Lora
Childminder in Bourne
Female Member since Feb 2014 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 18 May 2025
My Summary
Miles Of Smiles Childminding
About Me
Hello and wellcome to Miles of Smiles Childminding!
I am a registered childminder living in Bourne. I am dropping off and picking up from Bourne Elsea Park Academy and work term time only.
I have been working with children since 2009 and love my job. I have two lovely children of my own - daughter who is 14 years old and a boy who is 8, a husband and a yorkshire terrier girl named Milly.
I offer a safe homey atmosphere where your child can learn, play, and, most of all- have fun! Children in my care experience a wide range of activities from the prime areas and specific areas of learning within the foundation stage.
My Experience
I have over 14 years experience working with children, 3 of them working in nurseries in Peterborough.
I have 2 children on my own and been looking after friend's and neighbour's children.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 4 in childcare
DBS checked
First AID
Safeguarding the Children
Food Hygiene
Helping the childen with unclear speech
Teddy Bear Kit training
My Availability
???vailable place from September 2025, term time only. Contact me now.
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.30 per hour
5.30 per hour (4.90 - siblings)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 08/12/2021)
- DBS Check (added 16/05/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 06/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Protecting Children (added 13/09/2021)
- Training Certificate (added 16/05/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives glowing reviews for providing excellent care in a safe, loving environment. Parents praise her patience, creativity, and genuine care, which contribute to children's development and happiness. The setting offers individual attention, fun activities, and outdoor play. Communication is commended, with regular updates reassuring parents. Children adore attending, making it an ideal choice for families seeking high-quality childcare.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lora. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Lora is being looking after my daugther since 9 months and I couldn’t be more happy. She give me such a peace of mind while I am at work as my little girl addore her and all the rest of the kids!
Is a very relax, friendly and educational enviroment.
Lora help us through all the big mildstones from her first words, giving us lot of tips and songs to practice at home, to potty training.
Now she is looking as well, after my second baby given several settle sessions for her to adapt and making my return to work much stress free.
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Maria
on 15/05/2025
We feel incredibly lucky to have Lora from the very beginning, she has created a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for our son. Her patience, creativity, and genuine care have made such a difference in our little one’s development and happiness.
Every day is filled with fun activities, outdoor play, and learning experiences that are perfectly suited to their age. Communication is excellent – we always feel informed and reassured, with regular updates and photos that brighten our day.
Most importantly, our child absolutely adores her and looks forward to going every day. We couldn’t ask for a better childminder and wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for high-quality, reliable care.
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Mihaela
on 15/05/2025
Miles of Smiles is absolutely fantastic if you're a parent looking for childcare that offers an individual approach, plenty of fun, educational activities, and a safe place to stay and play — look no further!
It was important for us to find a setting where our son could receive lots of attention and have a grown-up he could always turn to when he needed anything. Large settings just didn’t feel right for us.
We’ve been with Lora for over two years now, and we couldn’t be happier. She is incredibly understanding and flexible, always going above and beyond to support parents — even beyond what she offers as standard.
As a person, she’s lovely, kind, positive, and extremely hardworking. She always puts the children in her care first. She genuinely loves and cares for them, and I can’t imagine a better place for my child to be while I’m at work.
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Aneta
on 13/05/2025
Lora had my little girl over the half term. She was amazing, my daughter enjoyed spending the day at Lora's house and would ask me if she is going again the next day. Her children are amazing, so friendly and lovely.
I am just so thankful I ran across Lora's profile and she had availability during that time. I will definitely seek her help over many half terms to come 🌸
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Aya
on 30/10/2020
My son started with Lora in July of 2019 after just turning 3 and he’s loved every moment of it! Lora is truly a wonderful childminder and was a perfect fit for us due to needing term time only. My son was potty trained with Lora’s support (after only a few weeks of being there!) and he is completely dry during the day and night (amazing!!). He has been supported in learning to read and write, as well as always bringing home lovely crafts that Lora has made with the children throughout the day. We regularly received pictures of what he had been up to and Lora’s son and mine became good friends whilst in her care. It’s very sad for us that he has missed out on being with her these last couple of months due to lockdown and will be starting school (hopefully!) in September. But I can safely say the support she has provided has made us feel very confident about his transition to school. Don’t hesitate to contact Lora if you are looking for term time care.
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on 20/05/2020
Response by
Lora
on 20/05/2020:
Thank you for the kind words! His smile, his singing and his question "Why", our huggy time, our dinner time and little talks, our dances...I will miss them all. I am sure he will be great at school and will have many friends to play with.
Lora xxx
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