Sharon Stacey
Childminder in Basildon
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Female Member since Jul 2010 Last Updated Aug 2023 Last Login 21 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Sharon i have been childminding now for 18 years and love my job very much I now also work with my husband, i have 4 children of my own there ages are 29,27,24,and 20 years old the older ones are boys and my youngest is a girl, the older boys have DRBs and have all had experience with young children the oldest worked in America working as a lifeguard and teaching young children to swim. and my youngest boy does couching for young children playing football at the arsenal academy which he loves. I became a childminder because i love to work with children and love having them around I also now work with my husband who all the children in our care love he has worked with me for the last 5 years , i take the children to local parks, libararies, playcentres and playgroups and in school holidays we go to farms, parks with picnics , beaches, zoos, and theme parks, and on rainy days we do lots of activities indoors like arts and crafts. music and dance and reading, and a good selections of toys and games and puzzles to play with for all ages.
My Experience
I have been a registered Childminder for the past 18 years and have provided care for babies from 5 months old and children upto the age of 11, on a full and/or part time basis.
As a registered Childminder I hold current Liability insurance (an OFSTED requirement) and have a qualified 'Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau' clearance and so does everyone over the age of 16 in my household holds a dbs also a level 3 safeguarding certificate for both me and my husband and both of us hold a paediatric first aid certificates and we do ongoing training
My last ofsted report was november 2019 and got a good grading
My Qualifications
I have a current paediatric first aid qualification and have completed the Diploma in Home Based Care (Cache Level 3) , the Early Years Foundation Stage (standards for the development, learning and care of children from birth to five) and Safeguarding Children (the process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development, and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully.)
Both me and my husband have certificates in first aid and safeguarding level 3
In addition I am a fully accredited childminder and am able to provide funded places for 2,3 and 4 year old funding
My Availability
I am willing and able to work flexible hours to suit your needs (including early starts.) Just give me a call and we can discuss your need in more detail.
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| Last Updated: 02/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
My charges are variable, dependent upon the the extent of care required (hours and days required) Food (lunch and snacks) is included in the price and if required I can provide an evening meal, for which I make an additional charge.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Willows Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Fairhouse Community 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/03/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sharon Stacey. 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.
We loved having Sharon for Freya, couldn't have asked for anything more, she always went above and beyond xx
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Cat
on 02/12/2021
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Sharon Stacey
on 02/12/2021:
Hi cat
Thank you for your lovely review and I hope everything goes well in the future for you and I’m already missing Freya and her cheeky face xxxx
Sharon has been absolutely amazing. Making sure my little boy settled in well but also reassuring me as a first time mum. I’ve really noticed a difference in him; he plays more independently and is really happy every time we arrive in the morning. She’s so supportive and always puts the children first. Thank you Sharon
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Rachael
on 15/10/2020
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Sharon Stacey
on 15/10/2020:
Thank you Rachael for the lovely review I love having your little boy his an absolute joy to have and yes I have noticed he is more outgoing towards other children and taking himself off to play and loves to join in with singing
My 2 year old daughter has been with Sharon a few months now and really enjoys her time there. She talks about Sharon fondly, and will always tell myself and family what a great time she has had. I am a big worrier, but I realised very quickly that Sharon was great with her. I feel lucky to be able to go to work each day with no worries about my daughter, knowing she is in safe hands and a happy environment. I would recommend Sharon :-)
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Kayleigh
on 15/02/2019
Its always worrying leaving you're child but Sharon and her family are so welcoming and kind and I can tell my boy loves going to Sharons as he's always happy to go there and tells me hes going to play with the cars. My sons speech has also developed more since he has been attending Sharon's service and he even says please & thank you now (he's not even 2). Sharon takes all of the children to play group most days which I think is great as I know my Son isn't stuck in doors. Honesty I would be lost without her. Thank you Sharon x
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Chloe
on 17/12/2018
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Sharon Stacey
on 17/12/2018:
Thank you Oliver Oakley is a very infectious young boy I already class him as one of us and Laurence and my children love to play with him
Sharon has been picking my daughter up from school and looking after her until I finish work for a few months now and I am really happy we chose her. My daughter is happy and comfortable with Sharon in her relaxed friendly home environment. Always accommodating and helpful if I need to make any changes to my usual routine and always happy to help out when she can. Overall a fantastic child minding service.
