Gmb
Childminder in Farnworth (also available for babysitting)
4.9
My Summary
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About Me
DISCLAIMER: I do not participate in any university “half/half” payback or money-splitting schemes. Please do not ask me to claim money on your behalf or split any payment.
I only accept the normal university entitlement grant for the work I legitimately provide. This is important for the safety and integrity of my business, so I only deal with genuine customers and legitimate payments.
Thank you for respecting this.
About Me
My name is Cotema, and I am an Ofsted-registered childminder. I am a kind, friendly and caring person, and I am passionate about providing children with a safe, warm and nurturing home-from-home environment.
I have three lovely children of my own who care for and support one another. I also have a friendly cat who loves to play. However, for the children’s safety and comfort, I make sure that my cat is kept away from the children while they are in my care.
I provide a caring, welcoming and stimulating environment where children can feel happy, secure and valued. I offer a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities and experiences that encourage children to explore, learn and develop their confidence and independence.
My aim is to support every child as an individual, helping them to develop their skills, build positive relationships and reach their full potential. I plan activities and experiences around the seven areas of learning and development set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework.
I believe that children learn best when they are happy, interested and actively involved. Through play, exploration and everyday experiences, I encourage children to learn at their own pace while having lots of fun along the way.
My Experience
My Experience as a Childminder
I am a full-time mother with over 15 years of experience caring for children. I have experience caring for children from birth to 15 years old, giving me a good understanding of the different needs, stages of development and personalities of children as they grow.
I also have experience working in a nursery setting, where I gained valuable knowledge and practical experience in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with children and find it very rewarding to see them learn, grow in confidence and achieve new milestones.
As a childcare provider, I have completed all the relevant courses and training required for my role. I am committed to continuing my learning and developing my knowledge so that I can provide a high-quality childcare service.
I aim to follow and adapt my practice to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that children receive appropriate support, care and learning opportunities within my setting. I work closely with children and their families to build positive relationships and provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to develop, learn and reach their full potential.
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
I offer flexible childcare to meet the needs of busy families, including wraparound care, school drop-offs and collections, school holiday care and overnight care.
Monday to Friday:
From 6:30am – flexible wraparound childcare
Overnight care: 7:00pm – 7:00am
Saturday and Sunday:
7:00am – 5:00pm
Overnight care: 8:00pm – 9:30am
I offer flexible hours where possible to support families with different childcare requirements. Please get in touch to discuss your individual needs.
School Drop-Off and Collection
I currently offer school drop-off and pick-up services for children attending:
Our Lady of Lourdes
St Peter's C of E Primary School
St James
Highfields
St Michael Primary School
Cherry Tree
All Saints
The Ferns Academy
The Orchards
St John's
Queensbridge
Kearsley West
I also provide school holiday childcare and overnight care.
September Availability
I have spaces available for September, but places are filling quickly. If you are looking for childcare, I recommend getting in touch as soon as possible to discuss availability and secure a place.
For more information about your childcare requirements, fees and available spaces, please contact me by email or telephone. I will be happy to answer any questions and discuss how I can support your family.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Childcare Services
I offer a flexible childcare service throughout the year, with options to suit the needs of different families.
Open 24 hours, all year round, subject to availability
Before and after-school care by arrangement
School drop-off and pick-up services
Emergency and short-notice childcare, subject to availability
Babysitting services
School holiday childcare
A safe, warm and caring home-based childminding environment
Light snacks, food and drinks is a additional charge.
I understand that every family has different childcare needs, so I am happy to discuss flexible arrangements where possible.
Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss your childcare requirements, availability and fees. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for considering my childcare service. I look forward to hearing from 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 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.
Latest Inspection Report Card
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/01/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/01/2024)
Reviews
4.9 out of 5
Parents say
Parents praise this childminder for being warm, caring and highly flexible with scheduling needs. Children consistently enjoy attending and show improved confidence and development. The setting is described as clean, well-equipped and nurturing, with regular updates provided. However, one reviewer reported communication difficulties and contract disputes.
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 have been using GMB Childminder for several months now, and I am very happy with her services. She consistently keeps me updated regarding my child's collection and drop-off times. She has also been very accommodating of my flexible work schedule, which has been extremely helpful. I appreciate her reliability, communication, and support.
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Fatimah
on 24/05/2026
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GMB
on 27/05/2026:
Hi Fatima, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been happy with the service over the past several months. Supporting families with reliable communication, flexibility, and care is very important to us, so it means a lot to know this has made a positive difference for you. Thank you again for your trust and support, it’s truly appreciated!
My wife and I were looking for a childminder on an ad-hoc basis so we could occasionally go out for date nights. Cotema was very easy to communicate with and always responded to messages promptly, which made arranging everything straightforward.
When I visited her home, she was very friendly and reassuring, which immediately made us feel comfortable. Her place was tidy and well set up for children, with plenty of toys, games and activities available. It was clear that she is very experienced in looking after kids and that children feel comfortable in her home.
Our six-year-old son stayed with her until late in the evening and had a great time. In fact, he didn’t want to leave and said he would like to come back again.
I would definitely recommend Cotema as a childminder, and we will certainly be choosing her again in the future.
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Janis
on 12/03/2026
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GMB
on 13/03/2026:
Thank you so much Janis for your kind review. It was lovely meeting you and your lovely family, and your son was an absolute pleasure to look after. I’m really pleased he enjoyed his time here and felt comfortable in my home.
He is always very welcome, and I’d be happy to help again whenever you need childcare. I look forward to seeing you again soon. ☺️
My son is 3 years old and non-verbal, and I was very worried about starting nursery. From the first day, she have been so patient, kind and understanding with him. She manage him so well and make him feel safe and included. I have seen such a positive difference in his confidence and happiness. I am truly grateful for the care and support she give him every day. I highly recommend this childminder
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Eden
on 24/02/2026
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GMB
on 24/02/2026:
Thank you so much Eden, for your kind review and for trusting GMB Childminder with your son’s care. It has been a pleasure supporting him, and I am so proud to see the positive changes in his confidence and happiness. Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for every child is always my priority, so your feedback truly means a lot. Thank you again for your recommendation.
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
Response by
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. ☺️☺️
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