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HomeKidz ChildCare

Childminder in London: Sutton

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Rates from
£7/hr
Member
3 years
Last seen
23 Jun 2026
Updated
Jun 2026
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My Summary

10+ Years Supporting Young Minds With Patience And A Caring Approach

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
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

Welcome to HomeKidz ChildCare! My name is Lai Yu, and I am a fully registered childminder in Carshalton. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and am a proud mother of three boys.

?I provide a warm, home-from-home environment where toddlers can safely learn, play, and thrive at their own pace.
?? Our Setting & Services:
?Lovely Space: A dedicated toy room and a spacious garden for safe outdoor play.
?Languages: Daily communication in English, with natural opportunities for Cantonese and Mandarin learning.
?Funding: Welcoming government-funded places for 9-month-olds and 2-year-olds (Term-Time Only, 38 weeks per year). Fully registered for Tax-Free Childcare.

My Experience

I have over 20 years of professional childcare experience since 2005, working closely with babies and toddlers to support their early development and milestones.
?Complementing my career, raising my own three boys has given me deep practical parenting wisdom. I believe in guiding children like friends, encouraging good manners and positive values with patience.

My Qualifications

I am a fully registered Ofsted childminder with a strong educational background and professional training. I hold a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education from Hong Kong Baptist University, which is equivalent to RQF Level 6 in the UK. I am also certified in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, and Food Allergen Awareness. Additionally, I have completed professional development courses in safeguarding children.

My Availability

I offer care throughout the year. HomeKidz ChildCare operates from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday, and I am flexible to accommodate parents' needs. I currently have spaces available for drop-offs for children attending Woodfield Primary School.

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Afternoon
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Evening
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Overnight
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Available
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Last updated 23/06/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

Funding: I offer 15 & 30 hours government funding.
*Under 2s (Funded): Fully inclusive rate (no extra fees for core hours).
*Aged 2+ (Funded): A small daily contribution for nutritious, home-cooked hot meals and resources applies.
*Private Rate: From £7.00 per hour.

My 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.

Latest Inspection Report Card

27 November 2025
Exceptional 0 categories
Strong standard 1 category
Expected standard 5 categories
Needs attention 0 categories
Urgent improvement 0 categories
Safeguarding standards met
This childminder demonstrates good quality care across all assessed areas, with behaviour management standing out as particularly strong. Children thrive in a calm, nurturing environment where they develop positive attitudes, build language skills, and enjoy learning through well-planned activities. The childminder works effectively with families and provides good support for children learning English as an additional language. Safeguarding standards are met and all registration requirements are fulfilled. The only area for development is continuing professional development to stay updated with emerging practice guidance, which does not impact the quality of care provided.
Summary generated by AI from the report card.

My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 08/12/2024)
  • DBS Check (added 08/12/2024)
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Female Genital Mutilation_ Recognising and Preventing FGM (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Food Allergen Awareness (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: GLL E-Learning Certificate (ne) (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Radicalisation (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Certificate of registration as a teacher (added 08/12/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Bachelor of Education (added 08/12/2024)
  • First Aid Certificate: First Aid Course Certificate (added 08/12/2024)
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This profile was last updated on 23rd June 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.