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Mallards Childcare

Childminder in Sandy

Female Member since Oct 2024 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login Mar 2025

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My Summary

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Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I am part of a family-run childminding business based in Potton, called Mallards Childcare. Together with my co-childminders—my parents—we bring over 45 years of combined experience working with children. Each of us is an Ofsted-registered childminder, passionate about nurturing children and creating a safe, stimulating, and calming environment.

Our Approach
We believe in the power of child-led play, exploration, and learning. Your child will enjoy:

Nature Play & Exploration: Daily outdoor learning in our spacious garden, complete with a dedicated childminding cabin.
Forest School-Inspired Activities: Visits to local parks, woodlands, and the library, as well as engaging in group activities and community events.
Warm and Inviting Environment: A home-like atmosphere that is safe, inclusive, and full of opportunities to learn and grow.
Creative and Sensory Activities: Opportunities to explore crafts, sensory play, cooking, and gardening to stimulate creativity and fine motor skills.

Our Family & Pets
I have three wonderful children of my own—two under 5 and one aged 12. We also have two friendly dogs and a pair of tortoises, which children often enjoy observing and learning about.

Healthy Meals & Flexibility
We provide healthy breakfasts and snacks to fuel your little one’s adventures. We accept all government funding, tax-free childcare, and offer stretch funding. Our service is open 48 weeks a year, giving families reliable and flexible care.

We would love to show you around and discuss how we can support your child’s learning journey. Please get in touch for more information.

My Experience

I have over 15 years of experience as an Early Years teacher, working with nursery and reception-aged children from a range of backgrounds and abilities. I also have 5 years’ experience as a nursery nurse, caring for babies and children up to 4 years old in a rural nursery setting.
I have experience of forest school style learning and Hygge in the Early Years, which is about focusing on fostering a sense of well-being, contentment, and togetherness through simple pleasures and everyday moments for children.

My Qualifications

- Full CRB Check
- BEd Primary Teaching Degree with QTS
- BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
- Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygeine
- Safeguarding Children and Designated Lead
- Hygge in the Early Years
- Greg Bottrills drawing club and scribble club.
Member of Childminding UK
Public Liability Insurance

My Availability

Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm
Open 48 Weeks of the year not including bank holidays.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 22/02/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

from £7 an hour to include breakfast, snacks, outings and crafts activties.

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

This member has provided us with electronic copies of the following documents. These copies are held on file unless specified as deleted. The documents have been certified by the member as being true and accurate. We recommend you ask to see original copies of the documents before you hire them in order verify the true accuracy for yourself. Find out more about checks & references.
  • UK Passport (added 12/12/2024)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 12/12/2024)
  • DBS Check (added 12/12/2024)
  • First Aid Certificate: 12 Hour Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (added 12/12/2024)
  • Exam Certificate: BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (added 12/12/2024)
  • Exam Certificate: BEd Primary teaching Degree (added 12/12/2024)
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