Sarapark
Childminder in Wakefield
My Summary
Early Years Expert Childminder And Early Years Consultant - Highly Qualified And Experienced
About Me
Welcome to Park View Childminding
Hello, my name is Sara. I am a twice Ofsted OUTSTANDING childminder and most recently graded as achieving a strong standard in all areas, thos is a high accolade and a reflection of the high-quality care and education that we consistently provide.
I am the owner and manager of Park View Childminding, an outstanding, early years–focused setting, based in the Thornes area of Wakefield. I specialise exclusively in caring for children aged 9 months to 3 years, offering a unique pre-school, expert-led start to their early education journey.
At Park View, we are a highly experienced, nurturing team who are passionate about giving every child the very best start in life. We celebrate each baby and child as an individual, recognising their uniqueness, interests and strengths. Our practice is rooted inthe EYFS, ensuring that every child makes excellent progress as they are nurtured when they play, explore and learn through meaningful, high-quality interactions.
We provide a calm, happy and enriching home-from-home environment, where children feel safe, nurtured, valued and inspired. Learning is carefully planned and supported through play, curiosity and strong relationships, allowing children to flourish across all areas of development.
Our Environment
Our setting offers a beautifully designed, well-resourced playroom and home that supports every aspect of early development, with seamless free-flow access to our highly secure and engaging outdoor space.
Our outdoor area is a rich, stimulating environment, thoughtfully developed to inspire exploration, creativity and development across all areas of learning.
Our Expertise
We are a team of highly qualified early years professionals, bringing together extensive experience across nursery, school, and leadership roles, including me; as a fully qualified Nursery Nurse and first aider and an early years consultant working locally and nationally.
(Alongside Park View, I also run an early years consultancy service supporting other childminders in their role.)
I have also previously worked as a freelance area lead for the Department for Education’s Childminder Mentor Programme, supporting other providers to raise quality across the sector.
My assistant is my husband who joined me after being a qualified early years teacher with over 30 years combined experience in nursery nursing and early years and Reception Teaching im school. He was also an early years consultant and an early years moderator for Wakefield LA. Previously he was also an ofsted and agency inspector for early years.
We are fully trained in:
Paediatric First Aid
Advanced Safeguarding & Child Protection
Prevent duty
FGM
Designated Safeguarding lead
Child development
Food Hygiene & Allergens
We complete regular monthly CPD training to ensure that we are equipped with further knowledge and training to support our very important role as childcare providers.
Your child’s safety, wellbeing and education are always our highest priorities.
Learning Beyond the Setting:-
We make the most of our fantastic location and beyond, with regular outings to:
Thornes Park
Wakefield One Library & Museum
The Hepworth Wakefield
Pugneys Water Park
Forests
Museums
Farms
Local toddler group and sometimes soft play.
We also enjoy visits further afield using our National Trust membership as well as exploring nature walks and other forests and national parks. We visit beaches too and so much more. We just love using these outings to bring enriching opportunities to the children, enabling them to explore all areas of learning in real and meaningful ways in the wider world.
Partnership with Parents
We work closely with parents and carers to build strong, trusting and lasting relationships. Each child’s development is carefully observed and tracked in line with the EYFS, and we share regular updates and reviews to celebrate progress and next steps together.
Nutrition & Care
We provide nutritious, home-cooked meals, supporting healthy eating habits from the very start in line with the EYFS requirements. We are also experienced in supporting breastfeeding families and individual dietary needs.
Safer sleep requirements are also strictly followed, in line with the EYFS and the lullaby trust.
Our Ethos
Our ethos is pure and simple:
We understand that children learn best when they feel safe, happy, nurtured, valued and inspired. We are a child-centred setting, with the children always at the heart of all that we do.
We are mindful of each child holistically, supporting their wellbeing and development across all seven areas of learning.
We always aim to ensure that every child leaves us feeling confident, capable, and ready for their next stage.
Funding & Places
We are an approved provider for:
Funded places for eligible 9-month-olds, 2 and 3-year-olds
30 hours funded childcare (subject to eligibility and availability)
Childcare Choices payments
We currently operate a waiting list (free to join).
Get in Touch
We warmly welcome visits to our setting on open days, where you can meet us and see our environment for yourself.
Please contact us to:
Check availability
Arrange a visit on an open day
Request an information pack
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Park View Childminding
My Experience
over 30 years of working with children
Outstanding Provider
Teacher led, nurturing and educational setting
Fully qualified Nursery Nurse
Fully qualified foundation stage teacher
Early years specialist
Two Paediatric first aiders on site
Advanced child protection training
Allergen training
High level safeguarding designated safeguarding lead practitioners
Amazing activities and outings are provided
My Qualifications
qualified nursery nurse and Qualified early years EYFS teacher
Paediatric first aid
Advanced child protection and safeguarding
Food hygiene
Food allergens
DSL
PREVENT
FGM
My Availability
We are open *Monday to Thursday -
We have only two spaces available in 2027 - one from May 2027 and one from Sept 2027 for a baby.
Spaces are rare here and only come up every 3 years or so. Please contact us to attend our open day for this space, where you can visit our setting and meet the team.
Our next open day is May 1st 2026
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Contact us to discuss fees and a brochure can be emailed out to you.
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
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.
Latest Inspection Report Card
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/08/2023)
Reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for sarapark. 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.
Sara and Kev have been absolutely wonderful with our child, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better people to support her in her early years. From day one, they’ve shown so much care, patience, and genuine warmth, not just towards our child, but towards us as a family too.
