Lauraj78
Childminder in Swindon
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Female Member since Jun 2011 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login 31 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
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Hi, my name is Laura and I am a easy going, friendly, reliable Ofsted registered childminder. I have been working as a childminder for 12 years and I was graded GOOD on my last 2 Ofsted inspections. I also have a current DBS check. I have a little boy who is 20 months old and loves being around the children I look after .
I absolutely love working with children and being able to be a part of their development, and watching them gain new skills is very rewarding. I provide a safe, caring and relaxed home from home environment where all children can reach their full potential.
I provide activities and resources that are age and development appropriate and cover all areas of development. Plenty of messy and exploration play, creative activities trips to local parks,(I take full advantage of living close to Lydiard Park) lots of outside play are also on offer. The children's needs and likes are always in the forefront of activities planned and free play where the children can choose and select activities and resources that they want is always on offer. I also like to take the children out and about and we have visited farms, forests and zoos as well as libraries and soft play areas
My Experience
Before working as a childminder I spent 5 years working as a nanny and prior to that I worked in a day nursery for 8 and a half years. During all my child care experience I have worked with children aged 3 months to 10 years old. I have my own little boy who is 20 months old.
My Qualifications
I have an NVQ 3 in Early Years and Learning , 8.5 years as a Nursery nurse, 5 years as a Nanny and currently 11years as a Childminder , for various families,i am also a Paediatric First Aider,
My Availability
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| Last Updated: 07/12/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 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
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 26/07/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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My little girl has been at lauras since she was 10 months and absolutely loves it. It is a home from home setting and she has always been comfortable there. Laura is also so reliable,she has never let me down and she also helped provide me with a safe environment for my child through covid lockdowns. My daughter has developed massively with laura and has learnt alot. My daughter leaves in september to go to pre school, we dont live close to Laura however i will be driving across swindon to take my daughter for school holidays as she loves it at lauras so much. Laura has also become a good friend of mine and not just a childminder , she is highly recommended.
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Laura_o
on 12/07/2021
Being a nervous parent i viewed endless amounts of childcare settlings but Laura's was just lovely, her setting has a home from home feel and is full of positive vibes and she is such a caring women. my daughter and i felt completely relaxed being around her.
my little girl (1yr) has been with Laura for 2 weeks now and we have no tears when i leave. this is my daughters first time in childcare aswel. she is always happy, smiley playing when we collect her.
Laura's great she keeps me updated with Mias daily activities and nappy changes etc via her own personal diary that she puts into her bag. (great for when dad picks up as he tends to forget things) which is a lovely personal touch.
i would recommend Laura to everyone, i know when i leave my daughter there she is in safe and capable hands (and has a fun time) she really is a star!!!
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on 01/09/2016
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