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Harriet

Childminder in Reading

5 stars

Female Member since May 2012 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 02 Oct 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
Key Worker Childcare

About Me

I am 27 years old and have two daughters, Chloe (October 2009) and Gracie (January 2013). Chloe is a very sociable, caring little girl who gets along with everybody.

I have worked in childcare for 11 years including two private nurseries where i trained for and received my NVQ3 in Childcare. I am now a fully qualified, registered childminder and trained on the current curriculum and Ofsted standards.

The house is fully child friendly and full of toys and stimulating equipment for all ages, with areas available for naps if and when needed. We have a good size garden with toys and equipment for all ages including a trampoline and a swing set with a baby swing.

I live near several parks and an indoor activity center which we visit regularly.

I have a five star food hygiene rating and I provide a wide range of filling and healthy meals (included in fees).

My Experience

Before becoming a childminder I worked in two different nurseries in Reading. While in the nursery I helped with all the age groups and abilities and I did planning and observations for all ages.

I have my own children and have experience in looking after friends children on a regular basis.

I decided to do my childminding training as I would like to provide a home from home experience for children and more of a one on one environment that a nursery can't always provide.

My Qualifications

I am fully qualified for childminding and am OFSTED registered.

I have a qualification (NVQ3) in child care and development.

I have a current first aid certificate

I have done the Safeguarding Children course and gained a certificate.

I have an up to date CRB check

My Availability

My hours are Monday- Friday from 8.00am- 6.30pm (flexibility is available in some cases)

I offer full and part time spaces as well as Breakfast/ After school clubs and holiday clubs (dependent on availability)

My daughter attends Churchend School and finishes at 3.15 so I will only be able to do school runs to this school.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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: 02/10/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.50 per hour

Fees are dependant on the age of the child and the hours of care provided. Please message me for details.

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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Good
22 September 2021
Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum focused on social and emotional development at this childminding setting. The provider effectively supports communication skills and independence, while maintaining strong safeguarding arrangements. Good progress is made across all areas of learning. Children enjoy a range of activities in a safe, homely environment. Areas for improvement include allowing children more opportunities to try things independently and explaining the importance of hygiene practices. Overall, the inspection found the quality of care and education to be good.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 08/12/2019)
  • Ofsted Certificate (added 08/12/2019)
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Below are the latest reviews for Harriet. 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.

Harriet is a fantastic childminder, and I highly recommend her!

Harriet welcomed my son into not just her home as his childminder but also into her family. Her girls are so lovely and caring and quite clearly take after their mum! My son is 2 and a half and settled with Harriet straight away with no issues, he loves going in the morning and often doesn’t want to leave when I pick him up!

Harriet really does offer a home from home environment and is kind, caring, understanding and patient. She has a great range of toys, games and takes my son to local groups and they do lovely arts and crafts.

Thank you so much Harriet :)

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Lois_18 Lois_18 on 09/12/2019

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