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Parent
on 04/12/2014
My daughter has been with Sharon since she was 8 months old. She started for 3 days a week and has just increased to 5 days a week. Sharon was extremely helpful when I wanted to go back to work full time and helped me work out if it was possible. I had no worries that Maya would be cared for and she looks forward to going to Sharon's every day. Sharon is very positive and encourages Maya to develop her skills at all times. Sharon was keen to support Maya with her toilet training and between us we rewarded her when she was doing well, there was a continuity between us, so she knew what was expected of her. Sharon shares our family values and I know that Maya will grow and fulfil her potential whilst she is in Sharon's care. We couldn't ask for more!
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Lindseym
on 30/09/2014
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Sharon Stacey
on 03/10/2014:
Hello Lindsey
Thank you for updated review it was so unexpected but really lovely. i would also love to say your daughter is a joy to have she has become quite close to our family and cannot imagine ever not having her and hope to be a part of her life forever. She is like one of us.
Again thankyou.
Sharon x
my son Lewie started going to sharon when he was 9 months old his now nealry 1 year and loves going to her in fact he cries when i go to pick up from sharon now, Sharon has made us feel very comfortable and always answers any questions we have and the (1000 ) lol text messages i send when his with her to check on him.
I would highly recommend Sharon as an excellent childminder and would be happy to send any few children we may have to sharon, my son has come on so much since his been with Sharon he now plays with his toys rather than chewing on them and he loves the company of her family, I know that my son is in safe hands when with Sharon i trust her with my son like i would my own family, Sharon is very flexable and has had Lewie on extra days when i needded, Sharon also understand that Lewie cant have dairy in his diet and i feel comfortable that everything he has is dairy free when in Sharons care.
Sharon is excellent and i would highly recommend her to anyone
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Jemma
on 06/03/2013
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Sharon Stacey
on 08/03/2013:
Hi Jemma
Thankyou for your review.Lewie has been a wonderful adition to my setting he has settled well and i have got to know him very quickly he is so easy to read he has made my job a joy to look after him. Again thank you x
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My daughter Maya has been going to Sharon 3 days a week for 6 weeks now. She has advanced so much since being in Sharon's care. She went to Sharon at 8 months and was just sitting and rolling, but now she is crawling and walking around the furniture.
I know that Maya enjoys being with Sharon and I know that she is in a safe, friendly, learning environment. I go to work knowing that Maya is in great hands. I couldn't wish for a better person to support our parenting and care for our daughter.
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Lindseym
on 10/10/2012
Response by
Sharon Stacey
on 15/10/2012:
Good Afternoon Lindsey
Thank you for your review it is really quite a pleasure to look after your little maya she is a contempted baby and very easy to take care off, she has become one of my family very quickly and all my children and my minded children love Maya to pieces.
Sharon has been looking after my little girl Lillie for the past 7 weeks now and my daughter has loved every minute. When it comes to being picked up she often conitnues to play and does not want to come home which is great to see her so comfortable and settled.
My daughter can be a bit of a pain (she is still learning) and becuase both of us work I think we were letting her get away with too much and when she started at sharon's I was really worried that she would be too much but Sharon has proved to be very professional, she has set clear boundries for Lilie and her behaviour has changed dramatically!
I am very pleased with the way Lillie is developing and it is thanks to Sharon! She is kind, fun and above all loves her job- who could want anything more froma childminder!
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Parent
on 28/10/2011
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Sharon Stacey
on 30/10/2011:
To Emily
Thank you for your review it was lovely to see how much you appreiate me and i promise to continue with all i can with lillie who has been a joy to have and to continue to have
again thank you very much
Sharon x
My Little girl has been with Sharon for 6 weeks now and loves going to play and learn and even asks me if I am going to work today so she can go to Sharon's house.
Sharon is very friendly and flexi with her hours and really does take pride in her work with the children.
My Little one has come on leaps and bounds in the last few weeks and is a very happy child and the transition from being with mummy all the time has been seamless as she enjoys going to see sharon
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lambo198
on 10/08/2011
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