them to navigate and understand the world around them.
In our safe and welcoming environment the children feel confident and thrive, building strong fundation for learning.
I offer music, yoga sessions, mindfulness and languages.
We have adventures in our large, well-stocked garden, and prepare forest school inspired activities for outdoor learning!
The meals and snacks that I prepare are 80% organic and always healthy.
No screens allowed. only for learning purpose!
Come and meet us!
My Experience
I have many years of babysitting experience and 5 years professional experience in nursery, preschool and reception class. I have 2 wonderful children as well.
My Qualifications
Level 2 in Children and young people workforce.
Level 2 in Employment responsabilities and rights in health, social care, children and young people's settings.
Yoga and mindfulness training for children.
Healthy eating course for toddlers.
Languages degree.
Gordon Music Learning Theory 0-5.
My Availability
8am to 6pm
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| Last Updated: 26/06/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
Open from 8am to 6pm
I provide school drop off and pick up with out of school club.
I accept the following:
15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4 years old
30 hours free childcare for 3 and 4 years old
15 hour for 2 years old
Tax free childcare
Childcare vouchers
Student finance
Fun, engaging, child led activities are part of the daily learning routines, based on a long term planning.
All preschool curriculum will be cover.
Free use of app, for parents, to get live updates and secure payments.
Healthy and organic meals and snacks are inclusive!
Spanish and Italian sessions at no extra cost!
Gordon Music Learning Theory sessions included in the fee!
Book club events are included!
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Stanburn Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Avanti House School
- I provide pick ups at Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery
- I provide pick ups at London Academy
My Documents
- Inspection Report: Quality assurance report. We are Outstanding in Quality of Education (added 05/02/2024)
- Inspection Report: Good Provider (added 09/04/2022)
- Training Certificate: Gordon Music Learning Theory Certificate (added 21/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: Yoga (added 05/02/2021)
- Training Certificate (added 05/02/2021)
- DBS Check (added 30/11/2020)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 30/11/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid certificate (added 30/11/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Mari. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
We feel so lucky we found Curious Minds in our search for childcare when we moved to Stanmore, two years ago. Our two girls have been there ever since, and they now collect our eldest from school a few days a week, and we haven't looked back! Marinella and Laura care for our girls with so much love, care, attention, and delicious food! They build a curriculum that really encourages the girls to explore and enjoy the world around them, and they also cover lots of different seasonal topics from a range of different cultures. Our girls are so happy and settled there, we can't imagine them going to a better place to grow and learn while we are working. Thank you so much Marinella and Laura, for opening your home and hearts to our little girls, and for everything you do for them!
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My child (4yo) has been attending Mari’s Tiney nursery for two years. We chose this setting mainly because of its size, the flexible and child centred settling in period and multilingual environment.
Marinella and Laura are a great team, very approachable by both children and parents in case there’s a concern to discuss. They are attentive and build a strong relationship with the children early on.
Since my child attending this group his social, emotional skills improved greatly and made friends too. His academic and general knowledge is on the rise as well, thanks to the weekly topics the children explore through interesting hands-on activities.
My child is happy and always excited to go to “Mari’s house”.
I would highly recommend this setting to any parents looking for a happy, safe, nurturing environment for their child.
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During the process of finding a childminder I think I interviewed around 10 candidates. I then narrowed it down to top 5, then top 3 and Mari won every round! We are so delighted with our son's progression. He started at ten months of age, he's now coming up to two. As a parent of a lockdown baby, social interaction was something of great importance to us... He is confident, energetic and so happy and much of this is down to the amazing care that Mari and her assistant, Laura, provide. I love how caring and affectionate Mari and Laura are. This was another key factor for me - ensuring that my child was in the care of people who are kind, giving and empathetic. Another key selling point was warm, organic and freshly cooked food that is provided to the children daily. The environment combines education and play, which is the perfect way to learn. We are kept up to date with a daily diary which records activities for the day, nappy change times, milk / food intake, nap times and other parent and childminder communication.
I am so happy that we chose Mari and we wouldn't change a thing!
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Mari looks after my little girl since she was 11 months. She is turning 2 now and I am very happy with all the progress my little girl made. Mari’s setting is full of life, fun and love. She is caring and friendly and is always available to talk. I couldn’t recommend her more.❤️🙏🏼
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