Falconwood Kidz
Childminder in Falconwood
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Female Member since Jul 2014 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 29 Apr 2025
My Summary
Funded & Non Funded Spaces Available
About Me
My name is Sarah, and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder graded Good in all areas December 2019. I service Bishop Ridley COE Primary School and my setting is open Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5.45pm
I have a level 3 home based childcare qualification (September 15), a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (May 22) and I am a member of PACEY, so I do regular courses in order to keep my knowledge current.
I am 47 years old and have 2 children, Connor who is 11 and Marie who is 8. They both attend Bishop Ridley COE primary school. We also have a small friendly dog.
I live on The Green, which is an 8-10 min walk from Falconwood station, close to a B16 bus stop and there is free car parking available nearby.
I have a large play room with a huge variety of resources and offer a safe, fun, loving 'home from home' environment following the EYFS, with lots of activities to help your childs learning and development. I attend local toddler groups, soft play and do regular trips to local parks and other places that young children will enjoy. I also provide light meals and snacks.
My mum is registered as my assistant and works with me on a part-time ad-hoc basis. She worked in childcare for over 15 years and the kids all adore her. I can offer year round or term time only places. Funded and Non funded hours available.
My Experience
This was a career change for me and therefore my experience has come from my own 2 young children and the children I have cared for since becoming Ofsted Registered in Aug 2017.
My Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home based Childcare, Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene, Child Exploitation and Online Safety Level 2, Data Protection Level 2, Safeguarding Children.
My Availability
I am available Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5:45pm.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
From £6.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 10/10/2017)
- UK Passport (added 10/10/2017)
- DBS Check (added 31/08/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/08/2017)
- First Aid Certificate (added 28/03/2023)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare (QCF) (added 13/10/2017)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children (added 12/10/2017)
- Training Certificate: Child Exploitation & Online Safety Level 2 (added 31/08/2017)
- Training Certificate: Data Protection Level 2 (added 31/08/2017)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene (added 31/08/2017)
- Training Certificate: CACHE Level 2 in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare (added 31/08/2017)
- First Aid Certificate: Lorraine Morrissey Paediatric First Aid (added 31/08/2017)
- First Aid Certificate: Sarah Morrissey Paediatric First Aid (added 31/08/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Falconwood Kidz. 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.
Sarah is a great childminder. She has nurtured, Inspired and developed my son in the time that she has had him.
She does a wide range of play and learning, trips out, garden activities, arts and crafts.
My son has enjoyed every moment with Sarah and Sarah has become like family to him.
Leo was struggling to develop socially and was extremely fussy with food before coming to Sarah and has developed beyond belief. I will be forever great full to Sarah for the happy, safe and content environment she has brought him up in.
I would highly recommend Sarah to any one.
After previously having bad experiences with childminders I was very wary and Sarah out did any expectations I had. We have had a 100 per cent positive experience with Sarah.
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SuziNB
on 11/08/2022
My daughter Olivia has been with Sarah for 9 months, she loves going and always comes home happy and full of what fun she has had. She really enjoys playing with the other children including Sarah’s own children and doing the activities and crafts that Sarah arranged for them.
I’m so pleased how well my daughter has settled in and also how she is developing. Her colouring and craft skills have come on great and she is now able to write her own name with guidance.
It’s so nice to know how much she loves going to Sarah and how happy she is being there and I highly recommend Falconwood Kidz. 😀
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Karen
on 25/06/2021
My daughter has been with Sarah since she was 9 months (now 2.5). She honestly cannot wait to get there every morning, I think she’d like to move in to be honest. Sarah has 2 nice children of her own and a very child friendly pet dog. Great facilities available at Sarah’s and local trips that she organises
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Mark
on 02/08/2020
Sarah has been childminding by daughter since September. My little one loves being dropped off here, she has a dedicated playroom that is amazing so my daughter is never bored. She often comes home with art work she’s done in the day. She has some on leaps and bounds since attending, I was initially nervous about leaving her to return to work but I don’t have any worries when I drop her off here. I know she will have a fantastic day full of fun and be well looked after.
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Natty182
on 17/12/2019
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