Cuddles
Childminder in Kidsgrove
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Female Member since Apr 2015 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 13 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Home from home loving and friendly childcare I also work alongside my husband Robert we have 3 children that have all flown the nest.
My Experience
I have over 19 years experience as an Ofsted Childminder. I have also been involved in toddler groups. I have been a parent to my 3 lovely children that now are all in their own homes so leaving Rob and I to concentrate on the care of other people’s beautiful children.
My Qualifications
Safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene, I also go on continuous courses to do with supporting children’s needs and improving learning journeys whilst in my care.
My Availability
From may 2024 we have full time vacancies and before and after school vacancies
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 28/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Fees vary depending on hours and days. Please email or call for enquiries.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kidsgrove High School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kidsgrove Primary School
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 08/04/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Debbie and Robert are simply excellent child minders. We have used their services with our daughter from the age of 1 through to 4. Our daughter had some health concerns, under consultant care with medication and allergies which needed careful management, which they did exceptionally well. She attended Monday to Friday and quite simply loved her time in their care. The setting is nice, spacious for the number of children under their care. The food is of a good quality and is plentiful. Communication was always good and especially in relation health concerns and administration of medication as was sometimes required. Our daughter was treated like she was family and that level of care was a great reassurance. Would happily recommend their services.
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David
on 03/10/2019
My son attends Debbie and Robs childminders, he started at 11 months old and is now 10 years old and is ready to be more independent in preparation for high school. Choosing Deb and Rob to care for our son was one of the best decisions we have made. You are made very welcome from the start, They treat your children like their own and the genuine warmth and care is just beautiful. Deb and Rob are like family to us and my son loves every minute of his time there. My son had been cared for in a warm homely environment. The learning environment provided has been second to none and he has been educated to a high standard. The learning journal, observations, photos and activities are outstanding and he was very well prepared for primary school. He then continued his journey at cuddles with after school care, it had been very reassuring to know he is safely collected and cared for until I arrive. He has always had gorgeous food prepared for him, I can smell the food a mile away. Deb and Rob are very fair and deal with challenging behaviour with professionalism. Deb was extremely observant during my sons time there and spotted some difficulties with fine manipulative skills, this led to us seeking further help. His handwriting did suffer but now after support had much better handwriting skills. We Cannot thank you enough for observing this. I work in Primary schools myself, but as a parent, we sometimes cannot see this in our own children. It is time for my son to move on which saddens me. I wish he could attend till he was 21. Deb and Rob will be forever our extended family. We have had such banter and laughs when I cannot remember whether my son is at Deb and Robs for staying behind after school and scared them half to death, sorry! Love you guys. If you are looking for childminders, then look no further.
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Eve
on 19/06/2019
Debbie & Rob are great with all the children they look after and its such a homely environment my little girl settled within a couple of weeks of starting there at 10 months old.
They do various activities with the children & my little one always came home and slept well after a busy day!
I would highly recommend Deb & Rob.
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KSwithy
on 04/06/2019
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