Laurajsm
Childminder in Broad Blunsdon
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Female Member since Apr 2009 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 22 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi I'm Laura Wilkins Smith, I live in Abbey Meads. I achieved a GOOD on my last Ofsted inspection in Sept 2019 with OUTSTANDING for behaviour and attitudes and personal development.
I am married with 2 grown up children.
My house has a separate playroom and child friendly secure garden.
My Experience
I have been childminding since 2008. I have looked after children from 9 months to 10 years.
My Qualifications
I have a level 3 diploma, children and young people's workforce.
I have completed the compulsary ICT course (introduction to childminding). I have a current and up to date first aid certificate. I have completed an EYFS (early years foundation stage) course. Safeguarding training is regularly updated.
I have recently completed a 6 month Early Years professional development programme.
My Availability
I work from 8.00am - 5.30pm every week day.
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: 18/01/2025 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Please contact me for further details.
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
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report (added 02/03/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/03/2021)
- DBS Check (added 02/03/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 diploma early learning and childcare (added 26/02/2021)
Reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for LauraJSm. 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.
Laura until very recently looked after our son for 6 + years (age 1-7). Our first impressions was of a caring and vastly experienced childcare provider, who will always put the welfare and developmental needs of the children first. These initial thoughts never changed.
It always amazed us how Laura blended seamlessly, both education and fun in to a harmoniousness environment for the children. We were always kept up to date through regular communications about any changes in policy, welfare, first aid and risk assessments. Along with the nurturing environment for the children to grow in and the educational side, Laura also focuses on ensuring the children eat nutritionally balanced meals.
I always took comfort in knowing that our son was with a best in class provider who has played a huge part in helping to shape our son in to a well mannered, intelligent and happy little boy he is today.
by Ali on 03/03/2021
Response by LauraJSm on 03/03/2021:
Hi thank you so much for your wonderful review it really means so much to me. 😊
Laura has been my childminder now for 8 years, looking after both my son and daughter. I absolutely cannot fault Laura and how she cares for my children. My son adores Laura and my daughter still asks to go during the school holidays she enjoys it so much! Laura achieves the perfect balance of fun and learning, and my son has come on leaps and bounds development wise during his time with her. I get regular updates throughout the day of the activities they have been doing, and Jack enjoys his meals there too, always keen to tell me what he has had for his dinner. The play area is very clean and welcoming and Laura always seems to have different toys to play with, and new daily activities planned. It’s so very important to be able to leave your children in a safe and nurturing environment and I feel that I am doing exactly that when I drop them off. Laura is really friendly and professional and I can’t recommend her enough.
by jojomoll on 02/03/2021
Response by LauraJSm on 03/03/2021:
Thank you for your lovely review it means so much to me x
Laura has been my childminder for nearly 7 years now. She's more than a childminder to me, she is the 2nd Mum to my 2 boys. The playroom setting is brilliant, my youngest runs in every morning and is excited to see what toys and activities Laura has planned for the day. Laura keeps me up to date througout the day with messages and a diary to take home in the evening. I always love seeing what craft activities Laura has done with the boys and Laura has been fundamental in their early years development.
There is always a good choice of food on offer for the boys, their favourite is chilli con carne and Laura's special chicken salad wraps.
I would not hesitate to recommend Laura's services, she is highly organised, professional and the boys adore her. My boys could not be in better hands whilst i'm at work.
by LVCarson on 11/02/2019
Having met with several childminders Laura was the obvious choice. She has a welcoming home and a lovely family, who are adored by both of my children. She has been wonderful with my two year old, who affectionately calls her "My Laula". My 5 year old also has a wonderful time during the before and after school care and is always excited to tell Laura about his day. She has a, reassuringly, professional but approachable manner which has made returning to work worry free.
by Parent on 16/03/2014
Laura is an excellent childminder. My little girl really enjoys being looked after by Laura and has really come on since being with her. I can thoroughly recommend Laura to anyone looking for childcare.
by Parent on 04/03/2014
Response by LauraJSm on 07/03/2014:
Thank you so much for your review, it really means a lot to me.
Laura Smith is a superb Childminder. She is very professional in her manner and provides a friendly, warm and family orientated childcare service. Our son loves going to Laura's and she undertakes a range of activities to further the childrens development. We especially like our daily diary informing us of what our son has done during the day including what he has eaten for breakfast and lunch. It is very reassuring as a working parent to know that your child is happy and being looked after to a high standard where he feels like one of the family. I would certainly recommend Laura to any parent looking for a childminder.
by Parent on 05/10/2012
Laura is a friendly childminder. She is very welcoming and professional and made the settling in period very easy. She has a caring nature & my son thoroughly enjoyed his time with her which was very reassuring for me. He also enjoyed all the activies that they did.
Thank you Laura.
by Parent on 19/10/2011
Laura is a super childminder. She is flexible and very welcoming. My daughter was always happy to be with Laura and enjoyed many exciting activities. Laura's setting is safe and secure and I felt very happy to leave my daughter with her.
by Parent on 06/10/2011
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