‍Little Bubbas

Welcome to Little Bubbas

Little Bubbas is an established, home-from-home childcare setting based in Chiswick, West London, providing high-quality care and early education in a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Led by Eileen, an experienced Ofsted-registered childminder with over 20 years' experience, Little Bubbas offers children the benefits of a small, personal setting while providing plenty of opportunities to learn, explore, socialise and develop through play.

Working alongside a small team, I aim to provide an environment where every child feels happy, secure and valued and is supported to develop at their own individual pace.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with children's interests and individual needs at the heart of the experiences and opportunities we provide. Our days include a wide range of activities at home as well as regular opportunities to enjoy our local community and the many parks, activities and experiences Chiswick and the surrounding area have to offer.

About Me

Hello, my name is Eileen and I am an Ofsted-registered childminder. I live in a large family home with a garden in Chiswick with my husband, Dave, and our two adult daughters. We also have our Labrador, Saffie, and our two Ragdoll cats, Darcey and Timmy.

I have wanted to work with children for as long as I can remember and childcare has been my career throughout my adult life.

I was born and raised in Cardiff, South Wales. After leaving school, I began my childcare training before completing my Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB) at Bangor Technical College. After qualifying, I ran an English-speaking preschool in Anglesey, North Wales, for three years while also working part-time as a nanny.

In 1997, I moved to London and continued my career as a nanny, a role I held for more than ten years. After having my first daughter, I decided to become a registered childminder and have never looked back.

I have continued to develop my knowledge and qualifications throughout my career. I completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years in 2014 and was awarded a 2:1 BA (Hons) Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies in 2016.

I believe that working in early years means continuing to learn and develop your practice, however experienced you may be. I regularly undertake training and professional development to keep my knowledge current and to ensure that the care and learning opportunities I provide reflect current guidance and best practice.

More recently, I have completed a Level 3 SENCO qualification and the Department for Education's Early Years Professional Development Programme, further developing my knowledge and supporting me to continually reflect on and develop my practice.

I also maintain all required statutory and safeguarding training, including a current Paediatric First Aid qualification, and regularly undertake additional training relevant to the children in my care and the needs of the setting.

My Approach

Having cared for children and worked with families for over 20 years, I still genuinely enjoy watching each child grow in confidence, develop their own personality and reach new milestones.

I believe young children thrive when they feel safe, happy and secure, and I aim to provide a warm, nurturing environment where children can be themselves, build strong relationships and develop their independence and confidence.

One of the things I particularly value is giving children the opportunity to be part of, and explore, their local community. I believe there is so much learning to be gained from getting out and about and experiencing the world beyond the setting. Our days regularly include walks and outings to local parks, playgrounds and other places of interest, as well as taking part in activities within the local area. These everyday experiences give children opportunities to discover new places, meet different people, experience the changing seasons and develop their confidence, curiosity and understanding of the world around them.

For me, Little Bubbas offers the best of both worlds – the warmth, familiarity and individual attention of a home environment, together with the friendships, activities, learning opportunities and wider experiences children benefit from as part of a busy and stimulating early years setting.

Ofsted

Little Bubbas has a long-standing record of providing high-quality childcare and early education. I have previously received three consecutive Outstanding Ofsted judgements.

At my most recent inspection in March 2026, Little Bubbas achieved a Strong Standard across all six areas inspected, with safeguarding standards also met.

I was particularly proud that Ofsted recognised the warm, nurturing environment we provide and the progress children make, describing the children as "highly motivated, independent and curious learners" and noting that they "thrive well in a nurturing, highly supportive homely environment."

The report also highlighted the strong and trusting relationships within the setting, children's excellent communication and independence skills, our broad and stimulating curriculum and the individual support provided to ensure that every child can make progress.

Read our latest Ofsted report

Meet the Team

I work alongside my assistant, Amy, who helps me to provide the children with a high level of individual care and attention while maintaining the warm, familiar atmosphere of a home-based setting.

As the registered childminder, I lead the setting and remain closely involved in the children's care, learning and development each day. Working together means that the children are cared for by familiar adults who know them well and understand their individual personalities, routines and needs.

I place great importance on professional development and ensuring that anyone working alongside me shares the same commitment to providing high-quality care. All assistants undertake appropriate training, including safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid, and are supported to continue developing their knowledge and practice.

Amy

Amy joined Little Bubbas in 2020 and is a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. As a long-standing and valued member of Little Bubbas, she knows the children and routines of the setting extremely well and works closely alongside me in supporting their care, learning and development.

Amy is committed to continuing her professional development and regularly undertakes training to keep her knowledge and practice up to date. She has completed the Department for Education's Early Years Professional Development Programme and holds a current Paediatric First Aid qualification, alongside regular safeguarding and other relevant early years training.

In June 2026, Amy also became an Ofsted-registered childminder in her own right, reflecting the experience, knowledge and skills she has developed during her early years career.

Additional Support

Little Bubbas is very much a family setting. My husband, Dave, and our two daughters, Ellie and Evelyn, are also registered to work within the setting and provide additional support when required.

Evelyn regularly helps within the setting during holiday periods, while Dave and Ellie are available to provide additional cover, for example during staff sickness or absence.

All three are familiar faces to the children and know the setting and our daily routines well. Having this additional support helps us to maintain continuity of care and means that, when extra help or cover is required, the children can continue to be cared for by adults they already know and feel comfortable with.

Dave also holds a current Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Looking for childcare in Chiswick?

Choosing childcare is a very personal decision, and I always welcome the opportunity for prospective families to come and meet us and see Little Bubbas for themselves.

If you would like to find out more about the setting, our current availability or funded and private childcare places, please get in touch.