Simone88
Childminder in Helston
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Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 13 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an ofstead registered childminder.
I am a mother of two boys, one is 14 years old the second is 5 years old.
With them we enjoy playing games, singing, dancing, painting, making things and being outdoors. We have music on almost all day and do a lot of active play.
My eldest has decided he prefers home education so no longer attends a public school, therefore is home all the time too. We do Pawprint Challenges as part of their education which others are welcome to join in with the activities and earn badges, depending on the child's age and ability.
We do have a small dog, a cat, a tortoise, a crested gecko, leopard gecko, and some fish in a covered pond in the garden. Our garden is also visited by many wild birds every day.
I have a full driving licence and now own a van.
I now only work part time as I am running Pop up Play village sessions across South Cornwall the other half of the week.
My Experience
I have worked in schools and day nurseries as a nursery nurse. working with children from 2 months to 6 years. I left work October 2019 to have my youngest.
I have two children of my own. With them I have dealt with milk intolerance, colic and reflux.
Up until covid I babysat twice a week for three children, the youngest i have looked after since 2 weeks old. As well as having friends children when required.
My Qualifications
I have a Diploma in Childcare and education to level 3.
I have Paediatric First Aid qualification, Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering, Child Protection Advanced, epilepsy and administering medication. I have completed many qualifications, the full list can be shown if requested. Most recently I have completed child psychology level 4.
My Availability
I currently only have availability for two under 5 years old on a Monday and Tuesday. I do have space for children over 5 years old.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Can be discussed
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at St Michael's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/04/2021)
- DBS Check (added 14/12/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for their exceptional care and understanding of children, including those with special needs. They create a safe, engaging environment that promotes learning and independence. Parents appreciate the childminder's ability to connect with children, manage behaviour effectively, and provide educational activities tailored to individual needs.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Simone88. 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.
Simone is one of a kind, something special that you don’t find reality, if at all! Amazing manner with the children, sets them at ease, ensures their emotional and physical wellbeing is paramount. Educational, fun, caring, and child centred. My children love going to Simone’s, and neither of them like to go anywhere really. She is SEND, neurodiversity, and disability experienced. Their time there is relaxed, safe, engaging, and something the look forward to all week. I wouldn’t trust my children with many people but I know they are very well looked after here, with all their needs met. Simone has good clear communication with both children and parents, her lovely little dog, cat, tortoise and other pets make my children’s day as they love them all.
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Gabby
on 12/11/2025
Since the very first day Grace met Simone , she has been absolutely brilliant. She’s incredibly understanding, patient, and has a natural ability to connect with children of all ages. She diffuses situations calmly before they even become a problem, guiding and supporting the children to make thoughtful, independent decisions.
She encourages them to consider other people’s feelings and to speak up for themselves with confidence. I really admire how she helps the children make their own risk assessments — for example, understanding why it’s not safe to take toys on the trampoline — and she always explains things in such a kind and fair way.
Her home is a safe, welcoming space filled with activities, toys, and opportunities for every age group to play, explore, and grow. She creates an environment where children feel valued, capable, and confident. I couldn’t ask for anyone better to care for Grace.
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CW73
on 12/11/2025
Simone is a really great childminder. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare that offers is that little bit extra. She is experienced and very knowledgeable with kids who have additional needs and provides care for my two children. One of which is dyslexic, ADHD and suspected ASD. She understands how to not only care for children with additional needs but how to offer educational activities which are goal orientated and very practical. She is simply much more than a childminder. My children love going there each week. Having a childminder who understands the individuality of each child is important to us and having her in our lives has been a game changer for us as parents and small business owners.
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Laura
on 22/08/2025
I have 3 children (11, 8, 3) Simone has watched my children 2 nights a week for over 5 years. She watched my son from 1 week old. She is a very responsible and reliable person. And I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. The children love her and she always has lots of fun with them. She has done feeds, changes and bed routines. She has a natural ability with children and it shows when she is around them. I feel very confident that my children are safe and well looked after when I leave them with Simone.
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ruth01
on 16/12/2020
Response by
Simone88
on 16/12/2020:
Thank you, your children are amazing and have been a pleasure to look after all these years! I look forward to seeing you all again.
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