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Sophie Kurton

Childminder in Meols (also available for babysitting)

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Rates from
£8.50/hr
Member
11 years
Last seen
22 Jan 2026
Updated
Jan 2026
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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare

About Me

Hi I have been working with children now for over 14 years with 5 year in a nursery give me 19 year in childcare.
I started out in a well known nursery on the Wirral and Trained in Liverpool to achieve my NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare learning and development.
I had my first child in 2010 and started up as a childminder I have now another child born in 2013 .
Joe is 15 and poppy 12 I run a loving and warm environment he for he comforts and love making children happy .

We live in Meols, not to far way from the main roots to Liverpool or Birkenhead Which has a larger car park. I live with my husband and 2 children it is a non - smoking.

I work from Great Meols Primary school before and after school only 7.30am - 8.45 and 3.30 till 5.30pm Monday to Thursday !

I also work on a Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday, .
7.30am till 5.30pm full day 10hr funding is available this includes a snack in the morning and afternoon, Lunch is provided by parents with a pack lunch.


Before and after school Club - Great Meols

Morning space - £8.50
After school - £17.00
Or both am / pm on the same day is £22.00

Please get In touch I look forward talking to you .

Availability September 2026
Monday - 7.30am till 5.30pm
Tuesday - 7.30am till 5.30pm
Wednesday 7:30 am till 5:30pm
Thursday 7.30 till 5.30pm

Term time Only
But cover Feb half term
Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Off May half term

Easter 1week -
Monday Tuesday Wednesday

- Finish early July 2nd week

But will work last week July and first 2 week August.
Monday Tuesday only in summer !

Covid secure and Fully vaccinated
Many thanks

Sophie Kurton

My Experience

I started working with children over 15 years ago within a local daycare nursery within the Wirral whilst I was there I qualified in my Childcare and learning and development NVQ level 2 and NVQ level 3. Worked within a Supervising role after I left I started up my childminding business in Hoylake where I looked after children from Monday to Thursday I then moved to Meols Where I am now working from Great Meols Primary school picking children up from school and dropping them off in the mornings and pick up in the afternoon I work Monday to Thursday.

My Qualifications

My Qualifications are as followed NVQ 3 in childcare learning and development, I also hold a paediatric FirstAid certificate which is up-to-date and I’ve also had my certificate for safeguarding food hygiene and I am registered pacy The childminding Association I also hold a OFSTED registered certificate with a rating of Good within all areas.

Holiday over the year 2026
Closed 4weeks of summer holidays (work last week July
and first two week of August 2026 )
September - start 4th September .
Closed over - October half term 2weeks
19th to 30th October.
Closed from 16th December 2026
Open February half term Monday /Tuesday/ Wednesday.
Closer Easter - half term one week only
Closes May half term

My Availability

1year to 4 years
Monday Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday 7.30am - 5.30pm.
Before and after school . 7.30am / 8,30am
3.30pm / 5.30pm Great Meols primary school.
Funding places available September 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Before School
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Morning
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
Afternoon
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
After School
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Evening
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Overnight
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Available
Not available
Last updated 22/01/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £8.50 per hour
  • Babysitting from £22.00 per hour

Founding available 30hrs
Before and after school - morning is £8.59 and after school is £17.50
orsame day wrap around £22.50per day
10% sibbling disscoint

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
30 June 2022
Children thrive in a calm and nurturing environment where positive relationships flourish. Effective learning promotion supports good progress across various skills, with local resources enhancing experiences. Mathematics and communication development are prioritized, and safeguarding arrangements are robust. Areas for improvement include sharing ideas with parents to extend learning at home and seeking parental feedback for evaluation purposes. Overall, the childcare setting provides a strong foundation for children's growth and development.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
26 September 2016 - Good
17 September 2015 - Requires Improvement
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