Samantha
Childminder in Derby
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Female Member since May 2011 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 13 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live in Spondon with my
3 lovely children aged 20 19 & 17.
My Experience
I have been an Ofsted registered childminder since April 2010. We live in Spondon, Derby and offer a warm homely environment where children and parents all feel comfortable. The whole of our downstairs area is used for childminding, this includes a large conservatory/playroom, a through lounge/diner and shower room with toilet
Our days are filled with fun and we learn through play. We have a wide range of age appropriate toys that the children are able to select independently such as dressing up outfits, bricks, farms, little people, board games, balls and sports equipment and we also offer lots of craft and music activities. We have a wonderful completely enclosed garden with sandpits,waterplay, trampolines, and many toys which gets lots of use every day.
We are regulars at our local park, toddler group, music group and soft play
In the school holidays we often arrange trips further afield,
We strongly believe that every child is special and will work with parents to make sure that your child is happy and progressing well. We have an open outlook to different types of parenting and are happy to work with parents approaches such as baby wearing and baby led weaning.
We send lots of photographs so that you can clearly see how much fun they are having.
I am open 4 days a week, Mondays to Thursdays and offer both the 15 and 30 hours funded places for 2,3 and 4 year olds.
I currently do not offer school or nursery collections.
I home educated one of our children and am happy to look at providing care for other home educated children.
I have recently completed my level 3 SENCO course in order to offer further support where needed. I have experience of working with children with visual/hearing impairments, autism and ADHD.
My Qualifications
NVQ 2 and 3 in Childcare.
Level 3 SENCO
Level 4 in children and young people
References from existing parents available to view.
My Availability
Sorry, no available spaces.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6 per hour in the day - weekdays-minimum of 6 hours
£6. 50 per hour in the day for termtime only, flexible hours or less than 6 hours
£12 per hour Saturdays
Overnight care by arrangement
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 10/01/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Samantha. 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.
Sam is amazing, she is so accommodating and offers me some flexibility which is so hard to find with other childminders.
My daughter started attending just before she was 1 years older and has developed amazing social skills since attending and being around Sam, her family and all the other children. Florence is always reaching at the door when I drop her off, she can’t wait to cuddle Sam… and see Maisie the dog.
Sam keeps me updated all day with photos of what she’s up to, what she’s had for lunch and any naps she’s had.
Florence often comes home with drawings or cards she’s made for her family, like fathers and mothers days cards, which is always lovely to see and receive.
We are so glad we found Sam and her family.
Highly recommend her
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Sarah
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on 21/06/2021
Response by
Samantha
on 21/06/2021:
Thank you so much. I'm always ready for a Florence cuddle, they are the best!
Going back to work from maternity leave and deciding where to place my little girl was an important decision for me.
Finding Sam was a godsend. From the minute I met her and her lovely family I knew she was perfect to take care of my little girl.
I receive regular updates throughout the day of activities that have been done that day.
Isla loves her time at Sam’s with all the family, children and furry friends.
I cannot ask for any more out of a childminder. If you are looking for the best then Sam is that and so much more.
Thank you for everything Sam, I am so happy we found you!
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Lucy_l89
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on 17/06/2021
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Samantha
on 17/06/2021:
Thank you so much. We are so happy you found us too. Isla makes me chuckle every day.
It was last summer that I was looking for childcare for my little boy. And as a family we wanted him to have the same love and laughter that we have in our home.
The wonderful and fantastic Sam contacted me through childcare.co.uk offering a place, if we’d like to come for a trial.
That was now 9 months ago, and it feels like we’ve known Sam a lifetime.
Sam is so in sync with my little boys needs, wants, likes, dislikes, knowing when he is ready to try something new, introducing him to many new experiences and teaching him how to be independent.
He’s also met so many wonderful friends, both children and fluffy ones.
He’s completely settled and happy with Sam and her fabulous family.
I don’t know what we’d do without our Sam, she really has become apart of our family.
WE LOVE SAM!
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Kerry
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on 07/05/2021
Response by
Samantha
on 07/05/2021:
💕 Thank you so much. I love my days with our beautiful, happy boy.
Sam is absolutely wonderful. I am so glad I found her!
After an absolutely horrendous experience with another childminder who basically could not be bothered with my son, made me doubt myself as a parent and was to be honest the most unprofessional person I have ever come across; Sam came into our lives and I cannot thank her enough.
My son is the happiest little boy with her and I am so thankful that she has took him under her wing and shown him that he can be happy away from Mummy!
She sends us regular updates, gives him healthy meals and treats and basically is the best. My son loves her and her family to pieces... as do I!
Thank you Sam 💕
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Gemma
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on 29/07/2020
Response by
Samantha
on 16/09/2020:
We are so glad you found us. We love your sunshine boy, you guys AND your baking!!! 😆 😘
Couldn't ask for a better place then with Sam and her family. They helped me with having my son Connor when I had to go back to work. Tried a few places but I didn't feel comfortable leaving him with them. Then I saw Sam and felt so at ease. Such a lovely place and Connor has made many friends with the other children there.
She's always keeping me update throughout the day with what he's been doing. The range of food she makes for him is amazing 😍 there is always a good variety on his plate with lots of colours too.
Not only do they play inside but she's got a lovely garden with plenty to do aswel, and even some fluffy family members too 🐰
Also they have play dates at the park, toddler meetings and baby yoga. So he's become a confident little man and had picked up talking and walking quickly.
I don't drive but the Spondon Flyer bus is great as it stops right outs the house. There's always the Ilkeston Flyer too that is just a 10min walk from Sam's house to the village
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Trisha
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on 20/04/2020
Response by
Samantha
on 20/04/2020:
How lovely. Thanks so much Trish. We love our Baby Connor days. He's such a sweetie 😍
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