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Loraine1

Childminder in Reading

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Rates from
£6.50/hr
Member
13 years
Last seen
25 Jan 2026
Updated
Nov 2025
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My Summary

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

About Me

Hello, my name is Loraine, I live in Tilehurst.
My own Children are 40 and 38 years of age. I am also a nanna to 4 grandchildren aged 17, 15, 13 and 11
I am an Ofsted registered childminder and my last inspection I was graded Good.
I'm a member of the NCMA.

I enjoy childminding very much. I will welcome the children into my family, and make the time your child spends with me an enjoyable memorable experience.

My Experience

I have been childminding for 39 years,
I am first aid trained and take part in all the relevant training.
I have looked after many children from babies to school age, some have been with me from 6 months till they were 11yrs.

In the winter months I regularly take the children to indoor play areas and drop in centres.
In the summer I make good use of all the local parks.

My Qualifications

I am first aid trained
I am up to date with all my training

My Availability

My hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday, I have availability for children of all ages from babies to school age. Full or part time. I pick up and drop off from Westwood Farm school.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Before School
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no
no
no
no
Morning
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
Afternoon
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
After School
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Evening
no
no
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no
Overnight
no
no
no
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no
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Available
Not available
Last updated 24/11/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour

At present my fees are £6.50 per hour full time and £7.50 an hour for school drop off and pick up.
Parents are requested to provide a packed lunch for full time children and snacks for after school children if needed

My 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
18 November 2024
A welcoming and calm environment awaits children at this childcare setting. The well-planned curriculum respects children's choices and incorporates them into daily activities. Effective communication and consistent praise support development, while parents appreciate regular updates on progress. Areas for improvement include further challenging children's understanding and enhancing supervision during mealtimes to ensure consistent health routines.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
8 February 2019 - Good
29 February 2016 - Good
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My Documents

  • Council Tax Bill (added 24/11/2025)

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