Amber
Childminder in London: Sutton (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2015 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
15 & 30 HOURS GOVERNMENT FUNDED SPACES AVAILABLE
My name is Amber I am a experienced childminder, I have been a childminder for 8 years, I live with my husband Darren who also has a DBS and 3 lovely boys Denny aged 16 Bobby aged 12 and Harry aged 9 who are all in full time education now, I recently had my inspection in March 2024 and received Good which can be viewed, I was recently awarded childcare.co.uk certificate of excellence 2020, I currently have 1 vacancy,
We are a very fun loving happy outgoing family, I live in Erskine road, Sutton not far from carshalton station, and near to bus routes 154 157 S1 and S3.
I am a passionate, extremely confident reliable fun loving kind caring gentle energetic positive and outgoing person love to be outdoors having fun, I always offer the children a fun and exciting day out, I offer a home from home environment where we visit toddler groups,play groups soft play, story time at the library, rhyme and time, parks, farms, zoos, merlin attractions, national trust, hobbledown Farm, fruit picking in the summer and lots of arts crafts play doh messy play baking indoors, as well as lots of outdoors activities.
I have a large safe astro turfed outdoor area with playhouse slide trampoline sandpit and water table. I also have an extensive range of indoor toys for all ages, the children will have constant access to range of books and I regularly rotate toys to support there development including educational toys.
I provide healthy nutritious meals and snacks which are all home cooked and included in my fee, as well as all playgroups soft plays and farms and all other outings.
My Experience
I have 3 children of my own, I’ve looked after newborns and twins.
I follow the EYFS of all children under 5 which have a learning journey in this I will track their learning and development.
I provide a daily diary each day in which you can see what your child has eat drank what we have done today and how long they have slept, i set up watts app groups with my families which I send pictures to you so you can see you’re little one having fun as well as a daily update.
I have references available.
I except childcare vouchers.
I offer babysitting services evenings and weekends.
My Qualifications
Level 3 CACHE in home based child care
Paediatrician first aid
Safeguarding
DBS check
Full driving licence
Non smoker
No pets
My Availability
I have1 position available and offer school drop offs and pick up from Hillcross and manor park primary, I am available from 7.00 till 5.30 Monday-Friday can be flexible.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £14.00 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
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 18/01/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Amber. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Amber really is an amazing childminder. Our son has been with her for just over a year and he loves going to her house.
Amber takes the kids out everyday, making sure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. She also feeds them healthy and hearty food and sends us updates and pictures of our son daily. We immediately felt assured with Amber, our son can be a bit of a wild one, but she put us at ease with her knowledge in raising boys, having 3 of her own - who are all lovely kids who take good care of our boy. She has all her certificates, knows paediatric first aid and is registered with Ofstead, her house is clean and tiday, our son is always well cared for and happy when we collect him. He never cries when he’s dropped off!
Amber has really helped our son with his vocabulary and communication, and she does all sorts of sensory learning exercises with him.
Amber also threw the kids little parties for Easter, Halloween and Christmas and she even done our son a little birthday party too which was very sweet of her. We honestly can’t thank her enough for taking such good care of our boy, it’s hard letting someone else take care of your child but I’m so glad we found her, we couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. Our son will really miss her and her family when he starts pre-school.
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My daughter has been with amber since she was one and she will soon be turning three. She settled really well with amber and has grown and learnt so much over the time she has been under her care. Amber is patient and caring and teaches the littles lots of useful skills such as tidying, sharing, kindness along with many others. She has been super supportive with potty training most recently and I feel my daughter has definitely benefitted from the homely setting provided. She has loved being with amber and it’s bittersweet moving her onto preschool. I know my daughter will miss amber as will I. Amber is brilliant with communicating giving me daily updates on the basics such as naps, toilets and food (which is varied and balanced and my daughter always enjoys) and shares more when I ask. She is also organised and has given plenty of notice for holidays etc. Very highly recommended. We will miss amber a lot.
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My son has been with amber since 10 months old and is now 2, right away myself and my son where made to feel comfortable with Amber, I receive daily pictures and updates of what he is doing, eating and naps had throughout the day.
As soon as I pick my son up he tells me all about his day and is always so happy.
Amber really makes a home from home environment and my son adores her and her family and is always talking about them.
Amber is extremely flexible and very reliable I could not fault her.
Due my second baby soon we will be sad to say goodbye to amber and her family but so grateful that we found her!
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My daughter has been with Amber since she was 9 months old, and she is now two. Originally my daughter at 9 months (and me!) suffered from separation anxiety, but Amber was very accommodating to a longer transition settling in period, and now my daughter walks into Ambers without looking back! Amber does so much with the children she is looking after, and it’s nice to know that when I’m at work my daughter is having fun and being well looked after. Amber is also flexible, responsive and great at communicating what my daughter is up to and how she is, which is a great relief! My daughter absolutely adores Amber and her Family - she talks about them often. I feel very lucky to have found Amber!
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Amazing child minder. So flexible which is needed with working parents. Amber is always really observant and is aware when my son may be getting unwell or just not himself. She started a watts app group for mum and dad and we get regular pictures throughout the day which is so nice and reassuring. My son was very clingy to mummy and daddy prior to starting with amber but once he started with amber She has managed to break this cycle and now is more friendly with other people. Amber also offers a great range of activities and they visit lots of different places which keeps my son interested. I was also very worried about his speech at one point and raised my concerns to Amber , she did lots of activities to help with his speech and within a month we started to see a big difference.
Can’t recommend enough coming from an anxious mum. Wouldn’t send him any where else.
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