Samantha
Childminder in Heather
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Nov 2014 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 01 Sep 2025
My Summary
Acorns Childminding
About Me
I have a passion for the outdoors and natural learning, this makes my childminding service so special as I take pride in giving children new experiences and enjoyment in play. I offer a home from home setting based from my family home in the heart of the national forest.
My Experience
Between myself and my assisstant we have over 20 years experience working in a nursery, pre school and also as a children's representative abroad. We pride ourselves in our knowledge and understanding of how play helps children develope and learn.
My Qualifications
I completed my Level 3 Diploma in childcare and Education in 2010. And alongside this i have my Paediatric First Aid, MY level 2 in food hygiene, Safeguarding children and also children's right to read.
My Availability
I have full time and part time space available as well as space for before and after school drop off and collections from Heather Primary School. I can also do drop offs and collections for Heather Pre School.
| 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: 12/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My fee for full time children will be £4.50 per hour.
Before and after school are priced at my hourly rate up to 09:00am and from 15:00pm
School Holidays will be priced at £4.50 per hour, and £4 per hour for any siblings.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Heather Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Homebase childcare certificate (added 25/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 20/01/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 20/01/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Safeguarding Children (added 20/01/2021)
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