Sara
Childminder in London: Croydon
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Female Member since Jun 2017 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login Feb 2025
My Summary
Eyfs And Montessori Style Of Learning
About Me
My name is Sara and I love working with children. I am passionate about my career and my aim is to provide Quality childcare and meet the needs of all children and their parents.
My Experience
I hold a BA Honors in Early childhood studies. I have 14 years of experience working with different ages of children from 3 months to 8 years of age. I also worked with special educational needs children and attended training sessions. Including Early Chatter Matters.
I worked in many different nurseries as in Charge of the nursery, Senior practitioner, Language Lead. I have experience working in Montessori settings and I will be offering Montessori style of Learning with EYFS at my setting.
I will also be offering FREE Home Learning Packs to take home so that you can spend quality of time with your children and help them to meet their next steps.
My Qualifications
-Childhood Studies Level 4, 5 and 6
-Children’s and Young People’s Workforce
Level 2 and 3 CACHE - Certificates
-Montessori Training
-First Aid Level 3
-Safeguarding Children Level 3
-Safeguarding Level 2
-Food and Hygiene level 2
-DBS
-Early Chatter Matters
-Child Protection Level 3
-Autism Awareness Training
-Sustained shared thinking
-Effective communication
-FGM- Female Genitial Mutilation course Level 2
-Fire safety in Education Level 2
- The prevent duty in an Early Years Enviornment Level 2
- Equality and inclusion in an Ealry Years setting Level 2
-Supporting children with SEND Level 2
- Child Neglect Level 2
- Being a key person in an Early Years setting Level 2
- Intorduction to GPDR Level 2
Etc.
My Availability
Welcome to Happy Learners Childminder,
We provide care and education for children aged between 3months to 8years of age through EYFS and Montessori style learning.
Open Monday- Friday from 7:30am -6pm. Full-time and part-time places are available.
Breakfast and after school club available, school drop offs and pick ups available. (please check availability ).
We are open 48 weeks a year closed during public holidays and family holidays.
I am offering EYFS and Montessori style of learning.
Free early education is available upon eligibility to 9months, 2, 3 and 4 year olds. I accept Edenred Childcare vouchers and offer Tax-Free childcare.
All children’s learning is monitored through our digital learning system ( Learning Journeys).
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| Last Updated: 21/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please contact us for further information
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 05/09/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sara. 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.
My son really enjoyed going to Sara's house. It was hard to my little to settle when he was 18months, and now he is happy always,sara makes him feel comfortable and happy and safe. I am in peace when i leave my son , he learned a lot of things and different activities with Sara ..thank you sara
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lilia23
on 30/03/2021
My 10-month-old son started here about a month ago and we couldn't be happier with Sara's care. The activities and themes are lovely, there are so many areas to play in and excellent toys and books, it's spacious and friendly and communication is fantastic. Sara is very professional and organised, but also very warm and caring to the children. My son is interacting with a happy group of children, sleeping well and eating amazingly. The place is great value too! When looking around childminders in the area, it was an absolute no-brainer to choose Sara's setting, and we are very happy with the decision. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Clara
on 03/02/2021
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Sara
on 04/02/2021:
Thank you for the great feedback. We are glad to hear you are happy with the service we provide. We value your input and we are thrilled to have you and your child here at Happy Learners!
My children (1-3) really enjoyed going to Sara's house. It was hard to my youngest to settle but Sara and all her kindest and professionalism makes her feel comfortable and happy and safe. I was at peace when leaving my kids , they have learned a lot, as each term there is a new topic. She a really nice person. Thank you for looking after them, they will miss you.
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Axelle
on 05/06/2020
I could not be more happy with Happy Learners Nursery. They not just looking after my daughter but they gives her lots of care, love and support. Every week new themes, activities also organized a fun party's for kids. Learning by fun and play. What's the most important my daughter loves to go there from day one. Very professional !
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Anna
on 01/07/2019
My children (ages 1 and 3) have been with Sara for a few months now and love it. I would highly recommend Sara as her programmes are well structured and varied making sure the children are learning at the same time as playing and having fun! She has different themes each week and they often go out to the playground and have other fun activities. The menu is also very good and all homemade!
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on 13/07/2018
Our two boys have been going to Sara for two months now. Sara has been brilliant at helping them to settle in. One of my boys has a severe egg allergy and Sara has gone above and beyond to accommodate his needs and keep him safe which has been a huge comfort to me as well. Lovely warm, cosy place set up very thoughtfully so there is lots to do. I can thoroughly recommend. I have two very happy little boys.
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on 20/04/2018
Sara is a very good and caring child minder, my daughter loves it there. She is very professional and flexible.
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ritao
on 26/02/2018
I contacted Sara in November after my home childcare fell through. I liked the setting instantly, it is very baby/toddler friendly. Sara and team are a very friendly bunch. My daughter has been looked after Sara and team for the last 4 months and she loves her time spent there . She has a big smile on her face the moment we reach nursery's front door. I have seen my daughter her refine her social skills and she has certainly picked up a lot of activities. Being a single mother and a full time professional I am relieved and have mental peace that my daughter is certainly in safe hands.
I highly recommend Sara and team. I would also like to thank for their exemplary care.
Much appreciated.
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Naina
on 19/02/2018
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