Zoe
Childminder in Southend-on-Sea (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Apr 2013 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 29 May 2025
My Summary
Flexible And Fun Childminder
About Me
** Flexible Ofsted Registered Childminder **
Weekend, school holidays or ad hoc cover available subject to space.
Offering regular hours and SCHOOL HOLIDAY sessions - Subject to spaces.
Hello parents/carers.
I began my childcare journey 18 years ago by volunteering in a local nursery, I have worked in various primary and secondary schools, as well as holiday clubs.
I am a mother and childcare provider with relevant experience and qualifications.
I have a love for exploring, being outdoors, and creating fun, engaging, and memorable activities.
If you choose me for your childcare journey I will keep you up to date with your child's day with photos of our adventures. I like to work closely with parents and have open communication.
I like the freedom of childminding it means I have the flexibility to take your child to the park, beach, soft play, and trampolining (toddler sessions), occasionally I will take the children over 2 on short pony rides as well as local farms. All great enrichment opportunities for the children.
**I can also provide short-term cover to assist parents (subject to spaces)**
**I am approved to offer 9 month 2, 3 and 4 year-old funding as well as tax-free childcare**
Any questions feel free to ask.
My Experience
Nursery, Primary, Secondary, School Holiday clubs, Fitness Qualified
My Qualifications
NVQ 2 Childcare
NVQ 3 Childcare
Level 3 First aid
Level 4 Safeguarding
Food Hygiene
Fitness Instructing
CPD’s
Maths mastery
Oral hygiene
Fun with Phonics
FGM Awareness
My Availability
Monday - Sunday
Very flexible around needs of the parent/carer with notice.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
£7.00 per hour per child
£14.00 Saturdays per hour per child
£14.00 Sundays per hour per child
Bank holidays are charged at an additional by request (£14.00ph)
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Earls Hall Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
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
- UK Passport (added 17/03/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/01/2022)
- DBS Check (added 28/01/2022)
- Training Certificate: Attachment, Trauma & Brain Development (added 26/04/2025)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Report (added 18/07/2024)
- Exam Certificate: Phonics Training (added 18/07/2024)
- Exam Certificate: Level 4 Safeguarding (added 18/07/2024)
- Exam Certificate: FGM Awareness (added 18/07/2024)
- Training Certificate: NCFE Level 3 Diploma (added 14/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: Maths Mastery (added 21/03/2023)
- Training Certificate: Oral Health (added 12/03/2023)
- Training Certificate: Management & Leadership (added 20/04/2022)
- Training Certificate: Food Safety (added 17/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Separation & Divorce (added 17/03/2022)
- Training Certificate: Nvq 3 (added 29/01/2022)
- Exam Certificate: Nvq childcare (added 29/01/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid level 3 (added 29/01/2022)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 29/01/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistent praise for providing excellent care and creating a welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the daily activities, outings, and playgroups that help children develop confidence and social skills. The childminder's clear communication, flexibility, and support for both children and parents are repeatedly highlighted as strengths. Overall, families express high satisfaction with the care provided.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Zoe. 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 son has been with Zoe for almost a year now, and he absolutely loves it. He doesn’t even look back when we drop him off, which says a lot and gives us complete peace of mind. Zoe was incredibly reassuring when he first started, and the little updates we get throughout the day always let us know he’s happy and settled.
Communication is always clear and helpful, and when he’s been a bit cheeky, Zoe is great at working with us to support his behaviour in a positive, consistent way.
He’s out and about every day, going to different groups and activities, which has helped him grow in confidence, learn to share, and start building lovely little friendships, something we’ve really noticed at home too.
Overall, we’re really happy with the care Zoe provides and appreciate the kind, welcoming environment she creates.
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Rebecca
on 28/05/2025
I contacted Zoe very last minute about looking after my 3 year old Jaime-George. I was traveling to the uk and needed childcare for 2 weeks. Zoe was extremely accommodating and managed to find space. I was very nervous to leave JG with someone I did not know but Zoe was incredible at calming my nerves and kept in contact all day everyday. JG looked forward to going every morning and every day was filled with amazing activities. Singing and music classes and lots of out door activities. I have had the best experience as well as my daughter and am extremely grateful we found someone so amazing. Could not recommend Zoe enough!
