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Woodland friends

Childminder in Derby

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Rates from
£5.50/hr
Member
4 years
Last seen
23 Sep 2026
Updated
Sep 2026
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My Summary

‘Good’ Rated Ofsted Registered Childminder In Alvaston.

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare
Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi I have been an ofsted registered childminder for 4 years now and I have over 20 years of experience of caring for children in nurseries and schools. I have three school aged children of my own.
We spend time out and about everyday at different places including parks or spend time in my large garden. I live not far from Alvaston park.
Please contact me to arrange a look around my setting. Ofsted and DBS certification will be happily shown at the show around.

My Experience

I have over 4 years childminding experience and over 20 years of experience caring for children aged 0-12 in schools and nurseries.

My Qualifications

I have a level 3 Btec in childhood studies childcare qualifications and a Ba(hons) in childhood studies degree (level 6)

My Availability

I have availability now. I have 15 or 30 hour funded places available.
Please contact me to discuss which days and hours you need.
I can currently offer short or flexible hours.

Sorry I do not offer afterschool places for children over 5 from any schools.
A before and after nursery place is available. This is for children going to Lakeside primary academy nursery only.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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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
Available
Not available
Last updated 18/09/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.50 per hour

I can offer 15 or 30 hour funded places.

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 February 2025
A warm and welcoming home-based childcare setting offers a broad curriculum tailored to each child's needs. Children quickly settle and engage in planned activities that support their development. The childminder provides effective interactions, joining in sensitively with play to ensure children remain interested and challenged. While the environment is nurturing and promotes learning, there is room for improvement in allowing children more opportunities to problem-solve independently.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 14/10/2022)
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