Amelia
Childminder in Basingstoke And Deane (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jan 2023 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 14 Nov 2025
My Summary
Primary School Teacher
About Me
Dear Parents,
My name is Amelia and in September 2024 I made the switch from a rewarding career as a Teacher and Head of Nurture at a large SEN school to pursue my passion to become a childminder. My professional experience stretches across 11 years, covering ages 2-19, with a strong emphasis on early years education.
I am a qualified Childminder registered with Ofsted looking to connect with families who are seeking a warm, educational, and nurturing environment for their child/ren.
Services Provided:
Childminding services
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training (Pediatric and Mental Health)
DBS Checked
Full Driving Licence
Flexible Hours and emergency babysitter services
2, 3, and 4-year-old Funded Childcare options
Tax-Free Childcare
About Me:
I am a nurturing childcare provider, trained in Nurture and Attachment Theory. I focus on creating a secure and enriching environment encouraging children’s independence, creativity, and readiness for school. My home in Tadley is a no-smoking area equipped with a playroom and a large garden. My approach includes structured and unstructured play to foster pre-school skills and independence.
As a mother of two (a 3 year old boy and 1 year old girl), I understand the concerns and needs of parents and how important it is to have a home from home.
Please message me, and we can arrange a 'stay and play' for you and your child.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Amelia
My Experience
I have 11 years experience as a Teacher of ages 2-19, specifically behaviour, mental health and wellbeing. I also conducted Outreach to other schools in the Local Authority to improve their provision and keep their students in the school.
I am First Aid trained in both Pediatric and Mental Health.
I am Nurture trained which included Attachment training. This means I am qualified to ensure all children have access to learning opportunities within a safe environment however they learn best. I want to ensure they have all the building blocks to get school ready within a home like environment.
I lead my school to achieve the Nurturing Schools Accreditation twice. This includes having extensive involvement with parents on how to improve the school to ensure the best for their child.
Most importantly, I am a mum of two incredible children and the proud auntie to my two nieces. What can give you more experience to what a parent is going through and how best to look after children than when you are a parent yourself!
My Qualifications
Ba Hons (Early Childhood)
PGCE (Primary Education with SEN pathway)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Designated Safeguarding Lead training
Food Hygiene
Mental Heath First Aid
Theraplay
ABC Lego therapy
PACE training (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)
Lead Trainer for Team Teach (Behaviour Management)
Training essential for an Special Needs environment including epilepsy training, makaton, Autism, ADHD, diabetes, speech and language, Select mutism, etc
Early Years experience
Plus many more
My Availability
I am an Ofsted registered Childminder that takes children from birth to 5 years.
I am open during school holidays (47 weeks a year). My hours are between 8am and 5pm.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| 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 |
| Last Updated: 12/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
I offer funded hours.
Fees start at £6ph depending on age.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/06/2025)
- UK Passport (added 17/07/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the attentive care, daily updates, and support for developmental milestones. Children thrive in the nurturing environment, which balances learning with a homely atmosphere. The childminder's expertise in handling special needs is also highlighted.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Amelia. 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.
Our daughter absolutely thrived with Amelia. She was kind, patient, and incredibly attentive to our child’s needs. We were always confident she was in safe hands, and we’re so grateful for the wonderful start she gave her.
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Georgia
on 14/11/2025
We’ve had experience with several childminders over the years due to house moves, and we can honestly say Amelia is by far the best. Our 4-year-old and 2.5-year-old have been with her for the past year and have thrived thanks to the care, attention, and dedication she puts into their learning and development.
Our eldest recently started school, and it’s because of Amelia that we felt completely confident she was ready and would settle in well. Both of our girls have made wonderful friends at her setting, and we couldn’t be happier with the variety of activities and experiences Amelia provides.
We receive daily updates with photos and details of what they’ve been doing, which is so reassuring. The girls are always excited to go in the morning and come home happy and content. Amelia has also been incredibly supportive with milestones like toilet training and dropping naps. Her setting strikes the perfect balance between a warm, home-from-home environment and a space that encourages learning and growth.
We would, and have, recommended Amelia without hesitation.
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Emma
on 12/11/2025
Amelia has looked after my 4 and 2 year old two days a week for the last year. She is excellent at communicating and sending daily updates. My children are happy to go to her house and have made friends with some of the other children. I would recommend Amelia to other parents looking for a childminder.
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Anne
on 16/09/2025
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Amelia
on 09/10/2025:
Thank you Anne! It’s been such a pleasure having them both with us, they brought so much fun and laughter to our days, they’re sorely missed by all of us (and their little friends too!)
My daughter attended Little Cherry Tots when it first opened. My child has global development delay and awaiting autism diagnosis. Amelia has been the best childminder I could ever asked for. I felt at ease from the first day and my little girl absolutely loved going to Amelia’s. She is non-verbal but I could tell that she enjoyed her days there.
I am very impressed with Amelia’s knowledge and ability to understand my daughter’s special needs. She even set up a sensory room so my little girl could settle on difficult days. Amelia also went above and beyond to help with my child’s communication. I highly recommend Amelia. She is brilliant!
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Ioorika
on 12/09/2025
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Amelia
on 09/10/2025:
Thank you for your lovely message. Your daughter was such a joy to care for, she was curious, sweet and full of little smiles that brightened our days. I’m so pleased she felt safe and happy here, and she’s sorely missed by everyone at Little Cherry Tots.
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