Amanda
Childminder in Blackpool
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Female Member since May 2016 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 01 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Amanda Dalton, I am a OFSTED registered childminder and have been for 17 years. I live with my husband of 21 years and my 18 year old son. As a mother I know how important it is to find the best possible care for your child, I love my job and enjoy working with children and accepting them into our home, I aim to make them feel part of the family. I am in walking distance of Stanley park, Salisbury woods and the zoo which we visit often. We attend children centres where we join in with activities eg messy play, Teddy bears picnic, super hero day, boogie beats, arts and crafts, sensory play, sports day, world book day ect we attend playgroups, play areas, forest school, intergenerational sessions, music groups, library, sea life centre, we also have days out to the beach, Beacon fell, Brockholes and much much more.
We are a non smoking household
I am insured with PACEY
I can also get references from parents if required
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile
My Experience
I have had lots of experience with children as I come from a large family and being a mother of 18 years.
I have minded for 17 years and in this time I have cared for children from the age of 4 weeks old to 12 years old.
My Qualifications
NVQ level 3
Yearly years first aid
safeguarding children
food and hygiene
risk assessment
monitoring children's progress
early language development
observation, assessment and planning
abuse awareness
medication awareness
infection and control
phonics for pre school children
early maths
well being and involvement using the leuven tool
music and movement
My Availability
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
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
- DBS Check (added 09/11/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/08/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for amanda. 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.
Amanda was recommended to me by another mum and I’m so glad she was. My daughter Ivy started with Amanda when she was 22 months old and only wish I had found her earlier for my eldest daughter.
Due to Lockdown, Ivy had not socialised much with other children, especially her own age and she was a little behind with her speech however since starting with Amanda she has come on leaps and bounds and can now even count and identity numbers 1 to 20!
Amanda constantly interacts with the children and they will often go on outings. Her house and garden are clean and safe and yet full of exciting things for the children to do there. She provides them with healthy food aswell as a safe, quiet and comfortable place to nap.
Amanda genuinely cares about the children she looks after and you can see the bond she makes with them. My daughter absolutely adores her and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with her.
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Katey
on 01/03/2021
From the moment we met Amanda we knew she was the best child minder for our son as he was very shy he didn’t benefit from a nursery, his confidence grew so much in just a short amount of time with her and couldn’t wait to go back to Amanda’s house every week, he’s made lots of friends who he still see’s and speaks about often.
He has massively come out of his shell and I believe he wouldn’t have if he had continued at the nursery he was at previously.
As his time with her was coming to an end because of him reaching school age our daughter turned one we didn’t even think twice about where she would go for childcare she was already very comfortable with Amanda as she’d seen her from being days old picking out son up. She is now 18months old and her speech and understanding is amazing.
Amanda is so passionate about her job and treats the children like her own she goes above and beyond to care/ teach and help them in anyway she can I can not recommend her more a real life Mary Popins!
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Holly Gl
on 05/11/2020
My grandson attended from a very young age.
He settled in quickly and was extremely happy. He made great progress during his time at Amanda’s. Her home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and he had great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children there.
Amanda provides a wide range of activities and has a safe enclosed outdoor area. The children are treated to regular outings to the park, trips to the zoo plus local play areas.
Good behaviour is encouraged as well as kindness and compassion to others.
Amanda provides a healthy lunch / tea / snack if required which I know my grandson particularly enjoyed !
I would highly recommend Amanda to anyone as the childcare that she provides goes above and beyond!
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Deborah
on 27/10/2020
Response by
amanda
on 27/10/2020:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Deborah, its very much appreciated. He has turned out a fine young boy and i am so pleased i got to be part of his early years journey.
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