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Lakshmi

Childminder in Chelmsford

5 stars 5.0
Nisha Sara Soniya Harini Aisha
(7 reviews)
Usually responds within 3 hours
Rates from
£8/hr
Member
4 years
Last seen
01 Aug 2026
Updated
Jul 2026
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My Summary

Lakshmi's Childcare

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare
Webinar Regular
Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello! I’m Lakshmi Lankothu, an Ofsted-registered home-based childminder dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for children from birth to 16+. With over a year of experience working in a nursery, I understand the unique needs of children at various developmental stages.

I specialize in after-school care and offer pickups exclusively from Beaulieu Park School. My focus is not only on ensuring a safe and enjoyable atmosphere but also on supporting children with their homework to foster their academic growth.

I believe in creating a fun, educational, and home-like setting where children can thrive, explore, and learn through play. I look forward to partnering with you in your child's care and development!

My Experience

Worked in a nursery as a nursery assistant person for 1 year and an year of experience as childminder with funding option.

My Qualifications

NCFE Level 2 certification in an introduction to early years education, NCFE CACHE level 2 certification for children and young people, NCFE CACHE level 3 certification in preparing to work in Home Based Childcare. GCSE English and GCSE Maths certification.

My Availability

All working days and term holidays

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Overnight
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Available
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Last updated 07/07/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £8.00 per hour

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 Documents

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  • Ofsted Certificate (added 23/10/2024)
  • DBS Check (added 05/08/2024)
  • Other (added 11/01/2026)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 23/10/2024)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
7 ratings
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Parents say

This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, homelike environment where children feel safe and happy. Parents consistently praise the nurturing approach, regular communication, varied activities supporting development, and flexibility with hours. Children settle quickly, make strong progress, and genuinely look forward to attending the setting.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews

Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Lakshmi. 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.

Exceptional child care

5 stars

Lakshmi's child care is exceptional at meeting the needs of my son. She ensures he is well cared for and feeds him properly. My little one genuinely enjoys going to her setting, and she provides lots of fun and engaging activities for the children.

I also really appreciate the regular updates throughout the day, which helps me feel confident that my child is in a safe and nurturing environment. She prepares him for school, supports his independence, and helps build his confidence. She also encourages learning English, which has been wonderful to see.

Also, she is very flexible and provides ad-hoc hours when needed, including at short notice. I’m truly grateful for her support.

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

by Avatar for Harini Harini on 18/07/2026

Homelike safe and happy environment

5 stars

My daughter has been going to Laxmi for a few months now . She absolutely loves her time there and always looks forward to going to her . We had previously put her in a Nursery where she didn’t settle well so we moved to Laxmi’s childcare . From day 1 my daughter has enjoyed her time there . We have noted a big improvement in her overall development, from being a fussy eater she now enjoys her fruits and veggies . Laxmi keeps us up to date with her progress throughout the day. She encourages healthy habits . Laxmi has also helped us out when we needed to leave our daughter a little bit earlier than her usual hours which was very kind of her . Overall ,she creates a homelike, safe , nurturing and happy environment for children . We are so grateful for her support.

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

by Avatar for Aisha Aisha on 18/07/2026


Response by Avatar for Lakshmi Lakshmi on 18/07/2026:

Thanks so much for trusting Lakshmi’s childcare🙏🏼. I am feeling glad to cater such a cute little child.

Excellent childcare

5 stars

My twins attended Lakshmi’s setting four four months , starting at 19 months old.They settled remarkably well from the very beginning , thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere.Every morning they went in with smiles, which says everything about the care they received.Throughout their time there, they developed strong social skills , enjoyed daily activities and were consistently happy to attend.Lakshmi and her team provides a nurturing, well -organised environment where children feel secure and supported.

  • 5 stars Overall
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  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Soniya Soniya on 17/07/2026


Response by Avatar for Lakshmi Lakshmi on 17/07/2026:

Thanks so much for your overwhelming feedback. Caring after your beautiful twins has been an absolute privilege.

A Truly Exceptional and Caring Childminder

5 stars

Our daughter has been with Lakshmi since she was a baby, and we could not have asked for a more caring and nurturing childminder. She created a warm, home-like environment where our little one always felt safe, loved and secure. She was incredibly accommodating to our needs and provided a personalised approach that really suited our family.

Lakshmi supported our daughter beautifully with her feeding skills and early development, offering a variety of toys and engaging activities that encouraged learning through play. The care and attention she gives genuinely feels like that of a second mum. We always had complete peace of mind knowing our child was in such capable and loving hands. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for exceptional childcare.

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

by Avatar for Sara Sara on 16/02/2026


Response by Avatar for Lakshmi Lakshmi on 17/02/2026:

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏼

Exceptional - A Second Family for Our Little One

5 stars

We have been so fortunate to have found Lakshmi to care for our little one. Our son started with her when he was around 20 months old, and from the very beginning, she looked after him as if he were her own. As a family completely new to the area, we were especially grateful for how warm, welcoming, and accommodating she was in helping us settle in.

Over the past couple of years, our son has grown into a confident, happy, and very well-behaved little boy, thanks in no small part to Lakshmi’s wonderful care and guidance. She goes above and beyond to nurture every aspect of his development - teaching numbers, letters, colours, shapes, rhymes, and early phonics, as well as introducing fun activities and crafts that spark curiosity.

She offers plenty of sensory play, outdoor activities, and opportunities for developing fine and gross motor skills, such as building with blocks, drawing, painting, dancing, and messy play. She also encourages good manners, sharing, and social skills, and gently supports toilet training when the children are ready.

Her setting feels just like a second home - warm, safe, and inviting, and she treats all the children like family. The environment is always positive and calm, with clear routines and gentle encouragement that help the children feel secure and confident.

Lakshmi is exceptionally patient, reliable, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. She communicates regularly, sharing updates and photos so we always feel connected to our child’s day and can see how much he is thriving.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lakshmi to any parent looking for a childminder who genuinely cares and puts her heart into everything she does. She has played such an important role in our little one’s early years, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her.

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

by Avatar for Nisha Nisha on 30/06/2025


Response by Avatar for Lakshmi Lakshmi on 30/06/2025:

Thanks a lot Nisha for your trust on me. You supported me a lot through out this journey 🙏

Excellent!!

5 stars

Lakshmi is very warm and caring and my children look forward to going to her place before and after school. She provides them snacks that they love and she makes sure they are well fed and well rested.
She even goes above and beyond and takes them to the nearby park. I'm at peace while working knowing that they are in her caring hands ☺️

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

by Avatar for Dhanya Dhanya on 27/06/2025

Excellent childminder

5 stars

Wonderful experience .
Very well organised
Very friendly and caring with kids
Caters to special requests
Very happy with service

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

by Avatar for anum anum on 26/06/2025

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