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Lea

Childminder in London: Lewisham (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Aug 2009 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Scotland Care Inspectorate Registered
DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Hotel Babysitter
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

Hi my name's Lea and I am a registered childminder.
I have been childminding for 28 years and really enjoy my job.
I am a Bromley Mencap specialist network childminder and was recently graded Good by Ofsted in 2 areas and OUTSTANDING in 2 areas of my practice.
I have NVQ level 2 & 3 in childcare and I'm High Scope trained. I also have special needs training, safe guarding and first aid.
I have two children of my own aged 30 and 22 years old.
I offer children a loving, stimulating, exciting learning environment while in my care. I totally believe in working in partnership with parents so everyone feels safe and happy, both parents and children.

Feel free to contact me

My Experience

I am a mum of two children ( the best experience I think you need in childcare).
I have been a registered childminder for 28 years.
I am a Network childminder.
I am special needs trained and have worked closely with children with ADHD, autism and a variety of special needs.
I have NVQ level 2 & 3 in childcare and I'm also High Scope trained.
I have Safeguarding level 3 & participate in regular training to enhance my knowledge
I have worked for a lot of teachers over the years and offer special rates for term time only .
Graded 5 stars by the food hygiene standards agency

My Qualifications

NVQ Childcare level 2 & 3
High Scope (an American way of teaching, taught in Saplings Nursery's)
Network Childminder
Mencap registered Childminder
First Aid trained
Enhanced CRB
Bromley Mencap Specialist Network Childminder
Food hygiene level 2
Safeguarding level 3
Special needs trained
5 star rating by the food standard agency

My Availability

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

8am - 5.pm (I am flexible on days and times)

I am happy to childmind for parent needing term time only and offer reduced rates in the school holidays ..

Short term childminding or addhoc Childcare also offered.

I am registered for the 2 year old funding and 3/4 year old funding

I am happy to meet with parents to discuss their childcare needs, feel free to contact me..

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes no no no no
Morning yes yes yes no no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes no no no no
After School yes yes yes no no no no
Evening yes yes yes no no no no
Overnight yes yes yes no no no no
Last Updated: 23/04/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £12.00 per hour

Hourly - £12 per hour

Daily - From £70


I also provide flexible rates for teachers or families working term time only

Registered for 2 year old & 3/4 year old funding

Registered for Childcare vouchers, and various vouchers linked to individual parents working environment and government schemes

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

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.

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Good
14 February 2022
An inspection revealed both strengths and areas for improvement in this childcare setting. Children make good progress and behave exceptionally well in a safe, emotionally secure environment. The curriculum is well-planned, focusing on language development and healthy lifestyle choices. While the overall rating is good, with outstanding elements in behavior and personal development, the childminder could enhance learning by more consistently joining in children's play.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
17 February 2016 - Outstanding
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  • DBS Check (added 05/01/2022)
  • image/svg+xml Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 03/07/2019)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 19/05/2019)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 05/01/2022)
  • Inspection Report (added 03/07/2019)
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Reviews

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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Lea. 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.

The best decision I could make. She is the best!

5 stars

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Lea in 2022. It was such a special moment for both me and my daughter. I really wanted my daughter to learn to be more independent because she was always with me, and I'm so grateful that we were able to achieve that together. With Lea, she has learned a variety of activities, from cooking and feeding herself to tidying up, enjoying puzzles, reading books, singing, and gardening. Lea has been amazing at involving my daughter in various outdoor activities like going for walks, attending playgroups, and spending time in the parks. As a result, my daughter has developed a love for the outdoors and really enjoys socializing with other children. I've noticed that she has become more outgoing and extroverted, thanks to these experiences. Lea is such a caring, loving, and attentive person who treats your child like family. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much for your support and for being with us through these years.

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by Avatar for Arianna Arianna on 21/06/2024

The Best Childminder like a Family !!!

5 stars

Lea is a lovely person. I would never find better childminder for my child. She is always happy to help. My daughter was only 1 year old when she went to Lea and I must say she did the best job I xould imagine. She teach her everything the same way as me at home from cooking together, tidy up, gardening and many many more. I didn't even send my daughter to start in reception as I was so Happy with Lea and with all her work she was doing. My daughter is missing her so much and every time we going school she is asking me if she can go to Lea instead school. I don't have a words to say how thankful I am to had her.

