Laura
Childminder in Thornton
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I am a registered childminder in Thornton village. I have 2 children, both girls aged 11 and 13
I offer school drop offs and pick ups for Thornton primary school, and Thornton school nursery.
I offer childcare for before and after school, school holidays, full and part time care and funded for 9months up to 4 year olds.
I provide healthy meals and snacks as standard from the age of 1 year old and I aim to meet any additional dietary needs as required.
I had my Ofsted inspection in August 2022, to which I achieved a GOOD grading.
I have recently qualified in my level 3 Early Years Educator and plan progress to forest school qualifications in the near future due to spending a lot of time outdoors at a plot of land, I rent with other childminders in the area.
I am up to date with all training necessary to be a childminder and regularly undergo additional training and seminars to deeper my knowledge and understanding of my job.
I attend many groups classes with the children to ensure they are well socialised and spend time with other childminders as well as having a registered assistant, my mum, who has over 20 years childcare experience and is also level 3 childcare qualified.
My Experience
I have been childminding since September 2019, I remained open throughout the covid lockdown to key worker and vulnerable families.
My Qualifications
Introduction to childminding course, paediatric first aid, full clean driving licence.
Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
Other qualifications include a BA(Hons), and a Diploma through Leeds Beckett university all relevant to my previous job as a bank manager.
Lead practitioner safeguarding.
Early Years Eypdp
Level 3 early years educator.
My Availability
Opening hours are 7am to 5:30pm
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
For school holiday only care, I charge £5.50 per hour.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Thornton Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- Ofsted Certificate Added 26/07/2023 Securely stored
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistently high praise for providing exceptional care. Parents commend the nurturing environment, fun activities, and outings offered. Children reportedly love attending and develop strong bonds. The childminder is described as professional, communicative, and going above and beyond in their role, earning strong recommendations from families.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Laura. 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.
Laura is one of a kind, she has such a genuine heart, amazing with the children and always very professional. My children loved Laura's house so much. Both my children went to Laura from a very young age right up until they were 7 and 5. Still now my children always ask to go back to Laura's house! I would highly recommend.
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Molly
on 15/09/2025
I have sent me eldest to Laura and she absolutely loved it, after her settling in period she used to ask me even on a weekend if we could go.
She came in so much in the short time she was there. I have a place booked for my youngest to start too as she was so, friendly, understanding, active, communication was great and everything you'd look for someone else looking after your child.
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Simone
on 15/09/2025
I honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Laura goes above and beyond in everything she does and provides such a brilliant standard of care. My little girl absolutely loves going to her, which says it all! Laura always keeps me informed about how the day has been, and it’s so reassuring knowing my child is happy, safe, and well cared for. She’s reliable, flexible, and incredibly supportive—I feel very lucky to have found her.
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Michelle
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