Rarrars
Childminder in Chesterfield (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Nov 2011 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 06 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I have now been registered with Ofsted for 7 years allowing me to use my time and effort to care for children.
It is my intention to take children in my care on outings when possible, with parental consent. I am a member of the national trust so I offer a number of educational, enjoyable day trips (age dependable) Also occasional trips to the local toddler sessions and play centres allowing children to mix with other children.
My house is well equipped and I have a large enclosed garden with play equipment offering children the access to be outdoors as much as possible.
i recived a good rating at my last ofsted inspection and i can offer the early years funded childcare for children from 2 years of age
My Experience
I Have 4 children of my own and 15 Grandchildren ranging from the ages 26 - 1 years with a new born grandson on the way along side 2 great grandchildren
I have experience working with children with autism
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered,
Pediatric First Aid
Introduction to Sign language level 1- 2 credits
Early Years and Childcare additional Needs
Basic Induction for Childminders
Introduction to early Years
Child Development 0-5 and 6-11
Risk Assesment
Health and Safety
Welfare Rights
Confidentiality/ CAF/ Safeguarding
Multi-Agency Working
Safeguarding Young Children
My Availability
My normal working hours are 6.30am-7.00pm 5 days a week
occasional weekends
I try my best to be as flexible as possible so depending on needs other times could be discussed.
I currently drop off and pick up from local schools including
Holmgate Primary
grassmoor primary
(other schools could possibly be arranged)
Pick up and drop offs available
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 31/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £5.00 per hour
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
Please contact me regarding fee's these start from £4.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
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 12/11/2017)
- DBS Check (added 12/11/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for rarrars. 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.
Cannot recommend Rarrar enough. Having a covid baby meant separation anxiety was a real struggle on both sides! Rarrar made me & 2 year instantly welcome, even with tears supported her in the best way. Her speech was non-existent and now speaks more clear and confidence is booming. She now no longer asks for me and never wants to leave. We've extended hours with no complications and now get asked about Rarrar days on a regular basis and we have to get special Rarrar biscuits at home!
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Jessiiee
on 21/08/2023
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rarrars
on 21/08/2023:
Oh Jess this is beautiful thank you so much its really nice to know you are appreciated your little girl is a lovely child and we love her dearly even if she eats all my biscuits ❤️
Christine is an excellent childminder! My daughter has been cared for by Christine for 9 months so far and she has settled in and absolutely loves being with Christine, she even calls her mama. Christines house is like a home from home, so warm and friendly and Phoebe settled in straight away. Christine is so helpful and accomodating, nothing is too much trouble :) I am really grateful as she has allowed me peace of mind knowing that my daughter is in safe, caring hands whilst I am working. Thank you so much Christine xxx
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on 06/12/2017
My little boy Finian loves going to rarras. She is more like a grandma than a child minder. Finian settled in straight away, if I'm
Honest, he doesn't want to come home!! I would have no hesitation in recommending Christine. She is very loving and caring with all the children in her care, she treats them as she soul her own. Christine is very flexible which is important for working parents. 110%
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I currently take my daughter to Rarrars childminding services and have to say that Christine is very good with Charlie and have to say myself that my daughter Charlie really looks forward to goin to Christine so she must really enjoy herslef and i find that by the time she comes home she tired so Christine must really tire her out which is a good thing for me after being at work most of the day highly recommened with a very high standard of child care :)
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