Char123
Childminder in Chichester (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Sep 2013 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 18 Jul 2025
My Summary
‘Where Little Imaginations Grow’
About Me
OFSTED RATING -
Overall effectiveness- Good
The quality of education - Good
Behaviour and attitudes - Good
Personal development - Good
Leadership and management- Good
My name is Charlotte Shayne, and I’m a proud mother to three wonderful daughters aged 12, 4, and 1. I am a fully certified Ofsted-registered childminder, and I have a deep passion for working with children and supporting their development in a safe, nurturing environment.
My home is spacious and thoughtfully arranged to encourage children to explore, learn, and grow through play. We’re located within walking distance of local schools, parks, and the town centre of Chichester, which makes outings and drop-offs convenient and accessible.
Our family includes two friendly pets who are very much a part of our everyday life. Kitty, our cat, has been with us for over 12 years and is calm and affectionate, especially around children. We also have Frankie, our loving two-year-old Frug (a French bulldog/pug mix), who has grown up around my girls and is gentle and playful with little ones.
I understand how deeply we all care for the safety and well-being of our children. That’s why I aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment that nurtures creativity, sparks curiosity, and supports each child’s unique personality and learning style. I offer a wide range of educational resources suitable for children from infancy through to school age.
Outdoor play is something I strongly value. My daughters and I enjoy spending time in the garden, setting up fun and engaging activities. We also love going on local adventures—to the park, canal walk to feed the ducks , and more. With your consent, your child will be able to enjoy these enriching outings under my attentive care.
My Experience
I’m a proud mother to three wonderful girls, and motherhood has given me invaluable hands-on experience, deep insight, and a natural ability to care for and understand children.
Professionally, I spent a year and a half working in a local nursery, where I specialised in the baby room, caring for children aged 3 months to 2 years. During this time, I also gained experience supporting toddlers and preschool-aged children (3–5 years), further broadening my understanding of early childhood development.
I first became a registered childminder in 2016, and it was a role I truly loved. I later paused my childminding career to pursue higher education at university, but I found myself deeply missing the joy and fulfilment that working closely with children brings. That’s why I’ve decided to return to childminding—and I’m so excited to be starting again, bringing both my experience and renewed passion into this next chapter.
My Qualifications
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Children and Young People’s Workforce: Early Years Educator
Edexcel BTEC Diploma Health and Social Care Level 3
Social work Bachelor degree with two years experience with West Sussex.
12 hour Paediatric First Aid Course
DBS checked - Disclosure and Barring Services (used to be known as CBR checked)
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Food Safety Level 2
Health and Safety at work Level 2
Fire safety Awareness
Safe Moving and Handling
My Availability
*update*
Great news! I have space available for one child, please message if you need my services. Thank you
If you wish to access my service for the summer term please do contact me. Thank you
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| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Please get in contact for more details.
Minimum of x2 6 hour sessions a week.
£15 babysitting rates
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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/08/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Charlotte is an amazing childminder, she has looked after both my children once a week and they love coming to her! She always has fun activities planned and each Mothers Day or Fathers Day we get a present made by our children, it's lovely. Couldn't thank her enough for what she does ??
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Overall
by
Parent
on 27/06/2017
I had been struggling to find a childminder for when my 4 year old son started school and I had almost given up hope, then I found Charlotte, she has my son before school and after 2 days a week, she takes him and picks him up.
I have no worries leaving my son with Charlotte she is an amazing childminder he is so happy there, she gives him a hearty breakfast and dinner with plenty of healthy snacks in between.
She often takes him on outings recently they went to keydeles nursery to see all the Christmas lights which he loved.
She keeps a daily diary for me to see what he has eaten and what activities they have done.
I can honestly say Charlotte has been my saviour as I thought I may have to give up my job, I can 100% recommend her.
Amy
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Overall
by
Nurseamy
on 16/12/2016
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