Rebecca

My Requirements

Hi, we’re Becca and Sam! We’re expecting our first baby in March 2027 and are looking for a warm, caring and reliable childminder from January 2028.

I’m a teacher at a SEN school, and Sam is a firefighter with the London Fire Brigade. We’re hoping to find a nurturing, home-from-home setting where our little one can feel safe, settled and happy, and build a close, trusting relationship with their childminder.

We would love a setting that draws on **Birth to 5 Matters**, with a child-led, play-based approach that follows children’s interests and supports their individual development. We value rich, varied experiences, including stories, songs, sensory exploration, creative play and outdoor adventures. We’re looking for plenty of opportunities to support speech, language and communication, fine and gross motor development, and social skills.

Above all, we want our baby to feel understood and encouraged to explore at their own pace. Warm, responsive interactions and open communication between us and their childminder are really important to us.

What we’re looking for:
Start date:January 2028
- Days:Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays ideally ... but three days definitely
- Hours:ideally 7:30 am–6:00 pm
- Arrangement: Term-time only
- Funding: A childminder who accepts funded childcare hours for children aged nine months and over

**An important consideration:** Becca allergic to nuts