Paula
Childminder in Shefford
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hello My name is Paula
I live with my daughter Rachael, who is 23 years of age and three silly cats. I love reading stories, being creative - especially with paint, and I love to be out of doors - either gardening or appreciating the beautiful wildlife.
My Experience
I trained initially as a Nursery Nurse and worked for six years in a nursery set up, within a primary school. I then went to university and studied for and achieved my Teaching status. I have taught for 24 years (including my four years at university). I have taught children from nursery age up to year 5 but most of my experience is with reception and year 1. I have studied the Early years curriculum and support and understand the importance of child initiated play, but also the role of the adult in a child's learning and development.
My Qualifications
NNEB Nursery Nursing and BEd Primary -Batchelor of Education/ qualified teaching status
My Availability
I have no spaces available (January 2026)
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
I charge £6.00 an hour- I accept funding but any additional hours are charged at £6 an hour.
From the 3/7/24 (to try and keep some costs down) I expect the children to bring their own healthy packed lunches, I provide snacks (one in the morning and one in the afternoon, depending on the hours attended)/ parents also need to provide nappies/wipes (I have some spare just in case parents forget)
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
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 08/07/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 06/07/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for PAULA. 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.
Paula has been absolutely wonderful with my 2 children, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is such a kind, caring and genuinely lovely person, and from the very beginning I felt completely confident that my children were safe, happy and well cared for in her hands.
Both children loved going to Paula’s and had so much respect and affection for her. She created a warm and nurturing environment, and it was clear how much she genuinely cared about the children as individuals.
Paula was also flexible and understanding, which made such a difference. She always went the extra mile and would check in on us if the children or I were unwell, which showed just how thoughtful and caring she is beyond simply providing childcare.
Knowing that my children were happy, safe and so well looked after gave me complete peace of mind while they were with her. We are genuinely going to miss Paula and feel very lucky to have had her as such an important part of my children’s early years. ❤️
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xJodie1
on 16/09/2026
Response by
PAULA
on 16/09/2026:
Thank you Jodie
This was such a wonderful surprise
Thank you so much for your lovely and sincere words.
Love to you all always xxxx
We are so lucky to have found Paula to look after our three boys (aged 1, 2 and 3). From the very beginning, she has been brilliant.
I noticed that, on meeting them, she got down to their level, and gave them space to come to her. This avoided any of the usual shyness we get, and they were quickly inviting her to play with their toys, and enthusiastically putting things far too close to her face (as children do, lol)...all of which was met with matched enthusiasm, and interest.
The boys settled in so quickly; not once have we had tears, or any of them saying they don't want to go. In fact, quite the opposite, they often ask to go to her house on days they are not scheduled to; and seeing what they get up to in the day, I'm not at all surprised why...
Painting, crafts, interactive stories, woodland walks, scavenger hunts, sensory activities (sand, ice etc), dress up, imaginative play...the list goes on!
I was very nervous at the thought of leaving my boys with someone, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found someone who I trust implicitly, and who is just so wonderful with them! Paula and her daughter (who sometimes assists her in the day), are now considered family to the boys, which is just so lovely and reassuring.
I would absolutely recommend Paula in a heartbeat!
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on 09/09/2020
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