Renuka
Childminder in Windsor
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Female Member since Apr 2021 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 05 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: 13/03/2025 | |||||||
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
5 out of 5
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.
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!
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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.
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Tope
on 30/10/2021
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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.
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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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