Serena Barrett
Childminder in Bromsgrove
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Female Member since Apr 2010 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 12 Jan 2025
My Summary
Funded Hours Accepted
About Me
I am 50+ years old. I have been childminding for many years now and I am registered with OFSTED. . My OFSTED registration number is EY342385 with which you can access my report. I currently live in Bromsgrove Worcestershire and care for children from birth +. I originally worked in Bromsgrove and relocated to Cornwall where I continued to childmind. I have now moved and running my business in Aston Fields Bromsgrove
I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate and have completed level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning & Development. I also have completed a Safeguarding Children course and have a level 3 CACHE Diploma in Homebased Childcare, please see my certificates for a full list of training taken.
We enjoy outdoor walks, activities etc. and like to take advantage of the local facilities and various playgroups where we meet other children. We have outings to libraries, soft play, parks and we've even gone to the theatre on the train.
I work from home and have a small homely environment. We have a large fully fenced in garden with patio that can be accessed all year round. We like to walk to the local parks where we meet other minders and their children etc.
You can rest assured that your child will have all the comforts of being at home but will also experience lots of different activities, environments in which they can develop their skills and learning opportunities through play and exploring. Your child will leave here confident and independent, ready to start school knowing they have been equipped with the skills they need.
My Experience
I have been a childminder for many years and have cared for children for birth+ on a fulltime basis. I have special needs experience and have worked with several outside agencies with regard to the welfare of children and their development
I have consistently been graded as good by OFSTED
My Qualifications
First Aid
Level 2 & 3 certificate in Childcare
Homebased Childcare certiicate
Safeguarding
Food hygiene
Basic Makaton
A more detailed list can be found in my documentation
I accept funded hours for all ages
My Availability
All hours considered pls call or text. Holiday club and breakfast club are also options
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| Last Updated: 05/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
upon application
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.
My Documents
- Training Certificate: Introduction to STEAM (added 19/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Early Maths (added 19/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Designated Leader (added 03/10/2022)
- Training Certificate: Working With Babies (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Working With 3 and 4 year olds (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Working With 2 and 3 year olds (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Working With 1 and 2 year olds (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Vocabulary and Reading in the Early Years (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Early Years Curriculum (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Self Evaluation (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Preparing for OFSTED Inspection 2021 Training (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: OFSTED Insoection 2021 Training (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Cultural Capital (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate (added 22/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: Social & Emotional Aspects of Development (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare (added 03/06/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Level 2 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning & Development (added 03/06/2019)
- Exam Certificate: NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: Channel General Awareness (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: Delivering the EYFS (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: Speech Language & Communication Needs (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: SEND (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: FGM (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 03/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene Level 2 (added 03/06/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 03/06/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/06/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Serena Barrett. 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 daughter has been going to Serena for 3 months so far after having to change childcare provider for personal reasons. To say I am absolutely amazed at how she has settled in with Serena is an understatement. My daughter has grown leaps and bounds in every aspect of her development. Her speech is great, she learns new things every single day with Serena. They are constantly doing exciting things, going out having fun, getting muddy and having an absolutely amazing time. I am so happy that I found Serena and I can’t thank her enough for everything she has done for us so far in such a short space of time.
Serena communicates well with both myself and my daughter, we absolutely adore Serena and she is now a huge part of our lives. I appreciate everything Serena does to help and also for giving my daughter the confidence that she now has!
She has been very clingy recently and is slowly starting to come out and her shell and that’s thanks to the environment that Serena has to offer. A comfortable home from home environment where children are able to enjoy, have fun, make friends and play with eachother.
If you are looking for a childminder in Bromsgrove look no further, Serena is absolutely amazing and will tick every box I can promise you that.
There is also a private parents page where Serena shares updates videos and photos of what they have been up to every single day and sends a book home with any information you may need to know.
