Sam Moore
Childminder in West Molesey
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I am a childminder, registered with Ofsted registered based in West Molesey.
I was inspected in December 2023 and was graded Good.
The setting:
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with a good sized garden, comprising climbing frame, slide and seesaw, a sandpit, balls, trikes etc, where we also grow seasonal produce and involve children in this.
Children have opportunity to explore and make marks freely outside, and have chalks available all year round.
Indoors we have a wide variety of age appropriate toys, puzzles, books, musical instruments, arts and crafts etc, to keep children entertained and stimulated.
Lots of the play is child-led, with seasonal craft and opportunity to be creative with their learning, often adding sensory and creative play to their everyday toys to add a new dimension to their learning.
We celebrate and explore different seasons, cultures, traditions and celebrations through our play, and express them through age-appropriate craft.
Activities:
Children regularly attend stay & play, soft play, singing classes, library rhyme time, playgrounds, we are located close to the children's centre, parks and the river, and we take full advantage of these areas in all weather.
We try to do as much learning outside as we can, such as messy play, themed tuff trays, sensory play in the garden, as well as regularly visiting interesting spaces such as Bushy Park, Wisley, National Trust, and other local historical places of interest.
To see pictures of our activities do a web search for minimoores childminding.
Behaviour and wellness:
Independence is encouraged at every opportunity, where children are taught to wash their own hands, wipe their own faces, take themselves off to bed, cut their own fruit, put on their own clothes, and toilet by themselves - ensuring they are as ready as they can be for school.
They tidy any mess they have made by dancing happily to a tidy-up song.
Nutrition:
All children benefit from healthy, home cooked food.
Their diet is packed with vegetables and fruit, it’s hidden in sauces as well as being offered in its natural state.
Refined sugar and salt is limited, the children only have processed foods such as biscuits and crisps, on rare occasions.
I encourage baby-led weaning, I don’t care about weaning mess, food is fun!
Allergies are taken seriously, and every effort is made to ensure all children are safe from any diagnosed allergens.
We are a NUT FREE setting.
Vouchers and funding:
Registered for tax-free childcare
Accept childcare vouchers
Offer all government funded childcare
I use an on-line management system called Baby’s Days, which gives parents access to their child’s day, their progress and learning and more via an app on their mobile phone.
My Experience
Qualified Childminder.
Ofsted rated Good.
Mum of two.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered Childminder, graded good.
DBS checks for my husband and myself.
Completed and passed the CHiP course with Surrey County Council to follow and implement the EYFS.
Hold current Safeguarding Children and Peadiactric First Aid certificates.
Certified in
Level 2: Understanding mental health in the Early Years
Surrey County Council certificate in Autism in the Early Years
FGM
Prevent Duty
eSafety
Food Hygiene and Safety
Infection Prevention and Control in the early years
Fully insured
My Availability
Monday-Thursday
Standard hours are 8am - 5.30pm.
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Please contact to discuss
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/11/2022)
- Inspection Report (added 29/03/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sam Moore. 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.
Sam has cared for both of my children from toddlers all the way through to school. With my eldest son he had previously attended a day nursery and I could really appreciate the difference in him being in a home from home environment. She was an attentive, caring and nurturing extended part of our family who both my children loved going to. There were always plenty of outings and structured activities and great communication which I really appreciated. On leaving my daughter was given a book with all her adventures in, she is now 7 and still pulls it out regularly to reminisce of her fun times at Sam’s!! . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anybody.
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Marianna
on 25/07/2026
Choosing someone to care for your child/children is a huge decision, but from the very beginning we knew we had made the right choice! Sam has looked after all 3 of our children from babies up to school age and even beyond and they have all been supported and cared for as individuals!
Sam worked tirelessly to help overcome some wider issues we were having regarding food aversions and also a moderate speech delay. Sam was brilliant at communicating with us, providing tips and resources and our children were encouraged, praised, loved and made real progress here thanks to this, something we are forever thankful for.
Sam always had a range of fun activities planned where the children could get outdoors and explore, something which my youngest was really keen on - Sam was great at really knowing what they loved most and encouraging learning through play, focused on these interests.