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by Avatar for Monika Monika on 12/09/2023

Absolutely amazed with the service provided!

5 stars

Lea is loved by kids, just simply loved. She is very attentive, helping and with list of good tips for parents. My son had no issues going to her setting from the day one and loved it to the bits. A lot of toys to go through, plenty of small tours to farms and parks, even cinemas :) Fresh meals, cookery classes and a lot more to offer. If I only could I would have left my son with Lea for one more year, but well kids are growing fast and we have another chapter ahead of us now.

Thank you for all your help and support Lea! We will be in touch x

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by Avatar for Tati Tati on 08/08/2022

Exceptional childminder!

5 stars

We have only positive things to say about Lea and her setting. Our son has been with her for 8 months and we are very impressed by how much he has developed with her: signing, feeding himself, drinking from a cup, painting, drawing, pretend play. He grew in confidence around other children and adults. Most importantly, he is happy and we know that he is in great hands!

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Dorian Dorian on 15/08/2021

Can't recommend highly enough!

5 stars

I can't recommend Lea highly enough - she really is the real deal and has consistently exceeded our expectations when looking after our toddler. He comes home happy, energized and stimulated after a day with her. She sees the best in each child and they attach to her easily.

My son is a lockdown child and had a lot of separation anxiety when he started with Lea. He was weary of being left with anyone other than me. She provided the security he needed, while exposing him to other adults and children in a fun way, which brought him out of his shell.

Every day the kids get up to different fun activities and it's lovely to receive an update and pictures.

We are absolutely gutted that our son can't continue with Lea as we're moving county.

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by Avatar for Dessi Dessi on 29/06/2021

My child has loved every minute with Lea!

5 stars

Lea is a very calm, fun, and positive childminder, turning almost anything into an interesting learning-through-play activity for the children, and she treats each and every child like one of the family.

Lea is very supportive of different parenting styles, is a great communicator and always has useful experience and advice to share.

Inside her setting there’s a good variety of toys, storytelling props, displays from the children and lots of bright educational posters to engage the children. She gets them involved in everything from baking and making to tidying up.

The outside garden area of is very well thought-out and packed full of vibrant colour, sensory, science and role play opportunities. Lea also uses the outdoor space to get the childrens hands dirty with lots of crafts, and caring for plants and animals.

My eldest child has spent 4 years with Lea and has loved every minute! Our youngest adores spending time there too. We can’t express enough how grateful we are for the stable, nurturing environment she has provided throughout and for all the love and joy she has given to our children each day that’s been spent with her.

Thank you Lea xx

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by Avatar for Trudy Trudy on 10/09/2019

First Class - We can't speak highly enough

5 stars

Lea provides a safe, happy and nurturing environment for the children. Our son positively enjoyed his time with her and developed in so many ways. Lea provides a structured environment for the children. She encourages existing good habits and teaches new ones.

We all talk to our friends about childcare provision and I feel there is something which sets Lea apart from others. Lea works hard at providing educational play and structured learning activities to help develop the interests and personalities of the children. There are lots of creative, arty type things (something I am just not very good at) in the home plus visits and trips to nearby events and attractions. When we ask our son 'what did you do today' he always has plenty to tell us.

Lea is a straight forward person to deal with. She gives plenty of feedback to parents and it is always constructive. We recommending her without hesitation.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 24/12/2018

100% Ofsted Outstanding - Childminder

5 stars

Lea has been looking after my two young children for the past couple of years, then the older one before this.
She takes the boys out to parks and local play activity centres. The house is set up with learning in mind with wall activities in the hallway each one has a coat and hand towel hook and an activities book so I or my wife can keep up to date on their progress and their learning.
Lea is very dedicated to the children, I find her very professional and her house is very clean and set up to be so child friendly. I am always asking her advice as she has so much knowledge on what to do, I leave for work in the morning and drop them at Lea's knowing that my two little ones are happy and safe for the day.

I would 100% recommend this childminder she has Ofsted Award for Outstanding for the past two years which I hear is rare to get now days.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 16/12/2018

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