Amanda
Childminder in Basildon (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Jan 2020 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 25 May 2025
My Summary
Based In Laindon **Limited Availability**
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder, based in Laindon West with my husband and 2 children. Our son is 10 and our daughter is 5. I provide a home from home experience for children in my care, allowing them to feel comfortable whilst learning and developing skills through play and activities.
My Experience
I have worked in childcare for 20 years, including many years based in a large nursery as a deputy manager working with all age groups. I am also active in youth groups, including running the local Beaver Scout colony. All these skills and experiences allow me to provide fun and engaging learning activities for the children based on their age and development.
I live just around the corner to a large open space and play area, with a nature reserve also nearby. The children enjoy spending time outside exploring in the fresh air.
My Qualifications
I have a Diploma in Childcare and Education and a paediatric first aid certificate. I also have a qualification in risk assessment, food and hygiene, safe guarding and behaviour management.
My Availability
I can cater for part time and full time care. I am happy to be flexible of times of care given. I currently have a 2 day space available for an under 5.
I collect from Merrylands Primary School.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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 | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 16/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
Crafts and activities are included in my fees.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Great Berry Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Merrylands 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.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 22/08/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/08/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Amanda. 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.
She saved my job by looking after my 2 girls. She just appeared like an angel during a rough time. My girls are very happy with her and now she is part of our life like a family member. She is always available and very prepared. She knows what she is doing and she does it brilliantly! We are blessed!
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Valeria
on 18/07/2024
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Amanda
on 18/07/2024:
Thank you.
I love to help and love being part of your family. It makes my day when the children run with open arms towards me in the morning. I look forward to the fun we are going to have over the summer and beyond.
My son has been going to Amanda on Friday's since February 2024 and he has the best time!
Amanda is welcoming and makes him feel at ease. The children all love her and are all smiles at pick up time.
Thank you for all your help, patience and flexibility.
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AngeKav
on 29/04/2024
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Amanda
on 06/05/2024:
Thank you!
You are more than welcome. He is a joy to look after, and I love to see how much he has changed already.
We’ve been with Amanda over 4 years now, she’s looked after my 1st born, from when he was around 2, right up untill school years and my youngest from around 8 months, he’s coming on for 3. Both my boys adore Amanda and so do we. She is wonderful with them. She’s very warm and kind, very hard working and tends to all the children’s needs
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Callista
on 28/04/2024
Response by
Amanda
on 06/05/2024:
Thank you! I love looking after both your boys.
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