Sarah
Childminder in Eastleigh
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Sarah and i am an ofsted registered childminder and a mum of 2,l live in North stoneham Eastleigh.
Before i became a childminder i was working in a pre school for 4 years as a deputy manager and a keyworker.in my personal time i enjoy sport and often go to the gym and swimming.
Other interests include baking,music and arts and crafts, camping and of course spending time with my family
My Experience
i have extensive experience working with children of all ages, i started off working in a creche before going into preschool practice as a keyworker then progressing into a deputy manager position. i then decided to work as a childminder so i could be there for my own children and still enjoy working with other children, no day is the same and i thoroughly enjoy being able to give the children i care for a home from home environment were they can feel safe, play happy and florish.
Recent ofsted in february 2025 ; GOOD
My Qualifications
I am qualified in -
NVQ 2 ccld
NVQ 3 ccld
paedatric first aid
Food hygiene
Makaton
Diploma in home based childcare
Behaviour management
Child protection
Advanced child protection
Safe guarding children
My Availability
Monday - Thursday 7.00 - 17.30
Friday 7.00 - 5
Unsociable hours can be discussed
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
contact for details
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
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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/07/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder for creating a warm, nurturing home-from-home environment where children thrive. She demonstrates excellent communication, plans engaging activities, and shows remarkable patience during settling periods. Children form strong bonds with her and arrive happily each day, giving parents complete peace of mind.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. 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.
We couldn't be happier with the care Sarah has provided for our little boy. She has looked after him since he was 11 months old, and from the very beginning, we knew she was the right person to care for him.
Sarah is warm, friendly, supportive, and always easy to communicate with. Every time we arrive at her home, all of the children in her care are happy, settled, and having lots of fun. It really speaks volumes about the warm, nurturing environment she creates for every child.
As first-time parents, we've naturally had lots of questions along the way, and we've been so grateful that Sarah has always taken the time to listen, offer advice, and share her experience. Working together and having open communication has been invaluable and has helped us ensure we're always doing what's best for our little boy.
Our little man took quite a long time to settle, but Sarah was incredibly patient and allowed him to settle at his own pace, never rushing or putting him under pressure.
Nearly a year later, he is absolutely thriving in her care. He genuinely looks forward to going every day and happily walks himself up to her front door as if it's his second home. At the end of the day, he always wants to give Sarah a big cuddle before we leave, and it's so lovely to see the special bond they've built together.
Seeing how happy and settled he is gives us complete peace of mind. We honestly wouldn't want anyone else looking after him. We feel so lucky to have found Sarah and couldn't recommend her enough.
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Kezzi
on 13/07/2026
Sarah provides a truly outstanding childcare setting. Our daughter started in September 2025 at 14 months old, and in that time, she has flourished. Sarah plans such varied, engaging activities, from sensory play and messy crafts to frequent outdoor trips, that perfectly support early childhood development. Her focus on nurturing independence while providing a safe, warm and home from home environment has made a massive difference to our daughter's confidence and social skills.
Sarah’s communication is great and she provides detailed daily feedback, which makes being a working parent so much easier. Her genuine love for working with children shines through. Our daughter adores her and watching her run in with a smile on her face each morning, is lovely.
She is a true gem and we wouldn't want anyone else looking after our daughter!
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Sophie
on 27/04/2026
My son started with Sarah in April at 9 months old, the day we went to meet her in her home I instantly knew she was the one, she had toys out for my son to play with and spoke me through all the details of her services and took the time to answer my questions. My son was initially very reluctant to separate from me but Sarah was so great and flexible with his transition allowing him to settle in at his pace. He now jumps from my arms and happily goes to her each morning. Sarah sends regular updates and takes the children out for a variety of activities throughout the week, my son comes home exhausted each day from all the fun he has had! I can't recommend or thank Sarah enough for how fantastic she has been for my son and my family.
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RJackson
on 25/06/2024
My now two year old daughter has been with Sarah since October. She absolutely loves it there and has made a really special bond with her. It is a home from home environment and Sarah has now become another member of our family. We would highly recommend Sarah, and are so glad we found her for our daughter.
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Hayley89
on 25/03/2024
Sarah has been looking after our youngest for 4 months. She has been kind and understanding throughout with open communication and transparency. Our daughter has always struggled with new people however by month 3 she now happily attends and has come on leaps and bounds. I put this down to Sarah and how she helps and nurtures the children in her care.
We are extremely happy with our experience with Sarah and glad we choose her for our daughter.
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Chanelle
on 15/06/2023
Sarah had my little boy when he was just 3months old. She is very kind and caring and super easy to chat to! Nothing is too much trouble for her either, due to me being a nanny I had to leave early and Sarah always accommodated that! I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a childminder! We had spoke to a few other childminders and when we met Sarah we knew that she was the one to look after our little boy!
Thank you so much Sarah! 💕
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Leah c
on 08/03/2023
My daughter started with Sarah when she was 5 ½ months old (February 2021). Sarah was so welcoming and our daughter settled in immediately, to the point now where she runs off to Sarah without even looking back. Sarah offers a range of activities for the children to do and likes to get them out as much as possible. We are really happy with how our daughter has developed under the care of Sarah.
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Jessica
on 05/08/2022
Sarah was so welcoming and friendly which allowed our daughter to settle in to her home very quickly. She was flexible and worked with us in agreeing childcare hours. Our daughter had a smile on her face at each pickup. Sarah worked with our daughters routine to accommodate her. We would recommend her to anyone.
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fiona
on 03/08/2022
My daughter settled in wonderfully with Sarah straight away and has a huge smile on her face as soon as we turn up the path. Sarah has been very flexible and is easy to talk to, she has kept me informed with everything and both myself and my daughter are completely at ease with her. Very highly recommended.
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Gina
on 27/11/2020
i can highly recommend sarah she is fantastic value for money, the premises are incredibly clean and welcoming.
my daughter had issues with strangers but she settled in very quickly and is very happy to see sarah every day. Sarah has a very lovely personality and is very loving and bubbly and i felt at ease within 5 minutes of meeting her.
if you are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, dedicated childminder sarah goes above and beyond to make life easier she has amazing flexibility.
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Caroline
on 22/09/2020
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