Sarah
Childminder in Folkestone
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Female Member since Feb 2011 Last Updated Oct 2023 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Ofsted Registered Childminder and mother of two children aged 14 and 11.
Following Inspection by Ofsted in May 2022. Our setting was graded as ‘Outstanding’.
We are passionate about supporting both children and their families in finding the best possible work / life balance.
We provide a family feel home based setting where each child can identify with being part of our large and diverse extended family.
All of the children, from tinies to teens know me as Auntie Sarah, my fabulous Assistants are Auntie Vanessa and Auntie Helen.
We work hard to form strong bonds and professional relationships with the whole family as this helps us to bring out the best in the children.
We enjoy music, dancing and games, going on lots of varied adventures and have a great sense of humour!
We love to see children develop with their language, skills, independence and confidence. We do this by having a variety of 'adventures' each week following the (sometimes random) interests of the children, then building on these experiences to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
All our outings and adventures are planned with the development of strong and confident independence and social skills in mind, which the children can then use to access the wider curriculum through the choices of play and activities available to them.
We have lots of trips and outings with a good dose of fun, and lots of laughter within a structured routine.
If you hear about a couple of ladies with a large group of small children singing "The Wheels on the Bus" at top volume, complete with actions on the number 71.....it was probably us!
The setting is in Cheriton within a 5 minute walk of Folkestone West Train Station.
My Experience
I have worked and volunteered in education governance and schools since my children were born and have also had the privilege of working with vulnerable adults also.
I am also a Governor for a local popular Primary School.
Many, many children are regular visitors to my home both in a childminding and social capacity, the majority of children joining the setting come via the lovely reviews and recommendations of our existing parents and families.
I love the variety caring for children of all ages brings and love to be able to support my families when ask for advice including supporting them with breastfeeding, toilet training , behaviour and routines.
Many of the children I care for are bilingual and the children are exposed to a good level of cultural diversity.
I have a great understanding of safeguarding and the EYFS curriculum and like to deliver this in a fun and interactive, child led manner.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Prevent Duty
Safeguarding
Breastfeeding Peer Support Training
My Availability
We are always happy to chat with potential new families about their needs and add children to our waiting list where appropriate.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Funded spaces available on request for both termtime only and stretched all year around.
Cor Hours
8am until 5.00pm
Monday - Thursday - £7.00 per hour.
Before 8am, After 6pm, weekends and Bank Holidays £10.50 per hour.
The setting is open all year round apart from Childminders own family holiday.
Overnight Sessions & Weekends Available - Fees agreed on discussion with parents.
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 08/10/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Both my children go to Cheriton childminding and I couldn't believe the change in them within their first week.
Their speech and confidence grew so much. They felt so welcome in Sarah's home, which is completely tailored to a childcare environment. It is safe and secure, a real home from home and the children love going.. they don't even say goodbye in the morning and always look forward to going.
Sarah and the aunties are so proactive with the time they spend with the children and the learning style encourages their creativity and thinking outside of the box. They do so many activities that stimulate exploration and learning. They adore forest school and the many trips out in the 'cherry bus'.
Sarah has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the children and is always on hand to offer support. You can tell that she really loves childminding and invests so much of her own time and energy into all the children aswel and her own training and development within the setting.
We love getting photos of what they've been up to in the day. Everyone at CC is lovely and I would highly recommend them 💗
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Where to start! My experience with Sarah could not have been more wonderful. We started my 3 year old with her after his previous childminder closed down. We had heard of Sarah by reputation and were not disappointed. My 3 year old was struggling in many aspects of his development including toilet training. Within a few months at Sarah’s, his confidence, verbal skills and communication skills had improved dramatically, not to mention with Sarah’s support he was now using the toilet confidently. Sarah was always available for advice and support. Communication is fantastic. She has a wonderful bond with all the children she looks after along with her assistants who are also fantastic. It’s like a second family for your child, my child truly thrived under Sarah’s care and I will certainly use her again when my 8 month old needs a childminder. It’s no surprise she is rated outstanding by ofsted. She treats every child as an individual and then supports the need of that child with such professional care. Auntie Sarah is the best!
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We have been so lucky to find Sarah. Our daughter has been happy and settled from day one and talks about her adventures and setting friends all the time.
Sarah and her team are amazing. They organise fantastic activities and support our little one in her development and learning. As a family we are so happy to have made the decision to trust Sarah with our daughter!
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Wish I had know about them with my previous two. Having come from a traditional nursery setting, we where looking for something a bit different with our youngest. It isn’t just a place he goes while we work, they truly make you feel like your child is part of their family. Due to that their approach they know him so well and have helped him grow so much. They do so many fun trips and activities that they can’t wait to go or tell you about their day. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
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Honestly... everyone needs an aunty sarah! Sarah came to the rescue during lockdown with the nursery closing and mummy and daddy still working. The difference within 3 days of my little man starting, was amazing! Sarah and I worked together and she managed to have him potty trained within 3 days! With more one to one time, my little boys speech came along way in such short time. Sarah would regularly send me pictures/videos of my little one joining in with activities or on fun days out which gave me reassurance. I can honestly say there is nobody else I could recommend apart from sarah, the only regret I have is not getting my little one started with her earlier.
Thankyou for everything aunty sarah!!
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