Sammybear
Childminder in Shepperton
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Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
Top Local Childminder
About Me
My name is Sam Clarke and I live with my husband and our daughter Grace and we live in Shepperton, Surrey.
Term time only.
My Experience
I have been a fully qualified nanny for over 30 years and looking after children is my vocation.
My references show that the children I look after become well mannered, well adapted, diligent and sensible individuals and most of all happy and full of confidence.
I offer from new-born upwards. My nurturing style is provided to all my children, be they at the walking, talking, potty training stage.
I aim to complement you in raising your little ones to be the best they can be in a fun, calm, happy setting where all are treated equally. I bring humour and having fun with learning and developing skills the children need at the appropriate time, in line or before National guideline.
My setting is a very welcoming, warm and friendly child friendly family house with lots of development toys and activities.
We have a playroom and lots of spacious areas to play in. We have a lovely garden with a playhouse, a mud kitchen with lots of outside toys.
I use an abundance of local facilities, playgroups, park, Wisley Gardens, Farms, theme parks, and lots more.
My skills and duties :
Organising daily activities and schedules
Building up children's confidence and self esteem
Liaison with schools and playgroups
Maintaining discipline with a sense of humour
My Qualifications
Fully qualified nanny NNEB for over 30 years
Ofsted Registered Childminder
Paediatric First Aid Course
DBS Checked
O Level English Language
O Level Child Development
O Level Human Biology
O Level History
CSE Geography
GCE Typing grade 1
Business and Travel BTEC
Richmond College
My Availability
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| Last Updated: 10/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£8.00 per hour however I do offer funding.
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 15/10/2023)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 14/06/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 15/10/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding and protecting children (added 23/02/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sammybear. 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 feel so fortunate to have found Sam as our child’s childminder. From the very first meeting, she made us feel completely at ease and welcomed us into her home and family. Sam is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and caring, always ensuring our child feels loved, safe, and happy. She keeps us updated regularly with photos and updates, so we always know how our child is doing.
Sam is genuinely interested in our child’s interests and provides wonderful opportunities for him to learn and explore—whether it’s at playgroups, farms, or Wisley, the adventures are endless. She always provides fantastic opportunities for him to grow and thrive.
Our child absolutely loves going to Sam’s, and we are truly grateful for everything she does. Sam is kind, approachable, and we cannot recommend her highly enough —she is truly wonderful!!
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Keri
on 26/01/2025
Sam is amazing. She has cared for both our children from 6 months until they were 3 1/2.
Sam treats the children under her care like family and has so much love for them. She takes the children on lots of adventures and experiences as well as at home fun and learning.
Sam provides a safe and nurturing environment in her beautiful home and our children have thrived during the time they spend with her.
We highly recommend Sam.
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Alucash
on 24/01/2025
Sam and Hannah have taken our daughter under their wing since the start of 2021 and we are so pleased with how she has settled in. I was an extremely anxious parent, worrying about leaving my little one after 9 months of lockdown to go back to work in these strange times. Sam organised some settling in sessions before Christmas which went well and my daughter started 3 days a week in January. She has gone from a little baby who cried when I left the room to a toddler who confidently picks up her lunch bag when she leaves home and rings on Sam's front doorbell in the morning eager to get in and see everyone. I can honestly say that my little girl has a better social life than me which is all thanks to Sam's various activities and outings, not to mention making friends with the other little ones she looks after. The lovely items of arts and crafts that are sent home are truly delightful and are be treasured, especially by a soppy Mum like me. Thank you so much for looking after her and all your updates and communication, I can't recommend Sam highly enough!
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Biddy700
on 30/03/2021
Our boy started with Sam in June 2020, just as the first lockdown was easing. It was a difficult time on many levels, but Sam made us all feel welcome, comfortable and most of all protected.
