Rachael
Childminder in Leighton Buzzard
Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Rachael’s Childminding
Ofsted registered childminder : I am a mum to two boys Billy 9
and Harrison 6 I live on Sandhills estate.
I worked as a nanny for ten years gaining lots of experience from newborn to teenagers, before I became an ofsted registered childminder.
I offer a home from home childcare setting, everyday is an adventure, learning planned through the children’s interests. I have a lovely sized garden for outside play with a play house, climbing fort and lots more.
We go on outings locally.
I follow the EYFS statutory framework re development and learning of children aged from birth to 5.
Healthy meals provided in my setting.
My Experience
I have been an ofsted registered childminder since February 2018.
Previous I worked for a family of 4 children in Harpenden until mum gave up work to be at home. 3 girls and 1 boy.
I worked for two families in berkhamsted looking after 2 girls aged 10months old and a 5 year old girl.
I then worked for a family with 2 girls before and after school and full time in school holidays - taken my son with me until I had my second baby.
My Qualifications
cache level 3 Homebased childcare
Ofsted registered
Enhanced DBS checked
Paediatric First Aid Cert
Food hygiene level 2 Cert
Safeguarding Cert
Full clean driving license
Allergy awareness cert
FGM cert
My Availability
Monday - Thursday term time only contracts or all year contracts
| 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: 08/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Daily rates depending on hours
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/03/2018)
- Marriage Certificate (added 10/07/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Rachael has looked after my daughter (aged 3) on numerous occasions and I would not hesitate to recommend her. She has a wealth of experience with children and is very unflappable and sensible, but also provides lots of fun and creativity. Her home is safe, calm and very clean and I know that my daughter is looked after brilliantly. It speaks volumes when she says that she doesn't want to come home in the evening!
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on 03/05/2018
Rachael currently looks after my 3 year daughter and 6 year old son before and after school. She has been fantastic since the start and genuinely cares about the welfare of my children. She has created a lovely setting for the children giving lots of thought to what types of toys my children will like playing with. She sets up the setting daily with different activities. They are always bringing home lots of creative art work and telling me about all the fun they have had. Rachael regularly sends me little updates and photos of the kids which is always well received. Rachael has never had time off for sickness and has always been professional and friendly with the childcare service she offers. I have no hesitation in recommending Rachael to other parents.
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on 30/01/2018
I am a mum of 2 boys aged 10 and 7 and have used Rachael on numerous occasions for babysitting and have found her to be excellent. She is extremely experienced in her field and my boys always have a fantastic time with her and look forward to her babysitting. She reads with them and always encourages them to expand their mind by talking to them alot and playing educational games and puzzles. My boys love to play with her children because they are so well behaved and are able to all play nicely together. She has a lovely home and takes real pride in making sure it is a clean and tidy environment for children.
if you are looking for someone who will ensure your children are safe, cared for, have fun and are well behaved then she is an excellent employee to have.
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