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Sam M

Childminder in Helensburgh

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Rates from
£6.50/hr
Member
9 years
Last seen
08 Jan 2026
Updated
Nov 2025

My Summary

Scotland Care Inspectorate Registered
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
Key Worker Childcare

About Me

I live in Helensburgh and have 3 beautiful children (2 girls and a boy).

Before becoming a childminder, I worked for a nursery within West Dunbartonshire as a Team Leader, and after having my youngest child, 8 years ago, I decided to become a registered childminder.

I have my own playroom within my house, which is equipped with resources for every age and stage of your child’s development. The playroom leads out onto a large back garden, which the children have free flow access too throughout the day. My garden houses a variety of outdoor learning equipment and resources, to develop and engage children of all ages through their learning experiences.

* I am a partner provider with Argyll and Bute council, providing part time and full time ELC childcare to 3 and 4 year olds, as well as eligible 2 year old funding.

My Experience

I have worked within the childcare sector for over 23 years, and have experience of working with children from birth to 12 years.
During my time working within the childcare sector, I have undertaken many roles from; nursery practitioner, Team Leader, senior Team Leader and out of school care co-ordinator.

I take great pride in my work, and truly enjoy spending time with children, ensuring they are given every opportunity to thrive and develop within their own time.
I focus on providing a home from home environment, rich in learning opportunities, with child-led learning at the heart of each experience.

**I am also registered with Argyll and Bute council as a community childminder.**

My Qualifications

*SVQ Level 3 Childcare and Education.

*SVQ Level 4 Early Years and Education.

*BA Childhood Practice Degree.

*Child Protection Training.

*GIRFEC Training.

*First Aid trained.

*Paediatric First Aid Trained.

*Heartstart trained

*Food handling and infection control

My Availability

Please contact me directly to discuss availability and your childcare requirements.

*I Can provide full time, part time or blended ELC funded placements for 3 & 4 year olds through Argyll and Bute council.

*I am a partner provider for eligible 2 year olds within Argyll and Bute.

*I am registered with the government and can accept tax free childcare payments.

*School and nursery pick up and drop offs are also available.

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Available
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Last updated 13/11/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour

Please contact me directly to discuss fees

My Local Schools

My Documents

  • Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 28/02/2019)
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