Samantha
Childminder in Colchester
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I’m a childminder in prettygate. I have 2 girls off my own who love getting involved in caring for other little ones. We love going outdoors and doing lots of arts and crafts. We visit many playgroups and love socialise with other childminders and their children.
My Experience
I run a quality home from home childminding service where you can leave your child/ren happy in the knowledge that they will be well cared for in a safe and stimulating environment.
I am an outgoing and energetic person who enjoys taking the children to various playgroups/parks/outings.
I enjoy watching the children learn, grow and achieve new things so Indoors you will find us doing many activities to enhance your child’s learning including stories, nursery rhymes, sensory, drawing, arts and crafts, baking, construction, play doh and lots of free imaginative play etc.
I provide a wide range of toys and equipment to suit your child’s age and ability to help them develop.
I have a secure open space garden which is well equipped with a variety of outdoor toys.
I promote a healthy lifestyle by keeping all children active throughout the day.
I ensure all the children in my care are well looking after, supervised, safe and mostly importantly having fun.
My Qualifications
I have level 3 in childcare and level 3 in homebased childcare. I’m first aid trained, safeguarding trained, dbs checked and ofsted registered
My Availability
My Fees
- Childminding from £65.00 per hour
Day rates £65 per day (not 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
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My Documents
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- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/07/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 27/07/2022)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted inspection (added 27/07/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Samantha. 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.
Sam really was brilliant, she had our older two boys from the age of 6weeks for four days a week, she is very personable and great with the kids, who really enjoyed going to her. They were always going out and doing things and also creative activities which they loved. I would highly recommend Sam.
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SJM
on 01/10/2026
Response by
Samantha
on 01/10/2026:
Thank you so much for your kind words. Absolutely loved having the boys, will miss seeing their little faces. Wish you all the best for the future xx
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