Lauren
Childminder in Hoddesdon
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Female Member since Mar 2017 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login 24 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Lauren and I work with my best friend Hannah. We went to school together so our friendship spans years. I have two daughters and Hannah has two sons. We work together Monday-Thursday 7.30-5.30. My details are also on Hertfordshire directory.
During the week we have a good routine which helps the children settle and know what they are doing. We go out every morning to different playgroups, soft play and in warmer weather the park. We cover Cranbourne school/nursery.
We have lived in hoddesdon for 15 years so know the local area well. I have worked with children for 18 years and have experience with all age groups. Hannah has been my assistant for the last 5 years.
I have a purpose built playroom that the children use for the majority of play based activities. We eat together in the kitchen and they sleep on children’s beds in the living room. The garden is also made for children with astroturf flooring and a fenced area for non walking babies.
My Experience
I have been a childminder since April 2017.As I have had my own children I have experience with young babies/new born. I worked for a local authority run children centre for 9 years. I started as a senior officer in the pre school room. Upon my return from maternity leave I was promoted to deputy manager. I held this position until 2016 when I was made redundant. My previous role has given me a lot of experience and knowledge in early years. I have supported families with a number of different situation and i am used to working with children, families and other professionals. Prior to this job I worked in 2 other private nurseries as room leaders with children aged from 4 months -5 years.
My Qualifications
I have a cache diploma in child care and education
Up to date first aid and safe guarding training
My Availability
I am available Monday-Thursday 7.30-5.30
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 05/11/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 includes all meals, playgroups ect
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
- UK Passport (added 07/02/2024)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lauren. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
My little one has been with Lauren & Hannah for nearly 3 years. He has grown so much and absolutely loves going to Lauren's. My review simply echoes everyone else's 5 star reviews. I simply would not leave my child with anyone else. He is seen as family there and I'd now like to think of Lauren & Hannah as apart of our own family too.
I thought I would do my review sightly different. Here is a review from an almost 4 year old ' I like the toys, we go to the park & soft play. Lauren always makes me my favourite lunch. She knows me'.
Lauren and Hannah are fantastic! They’ve looked after my little boy since he is 1 years old. It was a tricky time for me as I was returning to work as a first time mum but the ladies reasurred me so much. I’m truely grateful for everything they do. The daily feedback with pictures and videos are lovely and my son is so happy to go to ‘school’
Thank you Lauren and Hannah so much.
Both of my children have been with Lauren since they were babies. Not only does she provide a safe and educational environment for them she also provides a happy one. My children adore Lauren and Hannah. My husband and I feel so lucky we are able to leave our children with someone like her. Knowing they are growing up around the lovely ways of Lauren’s is all you want as a parent.
I have used Lauren for years she a great childminder and now a friend I couldn’t recommend her enough I would be lost without her and Hannah her assistant.
So greatful for Lauren and Hannah and couldnt wish for any better to look after my girls who have been in their setting for coming up 3 hours. Lauren and Hannah are both friendly, trustworthy, honest and you can see through all they do they genuinely care and have love for the children they look after.
They have both been great with my girls especially my little one who suffers with anxieties and have shown patience and understanding for her and the little ways that she has.
The setting is a great set up which is always clean and inviting for the children, daily updates are great and both Lauren and Hannah are really easy to communicate with, i know whether my children are indoors with them or outside at a playgroup or for an activity they are in safe and loving hands whilst also learning new things everyday.
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