Leanne
Childminder in Ilkeston
Female Member since Apr 2025 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 20 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I’m at pre-registration stage for becoming a childminder based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. I will be running Gentle Roots, a nurturing home-from-home setting where children are cared for in a calm, safe, and inspiring environment.As a mum to two children, I understand how important it is to find childcare that feels like an extension of your family. My approach is gentle, nature-inspired, and child-led. I love to follow the seasons, enjoy time outdoors, and encourage children’s natural curiosity through play, creativity, and exploration.
At Gentle Roots, children are encouraged to:
- Develop independence and confidence
- Enjoy healthy routines, fresh air, and play
- Explore creative activities such as painting, crafts, and storytelling
- Learn kindness, respect, and empathy for others and the world around them.
If you’re looking for a setting where your child will feel valued, supported, and inspired, I’d love to chat with you. Please feel free to email me to arrange a visit when Im registered
My Experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. From a young age, I was actively involved in childcare as my mum was a foster carer who looked after babies, children, teens and children with disabiltes, which gave me early insight into supporting children with different needs, backgrounds, and personalities.
Since then, I have worked in several nurseries, schools and forest schools gaining valuable experience with children across the early years and primary age range. I have also worked as a nanny, providing one-to-one care within family homes, which strengthened my ability to build close, trusting relationships with both children and parents. And of course I am a mum myself which always gives you a new angle of experience and understanding when working in early years/education.
This broad range of experience has given me the skills to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive, learn, and grow.
My Qualifications
I have relevant early years qualifications, food hygiene, first aid, Dsl and more.
My Availability
Im hoping to be flexible depending on spaces i have etc. i will be shut on wednesdays, i would consider weekend care but please contact. My parent handbook has alot more information.
I accept government-funded childcare places as well as non funded places.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I have parent handbook ready to email out with all information needed. Any questions please ask.
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 03/04/2025)
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