Sophie
Childminder in Harvington
Female Member since Jul 2020 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi everyone. I am Sophie. I have a 7 year old daughter and live in Harvington. We have created a home from home environment for children to enjoy when they are with us, together with a fully equipped garden where we can learn and play together. We love to be outdoors whatever the weather so we can learn from the world around us.
My Experience
Having worked as an Early Years Primary School teacher for 9 years, I have always loved forest school and learning through play. When my daughter was born I was able to put so much of my passion for teaching into practice but in fun and engaging ways that never felt like teaching and so Muddy Puddles Childcare was born. I have worked with a variety of age groups and learning needs during my career and have a broad understanding of the ways children learn and grow. I hold a paediatric first aid certificate together with ofsted registration and worcestershire safeguarding qualifications. I believe we should let our children be little for as long as possible so they can see the world with fresh eyes and a sense of wonder, every day.
My Qualifications
PCGE Early Years University of Warwick -2010
Paediatric First Aid -2019
Pathway to Childminding course with Babcock Prime- 2019
Ofsted Registered Childminder- 2020
Safeguarding Training with Babcock Prime- 2019
DBS certified- 2019
My Availability
I am open Mondays-Thursdays and provide spaces for 5 children under 8 years old Monday to Thursday
PLEASE NOTE I currently have spaces on Mondays but will have no other spaces until September 2023
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Hourly rate £5.50 per hour
I can accept most childcare vouchers
I offer 3 year old funding however an additional charge is payable to ensure that my hourly rate is met.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Harvington CofE First School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/07/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sophie. 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 with Sophie for nearly a year now, and have not yet used a better childminder. Sophie is knowledgeable, honest and caring and very proactive when it comes to looking after her littles. My daughter is very happy to go there and spends alot of time doing what children should be going outside, in the park, on fun trips in a child led learning environment that is very much a home from home. Sophie always gives me regular updates through out the day and keeps me very up to date with my daughters development. She spends time learning what children like and helps them learn with their interests in mind rather than trying to force something they aren't interested in on them to tick a box. She helps me think about where to go next to support my daughter to flourish amd she definitely is in her care, I wouldnt send her anywhere else. Best childminder ever!
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Kris
on 09/09/2022
I was really nervous sending my son to someone to be looked after as he had been with me 24/7 until he was 2. I was first attracted to Sophie because her home environment was so similar to ours and her love for being outdoors, which is my sons favourite place to be.
When we met she put me completely at ease and my son instantly loved being around her. She keeps you updated throughout the day with what they have been doing with lots of photos so you can feel relaxed and happy that your child is having a nice day.
I really recommend Sophie
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Lynzy
on 29/10/2021
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