Sarah
Childminder in Gloucester
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Female Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 22 Jan 2025
My Summary
Safe Hands Childminding
About Me
I will try to reply to messages
I live with my partner Phil (DBS checked)and a mum to two, Finlay age 25(DBS CHECK ) not at home and Henry age 20(DBS checked 2020) University and seth 4 , Drew 2yr our family dogs love by all the children.Plus a proud Rara ( nanna) to my grandson chester 2yrs .
with uncertainties ahead with covid 19 I can assure a smooth settle for your child , I have remained open for keyworkers and lovely to welcome all others back in june following guidelines.
Since i set up childminding In 2008 , I passed all required fields and further my knowledge ongoing via childcare.co.uk courses as a full gold member.
Also completed my nvq 3
Ofsted number 380914
Inspection 3rd May 2017 outstanding
Inspection under new format 8th February 2023 Very proud Good all areas
I am very committed to my work and it's very important it is;
child lead and full of play learning.
I like to offer more to ways of learning here are a few;
We attend children centres ,visit farms , soft play centres
library bounce and rhyme ,we do recycling art with visits to the resource centre ,park visits of choice and nature walks,slimbridge,Gloucester muesems and Stroud museum.
Gardening big scrap art & den building .
Please send message for current availability.
Thank you sarah roberts
My Experience
Mum to two now 24 and 19 and
a Rara to my grandson chester 1
Completed my NVQ 3 22nd april 2010
several coures attended to further my setting and build on knowledge certificates available.
child protection 2023 every 2 yrs
first aid completed refresher Sept 2024 every 3yrs
early years courses completed
I use to be a visual stylist(window dresser) for marks and spencer 12yrs service.I love to make and have ideas ongoing and offer experiences for the children to have fun imagitive play.
References from parents available on here check out my reviews,welcome a casual meet up.
look at possibilities to offer care for your child.
My Qualifications
home based course
first aid completed refresher Dec 2023
12 hrs course
child protection- updated
childcare courses attended, certificates in file.
NVQ 3 completed
New ofsted format Good all areas 2023
Outstanding graded 3rd May 2017
GOOD result in ofsted inspection 2015
GOOD result in ofsted inspection 2009
-ofsted Reference EY380914
My Availability
Currently full for 2024
2025
Mon ,tues and wed 8- 4 available from june/july or plan in settles for Aug /sept
See pictures attached to profile for early insight.
available or all year and term time only or opt in hols available for children already attending.
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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: 16/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I accept funding for 9mths 2's 3's and 4's government scheme nearly 12yrs offering
Rates £6.50 from april 2025
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
- Other (added 10/12/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Sarah roberts (added 10/12/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 07/01/2022)
- Training Certificate: The prevent duty (added 07/01/2022)
- Training Certificate: Child protection (added 07/01/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 04/10/2020)
- Training Certificate: Child protection every 2yrs (added 14/08/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/08/2018)
- Inspection Report: Recognition (added 03/08/2018)
- Exam Certificate (added 03/08/2018)
- UK Driving Licence (added 03/08/2018)
- DBS Check (added 03/08/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. 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.
Both our children have gone to Sarah over the past 7 years. We are so happy with the care that Sarah provides, including daily trips out and about, plus the activities that take place in the home. Our children have grown up and thrived under the care of Sarah and love being around Seth and Drew (doggies). Sarah has been instrumental in helping teach our children, including potty training, learning colours and numbers, and being able to write their names for school. My youngest daughter loves her time with Sarah. Sarah knows her favourite characters and things to do and ensures she includes activities (arts and crafts, dancing etc) with these things throughout the day. Sarah is supportive of us as a family and is caring, contacting us on non-working days to check in if our little one has been under the weather. We would like lost without her!
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Clare
on 27/08/2024
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Sarah
on 27/08/2024:
Thankyou a pleasure to look after both and see them thrive , crafty little lady. so nice to see her own work with fun imagination ,she keeps me guessing with excitement. 7yrs fab family great partnership ,I say it always joint efforts best rewards .
Xx
Sarah clearly has so much love for all the children she cares for. She goes above and beyond every day. For birthdays, Easter, Christmas and any other festivity, she ensures the children have little gifts and do on theme activities to embrace all occasions. Sarah has clearly been an excellent mother, as my little boy is so good at playing with other children and sharing, which are things she encourages in her role. She acknowledges our wishes as parents and maintains excellent communication with us at all times. Even on days where she is not with my son, she will check in on him if he hasn’t been himself. Sarah makes sure the kids get out once a day in the mornings and attend local groups, garden centres, soft play, farms, museums park (and loads more). Often in the afternoons, they do crafts, garden play or dancing to music. Sarah also meets with another childminder so all the kids can get out and meet others. We cannot fault Sarah and feel very lucky we found her.