Our boy instantly took to Sam and her family. Her setting is perfect. Its always clean, has a great area for the children to play and fantastic outdoor garden space. Sam always has fun activities planned to keep the children entertained and happy. She has helped our boy grow, develop, learn so many new skills and become far more confident since he has been with her.
We have no issues leaving our child with Sam as we know he is well cared for. And we know he loves spending time with Sam as he talks about her in the evenings and wonders why he’s not going there at the weekends!
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Oliver
on 28/03/2021
Thank you Sam for looking after Norah and Margot this past year. They had such a great time with you!
We will really miss you and your lovely family.
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jphuynh
on 05/07/2020
I would like to say a massive thank you for how happy and comfortable you make my daughter Isabelle. When we first met at your house, the facility was so clean and child friendly I just knew Isabelle would have so much fun, with her starting her new school you’ve helped her learn her numbers, read and helped her make new friends. Everytime isabelle gets home She tells me how amazing your dinner are!
10/10 from me, I’m so happy and thankful for how you’ve helped.
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Scott
on 05/02/2020
Response by
Sammybear
on 05/02/2020:
Hi Scott
Thank you so much for your review.
It's great looking after Isabelle she is a joy to look after.
Many thanks
Sam
Sam Clarke is a wonderful childminder. My son has been with Sam 3 days a week since October 2018. He absolutely adores Sam, who is kind, gentle and devoted to the children, and he looks forward to going to her each week and is always happy and smiling when we leave him with her, and when we collect him. He has become a confident little boy mixing with other children in a home from home environment. He has learnt lots of skills with her too.
Sams care is exceptional and I always feel happy when he is in her care. She always updates us on his naps and what he has eaten and what he has done during the day. They do lots of activities with lots of variation. She always lets us know if we need things - welly’s, swim kits or dressing up clothes for example. Sam always communicates well, she’s also adaptable to any of our requests.
The childcare setting Sam provides is perfect. She has a lovely clean and well maintained home for her children. There is a lovely reception area where children can put coats and shoes and a spacious play area separate to the house. This is perfect for the children and allows for lots of toys for playing with. She also has a great area for eating and playing in the main part of the house and big garden with Wendy house and trampoline. Also the younger children have a place to sleep upstairs which is ideal. It is bright, clean and warm.
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Nicola
on 02/02/2020
Our daughter, started with Sam In October 2019. We had some settling in session before that date and they went really well. Sam was very kind and gentle and Our daughter took to Sam very quickly.
We truly believe that Sam is an absolutely exceptional childminder. She has supported us through times while Our daughter has been unwell and gone above and beyond her duties. Our daughter loves going to Sam, they are always doing something different everyday and have so much fun! We have seen a very positive change in our daughter since Sam has been looking after her.
Sams home is beautiful, so calm, relaxed and welcoming. Our daughter loves her play room it really is amazing!!!
Sam is amazing and we would recommend her to any of our friends.
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Caz
on 30/01/2020
Sam is a lovely, caring lady who looked after my daughter very well. She is very trustworthy and reliable.
My daughter learnt so much whilst she was with Sam, she always took her to different places and loved playing at her immaculate child friendly home. I could leave my daughter with Sam knowing she was looked after and safe with no worries. She has an amazing house and family and any one would be very lucky to have your child looked after by her.
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Gina
on 30/08/2019
Response by
Sammybear
on 30/08/2019:
Thank you for the kind review.
It was lovely to look after your little girl.
She was a delight to look after, and we will all miss her ! It was a privilege to be apart of her journey.
I’ve been with Sam since October when my daughter Celia was 10 months old. Celia took to her immediately. Sam made my return to working life very easy.
Her home is immaculate with a dedicated play room, which Celia loves. Her family are so friendly and welcoming and Celia gets so excited to see Grace (Sam’s daughter.)
Celia is developing so well. I’m surprised on a weekly basis how much Celia has learnt and I know Sam has been a big factor in this.
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Natalie
on 24/01/2018
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