Sophie30
Childminder in Colchester (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 10 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Sophie, I live with my husband, and our 6 year old daughter who was born prematurely, and we have a 6 month old son.
I'm a fun, loving, energetic person. I interact well with children of all ages. I am very sociable and easy to get along with, I am also a excellent communicator.
I love getting messy, going to groups and just generally being outdoors!
My Experience
I studied at college and whilst doing that I went to 6 different placements which were a mixture of nurseries and primary schools.
I’ve over 15 years experience from working in a variety of settings, from crèches, to being room leader in a nursery, and for 12 years being a nanny, including being with one family for 7 years.
I’ve cared for children aged birth- 12 years.
I’m February 2022, I became a Ofsted registered childminder.
My Qualifications
I studied CACHE diploma level 3 in childcare and education at Colchester institute 2007- 2009 and recieved a pass grade.
Whilst at work I also done CACHE level 4 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development - achieved in May 2011
I have- a full UK clean driving license.
Clean CRB
Ofsted registered- home child carer
Paediatric first aid
Sign and say
Children's yoga
My Availability
I offer term time only spaces for early years children Monday- Wednesday 8-530 and after school pick ups from Broomgrove on Monday to Thursday.
In the holidays, if I am open, hours will be available on a adhoc basis- meaning you only pay for what you use in those weeks.
I offer adhoc/ emergency/ last minute cover pending availability, as a childminder or nanny, whether that’s a full day, school pick up or evening babysitting, and can be to cover your usual childcare providers holiday, may be an extra day at work you have, or just some child free time!
Only available currently for school pick ups in Wivenhoe.
* I also offer event childcare such as a wedding crèche or hotel babysitting, and can provide other nannies.*
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 20/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
To be discussed
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Broomgrove Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Broomgrove Junior School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/01/2018)
- Reference (added 12/01/2018)
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