Ana
Childminder in London: Camden
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Female Member since Mar 2015 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 26 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a registered childminder in NW6,West Hampstead/ Kilburn area. I have two grownup children of my own. I completed all training, First Aid, Safeguarding Children and I am DBS checked.Ive had training on EYFS and follow the 7 areas of learning. Also, I am a qualified Post-natal Maternity Nurse. I leave in a 2 bed maisonette close to Grange Park, I use the Park on daily basic for plenty of outside play. I attend playgroups and drop-ins. I am a caring and calm person. Your child will be part of a home from home
My Experience
I am Portuguese and come to this country as a Au Pair, after two years went into nanny.I was a nanny for a good years, then i start having my own children, and got a bit hard with work and my own children, that's when i come with the idea of Childminder. As I love children so much, i could not see myself doing anything else.
My Qualifications
I am a registered childminder. I am all up to date will all my courses.
First Aid, Safeguarding,EYFS, Also I am a qualified Post-Natal Maternity Nurse
My Availability
I have one full time vacancy available .
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My Fees
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 08/10/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Ana. 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.
If you are looking for a home-like setting for your child, where they feel like they are with family, loved and cared for, this is the place. Our daughter started with Ana when she was 8 months old and I am thankful every day to have found Ana. At drop off, our daughter raises her arms to her, hugging her hello and at pick up I always find her with a smile, telling me all those things they did during the day. The activities they do together are teaching them so much and our daughter is growing into a confident, caring young toddler. At home and outside I see all those things she learned from Ana, being kind and gentle and caring. Our daughter says "bless you" when you sneeze and brings you tissues, says "please" and "thank you", and tidies up her toys when done before picking another, can dress herself with (socks, hat, jacket) at 20months. All that is thanks to Ana, and her warm attitude in her spotless home. Our children are our most precious, and I know they are in the best hands with Ana.
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Rebecca
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on 18/11/2024
Response by
Ana
on 18/11/2024:
Thank you so so much for this lovely amazing review xxx
Ana is a fantastic childminder. We are so lucky to have had her looking after our daughter for the last three years (from age 1 -4). We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Ana’s house is lovely - always very clean, welcoming and fun! It is a home away from home.
She has a huge selection of toys and books for all ages and stages of development.
Ana engages really well with the children, they are always leaning new things!
Every day our daughter (who is now 4) comes home and tells us of the fun things that happened that day at Anas house!
Ana takes exceptional care of the children.
She has an amazing ability to communicate and connect with even the smallest child.
It is clear to see that the children absolutely adore her - they have such a lovely bond!
Ana is fantastic to deal with; she has a lovely manner and is very easy to talk to!
We are moving from the area - our whole family will miss Ana very much! It has been an absolute please having Ana in our lives!
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SIOBHAN
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on 04/04/2023
Response by
Ana
on 05/04/2023:
Thank you so so much xxx
If anyone is looking for a wonderful, loving and deeply caring childminder in West Hampstead, we highly recommend Ana Augusto. Our son has been with her since he was 11 months old and absolutely adores her. We had a very difficult settling in phase, but Ana was always loving and patient and gave us so much confidence that everything would work out in the end. And it did - and it’s been so amazing ever since knowing that he’s in such grest hands all day.
Ana looks after the kids in her beautiful, welcoming and meticulously clean flat, takes the kids to nearby playgrounds and drop-in sessions, cooks their meals and tends to all their individual needs one by one. She’s also an amazing educator, very observant and also encourages them to play and develop in their own pace and time. She is so experienced, having worked as a childminder for the last 20 years.
We’re sadly moving countries and are so heartbroken to leave her behind. But whoever gets our son’s spot with her is so lucky!
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Franca
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on 21/09/2022
Response by
Ana
on 21/09/2022:
Thank you so so much xxx
Ana exceeded our greatest expections of what a childminder could be. Should fulfilled all the basic requiements like having a clean and comfortable home environment, being professional and always on time and available, and taking great care of our 1 year old son. But she went beyond that, by taking the children to the park and playing with them, bringing actual joy and forming a beaitful bond with our son and ourselves. She became a part of our family. I remember on father's day, she helped our son make a card, which he then gave me. Even though our son was not the easiest child, with her he was always happy. We felt so lucky to find this one gem of a childmind in this vast city. Anyone would be so lucky to have her as their childminder.
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Martin
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on 21/09/2022
Response by
Ana
on 21/09/2022:
Thank you so much
Ana's setting is the perfect home away from home for my daughter Leia as it is a very warm and attentive small group of 3 children. She is always vibrant and cheerful, caring and genuine.
My daughter joined after the first lockdown and having spent her early days with only my husband and I in lockdown (since we have no family in UK), she was a tough cookie to settle in a new environment. Ana took care to slowly ease her into the environment and put a lot of extra efforts to help my daughter feel comfortable. I know Ana had to hold her to sleep quite a few times in the first month during her lunch time as my daughter was just that attached to her and needed the constant reassurance.
It wasn't long after that that my daughter then started to really flourish in Ana's care, turning from a shy cry baby to a vibrant and brave little girl.
Ana feeds the kids well with nutritious meals, and provides healthy fruit snacks in between. She refreshes the toys at her setting regularly so its always interest and new for the kids. Leia is constantly engaged with activities, whether its at the local park, or singing and dancing at Ana's or is taken to drop-ins where she gets exposure playing with a bigger group of kids now that restrictions have lifted. I also love how Ana creates themed décor and activities for special occasions like Christmas and Easter so its exciting for the kids to enjoy the festivities.
Most importantly, she always focus on each child's needs and development, and provides valuable support at the various milestones, whether its walking, talking, independent dressing and potty training. For example, she noticed my daughter was interested in fine most skills when she was around 1 year old, and offered her suitable toys to foster that interest. And when she noticed that I'm anxious about my daughter's slow speech development at around 1.5years old, Ana calmed me down but at the same time will constantly talk and describe things to Leia to encourage her to pronounce sounds.
I have only good praise of Ana and am sad that we have to move and will no longer be able to go to her setting anymore.
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Sisy
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on 09/07/2022
Response by
Ana
on 10/07/2022:
Thank you so so much xxx
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