Talia
Childminder in London
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Female Member since Nov 2013 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 10 Dec 2024
My Summary
Childcare With The Difference
About Me
Welcome you to Talia’s Teddies Childminding!
*WE ACCEPT FUNDED HOURS*
We have two settings:
Balham Branch
Clapham Branch
My name is Natalia and I am passionate about working with children. I am a mother to two lovely daughters. I have over forteen years’ experience working in childcare in a variety of settings, including at nurseries, childminders and as a nanny, across different age groups. I am a very positive person with a bubbly personality.
Since I was 10 years old my dream was to have my own nursery and my dream has come true!
As a parent, I know how important it is to feel that your child is in good hands, in a nurturing, caring and safe environment that is both structured and fun.
Our Settings are centred around learning through play in order to encourage your child's development but I we also use elements of the Montessori approach which, in my experience, work best for helping children learn.
Every child is unique. Every child should feel special by noticing and encouraging their individual strengths and interests. Here your child will learn how to be independent, caring, polite, self-confident, creative and proud of their own achievements.
We love arts and crafts and cannot wait to introduce your child to a whole range of fun (and wonderfully messy!) arty activities. We spend lots of time outside, enjoying our great arranged gardens. We often go on small trips or whole-day outings, including to the excellent local parks and playgrounds, soft play, the Library and visits to the Fire Station, Battersea Park Zoo and so on.
We have additional activities such as Spanish lessons, dance classes, music and sports classes.
All the meals are prepared fresh, homemade and nutritionally balanced, using fresh ingredients and including lot of fruits and vegetables. We cater for any dietary requirements that your child may have.
Our Settings are adapted for children from 3 months to 5 years old.
Opening hours are 8am to 6 pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am-5pm Friday.
Please private message me to receive Welcome Pack with all the details.
My Experience
December 2017 - till present Owner of Talia's Teddies Childminding
February 2016 – December 2017 Nanny & Housekeeper
July 2016 – August 2017, Nanny for Twins
December 2014 – 2017, Babysitter and Emergency Nanny, Bank staff, Nursery worker
June 2014 – February 2016, Childminder/childminder assistant in small setting
October 2013 – March 2014, Childminder assistant
March 2012 – February 2013, Teacher, Primary school
December 2011 – April 2013, Nanny and Housekeeper
My Qualifications
September 2015 - OFSTED registered Childminder and Nanny
August 2015 – Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Education & Early Years
October 2014 - Early Years Training Attendance Certificate
Home-based Care & Safeguarding Children
August 2014 - CACHE Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- The qualification meets the current EYFS requirements
- It is a 20 GLH qualification which meets the OFSTED requirements
Academic qualifications
2008-2011 University of Lower Silesia
Title of Award: Bachelor Degree (Specialisation: Educational Science, primary and kindergarten education) – comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard by NARIC
2005-2008 Secondary Commercial School, Poland
Exams taken: English, Polish, The knowledge of Society (equivalent of A levels)
1997-2005 Primary School, Poland
Courses and modules completed:
How Children Learn. The Importance of Play; Working with Children and Families; Child Development; Language of the Adults; Understanding of Early Years Setting; Montessori approach in teaching children aged 1-8
My Availability
4 days a week 8:00-6:00
Friday 8:00-5:00
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Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 20/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
Please send me a private message regarding fees
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 29/12/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/12/2022)
Reviews
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Talia's Teddies have been looking after our two year old son for over a year and the setting they have created has been absolutely perfect for him - we really don't think we could have found anywhere better.
Natalia and Maks have created a wonderful family environment and their love of children and passion for their work come through in everything they do. Our son loves going there, he rushes through their door in the morning and is always happy at the end of the day. The play, music, crafts and activities that Natalia and Maks prepare have helped immensely in his development and we're very happy with their approach to our son's routine, the home prepared food everyday and their communication. We really enjoy reading the daily notes to find out everything about his day!
As first time parents, we have also benefitted a lot from Natalia & Maks' advice, support and experience. They are both very professional, conscientious and care for our son just like he's their own.
Talia's Teddies has been an extension of family for us and we can't recommend it enough.
Natalia looks after both our children, we’ve known her for nearly 2.5 years. Our eldest son started with her when he was about 9 months old and my younger son joined him about 2 years later. They both have a great time there!
