Caroline
Childminder in Horsham District Council
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Female Member since Nov 2010 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 23 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
NO VACANCIES. Hello, I'm Caroline McCurrach, four-times OFSTED Outstanding, with many years of childminding experience. What will you find here? Creativity and imagination, learning through play, following the seasons, natural open-ended resources and an eco-friendly approach to life. We grow our own fruit and vegetables in our garden and on our allotment: the children learn to sow, grow and harvest there- finding out where our food comes from and discovering the creatures who live there too!
Our piano provides plenty of musical fun and we love snuggling up on our big sofa for stories and songs. My background is in art and design so we are always creating, making and being inspired by the world around us. We love putting on our wellies and waterproofs and spending time out in the natural environment: our garden, the woods, beach, allotment visits and countryside.
I provide healthy lunches and snacks included in my fees - as I know you are busy enough in the mornings! Our menu here is carefully chosen to include organic, wholegrain, low-sugar, local, seasonal, home-grown and high-quality ingredients.
I specialise in the 0-3 age group, with a lot of 1:1 attention, spontaneous adventures, flexibility and a small, calm family-feel to our setting, all year round.
I am an active member of Horsham's 'Octopus Childminding Group' for social get-togethers for the children, outings and also professional development and peer support.
I provide a secure on-line Learning Journal so you can see up-to-date photos, videos and information about your child's progress at any time which parents (and grandparents!) love.
Our home is in Swindon Road, Horsham, with easy access to the A24 and train station.
HRMC Tax-free Childcare and all EY Funded Entitlement accepted.
My Experience
I started out in my childminding career in 2011. I am married with 2 teenage sons. I have experience of being a full time working parent, so I understand the challenges and opportunities you face. I can provide stable and reliable care for your child so you can enjoy your day at work with peace of mind. Feedback I have had from my families has been very enthusiastic- see my reviews- and other references are available.
My Qualifications
I am Ofsted Registered. I am a Fellow-Ambassador member of the Professional Association of Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). I have my Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare, Paediatric First Aid qualification and Level 2 in Foods Safety. I build on my knowledge and experience with regular training courses, self-development and network events. I have a full, clean driving license. I have been graded 'outstanding in all areas' at all four of my Ofsted inspections.
My Availability
NO VACANCIES. I anticipate my next vacancy to be for Sept 2026. Open Mon-Thu, 8am-5pm, all-year-round only. Sorry, no school or pre-school drop-off/pick ups.
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
My fees include all food and outings. I offer all EYFE Government funding and accept Government Tax-Free Childcare.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 10/01/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly praised for providing exceptional care and guidance. Parents appreciate the daily outdoor activities, nutritious meals, and educational experiences offered. The childminder's communication with parents is commended, with regular updates and photos shared. Children are reported to be happy and thriving in the small group setting, developing valuable skills and knowledge. Overall, parents express immense gratitude for the childminder's care and expertise.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Caroline. 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.
Caroline is amazing. Our son has been with Caroline since he was 9months. And he is flourishing.
She has guided us through every milestone and given us the best advice for weening bottles and dummies. I value every bit of advice she gives us. Caroline is extremely caring and kind. Her knowledge on early years is exceptional and the children are exposed to a variety of environments that help them learn and grow. She takes them out daily and encourages them to explore and discover the world. My son is always extremely happy to see Caroline and the other children. She provides nutritious and heathy meals from her allotment, which have exposed my son to different foods.
Caroline communicates regularly with parents with reviews and provides daily updates with photos. I love receiving these updates and I am excited to see what my son has been up to and learnt that day.
I am extremely grateful for the care, advice and reassurance we have received from Caroline. Thank you for everything you do.
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Katie
on 08/05/2025
We consider ourselves so lucky to have met Caroline and that our daughter got to experience growing up with this amazing person since she was 14 months!!
Our daughter will have been with Caroline for two years by September, when she is due to move on to a preschool, as part of her transitioning to a bigger setting.
We couldn't have asked for a better person to look after our little one. We were so stressed and worried when we were looking for the right setting, and then our paths crossed with Caroline. We couldn't be more thankful for this.
Caroline is a very caring, kind and responsible person! She takes the little ones out every day and teaches them all about nature and life skills. They attend toddler groups on a weekly basis. They also go to the allotment where they can pick up vegetables and fruit depending on the weather etc. They do beautiful group activities where their imagination, gross and fine motor skills are challenged. Also, regarding the meals that Caroline offers, they are very healthy and nutritious! Moreover, Caroline is always available to answer questions, reassure the parents and guide them through when needed. She is very thoughtful of each family's situation.
Throughout this time that our daughter has been with Caroline, there is nothing negative that we have experienced! Caroline has been an amazing influence to our daughter and we will be forever grateful to her and her whole family for looking after our precious little one!
We would choose Caroline every time!!!
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Katerina
on 21/04/2025
Caroline has looked after our son 3-days per week for almost 3-years. We couldn't be happier with her setting. Our son is always excited to see her and always loves to tell us about his days! The updates on Tapestry and so lovely - they do such fun things. Caroline is very outdoorsy, which is love - he's often spent the day in the woods or digging things up at the allotment. Our daughter will be taking our sons place with Caroline in the summer and we're really looking forward to watching her develop and grow with Caroline!
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Brett
on 11/04/2025
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