Sarah
Childminder in Swale
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187 miles from HD5 8QE Female Member since Dec 2021 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 23 May 2025
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
Would you like your little one to be cared for at a home from home setting?
I am an Ofsted registered childminder and qualified teacher based in Minster-on-Sea.
I offer childcare for pre-school children (0-4 years old), term time only.
I offer a creative, safe, and fun environment for children to thrive. I work closely with families to share information ideas and successes.
We love playing in the garden, going for walks to the park, and visiting local playgroups. The children enjoy baking, crafts, and reading at the library. If you would like further information, please contact me and we can arrange to meet up and go from there.
My Experience
I have been Childminding for 3 years and before that I was a Primary School Teacher for nearly 30 years.
My Qualifications
I have up to date first aid, food and hygiene and safeguarding training.
I am a Qualified Teacher and Ofsted registered Childminder.
My Availability
Hours offered between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday, term time only. Please contact me to discuss the times/days you need and to check current spaces.
Minimum contracts of 2 days/15 hours.
Sorry, I don't offer before and after school childcare.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | 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: 02/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
£5.50 per hour inclusive of meals, snacks and activities. I am set up for tax free childcare payments, funded hours and childcare grant payments.
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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/03/2022)
- DBS Check (added 18/01/2022)
- Training Certificate: Child Protection in the Early Years (added 15/07/2024)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene and Safety (added 18/01/2024)
- Training Certificate: Webinar Participation Award (added 16/01/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid (added 05/12/2021)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Early Years Settings (added 05/12/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. 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.
Sarah is an absolutely amazing childminder! My daughter always has so much fun and comes home telling me about her adventures with Sarah for the day! Sarah takes the children to play group each week to socialise with other children as well as the park and library! My little girl has learnt so much since being with Sarah and I am so glad they have an amazing time together!
Thank you for being amazing Sarah!
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Rochelle
on 25/03/2024
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Sarah
on 25/03/2024:
Thank you 😊 we do have a lot of fun together 🙂 it is a pleasure to look after her 👍
My almost 1 year old loves Sarah. Very homely environment. Sarah is caring and easy to communicate with, we would be lost without her.
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Bethany
on 05/02/2024
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Sarah
on 29/02/2024:
Thank you Bethany. It is so lovely caring for him and watching him grow.
My son has been with Sarah for a while now, and he loves every second.
She does so much with her little ones, park trips, playgroups, days out, and walks among many learning activities.
Prior to going to Sarah he was in a nursery, not settling and his speech was not coming.
I knew I needed to look for a more personal childcare.
I found Sarah on here and arranged a time to meet. From that very first meeting I knew she was perfect.
My son has thrived with the care and love Sarah has given him. And she has taught him so much he can even write his name, and he doesn’t start school until September.
I cannot recommend Sarah enough!!
We have daily updates with photos during each day as well as a contact book. Any concerns/worries and Sarah is always happy to help and support in anyway possible.
She will be very missed by us when he starts school!
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Carrie
on 03/05/2023
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Sarah
on 03/05/2023:
Thank you Carrie for your lovely words. He is a superstar. I will miss our bug hunts in the garden!
My son( aged 2 ) has been with Sarah only a short time but his development has come on brilliantly!
She is always keeping him super busy by taking to play groups to socialise with children his age. She also takes him on days out to the farm which he really enjoys and learnt all the animals sound from. When they’re not out at the farm or library they’re playing in the garden or going for a walk on the beach !
Sarah is patient, kind and always has my sons best interested at heart.
My son is alway so excited to show me his art work and things that he has learnt when I collect him.
I Know my son is in safe hands while I am at work. Sarah is truly amazing with my son and they have created such a great bond with him.
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Kelly
on 25/05/2022
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Sarah
on 26/05/2022:
Thank you Kelly. We have lots of fun on our adventures!
My daughter is currently undergoing assessments for autism and I have been very wary of leaving her with someone because of her communication but Sarah has made this process so easy and reasurring for us all. I am regularly updated with activities that my daughter has been taking part in and can see how much she is enjoys her time with Sarah. She has always supported progression with my daughter and has helped her come so far in the period she has been there. I am so thankful that I have found Sarah to support me and my daughter on this journey and would recommend Sarah to anyone. My daughter will definately be staying with her for as long as she can.
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krystal
on 23/05/2022
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Sarah
on 24/05/2022:
Thank you Krystal, she is a delight to look after.
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