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Rebekah
on 15/07/2024
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Zoe
on 15/07/2024:
Thank you Rebekah,
I always aim to have positive working relationships with parents and keep them up to date.
I always strive to help in any way I can.
Lovely to meet you all.
Zoe
My daughter is always happy to go to Zoe
The day is always full of fun activities and Jorgie always comes home ready for bed 😂
Zoe is very professional and always keeps me updated on how my daughter is.
Highly recommended ⭐️
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Sarah
on 17/03/2024
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Zoe
on 01/06/2024:
I always aim to work closely with all parents, and I really enjoy providing fun and stimulating activities for the children in my care.
We were new to the UK, and Zoe really helped us in the initial days of adjustment, with work , child care and even guided us in finding a school for our daughter. Our daughter is always happy when she is with Zoe, and we are very grateful to Zoe for all her help. I would recommend Zoe to any one looking for child care.
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Moloy
on 06/03/2024
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Zoe
on 01/06/2024:
As well as being a Childminder if I can ever help any parents out, as a parent myself, I aim to signpost and help people as much as I can.
My 2 year old son has been with Zoe 3 days a week for just over 6 months.
He absolutely loves the time he spends with Zoe, he walks into her house like it’s a home from home, has grown his independence & his personality has shon through.
Zoe takes him to lots of different play groups, parks & activities & meets lots of other children.
He has recently started to try and sing songs he has learnt at playgroups & doing the actions.
Zoe keeps us up to date with what they’ve been up to & has offered lots of support regarding his development.
We’re very grateful to have found you Zoe! x
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Riah M
on 16/07/2023
My son started with Zoe when he was about 9 months old, being my first child I was nervous but Zoe was very reassuring and kept me updated all day about what he was doing and how he was, my son is now 1 and has learnt so much and loves going to hers. She takes him out everyday he is there and always comes home happy. Zoe WhatsApp’s me everyday with pictures and updates of what he’s been up to. She is the best childminder in Leigh/ southend.
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Lana
on 06/07/2023
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Zoe
on 06/07/2023:
Lana,
Thank you I am glad you feel happy with the childcare provided. I aim to treat each child individually and have a personal relationship with the parents/carers I work with 😀
Zoe
My daughter loves going here, has been here since start of January. Zoe made my daughter feel very welcome, to the point where my child don't want to come home in the evenings. She goes on many days out, learns lots, and has the best time. Couldn't ask for a better childminder!
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Jemma
on 02/03/2023
I feel so lucky to have found Zoe! She was an absolute life saver when I became a working single mum with no childcare options! So flexible and supportive Zoe goes above and beyond to always make me feel comfortable leaving my young children and keeps me updated during my shift which is so appreciated. Both my 1 year old boy and 4 year old girl are always excited to go to Zoe's lovely house and they settled in happily very quickly. Zoe helped by following my children's routines and care as much as possible and I am forever grateful :)
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Charli
on 25/01/2023
I found Zoe when we were in a desperate situation and we urgently need to find a replacement to take care of our little girl Daria. She was very friendly and open and welcomed us on Saturday and Monday we started going to her .Daria was very happy and to our surprise without tears....which made us happy and gave us confidence that our little girl is well taken care of. It's been a few months since then and during all this time Daria is different child. She does a lot of activities, always goes out with children to the park, playgroup,Farm.. etc... She is very welcoming and always willing to help.She is amazin for us!!
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Ionela
on 02/11/2022
Zoe looked after our 2 year old for a few months whilst we waited for a nursery spot to become available. Zoe was wonderful, Florence had such a great time with her, and her children. She was always smiling when we dropped her off and picked her up, and she would tell us how she went to the park/ out to play groups etc. We were sad to leave Zoe as she was so smiley, fun and friendly.
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TMD11
on 29/09/2022
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