Our Philosophy and Core values
The Learning Nest - Love Inspired Care
What I Believe
I believe every child deserves a childhood filled with love, care, and attention. I believe learning happens best in a home-like environment where children feel safe, supported, and valued. I believe emotional health is as important as skills, and that children thrive when they are heard, understood, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
I believe in guiding children to develop essential life skills—social, physical, and emotional—while supporting their individual development and helping them catch up where needed. I believe in building confidence, resilience, and the ability to form meaningful friendships. My goal is to create a space where children are loved, cared for, and empowered to become their best selves.
Core Values
Love and care. I work from deep respect and affection for children. I build strong attachment through warmth, presence, and attentive listening. Each child feels seen, heard, and emotionally safe. I help confidence grow day by day so children leave resilient, secure, and ready to form and keep friendships. I guide children through social moments, repair after conflict, and steady emotional growth. Love sits at the centre of my work.
Empowerment and learning. I believe strong foundations come first. Children develop social skills, physical skills for daily life, and healthy emotional expression before cognitive learning begins. I slow the pace so children learn how to focus and stay with a task. Real tools and real actions build control, independence, and pride. Confidence grows from mastery of simple skills. Learning follows once children feel secure and capable.
Parents partnership. I value honest and transparent relationships with parents.
I prioritise children’s needs above adult comfort. I speak openly, even when honesty feels difficult. I guide parents with clarity and respect so support stays consistent between home and setting.
Trust and emotional balance matter. Children thrive alongside calm, aligned adults who feel confident and supported.
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Random pictures from our days
Timea Gerocsne Tama- Ofsted registered Childminder
Price list
📋 Admin Fee: A one-off, non-refundable fee of £ 30 is required to confirm a place.
This covers the home visit (arranged by agreement), Famly app access, and the preparation involved in supporting your child’s settling-in process. The fee is non-refundable as it goes towards the time, planning and resources that are put in place before your child begins care.
Please note: This fee does not apply to children attending fully government-funded places.
Private Funded Hours
£200 refundable deposit required
Under 2's : £12 per hour
Over 2's: £9 per hour
For privately funded children, meals are included in the hourly rate
Government Funded Places
-No deposit required for term-time only fully funded places
-38 weeks, Monday to Friday open 08:00 am - 6:00 am (please discuss individual hours and needs with childminder for flexible options)
- 30hrs/ week for 38 weeks
(can be stretched for 44 weeks 26 hrs/week),
15 hrs/ week for 38 weeks
(can be stretched for 44 weeks 13hrs/ week)
Please note: the childminding service has decided to round up for accuracy for the weekly funded hours being offered in a stretched model. It is important that your child attends and remains the setting for a full year to receive their full free entitlements correctly.
Consumables (optional)
Parents can bring in their own packaged lunch but please speak to childminder for any allergies or dietary rules.
Consumables' prices
Meal Charges
Full-day children:
£5 per day
Part-time children:
£3 per day
Wipes and Nappies
£1.50/day