Sarah Mathias
Childminder in Tenby (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 22 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Qualified Nursery Nurse and childminder. I have been childminding in Wales for 25 years and graded Excellent in my CIW inspection. I am also available to collect children from Local primary schools.
I have excellent reference and very flexibale in my working hours. I am also available for emergency childcare cover if your childminder is on holiday or sick, or if you only require occasional days and dont want to be tied to a contract however would like the odd day here and there for shopping or a few hours after school to go and have your hairdresser's appointments meet a friend for lunch etc I have a flexi space available were you pay for hours only used. I also provide holiday cover for children who parents only need some school holidays and need flexi hours. You only pay for hours used.
My Experience
I have been a qualified Nursery nurse for 28 years working in large day nursery's as a deputy managers and baby supervisor of a 12 place baby unit. I have been a registered Childminder for the past eighteen years working with all age ranges, from birth to 13 years. I have also been very fortunate to care for children who have social and emotional needs and who are on the Autistic Spectrum and have worked closely with special needs co-ordinators from Portage and Thomas outreach organisations identifying children's needs within the home setting and building children's foundations for them to prepare for pre-school. I am also a Registered Sitters child carer. I was an accredited network childminder where I last lived, Which represent excellent childcare skills. To maintain this level I was monitered and assessed by an NCMA co-ordinator throughtout the year and attend courses and training nights each month in the evenings and at weekends to gain higher knowledge and up to date training and qualifications within my chosen field. I provide a lot of activites in the day for the children to promote thier overal developement. I devise themes for the setting the children have new topics every 8wks to ensure they get the most fun and enjoyment in the days I care for them, they also have their own personal developmental file, which is sent home every term with pictures of activities and observations etc.
For children who attend in holiday time or after school I have extensive arts and crafts, board games etc to keep children entertained, if we go on any outings it's on wood land walks, beach walks, rock pool challenges etc with activity sheets for children to find explore etc or if numbers are low and we go somewhere that requires entrance fee that will be covered by myself no charge to the parents. Children love October half term as we make the week full of arts and crafts baking, science experiments, and end the week we have a Halloween party, full of old fashioned games and fun, even if a child doesn't enjoy parties I'm very sensitive to every individual child's needs and ensure everyone has a fantastic day.
When I am babysitting in the evening I usually ask the parents input into what their children enjoy playing with etc and bring along a bag full of toys activities etc to make the child/ren feel more comfortable with a new person coming into their home setting.
My Qualifications
N.N.E.B Diploma in Nursery Nursing
NVQ Business Administration Level 2
Childrens First Aider
Basic Good and Hygiene certificate
Outstanding childcarer by Ofsted
Safeguarding level 1
Level 2 risk assessment
Children's mental health course
Attachment and Resilience course
Quality Standard Award Course
Cache level 3 diploma in home based childcare
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder course
Busy Feet Health Matters course
Left Handed Workshop course
Welsh in a Childminding Setting course
My Availability
I can work any days and week nights. I am available as a babysitter in the evenings at parents home from 6pm until anytime required. I am very flexable and can be available at short notice if required.
I am available for childminding from 6am- Finish I can work as late as parent requires.
If Parents require school holiday cover only for their child parents will be charged £5 per hour for only the hours, they use and require!
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 27/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
£6 per hour for under 4’s
After school per session £11 from 3pm-6pm snack included, can work as late as parent requires, after 6pm £5 per hour until collected.
For evening work in child's homes I charge £13 per hour.
Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding any questions on hours fees etc more than happy to discuss individual needs of child hours etc.
If Parents require school holiday cover only for their child parents will be charged £5 per hour for only the hours, they use and require.
Babysitting is £13 per hour in child’s own home.
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 16/08/2018)
- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 16/08/2018)
- Reference (added 16/08/2018)
- Training Certificate (added 16/08/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 16/08/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Sarah basically came to our rescue and was so flexible with us. My daughter was 2 when she started with Sarah and settled straight in. Sarah was so welcoming and loving. Her setting was homely and relaxed with plenty of play spaces and stimulation. My daughter always came home saying she had had a lovely day and would ask to see Sarah even on days she wasn't due there which I think speaks volumes. She provided a nurturing environment and just always seemed to genuinely love her time with the children which always put me at ease when I left my daughter in her care. We only ended our time with Sarah because she moved away and we were all very sad to see her go but wish her all the best and offer our recommendation.
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on 14/09/2018
Our son has been with Sarah for just over a year from the age of 1. We cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She has provided a warm and caring environment with a great deal of support and flexibility for all the children in her care. During his time with her, our sons speech and general development has come on in leaps and bounds. He has turned into a happy and confident little boy and we know Sarah’s influence has had a major impact on this.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sarah to anyone as she has been excellent and will be greatly missed by all of us.
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on 03/09/2018
Sarah has childminded for my two children, one of whom is autistic.
She is a warm, caring and nurturing person. My children adore her and they are so excited to go to her house.
She truly is a real life Mary Poppins, and I feel like I’m losing a limb now that she is moving away.
If you are looking for a childminder then this lady is the best of the best!
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mumtotwo
on 17/07/2018
Sarah has been our child minder since 2014 my son was 2 when we found her. Alex had previously been in a nursery setting but didn't get on well there he didn't speak much at nursery and would often come home with wet underwear. Since we sent him to Sarah he completely came out of his shell, he went from crying about going in to nursery to never wanting to leave Sarah's house! Over time his confidence has grown and even now he's in school he still goes to Sarah in the holidays and absolutely loves it. She makes everything fun for the children as well as educational and they are always coming home with something they have made. Sarah has been an absolute live saver on so many occasions with last minute childcare and babysitting. She also took my son overnight when my partner was in hospital and we literally couldn't survive without her. Anyone who is considering taking a place with Sarah it will be the best decision you make for your child.
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alialex
on 08/07/2018
sarah is amazing at her job very friendly down to earth lady she welcomed my daughter into her home and made her feel very comfortable as she is sleeping there overnight, my daughter loves to go to sarah’s house she never wants to leave it’s like her second home
daisy has made lovely friends here such a lovely warm setting thank you ever so much keep up with your good work!!
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Jess
on 24/05/2018
I had been looking for a reliable babysitter for quite a while and when I came across Sarah’s profile I thought she was too good to be true! I went to meet her and found out IT’S ALL TRUE!
My two girls (2 and 5) absolutely love her, especially when she turns up with her big bag of tricks. She sticks to the routine I have the girls in and always reassures me everything is going well when I’m out. I love the fact that she really gets involved with the girls and finds out about them as individuals, even bringing things over that relate to things my eldest is doing in school.
This lovely lady is way more than a babysitter, she absolutely goes the extra mile to engage with the kids and make everyone feel comfortable, happy and over all safe. I’m so grateful to have found her and shall be regularly booking her to watch the girls for a very long time to come.
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Maryajj
on 21/05/2018
For the last year Sarah has been critical to us, due to having no family network in Wales.
So what makes Sarah special?
1. Short notice... no problem
2. Emergency cover... no problem
3.Baby Sitting... no problem
Intelligent, understanding, patient, flexible, professional & very much a part of our sons development.
A loving clean safe home is what you see as soon as you step in the front door. We always have a detailed chat every evening & exchange ideas when we pick up our boy.
We are to leave Sarah for a year as we have another one due in September & have already told her she will be the only consideration in July 2013.
Sarah is looking after our boy when the big day, night, afternoon or evening happens to arrive, what more could you want...honestly?!
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on 29/06/2012
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