They’ve created such a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where our child feels happy, confident, and excited to go each day. It’s clear how much time and thought they put into understanding each child as an individual. Our child has been encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at her own pace, and we’ve seen such a lovely boost in her confidence, independence, and social skills as a result.
Communication has always been excellent, we’re kept informed, reassured, and included, and it’s obvious how deeply they care about the children’s wellbeing. The kindness, consistency, and enthusiasm Sara and Kev bring every day really shines through, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing our child is in such safe and loving hands.
We’re incredibly grateful for everything they do and feel very lucky to have had them play such an important part in our child’s early development. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
by
Rachael
on 28/01/2026
Response by
sarapark
on 28/01/2026:
Thank you so much Rachael ❤️
Its our pleasure to care for your little one here, thank you so much for choosing us ❤️
Finding the right childcare is such a significant decision, but Sara and Kev made it an easy one for us. They are incredibly warm, kind, and welcoming people - exactly the sort of family you want in your child’s life. Our daughter settled into their care almost instantly, feeling at home from the very start.
What sets them apart from most is their experience and background in education. They are highly tuned into each child’s 'next steps,' ensuring they are effectively prepared for the future while still getting the most enjoyment from their childhood. Their setting is filled with both high-quality resources and loving, handmade items that not only nurture a genuine love of play but are also thoughtfully educational.
We are also so impressed by their energy; the children go on almost daily outings and adventures, ensuring every day is full of discovery. We feel so lucky to have found such a nurturing, professional, and stimulating environment for our daughter!
by
Lizzie W
on 28/01/2026
Response by
sarapark
on 28/01/2026:
Thank you so much for your Review Lizzie ❤️
Its our pleasure to care for your little one here, thank you for choosing us ❤️
Sara and Kev are such warm, welcoming people, the kind of people i want around my daughter,
essentially helping raise her. My little girl is so fond of them and the other children which eases me greatly. I love the daily adventures they go on. I believe it is impactful on her learning and upbringing. I can’t wait to hear what she’s learnt from her days out. They follow procedure to the letter (professionals) and in a nutshell look after her in a warm and loving atmosphere. They have also been there for me and helped with any parenting difficulties. So thank you to you both!
by
Emma
on 28/08/2023
Our daughter has been attending Sara’s setting for 18 months and I cannot recommend her and Kevin enough. The setting is every parent and child’s dream. Their passion for what they do is wonderful. They are so knowledgeable, but most importantly for me, they are the kindest and most loving people. I am delight our girl gets to be part of their extended little family and that they can care and nurture her for us. Thank you so much to you both.
by
Jodie
on 23/08/2023
We first heard about Sara’s childminding services on a recommendation which came at exactly the right time. We’d been nervous about looking for a nursery for our baby who was 7 months at the time. We got so lucky that a rare place had come up with Sara and we went to look round. Any questions or anxieties I had went out my head straight away because the feeling we got looking around was all we needed to know he’d be well looked after there! We got offered the place and he started a few weeks later with his settling in visits. He felt at home instantly and hasn’t had a single day of tears or separation anxiety! Even as a baby with food allergies and a serial contact napper, he easily settled in and Sara & Kev made sure all his usual routines were respected. We have always had a partnership when it comes to his allergies and it was a huge relief to know they took it seriously.
Could go on all day but the last 5 months have been the best decision we could’ve made for our son. We know how much he loves it there and he’s constantly learning and growing!
by
SaraC
on 23/08/2023
Response by
sarapark
on 23/08/2023:
Thank you so much for your amazing review ❤️❤️
My daughter attended Park View from when she was 11 months old until she was nearly 2 (we moved away or we’d still be there). The care provided was second to none.
Sara and Kev are like a second family and are incredible childminders who go over and above to provide a fun day for your little one all whilst they learn and play with their friends.
When I returned to work following maternity leave I felt reassured that my daughter would be happy and she settled in straight away with no tears and had a lovely group of friends.
Communication was always good and we could track our daughter’s progress on her termly reports.
by
jlinf
on 23/08/2023
Response by
sarapark
on 23/08/2023:
Thank you so much for your amazing review
Both of my daughters have been to Park View and I can’t recommend them enough. They have a beautiful setting which is well equipped with lovely toys and an amazing outdoor space. Sara is exceptional at what she does and my girls both love her. She’s professional, caring, kind and so knowledgeable about early years development.
Very highly recommended!
by
Caroline
on 23/08/2023
Response by
sarapark
on 23/08/2023:
Thank you so much for your amazing review
My Little girl is 3 year's old now so has been at Park View since she was 9 months old.
I definatly feel like it was the best choice we could have made childminder wise. Sara and Kevin are both amazing with her, they have improved her speech and learnt her so much.
They are also always keeping me updated of what she is doing during the day to keep me at ease - weather it's at there place or the many day trips out they take her on. And always there for advice and helpful tips to make been a parent easier. I couldn't recommend them anymore
by
Scott
on 23/08/2023
Response by
sarapark
on 23/08/2023:
Thank you so much for the amazing review
Cannot credit Sara enough. I was very nervous moving from one childminder to another as my son was very nervous in new situations and cried everytime I left him.
I had none of this with Sara, from the first few introductions and settling in sessions we had no tears, my son loves to go now and looks forward to seeing the other children and all the activities he knows he will be doing with Sara.
Sara is brilliant with my sons allergies, keeps up to date with any healthcare issues he has and has become a great support for any other issues my son has.
Recommended to all my friends looking for childcare and I can highly recommend to anyone in the area.
by
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on 24/02/2016
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