Leahs Littleuns
Childminder in North Cheam
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Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 26 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Graded Outstanding , Passionate, dedicated childminder in North Cheam
Loving Home environment.
Based at North Cheam crossroads on the 213, 151 & 93 bus routes and situated between Worcester park and cheam train stations we are easily assessable.
Parking is available in the cul de sac.
Welcome to Leah's Little'uns childminding services. I am an Ofsted registered childminder.
I understand that work commitments are hard so I will try and be as accommodating as I can when it comes to times.
I am open full time with the exception of 4 weeks holiday.
We are closed between 18th December to the 8th January inclusive. We are closed bank holidays.
**All meals are Home Cooked. I hold a level 2 in catering and food hygiene. I accommodate allergies and personal requirements. I do ensure the children receive a healthy varied diet.
**PLEASE NOTE : only lunches are provided.
I have a great variety of resources to support your child’s learning. Both Child led and adult initiated. For all children in the early years I follow the EYFS guidelines. Outdoor play is available all years round. The more puddles the better! I provide structured activities throughout the day and for wrap around school care. This include messy play, arts and crafts, an extremely large selection of toys that are rotated weekly, daily outings, parks, toddler groups, and libraries, the list is endless.
I do also understand that older children may have homework and I will happily support them with this. I am also aware that they do appreciate some down time after school where they can chill and relax!
I provide wrap around care for children based at Cheam Fields Primary School.
All the children in my care are recognised as individuals and I thrive to ensure that their needs are met. I make a point of being able to work closely with parents to support both the child with any problems and the family. Each full time child will have a learning journey file showing evidence of their progress and achievements.
I have a full clean driving license and provide suitable car seats from birth upwards. I have buggies, highchairs and travel cots.
My Experience
I’ve been an OFSTED registered childminder for 10 years having children from the age of 6 months to 11 years.
I have five children of my own and 4 stepchildren. We have Jenko our lovely Labrador that assists with outdoor play especially in Nonsuch Park, he ensures the children get enough exercise & Dexter the cat who likes to play hide & seek !!
My Qualifications
- Paediatric first aid
- Child protection awareness
- Level 2 in food safety catering
-level 3 diploma in childcare
-numerous safeguarding courses
-asthma awareness
-Supporting children’s emotional well-being
-Delivering the EYFS
-Supporting children with SEND
-Action planning
-Effective partnership working with fathers
I am always furthering my qualifications and training.
My Availability
I am open: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm
Both Term time or full time contracts are available.
We close for the Christmas period.
For more detailed information call or email me.
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Hourly Rate: £7.50
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cheam Fields Primary Academy
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: Growth Mindset (added 09/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Baby Training (added 09/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Autism Awareness (added 09/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Food Hygiene and safety (added 09/07/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 09/07/2023)
- Inspection Report: OFSTED (added 09/07/2023)
- DBS Check (added 09/07/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 11/05/2023)
- Exam Certificate (added 11/05/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/05/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Training (added 07/01/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children in Education (added 16/06/2021)
- Training Certificate: safer recruitment (added 03/01/2021)
- Reference: ICO registration (added 03/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: food safety (added 16/05/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 16/05/2019)
- Training Certificate: level 3 diploma for the children and young people’s workforce (added 04/06/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Leah looked after my two four year olds and my one year old for my first year back to work. Leah always had such a fun setting and my three were always excited to see what she had set up for the week! Leah really helped us at a time where we needed it the most! We are so grateful for what she done for our littles while she had them!
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LauraSG
on 16/10/2024
Leah has took care of our 4 years old boy before his start in school and he loved it! Always doing something interesting. She is well organised and give a yearly plan, and send loads of pictures which is always reassuring. We have now send out 1y.o daughter too and she adapted very well.
A very loving and caring childminder that we absolutely recommend.
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Jeason
on 29/09/2024
Our little boy had the most wonderful time with Leah and only left as I moved jobs. If we could have stayed, we would! Leah instantly made our little boy feel welcome and was very accommodating. She kept us up to date with pictures each day and he still talks about her now and all the friends he made. Would definitely recommend!! Thank you Leah xx
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ellie25
on 03/09/2024
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Leahs Littleuns
on 29/09/2024:
We still miss our little animal lover!!
My daughter loved going to Leah's. She still talks about it now over 2 years later of the lovely memories she made there. She was happy to go and always enjoyed her time there. Highly recommend to anyone wanting someone kind and caring and makes the parents feel like they can ask questions and sends you pictures too.
