Gemma Lloyd
Childminder in Birchington (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jul 2017 Last Updated Dec 2023 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I’m Gemma, I have 5 children ranging from 16 - 7 that have grown up with children in their home and treat them just like family.
Having varying ages of children has given me a lot of hands on experience, watching them learn and thrive is the best feeling.
We are mainly a play based setting, i do encourage adult led activities but have found letting the children use their imaginations to make up games and activities themselves helps them to learn and play individually and with others also.
While the children are in my home I want them to feel happy, safe and secure and I will do everything I can to make it a home from home environment.
We do regularly visits our local library, park, beach’s and much more to integrate different learning experiences.
I work alongside my mum who is my assistant, who the current children absolutely adore.
I also have two springer spaniels, and a tortoise called Frankie.
My Experience
Having five children I’ve had the pleasure of watching them grow and learn. This has given me a lot of experience, I’ve learnt that every child is different and I will use this knowledge to help your child learn about themselves and others.
My Qualifications
Cache level 3 in Home based childcare.
Paediatrics first aid.
My Availability
I am available from 6.30 - 18.00 Monday to Friday. If there are hours that are outside these please let me know and see if we can come to some arrangements.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
I charge £4.50ph this includes all snacks and day to day outings that we will go on, I will need you to provide your child’s packed lunch.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Birchington Church of England Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 17/02/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/02/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder provides a welcoming, home-like environment for children. Parents consistently praise her loving and caring nature, noting that she treats the children as her own. The childminder's entire family is involved in creating a nurturing atmosphere. Children in her care thrive, developing confidence and various skills while feeling safe and happy.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gemma Lloyd. 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 daughter has been going to Gemma's for over a year. We had viewed a few childminders before finding Gemma and once I had met Gemma and her mum I knew my daughter wasn't going anywhere else. She is amazing with Hattie. Hattie absolutely adores Gemma and her family. Gemma really treats my daughter and son as one of her own. My son also attends the setting in half terms he absolutely loves his time there too, so much so when we do drop off he wants to stay with Gemma instead of going to school. You can really see Gemma loves her job as Hattie is thriving. Thank you Gemma xx
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Emmi
on 07/12/2023
Gemma has looked after my son for 3.5 years. Gemma provides a home from home, which was really important to us. The whole of her family create a welcoming environment for all the children she cares for. It feels like he is a part of their family.
Gemma is kind, friendly and really cares about my son. Since he has been going to her, he has developed in every way including with communication and numerical skills. He is so confident and happy in her care, I never have to worry about him.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Gemma to anyone.
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Aline
on 06/12/2023
When looking for someone to take care of my daughter I really wanted someone who would love and care for her like I do and I am so lucky to have found that in Gemma. She loves my daughter like her own and her whole family adore her and have welcomed her with open arms and continue to do so everyday. Gemma is kind, loving, caring and educational and her home is a home from home for my daughter.
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Liz
on 06/12/2023
It was really important that my children had a home from home. Gemma truely cares for my boys like her own, and she makes them feel very valued. The whole family ensure that all the children are welcome and everyone is happy. Gemma is kind and understanding and knows how to ensure my boys are safe and happy. Thank you Gemma.
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Lottie
on 06/12/2023
I don’t no where to start xxx but all I can say is Gemma is one of the nicest people I know xxx Gemma is amazing at her job, and she treats my son like her own xxx Theo is incredibly happy at gem gems to a point he wants to go there every day and talks about her hourly xxx the relief of knowing your son is in safe hands and is super happy is the best feeling ever xxx I can’t recommend Gemma enough xxx thanks again for everything you do for our baby boy xxx I’m looking forward to seeing urs and Theo’s relationship blossom Xxx by the end of the year I’m sure he will want to live with you � xxxx
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on 16/03/2018
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