Tinas Childminding
Childminder in Great Wyrley
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Female Member since Feb 2011 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 06 Oct 2025
My Summary
Ofsted Outstanding Childminder
About Me
Hey, I’m Tina.
I live in Great Wyrley with my partner and our three children. I’m a Mom of five all together, aged between 13-30, so I’ve certainly kept myself busy over the years! I am Ofsted Registered and a member of The National Childminding Association.
I own a large cottage/converted barn where ‘Tina’s Childminding’ is operated from by myself and two additional qualified members of staff. Our ethos focuses around child-led learning and we use elements of The Curiosity Approach in setting which promotes curiosity, awe and wonder in Early Childhood. We are proud to have created an environment where children can tinker, explore, discover and have control over their own learning. We encourage children to make their own choices regarding play, which leads to enhanced confidence, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
We feel it is important for children to spend time exploring the great outdoors, this is not only good for their mental and physical well-being but provides them with new opportunities that an indoor childcare setting can’t fulfil. The large enclosed garden we have gives children a place to play and discover nature at their own pace. Our children also attend regular ‘Forest School’ sessions (no matter the weather!) at Cannock Chase and we make frequent trips to parks, farms and other fun outdoor activities.
Parents will always be kept informed of their child’s development and every child has their own Early Years Foundation Stage profile book that documents their individual milestones and learning goals. We also complete photo albums for every child, which tells the story of their time with us through pictures. Both of these are shared with parents at the end of every term or immediately upon request. On a daily basis, children take home activity diaries that informs parents of that days events. We also have a private online page (just for parents) that we update regularly with pictures and stories of our day to day activities and outings.
For the nursery aged children, we provide Home Learning Packs. This encourages children that are nearing school age, to get into a routine of doing a little work at home (as they would do in Reception) and provides them with a learning experience they can share with their parents.
We are incredibly proud to have been graded ‘OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS’ on our most recent Ofsted Inspection.
My Experience
• Qualified Nursery Nurse since 1984
• Experience working in various Residential Children’s Care Homes 1984-1990
• Experience on Special Care Baby Unit as a nursery nurse 1990-1993
• Registered Childminder since 1993
• Experience childminding various children over the years that have additional / special needs and disabilities
• Previous experience as an emergency short term foster career of children aged 0-16 with additional needs
My Qualifications
• All 3 staff members hold relevant qualifications
• All 3 staff members complete statutory / mandatory training as required
• All staff do monthly training on a variety of childcare topics including Safeguarding
• 5* food hygiene rated
• Insured to transport children via car
My Availability
• 7:00am-5:30pm Mon - Fri
• Drop offs to Glenthorne Primary School (AM only)
• Drop offs & Pick Ups to/from Cheslyn Hay Primary School (AM & PM)
• We do not collect or drop off children to/from home
• Local primary schools to our setting are: Thomas Moore, Moat Hall, Cheslyn Hay, Glenthorne and Landywood.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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: 06/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
• £6.00per hour
• am session £14 with school drop-off pm session with school drop-off £17 for children in full time education
• Parents can either provide a healthy lunch box or choose for meals to be provided by us. This is charged as follows:
- Breakfast £1.25 per meal
- Lunch/Dinner £2.00per meal
• Think2 funding available
• Universal funding for 3/4 year olds available
• No charges for Bank Holidays as we are closed
• No charges for parents who do not use us during Staffordshire School Holidays
• We do accept Tax Credits and Vouchers for payments
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Landywood 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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/04/2021)
- DBS Check (added 29/04/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 12/02/2024)
- Inspection Report (added 11/09/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder provides outstanding care in a home-like setting. Children develop confidence, social skills, and readiness for school. Activities are varied and engaging, with a focus on the EYFS curriculum. Parents praise the nutritious meals, excellent communication, and the loving atmosphere. The setting is well-equipped, with a particularly impressive outdoor area.
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Latest reviews
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My son has recently finished at Tina’s Childminding to start school. I can’t recommend Tina, Carol and Eloise enough for anyone who is looking for childcare. The setting that Tina provides is outstanding. The indoor areas are spacious and have resources and activities to cover all areas of the EYFS curriculum. The outdoor area is incredible, my son loved spending lots of time exploring all the wonderful activities. I can’t quite believe the setting is within someone’s house. Tina, Carol and Eloise offered support and they always had advice and guidance with any issues we were having. Childcare was flexible and there was always an opportunity to ask for any extra time if needed.
