Samantha

Childminder in Heather

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Female Member since Nov 2014 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 16 Oct 2025

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My Summary

Acorns Childminding

Ofsted Registered

First Aid Training

DBS Check

Full Driving Licence

Childcare Qualifications

2 Year old Funded Childcare

3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare

9 months old Funded Childcare

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

I have experience in nursereies and reception year at school as well as being a childrens representative abroad and working with deprived children at a special center. I pride myself in my 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 am currently full until September 2027, however may have days available at request. I also offer Heather Primary School and Heather Pre School pick up and drop off's

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Last Updated: 16/10/2025

My Fees

Childminding from £6.00 per hour

My fee for full time children will be £6.00per 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 £6.00 per hour, I also accept tax free childcare, funding and workplace vouchers

My Local Schools

I provide drop offs and pick ups at Heather 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.

Good

13 March 2023

Children thrive in a nurturing environment that promotes learning and exploration. The setting provides diverse experiences, including visits to nature parks and toddler groups, fostering curiosity and knowledge about the world. Literacy is encouraged through storytelling, while health and independence are prioritized. Parents express high satisfaction with the care provided. Areas for improvement include increasing access to mark-making equipment and enhancing support for younger children's engagement in activities.

Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

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Ofsted Certificate (added 20/01/2021)
Training Certificate: Homebase childcare certificate (added 25/01/2021)
Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 20/01/2021)

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