A bonus is her two black labs, who are so gentle and calm with the children.
Wish we could leave a 10 star review!
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Bethany
on 27/08/2024
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Sarah
on 27/08/2024:
Thank you 😊 a pleasure to look after ,he has really settled into the gang . Expressing interests ,friends and his routine he likes and pups love all x
[ ] My little girl started with Sarah at 14 months old fast forward nealy two years on she absolutely loves going to Sarah's seeing all her friends and all the adventures and role play and learning they do everyday . Her confidence , speech, eating toilet training which has been amazing with all the support and quidance Sarah given us . We couldn't wish for anyone better to look after our little Sarah has been absolutely amazing .Really good when it comes to communication / updates and we absolutely love seeing all the pictures and hearing what the little ones get up to throughout the day and to see her personality come out so much is amazing to see.
We would 100% recommend Sarah to anyone . Childminder full of love and adventures for little ones to enjoy !
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PATTY
on 07/02/2023
My 8 month old daughter has just started with Sarah and couldn’t be happier.
Being a FTM I was unsure and nervous of the process of leaving my little one but Sarah has been fantastic. My daughter loves her time there , playing and interacting with all the children. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder .
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lauraB34
on 25/01/2023
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Sarah
on 26/01/2023:
Thankyou 🙂
My eldest was with Sarah from the age of 2 and a half up until July 20th this year. She has helped massively with my daughters confidence and her socialising. Sarah has helped hugely with her transition into starting school this September. My daughter loves it here and especially enjoys role playing and seeing Seth the dog. My youngest started after February half term this year and was very rocky but again Sarah helped her gain confidence and she enjoys going in to see all her friends and especially loves all the trips. She has so much more confidence now and her speech is amazing since starting. Couldn’t recommend anyone better! I love the fact Sarah sends photos over every so often in the day of what they’re doing so I can see how much they’re enjoying themselves.
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Tee
on 27/07/2022
Our little girl has been with Sarah for the past 5 months since the age of 9 months and has settled so well. Sarah also looked after our eldest boy for 3 and a half years until he started school. We love the setting and the activities that Sarah provides.
Our daughter loves Seth the dog and going out and about with Sarah and the other children. She is thriving and showing her real true character which we love.
We definitely recommend Sarah and are so grateful and lucky that she has been able to have both our children.
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Clare
on 27/07/2022
Sarah has helped my eldest come on leaps and bounds with speech, confidence, eating and being so much better with her attitude.
They’re always off out on fun adventures, she always sends pictures and videos of the children’s days out and how they’re doing with activities. My daughter is always begging to go each day and loves Seth the dog! He’s amazing around the kids. Sarah is wonderful at being accommodating for my needs of not driving and understanding why my daughter is always coming in with bumps 😂
If you ever need an amazing child minder, Sarah is your lady! I couldn’t ask for anyone better for my child and she always ensures they’re having fun and their best interests are at heart
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Tee
on 27/07/2021
My little boy joined Sarah age aprox 10 months, he has been with her for almost a year now. I can not tell you how amazing the setting is. My older son went to a nursery setting and had not done half as much as my younger son does with Sarah. He is so excited every morning to go in and see her, and when I pick him up he is so excited to tell me what he has been doing (in his own words!).
She updates me everyday with what he is doing/done. She even supports me and gives me advise when I ask! Although she works mon-thurs she always answers text any day and time!. I never thought I would go for a childminder.... but I can honestly say I go to work knowing that Sarah looks after my boy as if he was her own. His speech and learning is Miles apart from my older child who went to nursery! Thank you Sarah x
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Rachel
on 23/01/2021
my daughter has been with Sarah from 9 months old right up to starting school this September. Sarah is an amazing childminder.
I can't recommend sarah enough. The kids absolutely love coming to her. They thrive being with her. They are always out and about doing fun activities and meet up with other childminders for play dates. She has helped my daughter come on leaps and bounds and has made sure she is ready for school.
Sarah has been nothing but outstanding during these difficult Covid 19 times. Being classed as a key worker my daughter has attended all the way through. She has made sure that the children are safe and well looked after.
I can't thank Sarah enough for everything she has done for us.
She will be missed alot when my daughter goes to school.
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April
on 21/07/2020
Both of my children have been lucky to have Sarah as their childminder from age of 1 year to starting school. Both have enjoyed going, learning through play and making friends. Sarah does a lot of day trips to various places which children enjoy a lot. I have always felt they are in safe, caring hands with her. Sarah is accommodating and flexible with hours which has suited us perfectly. I have recommended her to all my friends.
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Jolanta
on 15/07/2020
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