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Claire Barrett

Childminder in Thanet (also available for babysitting)

5 stars 5.0
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(1 review)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Rates from
£7/hr
Member
16 years
Last seen
10 Apr 2026
Updated
Apr 2026
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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
First Aid Training
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

hi my name is claire, i am an ofsted registered childminder,
We live off the old Haine Road Ramsgate. Close to Westwood cross.
I live with my husband together we have four grown up sons, our two youngest still live with us.

We have two small dogs named Rosie & Stanley.

I registered as a childminder in june 2008 at my last Ofsted inspection i was graded good.

I use the the ground floor of our home for childminding.
Together myself & three other childminders run our own playgrounp three days a week, we regularly visit parks, wildwood, Wingham wildlife park, library, indoor play areas, cinema, castles, museums, playgroups / childminding groups and much more.
im fully insured my husband & our children have been CRB/DBS checked.
my aim is to make your childs time here as fun & happy as possible, in a safe caring enviroment where their individual needs can be met.
If you require any more information or have any questions please call me

My Experience

Previous Employment

Baltimore day nursery.
Then went on to have my first two boys,
I studied at Broadstairs college, where I completed a Certificate in child care and education, working with babies.
I spent The following four years working at first steps day nursery before having another little boy.

I left The nursery in 2002 to spend more time at home.
Then we went on to have another little boy, so with a very busy house of four boys I then spent 4 years at home caring for them.
I returned to childcare in 2008 as a childminder.

My Qualifications

Certificate in childcare and education, working with babies
first aid, peadeatric
observation, assessment and planning,
introduction to the childcare practise (Homebase]
Diploma in homebased care, DHC level 3
Safeguarding children &
child exploitation
FGM
Prevent duty

My Availability

I currently have availability Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & fri & Thursday from September. My open hours are 8-3.30

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Before School
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Morning
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
Afternoon
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
After School
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
Evening
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Overnight
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Available
Not available
Last updated 08/04/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour
  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

£7.00per hour
FF2 & 3/4 year old funding accepted.
Computer share
RG childcare
Edenred
Allsave
Childcare vouchers accepted as part or full payment.

My Local Schools

This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.

My Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Good
26 October 2022
An inspection report reveals a nurturing environment where children thrive and develop essential skills. The childminder provides diverse learning experiences, supporting language development through interactive conversations. Children enjoy exploring their local area and participating in various activities. While older children benefit from quality interactions, there's room to enhance engagement with younger and less demanding children. Improvements in planning could help build more consistently on children's existing knowledge.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
9 March 2017 - Good
1 August 2015 - 2
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My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 10/04/2026)
  • Ofsted Certificate (added 08/04/2026)
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