Little Boots
Childminder in London: Islington
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Female Member since Dec 2017 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login 05 May 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I am Samantha and I am an Ofsted registered childminder and primary school teacher (Early Years Specialist). I am also a mum to my 7 year old daughter. I have a very welcoming home where I provide a stimulating and wide range of activities for the children in my care. I attend local stay and plays, parks, farms and libraries. I am located just off Caledonian Road, I am about a 10 minute walk to Kings Cross station or a 5 minute walk to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury overground. First Ofsted inspection 23/8/21 - graded Good.
My Experience
I have lots of experience when it comes to the EYFS and am able to plan and deliver activities to accommodate each individual child’s needs. I also observe the children and take on board the child's interest and needs and plan activities around this.
My Qualifications
Qualified Teacher (specialists in Early Years)
First Aid Training
Health and Saftey
Food Hygiene
Child Protection
My Availability
My hours are Monday-Thursday from 8-5:30
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Last Updated: 29/01/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
Please message for Fees. They includes snacks, lunch and dinner.
£20 for after school pick-ups, 3:30-5:30 - includes dinner.
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 [DELETED] (added 04/07/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 02/02/2024)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted graded report (added 27/09/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little Boots. 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.
Sam looked after my 2 year old daughter for a year and I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough. She is extremely professional & made me feel really at ease with daily updates & pictures.
My daughter was very happy with Sam & was kept very busy with playgroups, day trip’s & indoor activities. She was always very happy to go to Sams house & they built a very good relationship that made my daughter feel safe & comfortable.
Sam provides a very clean, calm & safe space for children to learn & Play in her home.
by Ella about Little Boots on 04/12/2022
Sam looked after our 2 year old daughter since she was 13 months. Our daughter has loved being in her care and we can see the wonderful milestones she has reached and skills she has developed with Sam.
Sam provides a wide range of stimulating activities and attends local playgroups, parks, farms, libraries.
Our daughter settled in quite quickly which was a huge relief and Sam has been very supportive working together and helping us to navigate transitions and big life events.
Sam is kind, caring and organised and fantastic at communication with us as parents. Sam provides regular updates and photos throughout the day and was always available if we needed to get in contact.
Sam has a warm, professional and loving setting for the kids and her family are wonderful.
Sam has treated our daughter like her own and we know that our daughter will have very fond memories of her time with Sam for years to come.
We have recently moved out of the area and already miss Sam very much.
by Ani about Little Boots on 10/10/2022
The idea of leaving my first baby with someone else was such a worrying thought. However, when i met Sam I immediately felt that she was the one to mind my little girl.
My daughter loves Sam so much, and would smile every morning when we would knock on Sams door.
Sam did so much more than we thought she would have done in terms of her development, almost like having a private tutor! Sam was meticulous at ensuring her daily diary was kept up to date, keeping us up to date daily with photos of what they were doing.
The only reason we left was because my daughter was given a place at nursery, for if not she would still be with her - as we also miss her very much.
Sams amazing. Truly. X
by Mandy about Little Boots on 02/01/2021
Our sons started with Sam when they where 2 years old and 9 months old. Having never been away from us I was understandably extremely upset at having to leave them. Sam was absolutely fantastic at not only settling the boys in but also reassuring me and keeping me updated on how they was getting on.
She lays on a wide variety of activities including visits to local play and stay groups, farm trips, park trips, soft play, museums and Gymnastics. She follows the EYFS and plans activities which are suitable for the child's age and ability.
It was very important to us that our children would be cared for in a home from home environment and that they would not be stuck in 1 room / building all day, hence us choosing a childminder setting instead of a nursery. Sam offers a wide range of healthy food options and both boys throughly enjoyed their meals and snacks provided.
The only reason we had to leave Sam was because our son started reception and the younger one was given a place in the school nursery. The care and support that they both received with Sam has meant that they have been able to join school at quiet an advanced level for their ages.
I would throughly recommend using Sams setting for childcare until a child reaches school age. The one 2 one educational support that she can offer really does offer them a great beginning to their school life. And all their socialising activities take place within the many play groups and stay and plays that she attends with them.
Most importantly Sam is caring and our children loved her and we all really miss her.
by Nashdebb about Little Boots on 22/11/2020
My little boy started going to Sam's when he was just over a year old, initially one day a week, then increased to two days as time went on. I was so grateful to Sam for the care he received there, and particularly for her communication with me as a somewhat anxious mum! My little boy was happy to go back each day - he went through a little phase of not being happy going (for no reason other than children have phases!) but Sam dealt with it so well and, as expected, after a few weeks he was back to normal. She was a brilliant combination of professional and friendly and I was so impressed with her desire for and work towards my little boy's development. She involved the children in a great range of activities, including farms and dinosaur world and play groups and the park and all sorts. She also somehow got him to eat food that the picky little blighter would turn his nose up at home!) I would recommend her to anyone!
by AudsP about Little Boots on 21/01/2020
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