Lucy
Childminder in Colchester (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Jul 2016 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 13 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Lucy and I live in a small village called Frating, just outside of Colchester which has great access to the A120 and A12.
I live with my husband And our two children aged 16 and 13 our 2 dogs and 3 cats. All very friendly!
I have 16 years experience looking after young children and before becoming a childminder I used to run a parent and toddler group.
I can offer a lovely home from home setting where your child will be treated like a member of the family.
I work alone, so can only look after up to 6 children under the age of 8 as per the EYFS so spaces are limited.
I look after children from birth to the term after their 3rd birthday, when they can move on to one of the local pre schools.
I accept government funding for 9 month olds and 2 year funding.
My families say that I’m more like an Auntie to their children, as they all love coming to Lulu’s house! I treat the children like I would my own and make them feel like a part of my family.
I have a lot of patience and enjoy teaching the children how to be independent and develop their confidence to help prepare them with the skills they need for starting school.
We regularly go to playgroups, meet with other childminders, parks, farms,beach and zoos and generally just out and about. This helps the children to gain social skills in larger groups and learn about the wider community.
I have lots of indoor and outdoor toys at my home and a very large garden to play in.
We do lots of arts and crafts and messy play activities which is a big hit with all ages!
I always follow children’s interests and ensure that they are learning through play.
I have lots of educational toys here that children can freely choose to play with and I set up a different adult led activity for them to explore each week to enhance their learning.
We love animals here and children are taught how to be kind to them and how to look after them.
We also take care of our wildlife and learn lots about looking after the environment as this is something that is very important to me.
If you would like to come and have a look around my setting and see if it is suitable for you and your child, please get in touch and we will arrange a meeting.
My Experience
16 years experience in looking after young children.
Experience in looking after twins.
My Qualifications
OFSTED rated GOOD
Paediatric first aid trained
cache level 3 award in preparing to set up a Home-based child minding business.
level 2 food hygiene.
Safeguarding level 1,2 & 3
Managing behaviour
Delivering the EYFS
SCHEMAS
Planning a curriculum
Full clean driving license
My Availability
I’m open between the hours of 8 AM and 5.30PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
I take 5/6 weeks holiday per year during school holidays. These dates will be given in January to allow you to plan holiday cover for the year.
You will need to provide a packed lunch for your child for the day.
Snacks, water and milk is provided.
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| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
My fees are £6 .50 per hour for EYFS childcare plus occasional extras for day trips.
I accept childcare vouchers, tax free childcare and government funding.
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
- DBS Check (added 20/04/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/04/2017)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first-aid (added 08/04/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid level 3 (added 20/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: CACHE Level 3 (added 02/01/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lucy. 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 daughter is nearly 3 and has been going to Lucy’s for a year and a half and absolutely loves ‘Lulu’s’. Lucy gives a home from home setting and works really hard to make sure the children get everything they need. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being here. Lucy is more than just a childminder and really cares about the children, I can talk to her about anything and she very helpful with advice and in general with anything. I highly recommend Lucy as a childminder, she is the best!
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Jade
on 21/02/2024
Our daughter has been with Lucy twice a week for a year and a half now, we are so happy with the care she receives there.
Lucy provides so many fantastic resources and each day there will be a new activity to capture the children's imagination and expand/develop their skills. Lucy offers a structured and fun-filled day in a warm and wonderful setting.
I would highly recommend Lucy as a childcare provider.
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Natasha
on 04/02/2019
Response by
Lucy
on 04/02/2019:
Thank you for your lovely review xx
My daughter has been going to Lucy for a few months now and has recently started five full days a week. Sofia was only 9 months when she first started and is now a year old. From the very word go, I never had any fear about Sofia being in Lucy's Care. The setting is beautiful, and Lucy provides/organises different activities everyday. Sofia is very forward and confident but since being with Lucy she has developed so much more. I have absolute faith in Lucy and would recommend her at the drop of a hat, to anyone. Her family are lovely too, and Sofia adores her children.
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Mummy K
on 25/05/2017
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