Paula
Childminder in Maidstone
4.9
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Paula, an Ofsted Registered childminder living in Maidstone, very near the town centre. I am originally from South Africa and my family is Portuguese and I have lived in the UK since 2003.
My Experience
I have been working as a childminder since August 2011 and have previously worked as an Au Pair in the USA and have done regular babysitting for friends and family. Over the years I have had the privilege of taking care of many children of all ages and been able to help them all with their learning and development.
My Qualifications
I have completed my Paediatric First Aid course and have been CRB cleared. I have also completed regular training courses with my local authority/council. I have also completed my Level 3 Childcare Diploma.
My Availability
From Sept 2026 I'll have availability for 1 child between the ages of 9 months and 3 years, either part-time or full-time. I am flexible though so please feel free to contact me directly for further information.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Please contact me directly for fee details, I do accept Childcare Vouchers and I am registered for Tax-Free Childcare.
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 22/09/2021)
- Inspection Report (added 14/01/2021)
Reviews
4.87 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, home-from-home environment with a dedicated playroom featuring regularly rotated toys and themed activities. Children thrive through diverse experiences including crafts, garden play, playgroups and educational outings. Parents praise her professionalism, communication and genuine dedication to each child's development.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
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.
We have just finished with Paula who has had our daughter since she was 10 months and is now leaving to go to school. When looking for childcare, our main priority was a replacement parent when we were working. Paula has been that and more. After more than 3 amazing years, Paula has been kind, patient, supportive and so much more to not only our daughter but also us as a family. Throughout toddlerdom and medical intervention, the care Paula has given is second to none. Her dedicated playroom is always clean and toys rotated with challenges for the children as they develop. The opportunity to visit playgroups and parks and even Leeds castle have given our daughter space to explore and meet other children. She has loved every minute with Paula, we are sad to be saying goodbye!
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alicekat
on 15/07/2026
My daughter now age 2 but has been with Paula since she was 1 and is absolutely thriving in her care. Paula is warm friendly great at communicating. My daughter loves going, there always lots of different activities both at home, crafts, garden play, quite time, play groups and trips out and about. The set up is fantastic with a dedicated area every week there is a different theme. I couldn’t recommend Paula enough, she is very knowledgeable and dedicated to the little ones in her care.
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Rebekah
on 14/05/2026
My daughter was with Paula for 1 year ,and iam absolutely amazed by her work .Paula is very welcoming, always smiling and full of energy. Sophie is with her 3 days a week and every morning she asks me if today is Paula's day and if I say yes she starts jumping and saying yuyyyy😁 her house is always tidy, full of lovely ,educational toys ,games ,books ,..she has very fun garden with outdoor toys to play with ,...I also love that she often visit playgroups and she sends daily her pictures from outing .
I know that my daughter is safe with her and well look after !!!!!! Definitely recommend 👌
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JDidi
on 11/07/2025
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