Sophie
Childminder in Bury (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Oct 2023 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 13 May 2025
My Summary
Sophies Little Stars
About Me
I am an OFSTED registered childminder based in Whitefield. I offer before and afterschool club to Mersey Drive Primary School. I have two amazing sons and a cockapoo called Kenny.
My oldest attends Mersey Drive and my youngest will be with me.
My Experience
My first taste of a child care experience was when I completed my work experience in a local primary school. When I left school I went to Salford College and completed my level 3 Childcare qualification, I had experience working in two schools and a small private nursery. Since qualifying I was taken on by the nursery and worked up to be a room leader of their baby and preschool room. After leaving that nursery I went to a larger setting to progress further and expand my knowledge. Here I became a tots senior and then was promoted to baby room leader. After I had my son I took on the deputy role, since my second boy and having my oldest jn school I wanted to find something around childcare but where I have flexibility around term time. I hope to make this change easier for other parents that are having the same struggle.
My Qualifications
Certificate of Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
Foundation Degree in Arts in Children's Learning and Development
CACHE level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
Full paediatric first aid
Advanced safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding lead (Level 3)
Designated Safeguaring Training
Food safety and hygiene
Food allergy awareness
Illness and infection control
SEND code of practice
Understanding Autism
Child development
Understanding Children's emotions
Children's mental health
Child protection
Understanding babies
Baby sign
Blossoming babies
The vulnerability of babies
Working with babies
Designated fire safety officer
Biting in early years
Appropriate touching
My Availability
NO CURRENT SPACES (updated May 25)
I am open 730 - 1800 each day
Closed bank holidays - no charge for parents
Meals and snacks included in the price
Before and after school care (Mersey Drive)
Term Time places available
Holiday club available
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£45 per day 730-1800
Funded hours
15 hours 830-1600 x2 or 930-1430 x3
30 hours 730-1730 x3
£6 for every top up hour
School information (Mersey Drive only)
£9 before school club from 730
£12 after school club until 1800
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Mersey Drive Community Primary School
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 29/10/2023)
- Council Tax Bill (added 15/10/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 15/10/2023)
- UK Passport (added 15/10/2023)
- DBS Check (added 15/10/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sophie. 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.
Sophie is brilliant and treats my little girl as part of her family. Sophie tailors activities to suit her interests as well as her specific needs. A wide variety of activities are provided within the home and out in the garden. Sophie provides healthy meals and appropriate and varied alternatives to cater for my daughters difficulties with food. It's a lovely clean home. We are updated often via an app. Sophie supports our parentjng decisions and preferences. She has been really supportive in the application for funded hours too.
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SC87
on 19/02/2024
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Sophie
on 19/02/2024:
I am so glad you are happy, she is a kind and caring child and has settled in amazing!
Sophie is amazing at what she does. With my little girl having to do just morning settles at school for 2 weeks, Sophie had her for the full days I needed and did pick ups from school for me until I finished work. My little girl thoroughly enjoyed her time with Sophie and asked excitedly every morning if Sophie was picking her up again! She had a range of different meals and alternatives if she was feeling fussy. They did different activities including going out and about locally. Communication was fab and I was updated with meals, toileting and activities. Nothing was too much trouble for her. 10/10 amazing childminder!! Can 100% trust her with your little ones, they’re treated just like her own.
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Georgie
on 27/10/2023
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