Maria
Childminder in Coventry (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since May 2020 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 15 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Maria, I live together with my husband Florin and our two daughters, Viktoria and Elisa. I'm an Ofsted registered childminder with DBS checks up to date, childcare qualifications, first aid training, and a member of Pacey and Childcare.co.uk. My setting is open all year around, and I offer funded hours from 9 months to 4 years old funding entitlement. I provide a home from home experience for all my mindies. My house is child friendly with lots of toys to play and have fun, both inside and outside. We have an open space living room where the children will play and learn, an open kitchen where we will do lots of cooking, baking, painting, crafting and a big garden with swings, trampoline, climbing frame and playhouse. We have a covered area where the children will play outside in fresh air even if it's raining, and we have a patch of land where we will learn to plant and grow vegetables. Part of our family is our cat Mimi, she's a friendly Birman and she's staying outside her own house. We are welcoming everyone in our home with respect. I provide a home from home setting, where I encourage a friendly, happy, and safe environment for all children. I will take care of each child according to their needs and abilities. I will promote British Values through play and learning activities to stimulate children's development. We will spend time outdoors, in the garden, walking around and about, in the park or planned trips.
My Experience
I have been a mother for 11 years already, sometimes taking care of my 3 years old nephew. I worked 4 years ago, at St. Benedict's infant school in Birmingham as a lunchtime supervisor while studying to become a teaching assistant and volunteer for parents workshops. After obtaining my level 3 qualification as a TA, I was working for different schools and nurseries. In 2017, I was working for NHS as a Romanian interpreter.
My Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-based Childcare with Pacey, Pediatric Firstaid training, Safeguarding, FGM, prevention and control of infection, prevent duty, CACHE Diploma Support Teaching and Learning in Schools level 3, GCSE Maths A grade, Honours Degree of Engineering- Designer of wood furniture.
My Availability
I'm open from 7:00am -6:00pm, Monday till Saturday, offer flexibility if requires.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | no | no | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
£6/hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/10/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Maria. 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.
Maria took her time to get to know my daughter, to understand her and she was willing to let my daughter lead how well and fast she would get accommodated at hers. She was willing to do a longer and lengthy settling in period to suit my toddler. Maria has been very open about my requests and suggestions when and where I thought are better for my child and very accommodating. We are grateful she accepted my daughter to join the children she cares for and we hope she will be able to look after our second child well in the future. Overall as a family we are very happy, relaxed, calm and very pleased with Maria and her approach. Definitely recommend!!
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Monica D
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on 24/04/2024
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Maria
on 24/04/2024:
Thank you for your feedback and appreciation, Monica. It's a pleasure to look after your little one, and I'm happy to have this opportunity.😊 x
Maria is a very kind, thoughtful and caring person. She is doing an amazing job with my son and she really seems to understand him.
Her home is very warm and welcoming. I can appreciate why my son loves going there and I love it when he brings back art work he has done there/or made home gifts.
I really recommend Maria and hope she continues to be my son's childminder for a long time to come. ❤️
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Roxana S
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on 22/12/2023
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Maria
on 22/12/2023:
Thank you so much for your appreciation and recommendation, Roxana♥️. I am happy to look after your son, he's a lovely little man!♥️
Maria was very kind and helpful to me. Her advice helped me to find the best care for my daughter.
Her voice is lovely, and the communication gives the reassurance to the parents that their child is well looked after while the parents are away. I will definitely recommend Maria as a best child minder.
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Julie
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on 13/05/2023
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Maria
on 13/05/2023:
Thank you, Julie!
Thank you, Maria, for your kindness! Due to your recommendations I found the best answer to my daughter needs. I really appreciate your input!
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Ana
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on 15/10/2021
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Maria
on 16/10/2021:
Thank you! 😊
Well where do I start there are not enough words or space to describe this wonderful thoughtful lady - after a bad experience with a previous childminder she put my worries at ease - my 2 children love being there ans knowing they are safe and happy is all a mother needs x
I am so glad I found her , I have asked for extra hours at short notice and she agreed , again she is lovely welcoming completes so many activities with them once again she is AMAZING!!!! ❤️❤️💓
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angel246
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on 01/12/2020
Response by
Maria
on 02/12/2020:
Thank you so much for your kind words.
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