Tina gathered photos of my child and also completed a profile book, full of notes, photographs and pictures my son had made. These are something I will certainly treasure to remember his time with Tina. Each day a daily diary is completed, so I knew exactly what my son had been up to. This also offered an opportunity for any important messages to be passed on.
I highly recommend Tina’s childminding, my son developed so much and has lots of confidence. He has developed play skills and he is confident to interact with others, this has allowed his transition into school to be a smooth one. If I had another child I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to send them to Tina’s childminding again.
Thank-you for everything Tina, Carol and Eloise.
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Hollie
on 19/09/2025
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Tinas Childminding
on 22/09/2025:
Thank you for such a fabulous review. We are so pleased that you came to us. We wish the little man all the very best in his next learning journey xxx
Laura has been under the care of Tina, Carol and Eloise from the age of 2 until starting Reception, and we are beyond grateful for this wonderful journey. Throughout all these years, they have shown exceptional love, dedication and patience, creating an environment where Laura always felt safe, happy and encouraged. She went every day with a smile and came back full of joy, beautiful memories and new experiences – which for us as parents has been a precious gift and a great comfort.
It is truly amazing to see how Laura has grown, gained confidence and developed a love for learning, thanks to their continuous care and support. We could not have wished for more wonderful carers to accompany her in these early years. We will always remain deeply thankful for this special time and for the unconditional love they have given to Laura.
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Marina
on 18/09/2025
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Tinas Childminding
on 22/09/2025:
It’s been an absolute pleasure we will really miss her in setting. Thank you for such a lovely review xx
We have been with Tina and the team since Thomas turned 1 and now just started to go to full time school but continue to use Tina for wrap around. We can't thank them enough, Thomas has grown up to be so helpful to everyone and Tina and the team have got him school ready. I had my concern of Thomas starting school and him getting upset but each day he has gone in happy and loved every minute. He off course continues to love colouring and crafting which he absolutely adored at Tina's ( we have a huge box of all the works he did with the girls!) Another big thank you to them for the variety they gave him from doing activities in the setting to going out to the local garden centre and learning topics there to physical activities like diddi dance which he loved.
We can't thank you all enough and Thomas will continue loving coming for wrap around.
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Viv
on 17/09/2025
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Tinas Childminding
on 22/09/2025:
Don’t know where the time has gone. It’s so lovely to be able to have seen him grow and be ready for reception. He has done so well we are so proud of him and look forward to enjoying his achievements with you. XX
I cannot fault Tina and her team. The care and love that they provide on a daily basis is second to none.
Ted has been attending Tina's since he was 9 months old and has just left to start primary. The time has flown by and he has blossomed into such a wonderful little man. Tina, Carol and Eloise have supported him every step of the way, focusing on his gross motor skills when he needed a little extra support and liaising with us when we began to suspect Ted was showing signs of SEN.
Every day is full of fantastic activities ( and the artwork for seasonal occasions you'll treasure forever), they have the most varied diet you could ever imagine ( I'm still not sure what some of those dishes are! ) but above all else. Your tiny human will be loved wholly just as they are.
If I could have carried on taking Ted til he was 18 I would have. I can't thank the team enough.
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Shannon
on 03/09/2025
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Tinas Childminding
on 04/09/2025:
Thank you for such a lovely review . We have loved watching Ted grow up and look forward to hearing about his next learning journey . hope he keeps practising the skills he has learnt xx
Tina has been absolutely amazing over the past year with our little girl. Bella started just before she turned 1 and Tina has been so flexible with everything. Through some difficult times, Tina has been there to support what we need with our childcare and has been more than understanding. Bella loves going to Tina’s and absolutely adores Eloise! We love all of the crafts that Bella comes home with every week and loved her end of year work and photo album. Thank you all for taking care of Bella!
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Jade
on 28/01/2025
What can I say, where do I start…
Tina, Carol & Eloise have been absolutely outstanding, they put their heart and soul into everything they do. I genuinely could not have wished for better childminders. We are so eternally grateful & lucky that we found you to help care for our baby girl.
We were so very reluctant to start our daughter at a childminders at just 6 months old, but we have been absolutely blown away by you all. The setting in which Tina’s Childminding is ran from is nothing but phenomenal. It is like a home from home for the children and they are so well cared for and loved, this really shows and is honestly amazing to see. Tina has dedicated a big part of her home to the children, the garden is amazing and again really centres around the children. This setting is not something that you would normally expect from a childminder and it absolutely blows me away, the love care and attention they have put into creating this special environment.
