Naomi
Childminder in Swindon
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Female Member since Jul 2023 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 08 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
**Term time plus** (38-40 weeks per year)
Feel free to get in touch to ask any questions:
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Find me on: Sunflowers Childminding page.
My name is Naomi and I run Sunflowers Childminding together with my husband, Jon, who is my registered assistant. As parents to three young children ourselves, we understand the importance of creating a setting that feels just like family - warm, safe, and nurturing.
We offer daytime care for babies and young children, along with wraparound care before and after preschool and school hours. Our goal is to provide a calm, cosy, and supportive environment where every child feels secure, valued, and at home.
We take a gentle, respectful approach to care - tuning into each child’s needs and understanding behaviour from their point of view. At the same time, we believe clear boundaries help children thrive and feel safe.
Our home includes a bright conservatory playroom filled with natural light, and a secure, well-loved garden where children can play and explore. We provide a wide range of creative, imaginative, and active experiences that support learning and development across all areas of the EYFS.
As a family, we love being outdoors and regularly explore local green spaces, woodlands, farms, and parks - giving children real-world learning opportunities and a strong connection to nature.
My Experience
I am a qualified English teacher, since 2008, with over 19 years’ experience working with children across early years, primary, and secondary education. I’ve supported learners of varying abilities and backgrounds, helping each child to develop and thrive in their own unique way.
I have also spent time working with children in Africa, which broadened my understanding of diverse cultures and approaches to learning.
As a mother to three young children myself, I truly understand the joys and challenges of parenting. This, combined with my professional experience, allows me to create a nurturing, supportive environment where every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to flourish.
My Qualifications
Academic & Teaching Qualifications:
• BA (Hons) in English
• PGCE with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – awarded in 2008, specialising in Secondary English, with additional experience teaching in both early years and primary settings.
Childminding Certification (Ofsted Registered, 2023)
Level 3 Common Core Compliant Childminder Training, covering:
• Understanding and Working with the EYFS
• Recording Children’s Development
• Safeguarding Children
• Developing Children’s Learning
• Leading and Managing a Childminding Setting
• Paediatric First Aid
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (early years)
Additional CPD & Specialist Interests:
• Enhancing Practice with Hygge
• Loose Parts Play
• Using Treasure Baskets to Help Children Learn
My Availability
*TERM TIME PLUS* (38-40 weeks per year)
I follow the school term dates for 38 weeks a year, which is what funded hours cover. I also offer an optional extra 2 weeks of care for teacher training (TT) days and those short weeks when term ends midweek – giving you up to 40 weeks of flexible, reliable care each year.
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 8am-5.30pm
Day care for 0-3 year olds
**Wraparound spaces available from Millbrook Primary School and Caterpillar Pre-School**
Mondays-Fridays: 8.00am-9am and 3pm-5.30pm
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | 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: 08/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My standard rate is £6.50 per hour for any hours not covered by government funding.
I have a minimum day rate of £50 for up to 7 hours.
Fees may differ for:
• Non-funded children
• Ad-hoc bookings
• Holiday care
• Families using shared funding with another provider
I have set fees for wraparound care.
Please get in touch for a personalised quote or to discuss your specific childcare needs :)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Millbrook Primary School
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/08/2023)
- DBS Check (added 14/07/2023)
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