Sarita
Childminder in Edinburgh
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Female Member since Feb 2019 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 07 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
**Now taking enquiries for spaces for August 2025 onwards.
Please note that I’m not a funded provider **
Hello and welcome to Sarita’s Childminding Services.
I stay in Morningside with my husband and my 12 year old son.
I became a childminder to allow me to care for my own son and offer a service to others who would like their children to be cared for in a relaxed and homely environment. I have complied with all aspects of the registration requirements and hold a registration certificate. PVG and Disclosure Scotland checks have been done for me and my husband.
My Experience
I am a registered childminder with SCSWIS and a member of the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA).
My Qualifications
I have also completed a Paediatric First Aid Course, Child Protection course , Food Hygiene Level-2 and SCMA Induction Training.
My Availability
I work Monday-Friday , please check detailed availability. Adhoc childcare ,weekend cover, school holidays is also possible depending on my schedule and availability. I can also cover other schools other than listed below depending on location/timings.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 10/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
I enrol children aged 3+ in my setting
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Peter's RC Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Canaan Lane Primary School
My Documents
- PVG Check (added 05/06/2020)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 05/06/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 05/06/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly praised for providing a loving, home-like environment. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, variety of activities, and care given to their children. The childminder is described as reliable, kind, and attentive, fostering strong bonds with the children and creating a family-like atmosphere.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarita. 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.
Sarita has been caring for our son for around 14 months, starting with holiday cover in June/July 2024 and then regular nursery pickups from Bruntsfield. She provides such a loving, home-from-home environment and has built a beautiful bond with him; he absolutely adores her.
Sarita’s communication with us has always been excellent, and she often shares photos and updates, which makes such a difference and really helps ease the “mum guilt.” Our son is always well fed, enjoys lots of outings to the park, and comes home happy and content.
Sarita has become an important part of our extended family, and we feel so lucky to have found her. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable, and truly special childminder.
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Chrissy
on 20/08/2025
Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed attending after school care with Sarita. Sarita was great at providing a mix of activities and Catherine particularly enjoyed the trips to the parks and festive parties. Communication was excellent and we looked forward to seeing pictures of what they had been up to. I have no hesitation in sending our other child to her next year.
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Sarah
on 29/05/2025
We've had our son with Sarita since he was in P2 (he'll shortly be going into P5) and I can honestly say that we're sad she's no longer covering our school as we would have kept our son with her until he started high school.
Our son has been really happy with Sarita and has felt so comfortable and welcomed. Sarita is really loving and caring with the children and makes sure they are happy and healthy. She goes out of her way to have activities for them, whether that's board games or a trip to the local park when the weather is good. Ourselves and our son will be very sad to say goodbye to her. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing childcare.
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SarahH
on 11/07/2024
I’m alone parent and Sarita has been huge part for my child and we as a family for the last 18 months; I’m grateful for that. Sarita is reliable, kind , caring and welcoming. Sarita’s openness made me feel comfortable to discuss anything with her about my child. My nine old son loved and enjoyed going to the park and a wide range of activities that Sarita offered such as monopoly. I am happy and satisfied with the care that my child received from Sarita.
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Rael Mar
on 07/07/2024
Sarita has been looking after our two boys age 7 and 9 for the last 18 months before school. We would highly recommend Sarita as a childminder. Our boys received a high level of care. Sarita is kind, caring and loving to the children. Our boys loved to go to Sarita in the mornings before school, where they would get breakfast and according to our 7 year old "Sarita has the best breakfasts" The boys were made to feel completely at home at Sarita's. On the kids birthdays they would get a treat and quite often at the end of term Sarita would take the kids for a fun afternoon at the park then home for party games. Unfortunately Sarita doesn't cover our school area now and as a family we are gutted. The boys are really going to miss Sarita and the environment she has created in the mornings. As a family we knew our kids were in safe hands.
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Jacqueli
on 02/07/2024
Sarita looked after my P1 son after school and on occasion for a whole day during the holidays. The kids are a lovely 'crew' and clearly feel really at home with Sarita and at her home. She cultivates a family atmosphere and integration of the children she looks after so they become friends, including with her own son. Whenever the weather is good, she takes the children to the park, providing a variety of snacks and really putting in effort to offer something for the children's tastes and family preferences. At home, she has plenty of toys and activities on offer, including puzzles and Lego. If she were in the area (at the park), she'd always offer to drop off at our house. A really nice touch is that she celebrates popular holidays and occasions with the kids, making decorations and giving them presents.
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Kirsty
on 13/04/2024
Sarita cared for our son for about 6 months after his nursery days, including nursery pickups. Her impact was incredible in such a short time. Our son quickly grew attached to her kind and caring personality, making the transition smooth.
Sarita's dedication went beyond basic childcare. She regularly took the kids to local parks, creating enriching outdoor experiences. Special occasions like birthdays, Christmas, and Easter were celebrated with enthusiasm, and she even gave thoughtful presents.
It's evident Sarita genuinely cares about the kids. As our son started P1, saying goodbye was tough. Her ability to form such strong bonds is truly remarkable. Sarita is an excellent choice if you're seeking a nurturing, attentive, and fun childminder.
In conclusion, Sarita's brief but impactful role left us grateful for the joy she brought into our son's life. Highly recommended!
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Narmin
on 24/08/2023
Sarita looked after our 3 daughters before and after school for over 2 years and also for whole days during the holidays. She provides a relaxed homely setting which the girls really enjoyed. They had access to her garden and regularly visited local play parks as well as playing games and undertaking arts and craft activities in her home.
Sarita is friendly, caring and reliable and provides a very personnel service. She is very communicative and it was great to receive regular photos of the girls undertaking various activities. We would definately recommend her child minding service to others.
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JFrost
on 07/08/2022
Sarita is a real gem of a find – we can’t recommend her highly enough. Our daughter was 3 when she started with Sarita; for 12 months Sarita provided pick-up from pre-school and after school care, which was always excellent. She provides a relaxed and homely environment for the kids, is extremely caring, reliable, and trustworthy. Our daughter loved her time with Sarita and the other children she looks after; they often went on trips to local playgrounds, did all sorts of crafts and fun activities, and generally had a great time. Highly recommended!
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Owl22
on 06/08/2022
Sarita looked after our wee one for about a month and a half while nursery was closed. She was fantastic. My little one felt at ease immediately after entering her home and absolutely loved it there throughout the whole period. She cried on her last day as she didn’t want to leave which shows how fantastic she felt at Sarita’s house.
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Hinova
on 28/03/2021
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