Paula
Childminder in St Albans
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Female Member since Mar 2013 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 11 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
I have been a childminder for 27 years and I offer a home from home environment, with lots of outside play. This includes visits to forest school, local parks, toddler groups, museums and the library.
I have a large range of toys, books and craft materials for children of all ages. The children I care for have the opportunity to cook, draw, paint and get messy!
My Experience
Throughout the 27 years I have been childminding, I have cared for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 14 years.
I have four adult children and four grand children.
My Qualifications
I was graded as 'outstanding' in my last three OFTED inspections.
I have a BA in Education Studies.
I hold a full first aid certificate.
I attend training courses regularly including safeguarding and food hygiene
My Availability
My core working time is between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday although I may consider times outside these.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
I am registered with the HMRC for tax free childcare
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Maple 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
- UK Passport (added 27/08/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Paula. 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.
Paula has cared for my son Eddie 4 days a week from the age of 9 months until starting school. Throughout that time I could not have wanted any more from a childminder. Eddie has developed a fantastic relationship with Paula and she has provided a safe, fun and stimulating environment throughout his early years. She regularly takes Eddie and the other children in her care to toddler groups, picnics in the woods, soft play and days trips including Butterfly World, local splashparks etc. Playing and learning outdoors is something that I felt was important for Eddie and certainly something Paula does regularly which they love. She will be very much missed by Eddie. Thanks Paula.
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on 30/07/2013
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