There is nothing more reassuring than a smiling child waving you goodbye at drop-off in the morning and a similarly happy child at pick-up time. We looked at a few different childcare options when we started our search, but we chose Talia’s Teddies as we particularly liked the smaller home-from-home setting.
Talia and Maks are full of positive energy and it’s evident they adore the kids in their care. The day is packed full of fun activities, laughter, home cooked meals and all in a caring environment where good behavior is expected and encouraged. As newbie parents, we were appreciative of the calm and practical advice provided by Talia for sleeping/teething/sickness issues that have occasionally cropped up.
We highly recommend Talia’s Teddies, we feel like they're an extended part of our family; a fantastic setting where children really do thrive.
My son was under Natalia's care from when he was 8 months old and since then he has grown into a happy and confident little boy. Natalia has played a big part in his development in that she has given my son guidance in play, sharing, manners and of course her loving care. She provides a fun, relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, enabling children to enjoy themselves, make new friends and feel settled and secure.
She works on her own initiative and encourages children to explore their interests whether its arts and crafts, reading, music or sports. She is also very much aware of the importance of healthy eating and always prepares fresh, balanced meals for children, which was one of our main requirements. I cannot stress enough how I would not hesitate to recommend Natalia as a childminder and have found her to be extremely competent, conscientious and trustworthy. I would have total confidence that she would be able to offer any child in her care at Talia's Teddies everything that is required and more.
Natalia looked after my daughter whilst childminding a few years ago and has babysat for us many times since. I have always found her to be friendly, reliable, proactive, positive and hugely kind and caring with my children, they adore her. I have no doubt that the lucky children at Talia’s Teddies will thrive in her care.
Natalia Baran has worked for us since the summer of 2016 as a nanny and housekeeper. The only reason she will stop working for us at the end of December 2017 is that we are moving abroad - otherwise we would have clung onto her for dear life!
I have no doubt whatsoever that Talia's Teddies will be an exceptional setting for all the children that attend because Natalia is fantastic with children and incredibly loving, fun and hardworking.
In terms of her work for us, Natalia has sole charge of our little boy Edward (now 22 months) three days a week. Her role includes organising and taking him to the park, playgroups, swimming and so on and Natalia is proactive at finding activities for him.
She plans a varied menu for his meals each week and prepares excellent food for him.
Natalia is superb with Edward and he adores her in return. Its lovely to see how excited he is when she arrives in the morning. She is very warm and loving with him and gives him lots of attention and affection, which for me was the most important thing when choosing a nanny.
Natalia is very good about sitting down and playing with him and at the same time teaching him things in a gentle way, which I see as one of the benefits of having a nanny who has experience as a nursey school teacher. She has been instrumental in Edward’s development and we are very grateful to her for that. Not only has she taught him how to play (both independently and with other children), share and manners, she has also taught him lovely little routines such as sitting down on the step to take his shoes on and off and putting on his coat before going out. It is clear that Edward is very happy with her and has a lot of fun. I greatly appreciate that at all times she is providing a warm, nurturing, structured environment for him.
She is also very good at keeping the toys, play areas and other children’s items such as the buggy clean and tidy. She also does housekeeping for us, including emptying/loading the dishwasher, hanging out/putting away washing, and shopping (both for Edward and sometimes for the family), tidying up the kitchen etc. She is excellent at spotting things that need to be done in relation to Edward or around the house generally and doing them without needing to be asked.
Natalia cares deeply about the quality of her work and always wants to ensure that we are happy with everything she does, which I can honestly say we always are. She is extremely hard working – I don’t think she ever sits down – and is a very motivated, energetic individual.
In addition she is always very punctual and tries to be as flexible as possible, for example, coming early or staying late for us, sometimes at short notice, which is very much appreciated. She also does lots of babysitting for us which again is very helpful.
My husband and I feel as if Natalia has become part of our family. She is an absolute pleasure to have around and we feel exceedingly lucky to have her as our nanny. I never worry for a moment about leaving Edward in her care as I know that she is 100% trustworthy and I have absolute confidence in her. I can wholeheartedly and entirely recommend her as a nanny, babysitter and/or housekeeper.
I’m more than happy to answer to speak on the phone in relation to any questions.
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