Choochoo
Childminder in Chichester (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 1 hour
Female Member since Jun 2017 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 12 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Louise, and I am an Ofsted-registered childminder based in East Wittering, proudly rated as ‘Good’ in February 2022. I live with my husband, our 12-year-old son, and our friendly family dog. I offer a safe, nurturing, and fun ‘home-from-home’ environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. My setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with all activities tailored to each child’s individual needs and developmental milestones. I especially love supporting children through key stages of development—seeing them go from crawling to walking, through toilet training, and preparing them to be confident and school-ready. We enjoy a wide range of engaging experiences, including messy play, arts and crafts, role play, singing, dancing, baking, and plenty of outdoor fun. With the beach at the end of the road, we spend a lot of time there—exploring, playing, and enjoying nature. Children are also encouraged to explore their wider community with regular trips to the park, library, village shops, and toddler groups, as well as exciting outings to places such as Staunton Farm, Stansted Light Railway, Marwell Zoo, and Little Street. I believe in building strong, positive relationships with parents and provide detailed daily updates and progress reports. I truly love my role as a childminder and would be delighted to welcome you for a visit to discuss how I can support your child’s care and development.
My Experience
I became a mummy in February 2013 and launched my childminding journey shortly after, setting up my first childcare business in Portsmouth in July 2014. In 2017, we relocated to The Witterings, Chichester, where we fully renovated our home to create a warm, welcoming, and purpose-built childminding setting. My passion for working with children is backed by a wealth of hands-on experience. Before becoming a childminder, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, a Nursery Nurse and Nursery Support Worker, a private nanny for families holidaying in the Alps, and as a Children’s Courier and nursery-based nanny (Holiday Rep). These varied roles have given me a deep understanding of children’s needs across different ages and stages, and I draw on this experience every day to provide the best possible care and learning opportunities for the children I look after.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered as 'Good'
DBS Checked
Advanced Paediatric First Aid Trained
CYPOP5 unit - Understand how to set up a home based childcare service (of the Diploma for children and Young people's workforce)
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Safeguarding Training
Prevent Training
My Availability
** Spaces Available from September 2027**
| 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 | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 12/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.50 per hour
Childminding:
Hourly rate: £8.50
Additional hours outside 7am-6pm: £9.50
Fee includes; Healthy snacks and drinks.
Parents have the option to provide a packed lunch/packed dinner or sign up to 'provided meals', for an additional cost of £3.50per meal.
Parents are required to provide; all meals for under 1's, bottles, nappies.
I accepted childcare vouchers (via Tax Free Childcare).
I offer EYFE Funded places.
Local/daily outings, such as playgroups are included in the fees, however I do ask for contributions of music groups and big days out (e.g. trips to the farm).
Any questions about my childminding fees, please contact me.
Weekend/Evening Babysitting:
Hourly rate: £9.50per hour/per child.
Please contact me to check my availability.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at West Wittering Parochial Church of England School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at East Wittering Community Primary School
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 26/08/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Louise was a star! I trusted her completely which was important to me as it was my first time leaving my 4 1/2 month son with anyone outside of family. She sent photos and messages updating me what they were doing together. I could tell he loved being with her and doing all the activities. I have no problem in recommending Louise, thank you so much! X
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