Renuka
Childminder in Windsor
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Female Member since Apr 2021 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 31 May 2025
My Summary
The Learning Trail: Nature's Nest Nursery In Windsor
About Me
Hello!
I am Renuka and I'd like to welcome you to my home-based childcare, "The Learning Trail". I am passionate about providing a safe and friendly haven for children along with quality childcare. I am committed to all aspects of children's emotional, social and intellectual development.
My utmost aim is for parents to feel comfortable and happy to bring their children to a safe, stimulating and caring setting. I will ensure to give regular feedbacks through the app in order to establish a connection and make sure we are all in sync with your child's progression.
> All meals included
> Home & School Pick up and drop off service
> After School club and could help with homework
> Flexible on timings
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder through Tiney.
Currently, I live with my husband and two children, daughter 6.5yrs and son 5 years old, we are a fun-loving and mad family who love to travel, eat fun food and just have a fun-filled time.
Our setting will provide a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play, where I will be following children’s lead because they need the freedom to play and follow their own imagination and ideas.
I enjoy working in natural settings and supporting children's education with nature-based surroundings following the EYFS framework at all times. I believe that nature-based learning help children to be physically active as well as flourish holistically into happy and independent little individuals.
I will get the children to connect with nature by taking them on nature walks, scavenger hunts, reading under the trees and watching and feeding the ducks.
My Experience
I have over 8 years of experience working in numerous primary schools as learning support assistant for children with special education needs and over 3yrs as a childminder. In addition to this, I have obtained experience and skills by working with children of various age groups, as a nanny and tutor.
My Qualifications
> MA in Special Education Needs
> MEd in Special Education Needs (VI)
> BA.BEd in Special Education and Teaching (VI)
> EYFS Foundation Course
> Paediatric First Aid Training
> Safeguarding Children Certificate
> Prevent Duty
> Food Hygiene
My Availability
Available full time!
Monday- Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday 8am-4pm
I’m flexible with timing so contact me for out of hour care!
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 | yes | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 16/05/2025 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Daycare Charges: £7 per hour onwards. (based on the requirement)
These charges are applicable
> Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
> Minimum Hours: 6 hours a day
> Minimum Session: 3 days per week
Price includes:
1. Breakfast (8 am to 9 am): Porridge, Cereal, Fruits etc...
2. Midday Snack (10:00 am to 11:00 am): Fruits, Crackers, Yoghurt etc...
3. Lunch (only for children staying after 12:00 pm) (12:00 pm to 1:00 pm): Hot Veg / Non-veg home-
cooked healthy food.
4. Evening Tea (4:00 pm to 5:00 pm): Tea, Biscuit, Crackers etc...
*Dinner is available on request, additional charges apply.
Also available on request (additional charges will apply)
1. Unsocial Hours (before 8:00 am and after 6:00 pm)
2. Weekends & Bank Holiday
3. Pick Up and Drop Off Service (call for details)
4. Before & Afterschool Care is available (call for details)
Please call me regarding any individual requirements or special cases.
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 03/05/2021)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 03/05/2021)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 09/08/2021)
Reviews

Parents say
This childminder receives glowing reviews for her warm, nurturing personality and professional approach. Parents praise the home-like environment, diverse educational activities, and outdoor play opportunities. Children are described as thriving, happy, and excited to attend. The childminder is commended for her adaptability, kindness, and ability to foster confidence and learning in children of various ages.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Renuka. 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.
Cannot recommend Renuka highly enough! Her warm and nurturing personality means my little boy absolutely adores her. He’s so excited to tell me all about his time when I pick him up. Renuka has a lovely setting, full of educational toys and a super garden for exploring climbing, jumping, running, riding bikes and digging in the giant sand pit. I am so grateful that Renuka was available to take my little boy as it’s not easy to find a childminder that you trust to leave your pride and joy with but she treats them all with such love and kindness and it is apparent that every child there is happy and settled.
by
Emma
on 28/05/2025
Renuka is lovely and kind, my son loves her and is always happy going to the nursery and afterschool care with her. Thank you 🙏🏽
by
Olly
on 21/05/2025
My daughter is going with Renuka from past 1 year and she is just amazing and very professional.
My daughter settled down very easily and she eats very well over there though she through tantrums to eat anything at home
Whenever we say our daughter in early morning that wake up my daring we have to go "RENUKA HOUSE" and she wakes up with joy and ready to go.
I noticed in some preschool that when we pick up kids they have runny nose and diapers full with pee that I really didn't like it but at learning trail Renuka and all theirs staffs are just amazing never had this complain with them
I highly recommend Renuka as kids always feels like a home at learning trail
by
Tulsi
on 20/05/2025
Response by
Renuka
on 20/05/2025:
Aww 🥰 Tulsi. You really made my day with such amazing and kind words. Your daughter is beautiful and we love having her in our family. We will do our best to make them happy, safe and always loved.