100% recommend. Thank you Serena❤️
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Beckie
on 08/03/2024
When looking for a childminder for our son, we knew he needed a home from home and nurturing environment to help his confidence grow. When I met Serena she was warm, kind and loving and I knew he'd be the in best hands.
Since starting Sol has grown in confidence in all aspects and always comes home with a smile on his face.
It's amazing how much fun Serena manages to pack into her days whether it be activities, free play or trips out and it's particularly lovely to get updates throughout the day of what your little one has been up to.
I would highly recommend Serena's childcare to everyone who is looking for childcare.
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Emily
on 15/09/2023
Serena is great with my one-year old little girl. She’s patient and communicates well with her, especially when she is generally shy around new settings and new people.
My daughter can be the “clingy” type, and Serena is very understanding of her needs. I specially love the daily photos and videos we receive from Serena’s private page, showing how much fun she has with all the other children.
I would definitely recommend Serena to other families who are looking for childcare within the Bromsgrove area.
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Rachiel
on 02/03/2023
Serena has made my daughter very welcome in a fun and caring environment. A home from home. Would highly recommend
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KP123
on 02/03/2023
My 1 year old twins were with Serena as a temporary placement. They settled in with her quickly, and seemed to have a great time. I loved seeing pictures in Serena’s private chat of what the kids were up to each day. I completely trusted that Serena was taking excellent care of my boys.
We only stopped going to Serena as she was just too far of a drive (40-60 mins round trip). I would have happily kept the twins with her if we lived closer.
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Kvand
on 02/03/2023
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Serena Barrett
on 02/03/2023:
Thank you for the lovely review. It was such a pleasure having them and they will be missed 🤗
We recently got in touch with Serena as we needed some childcare 2 days a week for our one year old boy, Harry. Right from the start she was so friendly and communicated with us so promptly. I knew she was the right childminder for us immediately.
Harry settled in so well on his first day and absolutely loves all the fun activities that Serena organises. It really feels like a home from home - and she manages to pack in so many lovely trips out and activities into their days. I especially loved him coming home with his first ever home made valentines card for me!
I also love that Serena keeps us updated with wonderful photos of what Harry is upto all day. It’s really lovely - my friends who have children at nursery don’t get this personal touch.
She has also recently had her play/activity area completely remodelled, extended and decorated. It is fantastic!
I would highly recommend Serena to friends and family for their childcare needs.
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Lauraosb
on 23/02/2023
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Serena Barrett
on 02/03/2023:
He's settled in so quickly and is a funny active little boy who packs lots into his day. Thank you. 😊
My DS started with Serena about 6 months ago now and has absolutely thrived there, enjoying time at the home setting, walks around the local area and joining in local activity groups. What i wanted from a childminder setting was a real homely feel and you definitely get that along with encouragement to develop and progress. My DS comes home full of happiness and joy. He’s going through a real Dino stage at the moment and Serena has gone with this and uses this to help him learn it’s a very neutering and caring environment.
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Steph
on 12/02/2023
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Serena Barrett
on 02/03/2023:
Thank you he's such a character and part of the family now. A joy to have 😊
My daughter has been with this child care setting since she was 9 months old and she loves it, especially their fantastic outdoor spaces, trips out and arts and crafts. They have helped her to become a kind confident and sociable little girl with an interest in everything. I am 100% confident in the care she gets from Serena and her team and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them
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Vikki
on 04/06/2019
My daughter is so happy here that although we had originally planned to move her age 2 we have kept her there till school. The whole family has been welcoming and treat my daughter as their own.
Lots of activities and outings and my daughter is school ready for September.
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Steph
on 02/06/2019
My son has been going to Serenas since he was 10 months old, he is now 3. It’s home from home at Serenas and I know that his emotional to educational needs are taken care of. He enjoys his days at Serenas and has made some good friends. It means so much to know he is happy. There always so much for the kids to do. Amazing play room lots of outdoor space, and regular outings.Would..and do! Highly recommend 😊
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Rose
on 02/06/2019
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