Rachel Nicolson
Childminder in Test Valley (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Mar 2015 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an ofsted registered childminder based in picket twenty. I currently work with my husband as my assistant, we have 2 daughters, soon to be 7 and 4years old. We have a husky called Indie, she is good around children and has separate areas to play away from the children.
I have been Childminding since September 2019, and I have been working in childcare since I left college, after studying childcare in 2009. I am passionate about supporting children learn and develop through their interests and play. I also have a degree in Childhood, youth and community studies.
The whole of our house is registered by Ofsted, we use the downstairs area living room, kitchen diner area, the garden and mainly our new purpose built cabin, which is our playroom
We have an enclosed garden with a patio, grass and barked area for children to play. We love messy, sensory play and getting creative, we also really enjoy going on outings.
My Experience
I have over 12years of experience of working in childcare, including being a LSA, running an after school club, and nursery work, working with children aged 5months to school age, most recently working as a room leader for the baby room, and now currently a Childminder since September 2019.
My Qualifications
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3
BA Honors Degree in Childhood Youth and Community Studies, Level 6
Prospects Childminder Start up course
Paediatric First Aid
My Availability
Currently full until September 2023.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/05/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Rachel babysat our 3 children and was truly wonderful. The kids loved her and we felt they were in very safe, capable hands. Thank you Raxhel
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Overall
by
Hannahg
on 08/01/2022
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