Ailsa
Childminder in Newport (also available for babysitting)
4.7
My Summary
About Me
I have been working with children for 25 years from birth to teenagers. I am fully qualified and I am also a registered foster carer. I provide childminding 7 days a week and overnight care, as well as emergency cover. I am a fun, bubbly person with loads of energy. Children warm to me quickly and I develop close relationships with all my kids. I am in touch with all my families and the kids, even though grown up they still come and visit. I am very professional and I make sure we have an open and honest relationship and the children's needs and best interests always come first. I am respectful of individual needs and routines and will work with families to ensure these are implemented. My priority and main focus is that the children in my care feel loved and are happy. For full information visit the FAQ's page of my Website via the contact links at the top of my profile.
My Experience
Qualified childcare practitioner. Level 3 diploma in Childcare. Registered with Social Services.
More than 25 years experience working with children aged birth to 18 years. Further information is available on my website.
My Qualifications
Qualified childcare practitioner. Level 3 diploma in Childcare. Registered with CIW/Social Services.
My Availability
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Overnight care
- After school care
- Weekend care
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Flexible fee structures. Further information is available on my website.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ponthir Church in Wales School
My Documents
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- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 22/07/2025)
- DBS Check (added 09/06/2025)
Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder's warm, professional approach and excellent communication. Children settle quickly and genuinely look forward to attending, with regular photo and video updates providing reassurance. Her patient, caring nature and engaging activities create a safe, nurturing environment that gives parents complete confidence and peace of mind.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Ailsa. 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.
I was so nervous exploring childminders/babysitters to look after my 3 year old boy.
Archie was also worried but at our first meeting with Ailsa she put me and archie at ease with her bubbly confident manner. Archie warmed to her immediately and I was reassured that he would be safe and well cared for. Had regular updates on the activities and how he was during the day.
Archie now loves her and is happy to be minded - a tremendous relief for me.
I would recommend Ailsa without reservation. Thank you Ailsa!
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Mila
on 15/06/2026
Ailsa babysat our 10-week old baby boy just before Christmas. She was brilliant from the initial meet, answering all our questions and handling him in a calm and caring way. On the day Ailsa sent multiple messages, videos and photos, updating us on how he was doing and reassuring us that all was well. This enabled us to have a great time without worry. We highly recommend Ailsa and will be using her for all future babysitting.
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Bixie
on 24/01/2026
Ailsa is a wonderful childminder.
My daughter Laura is always happy to go, and it’s clear she feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Ailsa creates a lovely atmosphere with plenty of fun activities and learning opportunities throughout the day. Her communication is great, and we always feel informed and reassured. We truly appreciate the kindness and reliability she shows — highly recommended!
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