Sarah
Childminder in Borehamwood
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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 09 Dec 2025
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
About Me
Hello! I’m a friendly, patient, and experienced childminder dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and feel at home. I understand how important it is for parents to feel confident and reassured—and I work hard to build strong, trusting relationships with both children and families.
My Childcare Approach
I believe children thrive when they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them. My setting offers a balance of structured activities and free play, helping children develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Whether we’re reading stories, doing arts and crafts, exploring outdoors, or learning new skills, I aim to make every day enriching and enjoyable.
My Setting
My home is warm, clean, child-friendly, and fully equipped with toys, learning resources, and creative materials. I provide:
• A safe indoor environment for play and learning• A secure outdoor area for fresh air and exploration
• Healthy meals and snacks
• A calm, caring atmosphere where every child feels included
Activities We Enjoy
• Arts & crafts
• Reading and storytelling
• Music, singing & sensory play
• Outdoor play and nature walks
• Early literacy and numeracy games
• Age-appropriate learning following the EYFS framework
Working With Families
Good communication is central to the way I work. I keep parents updated with daily notes, photos (if permitted), and regular feedback. I believe childcare works best when we’re a team.
Why Choose Me?
I treat every child as an individual with their own strengths, interests, and needs. My goal is to create a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn.
My Experience
19 yrs Experience
• Extensive childcare experience with babies, toddlers, and school-aged children
• Strong understanding of child development and individual learning styles
• Committed to ongoing training and professional development
• Confident supporting children with diverse needs and personalities
My Qualifications
Degree Educated
CACHE 3 - Childminding Level 3
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding
SEND
And numerous other training qualifications beneficial to the care of babies and young children’s care and development.
My Availability
I work from 7.30 to 6pm Mon- Fri. Can accommodate some shift patterns.
Unfortunately I am unavailable for school runs or wrap around care.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees include meals and all daytime activities (such as play group/soft play/day
I accept 30hrs funding from 9mths to
4yrs.
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.
My Documents
- Basic Disclosure Check [DELETED] (added 11/05/2025)
- Inspection Report (added 21/08/2025)
Reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. 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.
LO has been going to Sarah since January 2014 at 10 months. She loves it there, always happy to go in and always have a fantastic time there. Returning to work full time has only been possible because of how much LO loves it at Sarah.
She learns such a lot from Sarah, counting, singing, colours, social skills... Everything I wanted her to learn! In fact, I think Sarah did a much better job than I would have done myself if I had chosen to be a stay at home mum.
Sarah is also very flexible and easy to work with.
by
Parent
on 04/09/2014
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