Frequently asked questions

Yes — we accept both 15 and 30 hours of government funded childcare for eligible families. We'll help you check eligibility and apply.

Bank transfer. Invoices are sent weekly with payment due on receipt.

All food, snacks, activities and outings are included. Parents provide their child's nappies, wipes and sun cream. Optional paid trips (for example soft play) are flagged in advance and are always opt-in.

These are covered clearly in the contract you'll receive at registration so there are no surprises.

Yes. Breakfast (if needed), morning snack, a hot home-cooked lunch and an afternoon snack — all freshly prepared each day.

Yes. Mary holds a Food Safety certificate. Tell us about your child's needs at the visit — allergies, intolerances, halal, vegetarian, cultural or religious preferences — and we'll accommodate as much as possible.

Yes — a sample menu is available on request and we'll go through it together at your visit.

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Bank holidays and four weeks per year, with dates notified well in advance.

Islington, N7 8RD. The full address is shared with families after the initial visit, for safeguarding reasons.

Yes. Our Ofsted URN is 133293. You'll find it in the site footer, along with a link to our latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.

Safeguarding & Child Protection, Food Safety, Paediatric First Aid, and a current Enhanced DBS check. Mary has 40 years of childminding experience and has raised four children of her own.

Book a Saturday morning slot via the Book a visit page. You'll meet Mary, see the setting, and we'll talk through your child's needs — usually 30–45 minutes.

Once you've signed up, we offer two free settling-in sessions (one with you present, one shorter session without) before your child's official start date.

Use the contact form on the Contact page — it's the fastest way to reach Mary. We'll typically reply within 24 hours.