BILiNGUA CHiLDCARE

Warm, playful childcare in English & German

Two independent childminders,
one bilingual community — in Leicester.

Angie's setting Julia's setting

"A child who grows up hearing two languages from the start doesn't just learn to speak — they learn to see the world differently."

What we offer

Grounded in the things that matter

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Bilingual immersion
Languages are woven into daily life — songs, stories, play, and mealtimes. No flashcards, no pressure. Just natural, joyful exposure from the very first day.
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Home-like setting
Small groups, familiar routines, and a key-person approach. Your child gets genuine one-to-one time in a calm, home environment — not a classroom.
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Ofsted registered
Both settings are independently registered with Ofsted. You can view each childminder's current registration and inspection history through the Ofsted portal.
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Early years expertise
Both Angie and Julia hold formal early years qualifications and maintain continuous professional development in safeguarding, paediatric first aid, and child development.
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Transparent planning
Clear contracts, invoicing, and daily observations. Parents receive regular updates and are involved in their child's learning journey from day one.
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Combined sessions
Angie and Julia regularly work together in the same space — two registered practitioners, a slightly larger social group, and greater flexibility. A rare advantage in home-based care.
The childminders

Two settings, one community

Angie and Julia each hold their own Ofsted registration and run their own setting. What makes BILiNGUA special is that they combine sessions regularly — working side by side a few days a week.

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Angie Baer Schalch
Clarendon Park, Leicester
English German French
Level 3 Qualified Ofsted EY481236

Registered childminder and early years educator based in Clarendon Park. Angie has raised three children across two continents and brings nursing-trained instincts and a wealth of international life experience to a calm, language-rich home setting.

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Julia Sweeney
Knighton, Leicester
English German French
Level 6 Qualified Ofsted EY481236

British childminder and QTS-qualified secondary school teacher with five years running the German Kindergarten at the German Academy in Leicester. Julia brings a teacher's understanding of how children learn language to a home setting built around strong English foundations, outdoor play, and child-led curiosity.

Each childminder holds their own Ofsted registration and operates as a sole trader. On combined-session days both practitioners are present and ratios are maintained across the group.

Getting started

How it works

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Choose your childminder
Both Angie and Julia are based in Leicester and take children from birth to school age. Have a read of their profiles and reach out to whichever feels like the right fit — or ask either of them if you're unsure.
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Get in touch
Send a quick email to introduce yourself and your child. There's no commitment at this stage — just a friendly conversation to see if it's the right fit, and to find out about combined-session availability.
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Visit and settle in
You'll be invited for a settling-in session so your child can explore the space at their own pace. On some visits you may meet both Angie and Julia. Contracts, registration forms, and start dates are agreed from there.
Parent voices

What families say

"Our daughter started picking up German words within the first month. Angie makes it feel completely natural — she never pushes, it just flows. The difference in her language development has been remarkable."

Priya & Tom
Angie's setting, Leicester

"Julia is warm, professional, and genuinely wonderful with our son. He was anxious about starting, but within a week he was asking to go in early. We feel so lucky to have found a setting like this."

Claire
Julia's setting, Leicester

"The combined days are such a brilliant idea. The children love the bigger group energy, and knowing both Angie and Julia means our son is completely comfortable wherever the session is held."

Marcus & Fiona
Combined session, Leicester

"Julia has been brilliant about communicating with us. Daily notes, photos of activities, a proper settling-in process. We always know what Noah has been up to. Incredible care."

Sabrina
Julia's setting, Leicester
Partner

German for every age

BILiNGUA CHiLDCARE is proud to be a partner of the Deutsche Samstagsschule Leicester — the German Saturday School Leicester. For older children and adults ready to build on early language foundations, the Saturday School offers structured, community-led German tuition.

Deutsche Samstagsschule Leicester

Run by the German Academy, the Saturday School welcomes children and adults of all ages who want to develop or maintain their German. Angie and Julia both teach there — so the connection between early bilingual childcare and longer-term language learning is as direct as it gets.

Learn about the Saturday School

Looking for a place
in Leicester?

Both Angie and Julia are welcoming enquiries for their Leicester settings. Places are limited — reach out early to discuss availability and combined-session days.

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