Suedown Childminding
Childminder in Trowbridge (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 30 minutes
Female Member since Dec 2009 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 11 May 2025
My Summary
# Spaces Available Summer ‘25 #
About Me
Hi my name is Sue, I am an Ofsted registered childminder (EY253223). I work with an assistant, who is my eldest daughter ( level 3 qualified & registered assistant). I also have a p/t registered assistant, plus a bank assistant who helps out when required!. We are registered for the maximum no of children allowed by Ofsted, so 6 under 8’s each; so its quite a busy, fun and sociable setting!
In our last Ofsted we achieved a Good result (Feb ‘23).
I am qualified to level 3, obtained at Norland Nursery training College (a long time ago!). I am accredited to accept all of the government funding. I have over 25 years experience in childcare (0-12years) , and 2 grown up daughters of my own.
We have lots of room to play indoors and outside in a secure, well equipped garden. There are a large variety of toys to choose from, as well as different arts & crafts materials. We try to get out and about to local toddler groups, library, parks and softplay, etc. We also spend a lot of time doing adult-led activities, and preparing the older children for school entry. Snacks are provided by us, but I ask for a healthy packed lunch to be provided.
I constantly update my training, keeping up to date in all areas of childcare.
My Experience
I have over 25 years experience in childcare, registered as a Childminder since 2003. Extensive experience as a private nanny after qualifying at Norland NTC.
My Qualifications
NNEB - Norland.
ICP- Childminding. Accredited to accept funding.
First aid, food hygiene, level 3 safeguarding, behaviour management, ECAT, health & safety, diversity, outdoor play, english as an additional language, & special needs training (autism, asthma & allergies). Level 2 Autism Awareness.
My Availability
Monday-Thursday 7.30 until 5.30, extra hours may be available on request.
I also offer babysitting in the evenings.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 17/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.40 per hour
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
£5.10per hour. Reduction for siblings.
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 07/07/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/07/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 25/05/2024)
- Inspection Report (added 16/02/2024)
- Inspection Report: Inspection of Susan Down (added 16/02/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: full paediatric first aid (12 hours) (added 29/04/2022)
- Training Certificate (added 07/07/2019)
- Exam Certificate (added 07/07/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for SueDown childminding. 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.
Sue is an amazing childminder. We have been lucky enough to have her look after our little boy, and as a really nervous mum Sue has always made me feel confident my son is safe and having a great time.
It is a lovely home environment ☺️
Would 100% recommend
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Laura
on 20/12/2023
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SueDown childminding
on 20/12/2023:
Thanks for your lovely review 😊. He is a pleasure to care for x
Sue and her team have looked after both my children, my youngest still there. They both settled in really well and both enjoy their time with Sue.
They get the best of both worlds as they are in a home setting but have other children to socialise with.
They often go out and about and we get regular updates as to what they’ve been up to (like a termly report with photos) as well as a daily diary.
It’s always hard leaving your little ones with anyone but it’s made easy knowing they are in such good hands.
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Jane
on 04/03/2020
Both of my children have gone to Sue since they were about 6 months old, and they both love it and wander in quite happily when I leave them.
Sue has a great team of assistants through the week, and a few children at any one time, so it's always fun with someone to play with.
They also go on regular trips to the library, toddler groups, Active Trowbridge and the park so they come home with lots of news.
It's the perfect middle ground between a nursery and a home environment.
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on 12/06/2018
Sue has been fantastic with my 3 young children. They settled really well, my eldest couldn't wait to go back everytime. I would recommend to anyone looking for home from home childcare.
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on 29/05/2016
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