Elise
Childminder in Dorking
5.0
My Summary
Funded Space Available In September 2026
About Me
** 1 funded space available 3 days per week, term time only, in September 2026**
ELISE’S EXPLORERS
Hello! I am an Ofsted registered childminder and I am based in North Holmwood, Dorking. I am a mummy of three - two boys, 6 and 8 years old, and a 2 year old girl. Before having children I was a primary school teacher for 7 years. I live in a 3 bedroom house, with a garden. Our home is smoke and pet free.
Our setting offers a safe, happy, home from home experience. Your child will have fun packed days filled with lots of outside play, baking, crafting, messy play and lots of activities set up crammed full of learning opportunities! We offer a balanced mix of being out and about exploring our local area/attending classes, and being busy back at our base, enjoying our cosy home from home environment.
My Experience
I have 7 years teaching experience (years 3 and 5). I am a mummy of 3. I have been childminding since May 2022.
My Qualifications
I was graded Outstanding at my most recent Ofsted inspection.
I have completed all relevant early years training, as well as full paediatric first aid training. Both myself and my partner have the relevant DBS checks required. Copies of all relevant certificates will be provided for your viewing.
I have also previously completed teacher training.
My Availability
I have availability coming up in September 2026 for a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8-4 (term time only)
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
I charge £8.50 per hour (I offer funded hours also)
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
- UK Driving Licence [DELETED] (added 28/05/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for providing exceptional care and education. Parents appreciate the well-planned activities, focus on learning, and daily updates with photos. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with a warm and nurturing environment. The childminder's creativity, resources, and communication skills are consistently commended.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Elise. 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.
It’s always a worry trying to find the right childminder for your child, and with this being my third baby, I was a little pickier than I had previously been. Elise has been everything I could have hoped for and so much more. She’s so caring, loving, and sweet with my daughter, and really treats her like a member of the family. My daughter is thrilled to go to her every day and always comes out with a big smile on her face when I pick her up. She’s always clean, well looked after, and has so many fun things to tell me. Elise plans every day out meticulously, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities, messy play, role playing, reading books, singing, play groups, chill days, loads of learning tools and play, and even the occasional day trip. We get a daily thorough update with pictures, which I love as it’s a real comfort to know what she’s doing and that she’s having so much fun. Elise has made the transition back to work after having my daughter so much easier. I genuinely feel happy dropping her off every day knowing she’s going to have a wonderful time and be so well cared for. Thank you, Elise 🩷
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TessaBar
on 14/10/2025
Elise is a wonderful childminder, and we have feel so lucky to have found her and entrust her with the care of our daughter. She always has very fun activities planned each day, with a focus on learning and developing included in playtime. We are well informed each day and get an in-depth summary of the mornings activities and how our daughter has been. I personally love these updates, and it’s wonderfully reassuring to be sent lovely photos and news of the day’s fun. She’s a very kind, caring and gifted teacher and minder and we honestly couldn’t hope for more. Our daughter is so excited for her days with Elise, and we know she’s in great hands.
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Bryony
on 03/10/2025
As a primary / early years trained teacher myself, I’ve been a little hard to please when it comes to childcare for my own daughter! For one reason or another, either myself or my daughter had struggled to find happiness in previous childminders / nursery attempts - until we met Elise! My daughter absolutely loves going to Elise’s house and is usually running down the path to knock on the door. A far cry from the clinging and crying we’ve had with previous minders! Elise’s daily activities offer amazing variation, with a constant focus on learning with fun. Her resources are incredible, her creativity is boundless and I couldn’t be happier with who I am entrusting my daughters care and early education to. It’s been a great relationship and I’m so pleased we found Elise!
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Jasmin M
on 06/06/2023
Elise has been amazing with my son and he loves going to hers. He struggled with transitions at first but to see him recently go with Elise without a single tear really was rewarding as a parent knowing he feels safe and happy with Elise.
Elise always communicates very well, Is very supportive and offers lots of learning opportunities. Thank you for doing a great Job ❤️
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Scarlett
on 04/01/2023
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