Mindful Childcare
Childminder in Bowdon, Altrincham (WA14)
Dr Kaniz Fatema
About me
- Strong family background: I am a caring, calm and responsible mother of two children who attend local state grammar schools. I have a professional background in medicine and a PhD in Biological Sciences, and my husband is a neurosurgeon, giving our family a strong understanding of health, child development, wellbeing, hygiene and safety.
- Safe and nurturing environment: I aim to provide a warm, welcoming home-from-home where every child feels happy, safe, valued, respected and included.
- Child wellbeing: What makes my setting different is my special focus on supporting children’s physical, emotional, social and mental wellbeing.
- Mindfulness, meditation and yoga: I will offer age-appropriate yoga, simple meditation and mindfulness activities in a fun and child-friendly way to promote concentration, emotional awareness, confidence, self-regulation and a sense of calm.
- Learning and healthy development: Children will enjoy learning through play, creative activities, outdoor experiences and healthy lifestyle activities, encouraging curiosity, confidence and independence whilst following the EYFS framework.
- My passion for childminding: I genuinely enjoy caring for children and supporting their development, helping them grow into confident, kind, mindful and well-rounded individuals.
8am - 6pm
Extended hours: 7am - 7pm
3 children to 1 adult
Funded places available
£8.50
Location
Mindful Childminding, Bollin Avenue, Bowdon, Altrincham.
Childcare for families based in Bowdon, Hale, Bowgreen, Altrincham and the surrounding areas.
- Based in a tranquil and family-friendly residential area.
- Several popular primary schools are located nearby.
- Bollin Park is just a two-minute walk away, the River Bollin is very close, and Dunham Massey is within easy reach. These local green spaces provide excellent opportunities for nature walks, outdoor play, physical activity and learning about the natural environment..
- Altrincham town centre is easily accessible, offering a wide range of shops, services and amenities.
- Good transport links to Altrincham Town Centre and surrounding areas by bus, tram and train, with an hourly bus service between Altrincham and Bowdon.
School pick-up & drop-off
I provide a convenient drop-off and pick-up service for children attending Bollin Primary School.
Funded Childcare Places
Kaniz offers funded places, including 30 hours, 15 hours, Universal Credit & Tax-Free Childcare. Please use the governments free Childcare Support Checker to see which funding you are eligible for.
Fees
Full day - £70
Half day - £40
Wraparound care - from £40
Hourly - from £8.50
Consumables
Full day
- Meals – £4.50
- Consumables – £2
- Enhancements – £2
Half day
- Meals – £3.50
- Consumables – £1
- Enhancements – £1
Wraparound care
- Meals – £2
- Consumables – free
- Enhancements – free
Enrolment admin fee - £30
Further information on Consumables and Additional services and how they are applied can be found here
About my home setting
All @Home Childcare childminder settings are fully risk-assessed and inspected to ensure they are safe and suitable premises for children.
- Safe and welcoming home: A spacious, comfortable and secure environment where children can learn, play and relax.
- Dedicated activity areas: Organised spaces for reading, creative activities, construction, imaginative play, mindfulness and yoga.
- Variety of resources: A good selection of age-appropriate books, puzzles, games, building toys, and arts and crafts materials.
- Bright conservatory: Provides additional space for play, learning and creative activities.
- Large, secure back garden: Plenty of space for outdoor play, physical activities and exercise.
- Nature and gardening: Opportunities for children to explore nature, grow plants and learn about the environment, while enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle.
Services offered
Available for: Full and half day care, before & after school care, holiday, out-of-hours, special educational needs
Cares for: Early years (1-5), School age (6 – 11)
Food Offer
- I’ll provide home-cooked meals, drinks and snacks
- Vegetarian, vegan and halal diets catered for
Activities
All @Home Childcare childminders follow the EYFS to ensure every child’s learning and develoment is supported, as well as get to know each child on an individual basis and tailor activities to their needs. Examples include:
- Day trips and outings
- Reading
- Singing & dancing
- Arts and crafts
- Tuff tray and messy play
- Fine motor skills
- Role play
- Numbers and counting
Inspection Reports
Kaniz joined us in 2026. Her first inspection will take place 10-14 months after registration.
@Home Childcare’s Quality Pledge
Our registered educators provide the very best care and education to children because they are trained to the highest standards and regularly supported to ensure quality continually improves.
Our quality pledge is our quality guarantee to parents. You can be assured that all of our educators have the following:
- Registered childcare
- DBS checked
- Comprehensive suitability checks i.e. Ofsted & references
- Household members, if any, are fully vetted
- Health approved by a GP
- Fully insured
- Paediatric First Aid certified
- Safeguarding children certified
- Complies with the mandatory childcare standards
- Regular outdoor learning for children
- Safe & clean house regularly risk assessed
- Appropriate and safe toys/equipment
- Sufficient space for numbers of children allowed
- Inspected every year to check quality
- Regular monitored and supported by specialist inspectors
- Regularly updates specialist knowledge & skills with on-going training
- Accepts childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, student finance etc
- Transparent invoicing & easy payment methods