Best wishes,
Renuka
Renuka has been incredible with our two children. They both settled very quickly within her setting and love going every day. Renuka offers a variety of learning through play, and they come home every time having learnt more and they’ve grown confidence in abundance. Both of our children are dairy intolerant and Renuka has welcomed them and adapted where necessary. We would highly recommend Renuka to anyone who is in need of a childminder - it’s honestly like home from home, very accommodating and ALWAYS smiling. Thank you for welcoming our family into yours Renuka!
by
Rebecca
on 18/05/2025
Response by
Renuka
on 20/05/2025:
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. Your words truly mean a lot to me. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our time together has made such a positive impact, and I genuinely appreciate your support and trust.
Your children are joy to be around—curious, happy, and full of potential. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their journey, and I look forward to many more wonderful moments ahead.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share such generous feedback.
My daughter has been going to Renuka at The Learning Trail for nearly 3 years now, since starting school and she absolutely loves her time with Renuka. The environment Renuka has created is calm but fun, also taking time to help the children learn and develop skills, outside and inside the home. She is passionate about the children in her care, treating them as individuals and my daughter adores her. Renuka is a wonderful person, calm, kind hearted and trustworthy person who I would highly recommend.
by
Amy
on 18/05/2025
Response by
Renuka
on 20/05/2025:
Thank you so much for your kind words. I absolutely love having your daughter around—she brings such a bright energy with her. Our conversations on the way back home are always something I look forward to. She’s thoughtful, funny, and such great company. It’s truly a pleasure getting to know her better each day, and I’m grateful for the bond we’re building.
Best wishes,
Renuka
Renuka’s mission and passion is well and truly all about children. My son joined just before he turned 9 months and to put it simply, he is thriving in every area. He loves it there and even got to experience his first Sports Day at 1.5yrs old🥰. Potty training is a huge transition as any parent will know, and he is being supported so beautifully through this phase. I wouldn’t have been as confident to start potty training if he’d been in a nursery setting. My now 8yo daughter attended previously for a number of school holidays and she loved going there everyday. Reunka is thoughtful, generous, super-woman-calm and intelligent. We are a non-British family and together with her husband + children, Renuka has made us all feel right at home🌺.
by
Yvonne_2
on 18/05/2025
Response by
Renuka
on 18/05/2025:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words and positive feedback truly mean a lot to us. We’re so grateful for your support and trust—it’s always our goal to provide the best experience for both students and parents.
Kind regards
Renuka and the team of The Learning Trail.
Renuka's setting is the most amazing environment for children, from tiny babies to pre school.
The house is full of wonderful fun toys and activities, which encourage learning but are great fun!
Our Son has been with Renuka from when she was 10 months old, in that time we have seen him become a confident happy little boy. His speech, gross and fine motor skills, and social skills have developed greatly and I strongly believe this is down to Renuka's encouragement and teaching.
Our Son is treated like an extended part of her family, and is always relaxed and content when I drop him off and collect him, it's not unusual for him to not be keen to come home, particularly if he is in the garden in or enjoying playing with Renuka's kids. They Both are so friendly, supportive and Lovely.
The children get to spend lots of time outside, and again there is the most amazing array of toys, activities to be done, and wonderful world of make believe to explore like various outdoor activities.
I could go on and on about all the fantastic and brilliant things that Renuka does at My boy but we'll be here at work all day! Go and see for yourselves you will be amazed!
Thank you Renuka. You are a super star!
by
Nabs
on 18/09/2023
Response by
Renuka
on 19/09/2023:
Dear Nabs,
Hope you are doing well.
I’m so touched by your wonderful words. I’m so glad to work with parents like you who are so supportive and work as a team. Thank you so much for such lovely review.
Best wishes,
Renuka
Renuka has been amazing with my two children. One of my children has additional educational needs and Renuka has worked together with me and taken on board on the advice and support given by the professionals to best support my child. In addition, I love the photos she sends me everyday of the different activities my children have done and this really makes my day seeing my children happy and enjoying learning. In addition Renuka's communication is brilliant and she is flexible in providing extra childcare even at short notice. Renuka has been a God send and I would recommend her to other parents/carers looking for childcare.
by
Tope
on 30/10/2021
Response by
Renuka
on 21/11/2021:
Thank you so much Maria for your such positive feedback, I really enjoy working with your both angels and will continue to do so 😊
It is an amazing three months at the Learning Trail with Renuka. My boy absolutely adores going there. Renuka has been planning every week with so much attention and care. My son enjoys the same as I can see from August to now he has learnt. He also loves the food. What I love most is that he is more and more sociable and he is keen in trying new things and play activities and goes with it with confidence. Also Renuka is calm and patient, she takes a lot of interest in his likes and dislikes. Her ways of making kids learn new things through nature, introducing them to the beauty of nature is wonderful and refreshing. I would definitely recommend The Learning Trail. It’s a safe happy place to grow.
by
Khushnaz
on 27/10/2021
Response by
Renuka
on 21/11/2021:
Thank you Khushnaz for such lovely review and it’s absolutely my pleasure to work with your sunshine 🌞
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