Marylou
Childminder in Stoke Gifford
99.8 miles from SW20 0LW Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 10 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello
Everyone knows me as Marylou
I provide a Friendly and stimulating non smoking, home from home environment that is safe, welcoming and fun for all ages.
I have various toys and activities for all ages and a fully enclosed, secure garden.
I have a very friendly Cavapoo which children adore him.
We enjoy spending lots of time outdoors and exploring a variety of places including parks & woods, zoo, horse world, ball pits, playgroups, we regularly attend the library for story time/ryhme time.
I have many letters and cards from previous families, thanking me for the care I have shown to both the children and their families. These are available to view also references you can see or phone some of the parents.
My Experience
I've been a registered childminder for 27 years and have 4 children of my own, two of which are now grown up and are off exploring the world. I have cared for children aged from newborn and am still in contact with many of the families that i have built relationships with over the years.
My Qualifications
I am First Aid qualified, and update this every 3 years. in addition to this I attend many relevant child care training courses.
My Availability
Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm
will try to accommodate shift patterns.
Full Time & Part Time places offered
I am able to care for children during the school holidays (subject to availability)
Please feel free to contact me at any time for further details.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 16/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/01/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly praised for providing exceptional care in a warm, family-like environment. Parents consistently report their children's happiness and development under her care. She offers varied activities, outings, and educational experiences. Her patience, flexibility, and excellent communication with parents are frequently highlighted. Many reviewers express deep trust and appreciation for her nurturing approach.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Marylou. 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.
My boys absolutely loved being with Marylou. They went with excitement every morning, and back home calm and full of positive emotions.
Marylou treats kids like her own, protects them and helps them feel safe and comfortable.
I could see my kids always felt reassured and loved.
Marylou’s family are all amazing and had great interactions with kids.
My boys particularly enjoyed the daily outings, playgroups, park visits and various activities.
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Juan
on 11/09/2024
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Marylou
on 11/09/2024:
Thank you so much x
Marylou looked after my daughter when she was 1.5 years old. I was in my last year of PhD and needed someone for the childcare. After giving me a tour she was able to offer us 2 days a week. I know my daughter will not have been easy that first day she went. Marylou goes above and beyond and constantly posted photos up so I can see how my daughter is doing. After a couple days at hers, my daughter would run towards her with open arms as soon as i dropped her off in the morning. At that point, I knew that we found the perfect childminder for our daughter. Also, unlike nursery, Marylou does lots of outing, and my daughter loves it! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs support with childcare.
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Anna
on 30/08/2024
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Marylou
on 14/10/2024:
Thank you x
I am delighted to share my positive experience with Marylou. She has been an absolute blessing for our family. Her dedication and genuine care for our daughter have made a significant impact.
She creates a warm and nurturing environment, ensuring our daughter feels safe and happy every day. The thoughtful activities, educational engagement, and the genuine affection she provides have not only fostered our daughter's development but have also made her time there truly enjoyable.
Communication with Marylou has been seamless. She keeps us informed about our daughter's day, milestones achieved, and any concerns promptly. This level of transparency has built a strong sense of trust and reassurance.
We appreciate Marylou not just as a caregiver but as an integral part of our daughter's early years. Her professionalism, kindness, and commitment to the well-being of the children in her care make her an exceptional childminder. We feel fortunate to have found someone so dedicated to creating a positive and enriching environment for our child.
Marylou is outstanding, and we wholeheartedly recommend her services to any parent seeking a caring and supportive childminder.
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Komal
on 03/03/2024
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Marylou
on 04/03/2024:
Thank you for such nice words, really appreciate your kind and positive review .
Mary Lou is our hero. She was like a second mother to my son. Always a positive influence, a good friend and a helping hand when needed. All the induction process was a success because her experience is something you can see from the first minute you talk to her. My boy started potty training at 2 years and 6 months and she helped a lot with not a single accident. As I was saying, supportive, respectful, calm. I appreciated the good care she gave to my child. Always clean, always smarter and happy. Also, children had weekly playgroups, walks, handcrafting and different activities. Don’t think twice in case you are looking for a professional, competitive childminder. Here she is!
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Marilena
on 11/12/2023
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Marylou
on 04/03/2024:
Thank you for being such amazing family we will miss you all
Our experience with Marylou as our child's childminder has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we entrusted our child into Marylou's care, we knew we had made the right choice.
Marylou's home is a warm and inviting place that instantly puts children at ease.
She keeps us informed about our child's day, their activities, meals, and any important developments.
One of the standout qualities of Marylou is her incredible patience and empathy. She treats every child in her care with kindness and respect, helping them build valuable social and emotional skills. She has not only cared for our child but also helped shape their early years in the best possible way.
Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend Marylou to any parents seeking a childminder who treats their child like family.
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Prabh
on 27/09/2023
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Marylou
on 04/03/2024:
Thank you so much for your amazing words.
It’s lovely we all stayed in touch , the children are all our family.
My daughter started going to Mary when she was 2 untill school starts and she was very happy when was with Mary talking and playing with her all time. Mary takes care of kids like her own, my daughter always used to take her name even when home and on holidays also she used to ask me to take her to Mary.
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Chytra
on 29/06/2023
Marylou looked after my son from 18 months until he went to school. I was nervous about leaving him as he was very shy, but she quickly put me at ease and genuinely looked after him like one of her own. My son loved it there, as well as her family and the other children that attended. They were always doing varied activities and trips, as well as learning and this meant he was well prepared for school.
Marylou is so friendly and approachable with the children’s best Interests at heart, we were very sad to leave and I would not hesitate recommending her x
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Rachel
on 19/11/2020
My little boy grew up with Marylou for 3 years from 7 months to age 4 when he started school, and he was treated as one of the family. He has missed spending his days with Aunty Lou Lou and looked forward to returning this half term, and has really loved going back for a few days of playtime and seasonal activities.
She has a massive variety of places to visit and activities for the children, and it was so nice to see pictures of my son doing things at hers that he would never do at home, and spending time and learning to play with other children that he doesn't get the chance to at home.
Marylou is very accommodating with changes in plans, always supportive with issues such as eating and toilet training and suggestions for things to do and places to see.
My son misses Aunty Lou Lou and her family and can't wait to go back, thank you Marylou x
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AmiC
on 29/10/2020
My daughter has been with Mary Lou from when she was 18 months old right until she started school. In those 3 years, never have I felt the need for any nursery as Mary looked after my child like no other nursery would. She would be out everyday of the year. Mary takes the kids out for seasonal activities and even to movies, soft play, zoo etc. Mary is now, more of a family friend than my daughters childminder. She genuinely cares for the child even outside of her setup/working hours.
My daughter misses her Auntie Lou Lou and can’t wait to go back to her during school holidays.
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Shilpa
on 08/09/2020
Mary Lou, I could trust this lady with everything. She is a breathe of fresh air. So caring, so kind and nothing is ever a problem. She will go above and beyond for your child and parents. She has made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Her house is spotless and inviting. Her family are so so lovely & caring. My child absolutely loves coming to Mary Lous when I go off to work. She does so so much with the children & I personally feel my child has come on leaps and bounds with their learning! She is the safeguarding queen and is up to date with everything she needs to know. We have constant flow of updates and pictures whilst at work which really makes me happy as I felt I was going to miss out on. I think it will be sad when September comes and my little one has to go to school. We will Miss Mary Lou very much. Thank you x
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LucyS
on 26/04/2020
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