Emma
Childminder in Selby
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Combining my playful and charismatic energy, with my creative and crafting abilities, I provide a rich and enabling setting for little ones to thrive.
I am passionate about nature, and enjoy long walks with my dog. I love climbing and cold water swimming.
My Experience
I believe every parent should feel happy and reassured when sending their child into care. I have provided a warm and nurturing environment, where children can get the necessary learning and play, along side the same attention and respect they would receive at home.
I supply a wide range of toys, books and art supplies, tailored to all ages. I believe in the importance of incorporating the recycling of everyday objects into play, teaching children about reusing and how far they can widen their creativity.
Within my setting, I have a garden with a good sized open space for activities, alongside a mud kitchen, where a large range of materials are at hand.
We have a friendly resident golden retriever, a lovely gentle and sociable boy, children will be encouraged to interact and care for him.
Brayton is wonderful and the surrounding area has so much to offer, with nearby woodland walks, libraries, shops and parks. Early year groups are often held locally, attending these will help your child’s confidence and develop positive interactions with others.
Ensuring I am providing rich learning opportunities, regular outings will take place, new environments stimulate curiosity and expands their understanding of the world.
My Qualifications
Full safeguarding training and paediatric first aid.
My Availability
I have available spaces.
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 per hour
£65 per day
£12 out of hours
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 06/03/2026)
- DBS Check (added 06/03/2026)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 06/03/2026)
- UK Passport (added 02/03/2026)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Emma. 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.
We are so excited to start with Emma as our childminder, from the very first visits and what we’ve seen so far, I can already tell she’s going to be amazing!
Her home setting feels so welcoming and truly homely – it’s cosy, calm, and has that lovely warm and nurturing vibe that makes the children (and parents!) feel instantly at ease.
Emma herself comes across as incredibly kind and thoughtful. She’s gentle with little ones, really listens, and has a natural way with children that puts them at ease straight away.
Emma picks up on what the children love to play with and builds from there – whether it’s following their lead with toys, starting a game based on their interests, or adapting activities on the spot. It feels personal and child-led, which is brilliant.
The activities we’ve seen are nicely varied too – a good mix of indoor play, creative stuff, and outdoor time when possible, keeping things fresh and engaging.
She’s been reliable with our communications so far, and very adaptive around opening and closing times – we’ve already appreciated her flexibility with our schedule, which makes such a difference when juggling work.
The app for updates looks great (we’ve seen some lovely examples), and I’m looking forward to those daily check-ins with photos and notes.
Most of all, you can just tell Emma genuinely cares and truly loves what she does. The way she interacts, smiles, and engages with the children – it’s clear this is a passion for her, not just a job.
Highly recommend based on everything we’ve seen so far!
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Sophie
on 12/03/2026
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