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Claires

Childminder in South Holland (also available for babysitting)

5 stars

Female Member since Aug 2021 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 13 Oct 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
First Aid Training
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Free Smear-Test Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello, I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder.
I am also a Mother of 4.
I have 2 children aged 17yrs and 8yrs living with me at home.
I offer a friendly relaxed environment for your child to play, learn and thrive.
I can provide part time or full time care, dependent on your needs.
I also provide meals and healthy snacks.

My Experience

I have 37yrs of parenting experience, 15years as a Foster Carer (LA) and 4yrs as a Childminder.
I have an NVQ 3 in Childcare and early years an upto date Paediatric First aid certificate May 2024 and an enhanced DBS July 21

My Qualifications

NVQ 3 child care
Current Paediatric 1st aid May 2024
Enhanced DBS completed July 2021

My Availability

Child minding Available Monday to Friday 8.00 am until 17.00 Hours

I offer 9mth/ 2yr / 3yr / 4yr old funded places.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 12/09/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I ask for a retention fee of £100.00 taken off the 1st months invoice. ( Unless only using 15/30 funded hours) Payment of a week in advance for those paying weekly or a month in advance for those requiring monthly invoices.

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.

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Good
3 October 2023
An inspection report reveals a nurturing environment that fosters independence and creativity. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and engage in messy play activities. Safety is a priority, with children learning about road safety and stranger danger. The childminder effectively identifies potential safeguarding issues. Areas for improvement include extending children's knowledge of numbers and enhancing information sharing with other early years settings attended by the children.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 25/08/2021)
  • DBS Check (added 25/08/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 11/11/2024)
  • First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First aid (added 25/08/2021)
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 25/08/2021)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
4 ratings

Latest reviews

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We couldn’t have wished for a better childminder. Claire has been with our son from just 9 months old until he started Reception, and during those precious years she became so much more than a childminder – she became family. She gives her whole heart and soul, always going above and beyond in every way. Her warmth, patience, and kindness helped shape our son into the confident, happy little boy he is today. She nurtured his curiosity, supported every milestone, and filled his days with joy, love, and laughter. Our son always felt safe and deeply cared for, and we as parents always had complete peace of mind. We will forever be grateful for everything she has done for us. Any family would be truly blessed to have Claire.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Monika Monika on 13/09/2025

Claire’s crèche is a childminder I would definitely recommend for sure. My daughter walks out so happy that she counts the days/hours of going back. At Claire crèche it’s such a warm welcoming atmosphere. They setting indoors and outdoors are set for all ages that Claire looks after. You always walk into a nice clean tidy place and get welcomed with a very nice happy smile each time. Claire does so much for the children she childminds. My daughter has been looked after by Claire since 2018 for up to 2hrs when I am at my part time job. We met at school where both of our sons went to. My daughter loves going to Claire’s crèche she comes home so happy and has a big list of things she has done with Claire. Claire has also helped out on after school pick ups too from my daughter’s school were her daughter also goes to. My daughter says “There is so much do to at Claire crèche indoors and outdoors”. Some times it’s hard to get my daughter out of there as she wants to stay longer 🥰

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Skk Skk on 24/04/2022

Claire goes above and beyond for the children she cares for and provides much reassurance and support for the parents.
There was an introduction period where Claire met my daughter at the comfort of our own home to begin with to allow my daughter to get to know Claire in a setting she was familiar with. From there onwards my daughter has been so excited to go to Claires. We pull up to her house and my daughter will clap and get very giddy knowing she'll have one of the most amazing days with Claire. My daughter began from around 10 months of age, she's now 15 months and has developed leaps and bounds, a lot of that from being at Claires. It's clear Claire has a very deep passion for looking after children holistically, my daughter eats well when at Claires and comes home almost every time with a new word or a new action she's learnt with Claire and her wonderful 5 year old daughter. Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We've gone from my daughter never wanting to leave my side, to waving me goodbye and giving Claire big hugs and kisses when she sees her.
I could not recommend Claire enough. Claire also provides a booklet that documents all the important information in the day, such as when my daughter had a nappy change, any naps and food eaten etc. Very organised, very caring and also has a daughter who my little one adores.
I feel my daughter is very safe in Claires care.
Very clean house, lovely garden for the kids to play in and a variety of toys for all ages.
Communication is amazing.
We are very grateful for Claire! She's making my degree stress free as she's providing a second home for my daughter, couldn't be happier.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Jordon Jordon on 25/01/2022

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