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Sara ABarrow

Childminder in Helston

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Rates from
£7/hr
Member
9 years
Last seen
10 Jun 2026
Updated
Jun 2026
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My Summary

Cosy Toes Childminding

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare
Highly Rated
Funded Childcare

About Me

My name is Sara A'Barrow and I live in Helston. Married to Paul I have 4 grown up children. Throughout the year I work with two assistants one of whom is my husband. We look after up to six under 5's a day plus at our home. I am 56 years young, operate from my own home, and have a comfortable setting for 0-5 year olds to be nurtured. We do provide limited holiday care and inset day provision to school children. We are available to pick up from St Michael’s school in Helston Monday to Thursday.

My Experience

I have spent 8 years as a teaching assistant but became a childminder over 13 years ago and haven't looked back. I have a degree, diploma, A'levels and O'Levels, plus an NVQ2 and 3 in childcare and teaching assistant.
I rated good in my first Ofsted inspection, in my second I was awarded Outstanding and in my most recent inspection in June 2022 I was awarded Outstanding yet again. I have only had positive feedback from the parents I have worked with.

My Qualifications

Degree and Diploma, 4 A’level,9 O’levels, 1 GCSE,
NVQ Levels 2 & 3 teaching assistant and childcare

My Availability

We work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. We are a year round service with a calendar of our own holidays which give a year advance notice. We currently have some availability from September 2026.

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Tue
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Before School
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no
Morning
yes
yes
yes
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yes
no
no
Afternoon
yes
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yes
yes
yes
no
no
After School
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
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Evening
no
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Overnight
no
no
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Available
Not available
Last updated 10/06/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

My daily charge is £8/day plus any non funded hours from September 2025.

My 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.

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Outstanding
23 June 2022
Children thrive in this exceptionally well-organized and caring childcare environment. Rated outstanding in all areas, the setting offers a brilliantly sequenced curriculum that ensures excellent progress for all children, including those with special educational needs. Strong emphasis on communication and language skills, coupled with effective partnerships with parents, contributes to children's confidence and development. The childminder's reflective approach and continuous improvement efforts further enhance the high-quality care and education provided.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
14 February 2017 - Outstanding
16 January 2014 - 2
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My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 04/08/2018)
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