The days out / activities & the freshly prepared home cooked meals are fabulous. The menu choice is outstanding and is fantastic to see with lots of varied choice.
The daily diary that is filled out and provided at the end of every day is great. It gives us a real insight into the children’s day, sleep / nap / food times & all the things they have been up to during the day. The photo albums & memory books are also outstanding, I cried looking back at these when they were handed to us, precious memories caught & shared. They go above and beyond to capture & share the precious moments whilst we aren’t around.
With our daughter being only a baby, they have taken care of her so so well & she is growing up into such a lovely little girl. Nothing has ever been too much trouble ever for any one of them. I wholeheartedly thank you all for taking care of our little girl & making her most special stages really special.
Not only do they make our daughter feel like family but us as parents too.
We look forward to the future & sharing more precious moments and memories with you all.
Thank you again xx
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HollieC
on 06/01/2025
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Tinas Childminding
on 06/01/2025:
gosh what can we say? Thank you so so much for such an amazing review. We are so pleased you are happy with our service and it’s lovely to be recognised for the hard work at the team put in . And thank you so much for acknowledging all of us. xxx
We have only been using Tina’s Childminding for one term but it was the best decision we made to use them full time. Our little boy has the best time, and we have not had one day with any tears. The communication is excellent, the food provided is all homemade and actually better than anything we would cook at home. The help, advice and curiosity play that is encouraged is amazing. We would definitely recommend.
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Lucy
on 19/12/2024
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Tinas Childminding
on 20/12/2024:
Thank you so pleased you choose to use us .
Outstanding childminder!
Tina and the team go above and beyond. We couldn't ask for anywhere better for our son to go. The variety of activities he does in his 3 days there is amazing and he loves going and seeing all his friends. We have chose to keep my son there instead of sending him to nursery and they work through the curriculum there, and they set homework in preparation for school which has been extra support in anything he may have struggled with in setting. They have even shown him basic house jobs like sorting socks, washing up etc which has been amazing and loves helping around the house.
Tina has also been an extra support with any odd questions may have had I.e. sleep regression and shared her knowledge with what she has done.
Love the quality and variety of home cooked food she provides. Exactly to the needs of the children and so nice to see not the standard nuggets etc each week.
If ever a concern about my son, Tina is always on hand to talk too and couldn't ask for more.
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Viv
on 18/12/2024
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Tinas Childminding
on 18/12/2024:
thank you for reviewing our services myself and the girls are really appreciative of such a lovely review thank you xx
I don’t even know where to start writing this as just thinking about my little boy no longer going there makes me cry.
Tina Carol and Eloise no only put their heart and soul in to making my sons time there one to remember but they ensured he was 💯 ready school even if I wasn’t.
He is excelling in all areas at school and that is due to the hard work they put in while he was in their care.
My son loved his time at Tina’s he loved all the activities they did and came home beaming daily, he wanted us to read his diary which is filled daily with all the activities they had done and the wonderful food he been given that day.
He was loved like he was one of their own and I can’t thank them all enough for all the help guidance and love they gave to not only my son but also my family.
I will eternally grateful to them for making my little boy the best he can be xx
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Rewth
on 09/10/2024
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Tinas Childminding
on 09/10/2024:
Thank you for the review. We miss the little man, but so glad to hear he’s doing so well in school he was definitely well prepared and definitely most ready xxx
Our first child has just left Tina’s and started school, and he was gutted to leave, but we had absolutely no hesitation at all in sending our daughter.
I cannot fault a single thing about Tina and her team. The setting is amazing, the food she lovingly prepares for them is just incredible, and as a teacher - I was really happy with the curriculum offer and just how prepared our eldest was for school.
We could have sent him to the nursery attached to his school, but we did not want to take him from Tina’s.
Children are so loved, taught excellent manners and all the skills they need, alongside a stimulating and carefully planned EYFS learning activities.
The team are like family. The communication is excellent, the daily diaries are so lovely, as are the profile books and photo albums made by the team.
We were told about Tina by some very close friends who sent both their children there and were absolutely thrilled with the care, and we feel exactly the same.
Our little boy is such a well rounded and lovely child and the team at Tina’s definitely played a role in shaping who he is today.
I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. They are an absolute dream. Highly recommend to anyone. Love them so much!!!
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LauraK
on 27/09/2024
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Tinas Childminding
on 28/09/2024:
thank you for such a great review Laura so happy that we are able to repeat your experience with the little lady. Getting our children’s school ready, he’s a top priority, so I’m glad that my team and myself were able to achieve this successfully .xxx
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