Gmb
Childminder in Farnworth (also available for babysitting)
4.9
My Summary
Play Learn And Grow
About Me
!DISCLAIMER! I DO NOT DO THE UNIVERISTY HALF/HALF PAYBACK SCAM, please do not ask me to claim on your behalf to split the money. I only accept the normal university entitlement grant for the safety of my business, so I only deal with genuine customers.
My name is Cotema I am Ofsted registered. I am a kind, friendly and caring person with 3 lovely children who care for another, also I have a lovely cat who likes to pay a lot but I do not let him to come around when the children are on bored. I offer a caring, warm, safe home environment with a lot of fun activities for the children to learn to develop their skills and reach their full potential by using the 7 areas of learning set out in the early year's foundation stage EYFS statutory framework.
My Experience
My experience as a childminder I am a full-time mother with 15 years of experience caring for children I have experience with children from birth to 15 years, and I have experience working within a nursery and thoroughly I enjoy every day with the children.
I have taken all relevant courses as a childcare provider, I aim to adapt to the EYFS framework so that I can provide good quality service to support the children and their families within my setting.
My Qualifications
Level 3 pediatric first aid
food hygiene level 2
level 3 in an introduction to the early years education and childcares workforce
level 3 diploma in professional chef
level 2 in professional baking
level 2 safeguarding children's and young people
level1, 3 ,certificate Artemisia children's workforce
level 2 in support children's positive behavior
Myself and my assistant are DBS cleared, assistant.
My Availability
Operating times: Monday to Friday 6:30 am Wrapped around childcare with flexibility times.
Saturday and Sunday 7am to 5 pm
Monday to Friday overnight care 7 pm to 7 am
Saturday and Sunday overnight care 8pm to 9:30 am.
More spaces are available for September, anyone who would like to inquire please get in contact with me soon as possible since the spaces are going quickly.
Our Lady of Lourdes
ST. Peters C of E Primary school
St. James
Highfields
St. Michael primary school
cherry tree
all saints
the ferns academy
the orchards
St. Johns
queens bridge
Kearsley west
overnight care. School holidays, school drop off and pick up service spaces are currently available.
Please contact me by email or call.
For more information about your childcare needs and fees.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Open 24 hours all year around
Before and after school with arrangement.
Emergency, short-notice childcare
childminder
pick and drop
babysitting,
lights snacks, and drinks are included in fees
please don't hesitate to contact me regarding My fees. Thank you
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kearsley West Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Peter's CofE Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cherry Tree Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Green Fold School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Ferns Primary Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Highfield Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Queensbridge Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/01/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/01/2024)
Reviews
4.89 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives mostly positive reviews, with many parents praising their professionalism, flexibility, and caring nature. Children reportedly enjoy their time and show developmental progress. Regular updates and a clean environment are appreciated. However, one review notes issues with flexibility and communication. Overall, the childminder is highly recommended by most parents.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for GMB. 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.
I would not recommend this childcare provider. Despite agreeing to my varying work hours at the outset, issues quickly arose. My child’s name and my own were repeatedly used incorrectly despite several corrections. The contract was terminated after I questioned a payment, and the termination form contained inaccuracies that were ignored. I am still awaiting my refund, and communication has stopped. I have retained written message evidence if required.
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Oby
on 18/01/2026
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GMB
on 18/01/2026:
hello oby, i'd just like to say I apologise if things didn't go the way you wanted it to. However, leaving a false review that holds no truth is defamation of character and is very harmful for my business. If you check the rest of my reviews others have been very happy with my service and that is because they stuck to the contract and did it correctly. You did not stick to the hours you told me and I do have message evidence of this, please do not write messages filled with an untruthful review simply because you didn't stick to a legally signed, lawfully recognised contract. thank you.
My son has been with GMB for three months now, and it has been the most pleasant and reassuring experience. He genuinely enjoys going and is always greeted with a smile on his face each morning when he’s dropped off. I was initially very nervous about leaving my son with any childcare provider, but GMB has completely put my mind at ease. She is a truly caring, kind, and attentive woman, and I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend her to anyone seeking a safe and nurturing childcare environment for their children.
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Niamh
on 12/01/2026
GMB childminder is exactly what my child has needed. I was advised that TT needed a more intimate and 1 to 1 setting as she wasn't settling in well with her previous settings. GMB was an easy choice our daughter is thriving and slowly settling in but making so much progress. Cotema has this calm caring nature that our daughter instantly felt as she was comfortable playing when we visited. Cotema takes the time to get to know her and uses the things she loves to settle her if needed and teach her through play. Cotema has even given our child a nickname its so cute. She is the full package and we are over the moon with her. Thankyou GMB love paige wes & TT
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Paige
on 20/11/2025
Cotema looked after my little boy for 3 days this week and I honestly can’t thank her enough such a lovely lady and so caring my little boy absolutely loved her never stopped talking about his day when he was brought home. I was very nervous about sending him as he usually in nursery and has never been to her before but Cotema sent updates and pictures throughout the day I cannot fault her at all. Such a lovely lady really clean home setting kept my little boy so busy he was worn out when he came home everyday. Thank you so much.
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Sarah199
on 06/06/2025
Cotema is a amazing childminder, I contracted Cotema after I was struggling for childcare in school holidays, Cotema was quick to reply and was able to accommodate my needs, from our first meeting Cotema is very polite and professional with Cotema nurturing nature my daughter took to her straight away, after this I felt feeling very ease leaving my daughter with Cotema, I knew My daughter was in safe hands. My daughter really enjoyed her time here and also was very excited about going back each day. Cotema gave updates during the day and would give feed back at pick up about all the fun they had that day. I will definitely be using her service again and I would highly recommend her to anyone
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Jodie
on 26/04/2025
Cotema is lovely and warm person. My daughter had very good time spend under her care. Very professional and kind, making sure that everything is up to standards. Thank you 🥰
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Patrycja
on 26/04/2025
Cotema babysat my five year old daughter for several hours on a Saturday with very short notice (I reached out the day before!) She was very accommodating, warm and friendly. My daughter had a lovely day - she came back happy and tired! I will absolutely be booking more sessions with Cotema and would recommend her to anyone.
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Chloe123
on 19/04/2025
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GMB
on 20/04/2025:
Hi Chloe, thank you very much for the review, I am so happy that your daughter has enjoyed herself, it was a pleasure having both of you and looking forward to work with you again. ☺️☺️
Looked after our 3 year old son on Saturday night, we were really nervous as never used a baby sitter or child care service before but it was amazing, we were kept updated all night with texts and pictures and our son really enjoyed himself, will definitely be using the service again and 100% recommend.
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Gavin
on 17/03/2025
Our experience with Cotema was excellent. Welcoming and flexible service. We were kept updated throughout the evening. Thank you!
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Susanna
on 03/03/2025
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GMB
on 03/03/2025:
Thank you for your review! You and your child were a pleasure to work with.
Been with GMB for a few months now and she has been nothing but amazing to our little girl. She is very accomodating and also ensures she sends an update which is very reassuring for me. My little girl loves going to her and have seen a lot of development in her confidence. Would recommend her to anyone.
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Kudzai
on 27/02/2025
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