Lauren
Childminder in Stevenage
My Summary
Childminder Based In Chells, Stevenage
About Me
** SPACE AVAILABLE FROM OCTOBER 2026 FOR A 1-YEAR-OLD **
Monday–Thursday • Funded place
Welcome to Lauren’s Little Learners :)
I’m Lauren, a fully Ofsted-registered childminder based in Chells, Stevenage, providing a warm, caring and nurturing home-from-home environment for children aged 9 months to 3 years.
I’m a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator with 4 years’ professional experience working in nursery settings, alongside my experience as a childminder.
I know how important it is to feel completely comfortable and confident with the person caring for your little one. My aim is to provide a setting where children feel safe, happy, loved and secure, while having lots of opportunities to play, explore and learn at their own individual pace.
Being a home-based setting means I care for a small group of children, allowing me to really get to know each child — their personality, interests, routines and individual needs. I work closely with parents to provide consistency between home and my setting and believe that open, friendly communication is so important.
• Our Days
Our days are fun, varied and based around the children’s interests and stages of development.
We enjoy lots of:
* Sensory and messy play
* Arts, crafts and creative activities
* Stories, singing and music
* Imaginative and child-led play
* Indoor and outdoor learning
* Garden play and physical activities
* Local walks and outings
* Exploring our local community
* Activities and experiences supporting the EYFS
While activities are thoughtfully planned, I also strongly believe in allowing children the freedom to explore, be curious and learn naturally through play.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and use children’s interests to provide experiences that support their communication, physical, social, emotional and overall development.
Most importantly, I want children to enjoy their time here and look forward to coming through the door each morning.
• What I Offer
* A warm, welcoming home-from-home environment
* Small-group childcare
* Individual care tailored to each child
* Learning through play and exploration
* Indoor and outdoor experiences
* Regular activities
* EYFS-based learning and development
* Open and friendly communication with families
* Funded childcare places
* All-year-round childcare
* Holiday care
If you’re looking for a small, friendly and nurturing setting for your little one, please feel free to send me a message. I’m always happy to have a chat, answer any questions and arrange for families to come and meet me and see the setting.
My Experience
I have 4 years’ professional experience working in nursery settings with children aged 9 months to 3 years, alongside my experience as an Ofsted-registered childminder.
My experience has given me a strong understanding of babies’ and toddlers’ development and the importance of providing a nurturing, stimulating environment where children are supported to develop at their own pace.
I also have two children of my own and a friendly family dog Benji, who is part of our home.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Early Years Educator
I also hold training/certificates in:
* Paediatric First Aid
* Safeguarding Children
* Enhanced DBS
* Food Hygiene
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* SEND Early Identification / Early Indicators
* Autism Awareness
I continue to keep my knowledge and training up to date to ensure I provide a safe, inclusive and high-quality environment for every child in my care.
My Availability
** SPACE AVAILABLE for 1 year old from October 2026 **
Monday - Thursday all year round
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.75 per hour
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 15/08/2026)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, homely environment. Children settle quickly and are excited to attend, with parents noting significant developmental progress. Regular updates, engaging activities, and personalised attention create a nurturing setting where children thrive. Parents highly value the peace of mind from knowing their children are safe, happy, and genuinely loved.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lauren. 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.
My son has been attending Lauren's setting now for nearly a year and she honestly felt like family very quickly! Lauren has always made sure that my son feels safe, happy and comfortable within her home 🏡 ❤️
Lauren offers a wide range of activities, toys and outdoor play for the children. She always sets up different theme tuff trays for the children to explore their imagination and creative skills! She updates me with pictures and videos at the end of each week so I can see what he's been upto, and its always something fun!
My son has loved being at her setting from day 1, he often asks for her and he's always so happy to run through the door in the mornings!
Lauren offers a beautiful, cosy home, perfect if you don't want the Nursery type setting. I am so glad we found Lauren and would recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
A true diamond 💎🫶🏻!
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Cat
on 18/08/2026
My little one Joined Lauren after we had 3 failed attempts with Childminders and an incredibly traumatising experience with a nursery.
Lauren was so accommodating for me and for my little boy. He joined a month after his first birthday, and during that time had settle sessions not one of those sessions was he upset.
Since being in Lauren’s care, my little boy has come on strength after strength, she printed out flash cards for nursery rhymes for us to use at home, she gives the most thoughtful arts and crafts and makes each child feel like part of her family.
Lauren is more than just a childminder, her heart is in her care and her knowledge is in her learning.
It’s rare to find some one who will love and do right by your own children the way you would.
We love Lauren so much, sometimes my little boy doesn’t even say goodbye to me he just shuts the door he’s that excited to be with her!
I can’t wait for my second little one to join her as I know I’ll have two happy children.
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Keeley
on 16/08/2026
I was recommended Lauren for my little girl, from the moment we came to meet and look around, I just knew this was the right fit for Ella! Ella is so happy in Lauren's setting, as soon as she realises where we are at drop off, she gets so excited, and eager to get to her door ☺️
Lauren keeps you updated with how they're getting on in the day, and Ella has fitted in very well with the other children and has come on sooo well!
The help and guidance/to aligning with how you do things at home with your little one's as well, helps massively.
You can see how much she cares and loves the children, especially with how much Ella has progressed since she started here.
She is such a happy and bubbly child, and that just resonates on when we drop her off and pick her up. Normally sometimes resulting in getting excited to see you on pick up but then wanting to go back into laurens 🤣☺️
I cannot recommend Lauren enough, the weight and stress that is lifted off, to be able to leave your child in a safe and secure setting knowing they're so happy to be there and to go to work without that worry is one of the best feelings 💕
I wish I'd know about Lauren with my eldest when she was younger.
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Charlott
on 16/08/2026
We couldn’t be happier with Lauren. She is absolutely brilliant with our son (1.5) and it’s clear how much care, attention and love she gives him every day. He is always so happy to see her, which gives us complete peace of mind knowing he is happy, safe and well cared for while he’s there.
She is so caring, patient and attentive, and always keeps us updated on how he’s getting on. We really feel that she knows him so well and genuinely cares about his development and happiness.
We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder.
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Danielle
on 16/08/2026
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