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Linda

Childminder in Stoke On Trent

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Rates from
£5.20/hr
Member
13 years
Last seen
12 Jan 2026
Updated
Jan 2026

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Outstanding Rated
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi, I'm Linda - an Ofsted, Outstanding, registered Childminder. I’m married with 2 grown up children, one away studying at university and one currently working with me as my assistant.


Our house is a non smoking household, we live in a spacious semi-detached house in Scholar Green which has a safe, secure enclosed rear garden. Outdoor space includes playhouse, slide, ride on toys, water play and den play area.

I have been a childminder since 2011 and at my last 2 inspections (2022 & 2015) Ofsted awarded me an Outstanding judgement in all areas of which all my mindees and myself are very proud of, as we are an excellent team. My daughter is approved by Ofsted and is currently working as my assistant. Sam is fully DBS checked and holds a current Paediatric First Aid certificate.

We are ideally situated just off the A34, handy for commuters between Stoke on Trent and Congleton or Manchester.

We provide a happy, caring and fun environment with plenty of activities which fit into the Early Years Foundation Stage. We enjoy regular visits to the park and enjoy lovely nature rambles in our rural idyllic setting. Our activities include Arts and Craft, role play dress up, construction toys, baking, gardening and books, to name a few.

We enjoy healthy snacks and home made meals. Some of our favourites are home made veggie pasta bake, fish pie, cottage pie, spaghetti with home made tomato sauce and a variety of home made soups and stews with snacks of lovely crunchy fruit and veg. We also save a little room for lovely treats of cakes and buns and home made biscuits.
I am open from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday-Thursday

My Experience

I have hands on experience of nurturing and childcare as a mother of two and have looked after others’ children since I trained to be a childminder with Cheshire East and have been registered with Ofsted since January 2011.

I have previous experience as a volunteer at Scholar Green Primary School where I assisted with reading, outings and craft activites, often chaperoning the children from reception age to Year 6.

My Qualifications

Approved DfE Early Years Area lead and mentor
Paediatric First Aid
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Safeguarding
Level 2 certificate in Mental Health in the Early Years

Academically:
Degree in Design - which I actively use to benefit the children with art & craft activities from a very early age to give enabling activities to help with development and learning.

My Availability

I don’t currently have any vacancies (1/26) but feel free to contact me for any enquiries you may have.

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Last updated 12/01/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.20 per hour

From £52.00 per day

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 Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Outstanding
21 March 2022
Children thrive in an environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and cultural awareness. The inspection resulted in outstanding ratings across all areas, including education quality, behavior, and leadership. Effective teaching methods encourage children to be inquisitive and find things out for themselves. The curriculum incorporates diverse cultures innovatively, while strong partnerships with parents and professionals contribute to children's rapid progress. Robust safeguarding practices ensure children's safety and well-being.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
3 July 2015 - Outstanding
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My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 23/03/2023)
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