Siobhan
Childminder in Epsom Downs
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Female Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 23 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
We are two fun, bubbly, and experienced Ofsted registered Childminders who have been working together since 2014.
Our setting is based in Tadworth, Surrey. I live in Tadworth with my husband and my 2 boys born 2011 and 2018. My friend lives in Epsom with her partner and daughter, who was born in 2008. We both have between 11&15 years of Nanny experience of looking after children aged between Newborn and 16 years old. We have both decided to join forces and Childmind together, as we feel this would give parents a better piece of mind when leaving their children. We also have experience in dealing with asthma, nut and dairy allergies, speech and language delays, and use makaton regularly to support children's language skills. Also, have Twin experience.
As parents ourselves, we understand that there is a need to be flexible with hours and days. Therefore, we will try and accommodate these as much as we can.
When caring for children, we vary our days by doing activities planned in and outside the home. We love the outdoors and enjoy doing cooking, arts, and crafts activities. We both love to see children enjoying themselves, learning, and developing through play and organised activities.
We have many glowing references from previous employers before and after having our children. These can all be checked.
We have many local amenities, for example; park, duck pond, etc.
We are able to offer all of the government funded childcare.
we currently only offer school drop-offs/pickups at shawley Way School
For any further information do not hesitate to contact us.
My Experience
April 2012- August 2014
Epsom monday - thursday
before and after school, Mothers help
August 2010 - August 2011
Surbiton, Tuesday & Wednesday
3 children, girl 6, boy 3 and girl 18 months (at the time of leaving)
Sole charge, some nanny duties
April 2004 - July 2010
Cobham, mon- thurs
4 boys, 4yrs, 7yrs 12yrs and 13yrs (at the time of leaving)
sole charge, all nanny duties.
Sept 2008 - 2014
Tadworth, fridays
4 boys who were then aged 5yr old twins, 6yrs and 9yrs.
sole charge.
Dec 2006 - July 2008
Cobham, fridays
2 children girl age 3yrs and boy 18 mths at the time of me leaving this employment.
Sole charge.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
Tolworth mon - fri
2 children boy aged 4 and girl aged 2. Family relocated to singapore.
sole charge, all nanny duties.
My Qualifications
BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies
Indrodution to Childminding Practise
GNVQ in Health and Social Care
Early years First Aid tiger Lily
My Availability
1 full time space from September 2024
| 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 | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 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
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My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: first aid 2022 (added 03/10/2023)
- Reference: insurance (added 18/01/2023)
- Training Certificate (added 28/06/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/06/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 27/06/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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My daughter has been with Cassie and Siobhan since January 2022 and has been very happy ever since then. They offer lots of varied activities messy play, sensory play, crafts and activities. I really appreciate the extra effort that is made with Mothers/Fathers day, christmas etc when we receive hand made cards and gifts that have created wonderful memories over the years. They also go on various outings such as soft plays, toddler groups, library visits, parks and the farm. The communication is very good and we always receive pictures of what she has been upto each day, which gives a lovely snapshot into her day. Both Cassie and Siobhan are very reliable and accommodating which is so important as a working parent.
They have helped my daughter develop in all areas over the years and she is such a happy, sociable confident little girl and i know they have both contributed to this. I am so pleased to have found Cassie and Siobhan they have given my daughter the best start in life and i am forever grateful, i would highly recommend them both to everyone.
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Emma
on 20/06/2024
Both Siobhan and Cassie are amazing childminders. They respond super fast and are so adaptable to your needs, it made going back to work easier. My son had such a great experience and has learnt so much. He has developed in speech and social aspects as well as eating. I couldnt have asked for such caring, reliable and attentive childminders.
I would highly recommend both Siobhan and Cassie for your childminding needs!
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NimishaL
on 19/06/2024
Our daughter has been looked after by Cassie and Siobhan for 18 months and we are very happy with the care provided. Our daughter settled in very quickly with them and is obviously very happy in their care. Cassie and Siobhan take the children to a variety of places (playgrounds, soft plays, library, park, playgroups etc) and provide a wide range of activities (outdoor play, sensory play, messy play, role play, art and crafts etc) which our daughter has loved. This has supported her development in all areas. The communication has been excellent and Cassie and Siobhan send us lots of photos so we can see what they have been up to which is really nice. There is also always opportunity to give a handover or discuss anything at drop off or pick up. Cassie and Siobhan have been very reliable and accommodating. I would highly recommend them.
