Andrea K
Childminder in Bacup
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Female Member since Nov 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
We are a Term- time, home from home setting.
We are open Monday - Thursday .
We accept the Government Funded hours for 9 months, 2yr & 3/4 yr olds. Subject to the government guidelines.
15/30hrs Government funding/ college/ university funding & tax-free payments through the government childcare chioces
Graded OUTSTANDING BY OFSTED November 2024 and December 2018 .
Welcome to Andrea's Childminding, A HOME FROM HOME SETTING. Graded OUTSTANDING in all 4 AREAs by OFSTED . MY name is Andrea. I have more than 20 years of experience. My husband and I both have an NVQ level 3 in child care. We have 2 children of our own ages 22 and 18 years. We are friendly and treat any child in our care like our own and as part of the family, We like to go out to play gyms, parks, drop in centre's, for lovely woodland walks or shopping, plus all outings are included in my fees we also include, lovely visits to the Zoo and fantastic days out at Eureka science museum, legoland & Sealife. Lots of free play, books to explore, colouring or sticking to do, plus loads of toys to choose from. I also have a large garden area for out door play with slides, a play house ,scooters , bikes, sand table ,water table, also to be found in our lovely garden, we have a variety of fruit bushes and we grow herbs which we teach the children all about. Also, we have a loving little dog called Pudsey who adores children + 1 Rabbit called and Snowball.
My Experience
I have been working as a child minder now for over 20 years and love the variety of my job. I have had the honour of looking after children from 2 months old and upward.
My Qualifications
Graded OUTSTANDING by OFSTED in all areas.
NVQ level 3
peadeatric first aid 12hr coarse
safeguarding children level 1&2
Food safety
OFSTED registered
Early years Senco Level 3
plus lots of other relevant Childcare training, including Covid 19 training.
My Availability
Please get in touch for availability information
Please get in touch to come for a visit or more information.
Open
Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:30.
Please message me with your choice of days, times, and the start date you require, and I will get back to you the same day.
You are welcome to get in touch to come for a visit.
FREE funded places available. ( subject to the government guidelines ).
Term time only availability.
Please feel free to message me with any queries or questions.
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| Last Updated: 13/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Full Day 08:00 - 17:30 =£49
Part day 08:00 -15:30 = £40
FREE Funded hours for 9 months to 4 years, subject to Government Guidelines.
**For extra hours alongside the Free 9 months to 4 year old places, please ask.
Term time only ( 38/ 39 weeks) * No charge for school holidays.
FREE 9 months - 4 YEAR OLD PLACES ( I offer the 15/30* hrs of free entitlement as per the government guidelines for 9 months, 2 years, and 3-year-olds. Term Time only)
Lunch, snacks, snack tea, drinks, and outings are included in my fees.
I can also accept
Work place childcare vouchers
Tax free government childcare vouchers.
childcare grant payments (University/ College)
Please ask for more details.
Please contact me with any questions or to come and have a look around any time.
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/11/2019)
- Inspection Report: OFSTED report.Nov 2024 (added 08/01/2025)
- Inspection Report (added 23/11/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminding service is highly praised for its home-like environment, excellent care, and diverse activities. Parents appreciate the loving attention, healthy meals, and fun outings to places like zoos and play centers. The childminders are described as flexible, welcoming, and attentive to children's needs, creating a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere that children enjoy.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Andrea k. 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.
We were extremely anxious about our son starting daycare as he had a very rough start and ongoing additional needs. Andrea's came highly recommended and i honestly don't know what we would do without both Andrea and Hakan! Their home from home setting is exactly that and they treat the children and us parents as family! They are both simply incredible, its clear to see how much all of the children love going. Moo music sessions, trips to the zoo or play center, crafts, outdoors play, the list goes on and every day is an adventure plus the food is wholesome and nutrition. We honestly cannot recommend Andrea's enough.
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Livvy
on 18/01/2025
I've had 2 of my children go to Andreas and Hakan and now my youngest is with them. They are amazing and have so much fun. They go to zoo, Lego land and do many fun activities. Food is healthy and smells amazing I almost wish I was going there. However above all my children loved it and the little one also. He is so happy going and is in such a good mood when i collect him. He doesnt want to leave. Brilliant childminder and i highly recommend Andreas xx
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on 11/02/2019
Though my little one was only with andi for 2 days she felt 100% comfortable with them. She was stimulated aswell as look after and had 2 amazing fun days out (which were included in the price) Andi and her husband also went of their way to be helpful and put myself and partners mind at rest would 100% recommend.
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on 15/10/2015
We have used Andrea and Hakan as our childminders since Andrea first started eight and half years ago. We wouldn't use anyone else, they are a welcoming and friendly family and provide excellent care, give lots of love and attention. The children enjoy fun days out from trips to the park, play groups, soft play and even the zoo. Andrea provides a well balanced diet and encourages children to try new things with great success. Their flexible approach to meet your individual requirements set them above other childminders. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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on 17/10/2013
Hi i had andie has my childminder over the past three years through my nurse training to look after my two sons. Both of my sons really enjoyed going to andies house over the past three years. She has been very flexible within the hours I have needed her for especially with my very early shifts. I would recommend Andie 100% for full time childcare.
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on 17/10/2013
I've known Andrea a few year now, she used to care for my niece Madison - however knowing Andrea has been such a pleasure! I now have my own little girl who is now 28 months old, my daughter has been going to Andrea's childminding since she was just 14 month old. Maisie loves going to Andrea's, she also loves bonding with new people and also exploring. Andrea looks after Maisie really well, I appreciate everything she's done for Maisie. Maisie loves going to different places with Andrea, i.e. runamok & different play centres, Maisie loves going to runamok with Andrea. I would highly recommend Andrea, I hardly ever worry when Maisie is at her house as I know she is in safe hands!! Andrea's second home is at Andrea's, I love it there and I know for a fact Maisie does too!! :)
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