Ultimately, we feel so lucky to have found Sam and been able to send our children somewhere we know they were genuinely cared for. They and we, felt safe, happy and nurtured. Sam’s support with early years was significant and made a real positive impact on our family and we were sad to leave when our youngest reached school age.
THANK YOU SAM!
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LucyP
on 20/07/2026
Sam looked after our little boy from when he was just nine months old, and we honestly cannot speak highly enough of her, her setting or her lovely family.
From day one, she completely put us at ease. We were slightly terrified first-time parents, struggling to know how to choose the right childcare setting, but after our very first visit, we knew Sam was the right choice for our little family. We never looked back.
She supported us through all the trickier stages, including weaning and sleep, and her communication was always brilliant. But most importantly, our little boy absolutely loved being there. He was always doing something lovely, whether it was a trip out, baking, crafts or simply spending time as part of such a warm and welcoming home.
After 2 and a half years with Sam, we moved 500 miles away, which meant he had to start at a new nursery. Six months on, he still talks about Sam so fondly and always wants to visit her when we’re back in the area, which really says everything.
If you’re looking for a home-from-home setting where your little one will be genuinely cared for, encouraged and able to thrive, we couldn’t recommend Sam enough.
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Maddie
on 20/07/2026
I would highly recommend Sam - my little boy was with her for 3 years, from 10 months old, before he left to start nursery. She was reassuring and supportive, and really got to know our son as an individual. I feel like we worked together as a team to make sure that he was safe and happy. He was always out and about, visiting exciting places like Wisley, Hampton Court, Chobham Adventure Farm and a wide array of playgrounds! Sam's house was a home away from home, and our son got on really well with her own lovely children. She always took the time to update us during the day with photos, which I really appreciated. We will miss her!
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Emma
on 28/09/2025
Sam was our childminder for 5 years and the kids were very sad when they had to move on. My son started going when he was about 17month old and my daughter when she was 11month. They both really enjoyed going there and still ask about seeing her and her kids. The kids loved playing in her house and garden but also going on outings to the park, the woods, the house and garden of another childminder friend, feeding ducks, little street, soft play and many more. Sam puts great thought and effort into seasonal themed activities and other special occasions like the Chinese new year, Halloween, the run up to Christmas, world book day and many more.
We have always felt Sam understood the needs of our children well and has supported them to reach certain milestone, like potty training for example.
We can’t recommend her highly enough as a childminder!
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Birte
on 31/10/2022
My daughter first starting going to Sam at 9 months old and stayed with her right up to starting school. My daughter still asks to see Sam and family.
As I have no family in the area, sam basically became a support for me and my husband when things got a little difficult and help guide us through being first time parents. We could not thank her and her family enough for opening her doors to our daughter. Would highly recommend Sam she is fabulous.
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Vanessa
on 13/10/2022
we have just used Sam for holiday cover over the summer holidays. She was very professional and the kids took to her instantly which for my daughter is rare!
The setting is great and they LOVED the garden!
Sam coped with my son's fussy table manners beautifully and had him eating all sorts. They loved being there and I couldn't get them out the door at pick up, it was also lovely being updated during the day on their dairies. Thanks Sam, we will be back! X
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Louisa
on 10/09/2020
In just a few months, Sam did an amazing job with my baby, helping with sleep and meal routines and offering so many outings and sensory experiences, from a splash park to soft play to no-mess painting and playing with jelly.
But the biggest leap was with his weaning, with exceedingly nutritious meals I would want to eat myself - chicken pie, frittata, roast dinner - and a baby who really took to baby-led weaning and solids from the start at six months, despite being 10 weeks premature.
My son has really benefitted from time at Sam’s and with other children, especially Sam’s own, who are quite delightful with babies and incredibly well raised - her values with her own children being a big part of what impressed me with her as a childminder.
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on 27/03/2019
I cannot recommend Sam enough! She is our holiday cover for my little boy and he has had the most fabulous time :) and she is very caring and professional :)
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Louie
on 12/06/2017
Sam was a wonderful start for my daughter. She was caring, precise, attentive with excellent attention to detail. Sam provides a safe and clean environment and makes delicious meals for the children. I cannot rate her highly enough. If you are lucky enough for your child to go to Sam you can go to work with such piece of mind that your child will be safe, happy and have lots of fun!
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