Maria
Childminder in Sprotbrough
Female Member since Dec 2011 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
OFSTED OUTSTANDING CHILDMINDER
PLACES AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 2024
Hello, my name is Maria, i am an Ofsted registered outstanding registered childminder living in spotborough Village. I have two children aged 13 and 8, and i live with my husband.
As a parent, I understand how hard it is to leave your child. That is why I offer a safe, home from home loving environment for your child to learn, grow, and have fun.
I work close with parents to meet your childs individual needs.
I provide fun, creative, and stimulating activities both indoors and out to suit children of all ages.
I regularly attend lots of different play groups, farms, library’s, museums, and woods, so your child has lots of access to new and different resources, experiences, people, and children.
We spend a lot of time outside exploring and learning from the world around us.
My Experience
I have a large family and have always been around children of all ages. I have a daughter who is 13 and a son who is 8, so I have a lot of newborn experience.
I encourage the children in all areas of the EYFS and use lots of fun ways to interest your child -
Lots of outdoor play
Woods
Parks
Den building
Museum
farms
Growing fruit and veg
Bug hunts
Play dough
Sand and water play
Role play
Construction
Messy play
Crafts
Our days are never the same.
My Qualifications
Paediatric first aid course
New to the early years foundation stage
CBR checked
Cypop unit 5
level 3 diploma for the children and young peoples workforce
safeguarding level 3
food hygiene
My trainning is ongoing
I have a Ofted grading of OUTSTANDING
My Availability
I have full-time and part-time places available for children aged 1 - 5
Full-time places for children before and after school aged 5 and above
I work 7.00 am - 5.30 pm Mondays to Friday
FREE places available for eligible funding places
Please feel free to contact me to reserve a place, to come and look around my home, meet me, or just have a chat.
ALL COVID-19 MEASURES IN PLACE
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Please contact me for details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Copley Junior 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
- Utility Bill (added 04/09/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report (added 18/08/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Maria. 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.
Maria is such a loving caring person! She's been childminding my son from the age of 10 months due to my mum starting work i was stuck for childcare and hated the idea of a stranger looking after my boy while me and my partner worked but when Maria made me feel so at ease and welcomed my son into her home! My son loves her daughter and her daughter is great with him! She has such a lovely, clean friendly home! I can't thank Maria enough for all she dose! She makes sure my son is feed a good healthly dinner and snacks - great activities and he's always bringing home things he's made with her! She takes him to playgroup and other activities .. It's great to know my son is well looked after and I would highly reccomend her to anyone!!!!!
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Overall
by
Parent
on 03/12/2014
Response by
Maria
on 04/12/2014:
Orrr thank you hun that's really kind and means alot. I love having him xx
Maria is a very caring and professional childminder, she is currently childminding my daughter, my daughter gets on very well with her and her family, my daughter always looks forward to Maria collecting her from school and even asks me if she can go to her home on a Saturdays!. Maria takes the time to provide fun and educational activities every day and encourages my daughter to take part in fun clubs and activities, Maria takes the time to listen to my daughters needs and she has helped my daughter overcome her shyness which has helped her come out of her shell. Maria has a very caring nature and is very easy to talk to, she is very down to earth and shows genuine care for the children. Maria also is quite understanding and flexible when you are in full time work with lateness and sick days. Maria’s home is very clean and safe. I feel reassured that my daughter is in a safe hands she is being cared for by Maria, I would recommend Maria to anyone that needs childcare and wants to ensure their child is in a clean, safe and caring environment.
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Overall
by
Parent
on 07/11/2014
Response by
Maria
on 04/12/2014:
Really appreciate your comments love and it makes it all worth it knowing she enjoys coming. Shes a lovely girl and a pleasure to be around xx
Maria is a lovely person and she was amazing with my little boy. She is warm and loving to all the children in her care and my little boy made some great little friends there.
Knowing that my child felt safe and was having a great time made it easier for me to go to work and leave him
Thank you
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Overall
by
Parent
on 06/11/2014
Response by
Maria
on 04/12/2014:
Thank you xx
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