Laurenz
Childminder in Newcastle-under-lyme
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Female Member since Dec 2010 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 31 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi! I'm an Ofsted registered childminder on the edge of the Westlands in Newcastle under Lyme. Located handily for town, Royal Stoke University hospital and Keele University: just off the A34. I'm married, have two children of my own aged 22 and 17 and a medium sized dog.
I provide a gentle, nurturing environment for your little ones to thrive in, where fun and safety are a priority. I have lots of resources and a large secure garden for playing in. I was graded "GOOD" ( the provision is strong) at my inspection March 2020
We attend farms, parks and National Trust properties regularly, as well as music group, the library and soft play. We also enjoy lots of crafts, baking and gardening.
I provide funded hours for eligible families.
My Experience
I have been childminding since 2010 and have two children of my own.
My Qualifications
I hold a current paediatric first aid certificate and have completed the my Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce.
I have completed relevant child protection / safeguarding training as well as food hygiene. Food hygiene rated 5 stars.
I regularly complete additional training as I strive to improve my practice. Currently completing the EYPDP.
References available.
My Availability
No space available at the current time.
Regular hours would be from 07.30 until 17.00 however I am open to being flexible if that is what's required.
You never know unless you ask!
If you wish to discuss your childcare requirements please send me a message.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Please contact me for details of my competitive rates.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/01/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 23/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for LaurenZ. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Lauren is wonderful, both as a childminder and generally as a person. I have always felt confident leaving my son with her, and he adores the time they spend together. From the initial enquiry, Lauren quickly and thoughtfully answered all my questions, and gave us the opportunity to visit her lovely home. Unlike other childminders we met, Lauren sat on the floor with our son, engaging and playing with him, whilst chatting to us. It was an easy decision picking Lauren and I’m so glad that we did.
The activities that she plans for our son and the other children are entertaining and diverse, indoors and outside, giving him lots of opportunities to develop skills and learn/experience new things. A daily diary is updated, and photos sent, so we can see what he has been up to each day and how much fun he is having. The thing that I particularly like about Lauren though is the affection she clearly has for our son, and the fact that she knows him; she knows what he likes, and also what he needs to improve upon and plans her activities accordingly. She makes suggestions to help us help our son at home but without doing this in a judgmental way, and just wants our son to flourish. I have absolute confidence to say that our son has thrived because of Lauren and her care.
To any prospective parent considering Lauren for your child, Lauren is definitely the right choice! My only hesitancy in recommending her is that she will have no spaces if we have another baby!
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My son started going to Lauren’s when he was 11 months and then by the time he left for nursery, my daughter started when she was 11 months.
As my daughter prepares to start nursery in September, I can honestly say after 4 years, I am so sad to think that Lauren will no longer play a huge part in our lives.
Lauren has always been approachable, flexible and thoughtful. The daily photos I receive of their adventures are the highlight of my day. Each day it’s something different and always fun!
Both my children have always had such lovely things to say about Lauren’s family and not forgetting Friday the dog!
The children always have a nutritious, home cooked meal with plenty of healthy snacks.
We have been very lucky to have Lauren in our lives and I can’t thank her enough for everything she’s done.
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Our daughter started going with Lauren when she was 11 months old and stayed until 3 years old. We would have left her under Lauren's care for much longer, maybe until Reception, if we hadn't had to move abroad for work reasons. Lauren is a very loving, nice and thoughtful person with children and our daughter adores her. She literaly wanted to go and be with her every single day (even on the weekends!) and during all this time she has been a super happy baby/girl with Lauren. The activities Lauren offers are always funny and stimulating (going to parks, playgrounds, todlers groups... and crafting, baking, dancing, and loads of reading), and that included special visits to Alton Towers, Manchester aquarium, farms and other similar trips to learn about animals and the nature. From all of these activities, we have being receiving photos and reports in a diary on a daily basis, so communication between parents and the carer has been always great, and she's also quite flexible regarding timetables, which has been great. The meals Lauren offers are very varied and healthy (and I am extremely picky about my children's food!) and the snacks are plenty and nutricious as well (loads of fruit always available). Lauren is likewise very respectful with the parents and she has always wanted to be engaged with our home languages and cultures in order to understand better our daughter. Our child has also improved her English very fast because of being with Lauren. On top of that, Lauren has even built an excellent relationship with my son (who is at school age) just by him coming with me sometimes to pick his sister up. Lauren's family has been also a great environment for her, including Friday the dog, and she loves them all. I highly recommend Lauren for every parent without any doubt.
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My son has been going to Lauren since he was 15 months old for 18 hrs per week. He is 3 next month and will be ready for his next venture to nursery in September, all thanks to Lauren. He has come on in leaps and bounds since being with Lauren and his development with his speech has improved too as he has a slight delay. I think that his time spent with her and the other children in her care has helped so much with all areas of his development. We get sent photos of his day whilst we are at work and he is always having a great time whatever they end up doing. I've never had a worry or any concerns about anything which is worth it's weight in gold. He loves going and says he wants to go when he's not, which isn't a bad thing 😂. Meals are all healthy and nutritious and snacks are in good supply too. We love looking through his diary at the end of his day which Lauren fills in to let you know what's been eaten, what they've been doing, how he's napped etc which is very helpful too. We will all be very sad to leave Lauren in September as she feels like a big part of our lives at the moment. You will Not regret choosing Lauren to look after your child and i have nothing but fantastic things to say about her to everyone. I'm sure we will visit her, whether she likes it or not, after he leaves in September!
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My daughter has been coming to Lauren since the age of 2. From the outset, Lauren was warm, approachable, inclusive and nurturing. Her main priority is the children in her care; this is evident through the positive relationships she creates with not only my daughter, but all the other children that attend. Lauren without a doubt provides the most outstanding, enabling environment, where learning though play is paramount. Bella is consistently displaying notions of new learning after being at Lauren’s, her number recognition and love for reading has flourished through her time with Lauren.
Communication is excellent and I am consistently on Bella’s journey of the day with her, via pictures, messages and Tapestry. Bella is always stating her adoration for Lauren and her family, and is forever talked about in our house!
Lauren provides delicious home cooked food which is nutritious and reflective of supporting a balanced diet. She moreover provides proactive, consistent outdoor learning which Bella adores.
Moreover, Lauren is always flexible and accommodating which has been so amazing during Bella’s time with her.
I cannot stress how amazing Lauren is and how much my daughter and myself love her. If you are considering sending your child here, please don’t hesitate. Thank you so much Lauren for everything you do! X
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