Laurajsm
Childminder in Broad Blunsdon
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Female Member since Apr 2009 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 25 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi I'm Laura Wilkins Smith, I live in Abbey Meads. I achieved an OUTSTANDING on my last Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
I am married with 2 grown up children.
My house has a separate playroom and child friendly secure garden.
My Experience
I have been childminding since 2008. I have looked after children from 9 months to 10 years.
My Qualifications
I completed an online 6 month Early Years Professional Development Programme last year, this gave me invaluable guidance in helping children's development.
I have a level 3 diploma, children and young people's workforce.
I have a current and up to date first aid certificate. I have completed an EYFS (early years foundation stage) course. Safeguarding training is regularly updated.
My Availability
I work from 8.30am - 5.30pm every week day.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | no | 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 |
| Last Updated: 10/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Please contact me for further details.
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 02/03/2021)
- DBS Check (added 02/03/2021)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report 2025 (added 16/04/2025)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report (added 02/03/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 diploma early learning and childcare (added 26/02/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for LauraJSm. 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.
Laura until very recently looked after our son for 6 + years (age 1-7). Our first impressions was of a caring and vastly experienced childcare provider, who will always put the welfare and developmental needs of the children first. These initial thoughts never changed.
It always amazed us how Laura blended seamlessly, both education and fun in to a harmoniousness environment for the children. We were always kept up to date through regular communications about any changes in policy, welfare, first aid and risk assessments. Along with the nurturing environment for the children to grow in and the educational side, Laura also focuses on ensuring the children eat nutritionally balanced meals.
I always took comfort in knowing that our son was with a best in class provider who has played a huge part in helping to shape our son in to a well mannered, intelligent and happy little boy he is today.
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Ali
on 03/03/2021
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LauraJSm
on 03/03/2021:
Hi thank you so much for your wonderful review it really means so much to me. 😊
Laura has been my childminder now for 8 years, looking after both my son and daughter. I absolutely cannot fault Laura and how she cares for my children. My son adores Laura and my daughter still asks to go during the school holidays she enjoys it so much! Laura achieves the perfect balance of fun and learning, and my son has come on leaps and bounds development wise during his time with her. I get regular updates throughout the day of the activities they have been doing, and Jack enjoys his meals there too, always keen to tell me what he has had for his dinner. The play area is very clean and welcoming and Laura always seems to have different toys to play with, and new daily activities planned. It’s so very important to be able to leave your children in a safe and nurturing environment and I feel that I am doing exactly that when I drop them off. Laura is really friendly and professional and I can’t recommend her enough.
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jojomoll
on 02/03/2021
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LauraJSm
on 03/03/2021:
Thank you for your lovely review it means so much to me x
Laura has been my childminder for nearly 7 years now. She's more than a childminder to me, she is the 2nd Mum to my 2 boys. The playroom setting is brilliant, my youngest runs in every morning and is excited to see what toys and activities Laura has planned for the day. Laura keeps me up to date througout the day with messages and a diary to take home in the evening. I always love seeing what craft activities Laura has done with the boys and Laura has been fundamental in their early years development.
There is always a good choice of food on offer for the boys, their favourite is chilli con carne and Laura's special chicken salad wraps.
I would not hesitate to recommend Laura's services, she is highly organised, professional and the boys adore her. My boys could not be in better hands whilst i'm at work.
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on 11/02/2019
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