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Linda
on 19/06/2024
If you live in the Epsom area and are looking for loving and caring childminders for your little ones, then Siobhan and Cassie are simply the best! Our little one started with Siobhan and Cassie at only 7 months old, and during the short time he has been with them, he has flourished and progressed at a very fast pace! It is so obvious that Siobhan and Cassie but also the rest of the lovely little ones that they have been taking care of, have had a fantastic impact on our little Vlasis' development! Vlasis has become so much more social and playful and he loves being around people and especially kids even more now! Every morning when we drop him off at Siobhan & Cassie's he just has the brightest smile and squeals with excitement! When we pick him up, he always seems a bit uninterested in leaving Siobhan's or Cassie's hug, the rest of the kids or his toys there! Honestly, he just want to cuddle with Siobhan and Cassie more and just stay there and play! And this is the best thing for a mum's worried heart; to know that their little one is having so much fun and is happy away from them! Siobhan and Cassie regularly take the little ones to play groups, toddler groups, to the park and to several other activities, such as hand painting and picking up strawberries! They also pay attention towards developing mutual respect among the kids and this is obvious from the fact that the bigger kids always come to greet the little ones like my Vlasis, and also bring them toys to play with! Unfortunately, our little Vlasis will soon have to say goodbye to Siobhan & Cassie as, due to work-related reasons, we will have to relocate to Cambridge. We are heartbroken as we envisioned several happy years of our little Vlasis with Siobhan & Cassie. We would have definitely loved for Vlasis to stay with Siobhan and Cassie for as long as possible had we remained in Epsom. We can only hope that we will find someone that will give our little one the love and support that he has received from Siobhan and Cassie at this very tender age. He has been truly lucky to have started his childcare journey with them, as will be any child that will get the opportunity to join them and experience the warmth and happiness that the radiate daily! Thank you, Siobhan and Cassie, for everything!
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Vivian D
on 08/06/2023
My son has been coming to Siobahan & Cassie since the end of 2018 having relocated from another area and having previously been at another childminder.
My son loves his days at Siobhan & Cassie. He has also made lots of new friends.
Some days I struggle to get him to leave as he is having too much fun!
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AngieM
on 27/06/2020
my daughter has been going to Cassie and Siobhan for 2 1/2 years now and loves it. They were amazing when she first started by putting my mind at ease and helping to settle my daughter in her new environment. I Feel that she has really learnt alot from being with them and surrounded by the other children in a smaller setting. I really like the fact that they take my daughter out to places so she gets to experience a wide range of different things. I am very happy with the service they provide and can be safe in the knowledge that she is well looked after.
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Rachel
on 18/06/2018
Our son was looked after by Cassie and Siobhan for about 18 months and we couldn't be happier with the care they provided. (He only left as we relocated across the country, otherwise we would have loved for him to stay!)
From our first meeting we felt confident that our son would be safe and happy in their care and we have never had to worry. It's like a home away from home and we felt he was treated like one of the family.
They do so many fun things with the children both at home and outdoors and our son really progressed so well with them.
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Kim W
on 03/02/2018
My children both started to go to Siobhan and Cassie when they were 9 months old! My son is now 4,5y & my daughter is 2y old ! They love every moments what they spend at “ Siobhan’s house”! During those years we build strong relationship with Siobhan and Cassie and for us they are our Second Family! Me and my husband feel comfortable to leave our children at their care! They are professionals, great characters and beautiful people with a BIG heart! I would highly recommend their service to anyone!
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on 02/02/2018
My daughter started with Siobhan and Cassie in 2014 when she was 7 years old, she is now 11. Siobhan and Cassie provide a great range of activities, and keep my daughter very entertained when she is with them all day in the school holidays. They arrange a vast variation of activities, from fruit picking to days out in the park and even to the seaside and theme parks. They prepare wholesome home cooked food, I sometimes wish I could stay for dinner! I would have no hesitation in recommending Siobhan and Cassie to anyone requiring childcare. As a single parent I have found them to be very flexible when it comes to my childcare needs and Siobhan even acts as a second contact to receive the text messages that I receive from the school, just in case I forget to remind her. Amazing!!
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on 30/01/2018
My 3 year old has been going to Cassie and Siobhan's since he was 18 months old - and loves being there!
They are always taking the kids to playgroups and on fun outings further afield during the holidays. They photograph his activities for his learning log, which they share with us.
At christmas/mother's day/Easter they make lovely gifts with the kids (which we actually want to keep!).
Meals are healthy and freshly prepared.
They have done focused activities to help my son with his speech delay.
On many occasions, I have needed extra childcare or my older son to be collected from school and they have kindly helped. Just yesterday, they checked if I needed the kids picked up, after school unexpectedly closed due to a power cut! It's times like these where I am glad we have such thoughtful and reliable childminders.
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on 25/01/2018
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