Sarahpit

My Requirements

I’m looking for childcare for my daughter Isabelle from around April 2027, when she will be approximately 10 months old. Ideally, I’m looking for Monday to Friday childcare, although the exact days and hours may depend on my working arrangements when I return from maternity leave.

We expect to be eligible for the 30 funded working-parent childcare hours, so I’m particularly interested in childminders who accept funded places and can offer the entitlement stretched throughout the year.

I’m looking for a warm, nurturing and reliable environment where Isabelle can develop a close and consistent relationship with her childminder. I’d love someone who enjoys taking the children out for walks, playgroups and activities as well as providing plenty of play and learning opportunities at home.

Ideally, I’m looking for someone who provides meals and snacks and, if possible, essentials such as nappies, wipes and formula. I’m happy to discuss this depending on what is normally included.

Most importantly, I’m looking for someone we can build a long-term relationship with and who will treat Isabelle with the same care and affection they would want for their own child.