HippoHol
Childminder in Lincoln
5.0
My Summary
Monday Session Available From June 1St Monday To Thursday Available From Last Week In July.
About Me
Choosing childcare for your baby or toddler is such a big decision — and sometimes a busy nursery setting just doesn’t feel quite right.
At Hippo Hollow Childcare Corner, I offer a small, calm, home-from-home environment where little ones are truly known, noticed and nurtured every day.
With a tiny group of children, your child has more 1:1 time, more consistency, more cuddles, more conversation, and more space to grow at their own pace.
I’m not just here to provide childcare — I’m here to be part of your village. The extra pair of hands. The familiar face at drop-off. The person who knows how your child likes their toast, when they need a quiet cuddle, and what makes their little face light up.
For babies and toddlers, that secure family-style connection matters so much.
Quality and trusted childcare since 2010
Hippo Hollow Childcare Corner
Monks Road, Lincoln
My Experience
I have had a long term commitment to childcare, both as a mother for 36 years and also as a childminder for 16 years which has built a wealth of knowledge and adaptability to different ages.
I add a personal touch to care, I can empathise with your concerns and joys and challenges of parenthood, providing more understanding and relatable childcare.
I have cared for founding siblings of families who have gone on to have another 2 or 3 siblings who have all followed them here and i've seen them through to reception. Thats my endorsement !
My Qualifications
OFSTED INSPECTED in January 2026 and achieved Strong in 2 areas and expected in all other areas on the new inspection framework.
Corum Pacey membership and fully insured.
Paediatric first aid training every 3 years Updated in March 2025
Level 2 Children’s and young people's mental health.
completed in July 2024
My Availability
Please contact me by WhatsApp with details of what days you are looking for and what age your child is. I offer funded childcare from birth until the term after their 3rd birthday. I then support a transition to nursery school where they will get the experience of a bigger group ready for school.
Private childcare is available from birth to reception age.
I have spaces coming available soon and would love to have an informal chat about what you need.
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Please message for a copy of my up to date admissions and fees policy I operate an all inclusive fee structure depending on the age and hours you need. No hidden extras.
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
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Latest Inspection Report Card
Previous Inspection Reports (Old Format)
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/04/2024)
- Inspection Report: 2026 New OFSTED report (added 16/03/2026)
- First Aid Certificate: 2025 First aid training (added 05/04/2025)
- Marriage Certificate (added 05/05/2023)
- Inspection Report: Inspection Feb 2020 (added 13/07/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for HippoHol. 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.
Sam is incredible, I was very nervous to start with but Sam put me at ease and I’m so glad I decided to change setting to Sam. Teddy settled in very quickly and loved to be with Sam. I always felt very happy when he was there, he had fun, learnt new things, slept and ate well and most of all; he was happy.
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Becky
on 07/09/2025
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HippoHol
on 07/09/2025:
Thankyou so much for your review Becky. It was an absolutel please to work for you and your family to look after Teddy. We miss you so much xx
She is very experienced in childcare with so much caring and affection to kids with excellent communication.My daughter enjoys her time and feels home with lots of nice activities and excellent tea
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Rabab
on 07/03/2021
Sam is a wonderful childminder, we have had our oldest there for 7.5 years now and since had 2 more babies who have grown up having Sam as their childminder.
If we could take Sam and the family with us when we move we would.
My children have blossomed with support at Hippo Hollow with all early years support and reports back on children's progress.
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LIANNE
on 24/10/2020
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HippoHol
on 25/10/2020:
Awe Thankyou xx Were going to miss you all so much xx
Sam treated my daughter as one of the family. My daughter settled straight away into the environment and was happy. She really grew and developed in the time she was with Sam and I had no worries at all leaving her in Sams capable hands. She was flexible and took on board all the little things that make my little girl happy and she always filled me in be it photos or verbally or in her book what they had gotten up to that day. Fantastic person, lovely setting and welcoming family. Xxxx
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on 15/01/2016
Edith has been with Sam and her family since she was 9 months old. Her house is like a home from home, and we are gutted that this will be our last year with her before we start school. (Unless I can convinced Sam to move house, but we will be at a Primary school outside her area)
I cannot recommend her highly enough. When I met her, I was embarking on starting up a new business, and my partner works long hours so the prospect of organising any form of childcare was a huge headache. Sam has been patient with us, flexible with our needs and ever changing schedule and has been my right arm of support through the whole process. She has become a wonderful friend and her girls, like sisters to Edith.
The only time I can get her to put her shoes and coat on without a fuss, are the days we are off to Sams!
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