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LauraJK
on 16/09/2022
My grandson has been with Leah for nearly two years. He had a rocky start in life and when he first went to Leah he was anxious and unsettled. He has changed into a happy, engaged three year old. Leah has played a major part in his development. Her home is a welcoming environment where children can thrive (ably assisted by her lovely assistant Phoebe). There is always lots learning and fun going on.
Leah has an enormous set of child caring skills, but most of all she is loving, caring, but firm, with all her children. I shall miss picking my grandson up when he has to move on.
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Grandma
on 04/05/2021
Our son is almost two and has been going to Leah since January 2021, when we moved area to Epsom. We were really worried about how he would take the change with moving house and away from the nursery that he had been attending since he was one but we shouldn’t have worried as he settled in straight away! In fact, he never cried and never looked back even from that very first day (which was unexpected as he would cry at drop off to nursery).
Choosing a childminder is hard enough in normal circumstances but choosing one during a pandemic when we were unable to see where our son would be spending his time was really hard but Leah put us at ease straight away.
Our son has such a great time in Leah’s care. We really love and appreciate the photos and videos we receive. They are always doing something fun and creative and his development and speech has come on tremendously since he started.
We couldn’t be happier and wholeheartedly recommend.
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Laura
on 28/04/2021
It's hard to express in a few sentences what Leah has done for our son and our family. He has severe separation anxiety and the first few months were so hard for all of us. But Leah handled it with the calmness, kindness and compassion she does everything. I honestly believe I'd have had to give up work if we had sent our son anywhere but to Leah's.
In the two years he's been there, he's blossomed into a happy member of the Leah's Littluns family. The activities and education she provides are second to none, and we get daily videos and photos of him laughing and having fun. We have lots of friends who send their children to 'outstanding' nurseries and they can't believe the stuff our son does with Leah.
Our son does have some challenges and it is down to Leah that these have been picked up so early. She has been so professional and empathic in dealing with it. When our health visitor spoke to Leah about our son she said in all her many years working with early years practitioners she'd never met one like Leah and that we were very lucky!
Above all, we know that whatever Leah does, the welfare and happiness of our son - and the other children she looks after - is her number one priority. We're so glad that we found her!
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Katherin
on 27/04/2021
Our boys were at leahlittluns for a year and they loved it in her setting so much. They were treated like family, they were fed amazing nutritional food and never struggled to get them to go in on their set days. It's been 8 month since we left (leah had her baby so there were too many children in the setting) and they still ask when they can go to leahs House and see their friends and bebe (pheobe leahs assistant). The boys miss taking Jenko for walks and exploring with their friends! I couldn't recommend anyone higher then leah, she cares for all the children in her setting and they thrive. We miss you all at leahslittleuns' xx
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R Dodd
on 26/04/2021
Leah is an amazing childminder, she currently looks after my little boy and has done since he was 11 months old.
I was a nervous and worried mum like all first time mums when I first returned to work and was looking to place my little boy into childcare. When I found Leah that was all put aside, I knew I had found the right place as she described her setting as ‘home from home’ and that is what you get! She is supportive and caring towards parents and will always take the time to listen to any concerns and give advice if needed she’s always just on the end of a phone.
Leah provides a 5* star setting, the activities, day trips, learning based activities is outstanding. Regular updates and photos are sent throughout the day so you really know what your child is doing. My little boy has developed so well his right on target meeting milestones. His social skills are amazing his confident with other children in social situations and when we are out and about. I believe this is due to Leah and all the outings they go on. He already has a lovely little friendship group!
My little boy is so happy in Leah’s care and is always happy and excited to go I don’t even get a goodbye even at pick up he doesn’t really want to come home!!
Even during lockdown Leah went above and beyond to support the children in her care providing packs of activities to keep them entertained. When we was able to Leah even came for an outside visit so that when I had to go back to work it was a smooth transition for him to make after being at home so long.
Meals provided are healthy and balanced and home cooked.
Leah’s devotion and care for her ‘littleuns’ is superior to other. I know that I do have the best childminder and can’t wait for my little boys brother to join him when I return to work and he can have the same wonderful experiences as his older brother.
For me as a parent knowing my child is well cared for and happy when I’m at work puts me at ease and I can see this on a daily bases with Leah!
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Courtney
on 26/04/2021
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Leahs Littleuns
on 26/04/2021:
🥰🥰 thank you xx
My son has ASD and Leah was so patient with him. He was a very big challenge and she helped us all through a difficult time.
Her setting is perfect for any child of any age. She is imaginative, creative and always ready with bundles of fun.
They have a lovely dog Jenko and our sons loved playing with him.
Couldn’t recommend Leah enough, she is fantastic
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KELC
on 28/02/2020
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Leahs Littleuns
on 28/02/2020:
Thank you xx
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