Homefromhome68
Childminder in Cheltenham
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I have been married to Kevin for over 30 years. We have two adult daughters and live in a large house with an enclosed garden and lots of play space.
We are both registered childminders
OFSTED grading Expected Standard
My Experience
I have been registered for 28 years and Kevin has been for 20 years. Even before this though we grew up surrounded by children as my mother ran a nursery and then later became a child minder and Kevin's parents fostered.
My Qualifications
We both have
NVQ level 3
First Aid
Child Protection
and many many more certificates that can be viewed on request
My Availability
Normal working hours are 7:30 - 5:30 Monday to Thursday.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per 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
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.
Latest Inspection Report Card
Previous Inspection Reports (Old Format)
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 24/08/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
These childminders provide an exceptional, warm and nurturing home-from-home environment where children thrive from infancy through to school age. Families consistently praise the caring, professional approach, excellent communication and regular photo updates. Children are happy, confident and excited to attend, with parents highly recommending this outstanding childcare service.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for homefromhome68. 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’re grateful to have found Mandy and Kev!
They provide such a warm, homely environment, and our little girl has settled so well with them. She always has so much fun and we love the photo updates - They’re such a lovely touch and it’s so nice to see what she’s been up to.
Could not recommend enough!
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Danielle
on 17/07/2026
Response by
homefromhome68
on 21/07/2026:
Thank you, we are looking forward to getting to know you all over the coming years and watching her grow into a hoppy little girl
Mandy and Kev are absolutely fantastic childminders. They looked after my eldest from 9 months old until he started school, and we only moved my second son because we moved away from the area. I remember leaving looking for childcare options a little late and was starting to worry, but as soon as I found Mandy and Kev and visited their home I knew instantly that it was the right place for my little boy. They really do offer a home from home environment, they are kind and caring and offer the children so many fantastic opportunities. They support the children every step of the way from just a few months old to learning all the essential skills as they learn to start school. We will always be grateful for Mandy and Kev and would recommend them to anyone looking for a childminder.
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Claire
on 17/07/2026
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homefromhome68
on 21/07/2026:
Thank you, We loved the years we were part of your family and I ( Mandy) have enjoyed still seeing the younger one with his new childminder when we meet up.
Mandy & Kev are absolutely outstanding childminders. Our daughter has been with them since she was just 6 months old, and as she gets ready to start school this September, we honestly couldn't be more grateful for everything they've done for her over the years.
From the very beginning, they made us feel completely at ease with their warm, caring, and professional approach. They have created such a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow in confidence. Every single day our daughter goes, she comes home happy and full of stories about all the fun she's had. She absolutely loves going and is always excited to see Mandy & Kev.
Their communication is fantastic, and it's so reassuring knowing she's in such capable and caring hands. It's clear they genuinely love what they do, and they treat every child like part of their own family.
The care, patience, and dedication Mandy & Kev have shown throughout the years have helped our daughter grow into a happy, confident, and kind little girl, ready for her next adventure at school. We can't thank them enough for the love and support they've given her. We would recommend Mandy & Kev without hesitation to any family looking for exceptional childcare—they truly are the best!
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Dawnifer
on 16/07/2026
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homefromhome68
on 17/07/2026:
Thank you. We are going to miss her and her cheeky grin
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