About Kinderling
Our Approach
At Kinderling respect for all children is the foundation of our practice. How people are treated as children impacts how they see themselves and others throughout their lives. We are dedicated to providing a kind and nurturing environment to all children at our setting where we are present and conscious to their needs and include them in their care.
Play is a vital part of childhood and we focus on creating an environment that allows children to have the freedom to fall into joyful uninterrupted play. Our approach offers the opportunity and time that allows for children to immerse themselves in the world around them, trusting they are innately competent to discover and master the skills they need in their own time.
Our small numbers mean that every child feels a strong sense of belonging in the group.
Meet the Team
Kindërling was co-founded by husband-and-wife team Bobby and Olivia Federici, inspired by their shared belief that early childhood should be full of wonder, connection and real-world experiences. Together, they built Kindërling as a place where children could feel truly at home — nurtured by caring adults and surrounded by opportunities to explore, create and grow.
Bobby is a qualified Early Years Teacher with over 10 years of leadership experience in Nursery Schools across St Albans and the surrounding areas. He is the registered childminder at Kindërling.
Early Years care has been part of Bobby’s life since childhood. Having grown up above his parents’ nursery school in St Albans, he joined the family business in 2014 and has since supported hundreds of children and families, as well as training practitioners in best practice.
Respect lies at the heart of Bobby’s Early Years philosophy. He believes deeply in trusting children as capable learners and strives to balance gentle guidance with the freedom for children to learn through their own experiences. Above all, he is passionate about ensuring that childhood is fun, free, and full of adventure.
As a father of three, Bobby understands first-hand the pressures and joys of parenting. He is dedicated to supporting families through their early years journey, empowering them with the knowledge, confidence and skills to help their children thrive at home and beyond.