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Sure Beginners

Childminder in Manchester (also available for babysitting)

4.93 stars
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Female Member since Dec 2017 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Evening Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi my name is Lucy,I'm a registered childminder with ofsted. I'm married with two beautiful girls. I am very friendly and easy going person.

My Experience

I have work in child care for the past 7years and a deputy manger in a nursery for the past two years. I enjoy working with children age 0-8.

My Qualifications

Level 5 diploma in child care
Food hygiene and safety
Child psychology
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding

My Availability

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 yes no no
Evening yes yes yes yes yes no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 21/01/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.50 per hour
  • Babysitting from £9.00 per hour

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at All Saints CofE Primary School

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.

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Good
10 June 2019
A recent inspection found this childminding provision to be good overall, with strengths in teaching and emotional support. The childminder uses secure knowledge to provide engaging activities, promoting children's learning and independence. Strong relationships contribute to children's happiness and emotional development. Regular community outings enhance social skills. Effective safeguarding practices are in place. Areas for improvement include developing the assistant's skills and enhancing mathematical learning opportunities.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

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Reviews

4.93 stars 4.93 out of 5
15 ratings
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Sure Beginners . 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.

Good Childminder

4 stars

Lucy is a good childminder, very attentive and patient with my child and reasonable in her pricing when considering the care she provides. Wish her continued success in her business.

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by Avatar for Rose Rose on 02/01/2025


Response by Avatar for Sure Beginners Sure Beginners on 02/01/2025:

Thank you rose šŸ˜€

It was a great experience

5 stars

I'd want to thank Lucy and her team for creating a warm and welcoming environment for our children, as well as their ongoing assistance, because as parents, we want a safer and better environment for our children. I highly recommend them to my friends and other parents.

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by Avatar for Mohammad Mohammad on 05/09/2024

Best Childminder

5 stars

Lucy is an exceptionally warm and approachable person, always ready to hear me out with any issues or concerns I may have. Her inviting nature makes it easy to open up to her, and she genuinely cares about what you have to say as a parent. Habiba was immediately drawn to her and adored her from the very first meeting. Her friendly manner and genuine interest in Habiba makes her a truly wonderful person to be around.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Sal Sal on 22/08/2024


Response by Avatar for Sure Beginners Sure Beginners on 22/08/2024:

Hello Saly ,
It was nice meeting you with Habiba.
Thank you for the review I really appreciate, and also thank you for keeping to time dropping Habiba off for her settling session.
I’m happy you put into details what Habiba will need whiles in my care and I really appreciate information from parents which makes my work easier to be able to track their child's development.
Thank 😃 you for taken your time to fill in all the information I need for Habiba progress.
Kind regards
Lucy

Excellent

5 stars

I haven’t been so lucky with Childminders until I met Aunty Lucy. Aunty Lucy and her kids bonded with my son so well to the point that I felt we were related in some sort. Very understanding, helpful, willing to share vital informations and most importantly always makes provisions to meet up to my every needs. She is someone that you can be at ease with knowing that your child is getting the necessary care as well positive physical and psychological development. I highly recommend!

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Jessica Jessica on 19/11/2023


Response by Avatar for Sure Beginners Sure Beginners on 19/11/2023:

Thank you ā˜ŗļø

Exceptional Childminder - Auntie Lucy

5 stars

Auntie Lucy has been an invaluable part of our family. Her dedication to providing exceptional care for my daughter has truly been a blessing. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she is not just a childminder but a part of our extended family.

Auntie Lucy's approachability and warmth immediately put us at ease. She has a remarkable ability to handle any situation with grace and professionalism. Her support in my daughter's education has been remarkable, and I've seen my little one thrive under her guidance.

What truly sets Auntie Lucy apart is the genuine love and care she has for all the children in her care. My daughter adores her and has formed strong bonds with both Auntie Lucy and the her childrens. It's heartwarming to see her grow in such a nurturing environment.

I feel incredibly lucky to have found Auntie Lucy as our childminder. She goes above and beyond in ensuring my daughter's safety, happiness, and development. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a childminder who truly becomes a cherished part of the family.

Thank you, Auntie Lucy, for your exceptional care and unwavering support.

Sincerely,
Nelma

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Nelma Nelma on 14/10/2023

Best childminder ever!!

5 stars

My daughter has been under Lucy's care for a few months now and I can honestly say, she is the best childminder I've ever known. She's so caring, she has a really good routine and she knows how important a routine is for the children, she has lots of fun activities planned for the children to keep the engaged. She sends us pictures daily on what our daughter has been up to as well which I love! Lucy also goes above and beyond for the children she cares for!

Home cooked food, very clean welcoming home, very quick amazing communication.

I'm so glad we found Lucy 😁

Thank you so much for everything!!

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by Avatar for Alix_101 Alix_101 on 22/06/2021

Senam best chilminder

5 stars

Lucy and her team are doing a fantastic job. My princess loves this place and she is well looked after. Honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better place than Senam Childminders. After three months Its been priceless to watch my baby develop many skills like singing , dancing, talking ,putting her shoe by herself, eating by herself while making a mess of the entire dining table šŸ˜‚.
It’s the best place ever for my little one. I am very happy with their services and will gladly recommend them to anyone looking for same services.

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by Avatar for Jennifer Jennifer on 19/12/2018

Amazing childminder

5 stars

I was adamant at first leaving my child with a childminder. But Lucy was so friendly, accommodating and reassured us that my Lillian will be perfectly fine. And she was right. Lillian loves going to Lucy's and she has learned a lot from using a spoon, counting and making animal sounds. It's so cute. Lillian is always happy when I pick her up and comfortably playing as sometimes I wait until she notices me so I have a bit of time to observe how she is at Lucy's. I highly recommed her. Plus, I love the daily report letters, take home cupcakes and pictures :)

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 05/12/2018

the best childcare provider

5 stars

I have been searching for a Childminder or nursery for so long for my 18 Months son and I was very worried because I previously had a terrible experience with the last place he attended , I was told he a very difficult baby and that he wouldn’t eat there among other things, but the moment I met Lucy I liked her and felt really good about it ... my son has only been there for 2 weeks now and he’s honestly changed and developed a lot , he plays with the other kids and joins in the activities he’s even eating other foods thanks to Lucy and her great team ,I can really see she cares for all her mindies like her own kids and I love that , he doesn’t talk yet but I know he loves her already , I couldn’t be more happy , this is her own special gift from God to be so good so paciente and loving with the kids. I absolutely love her , and I would definitely recommend.

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by Avatar for Alex Alex on 04/10/2018

Amazing and beautiful childminder provider

5 stars

I went to meet up with her on the first visit, I just was so much in ease for my three months old baby to be in her childminder. The childminder is so well professional organised. She is so caring. She is an amazing beautifful woman with kind heart. She is understanding and she is so charming. I decided to put my baby in her childminder and I trust her with all my heart, And my baby comes home happy and well looked after. I go work and my heart is in peace as I know, My daughter is looked well at her and she is fully safe... her place is clean and I can not thank her enough for giving me fully information about my baby day routine in the care. Thank you šŸ™šŸ»

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by Avatar for Faeza Faeza on 26/09/2018

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