Laura Matthews
Childminder in Chelmsford
Female Member since Mar 2017 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a Mum to 3 children, boys aged 18 & 15 and a girl aged 9. I live in Tile Kiln, Chelmsford and my local school is Mildmay Primary School. We have 2 dogs, a Hungarian Vizsla and a Large Munsterlander puppy, as well as a tortoise as pets.
My Experience
I registered as a childminder in January 2017 and have worked in childcare for over 20 years, taking a couple of breaks to have my children. I completed my Level 3 qualification whilst working in a day nursery in 2014. I have since worked as a childminder’s assistant before deciding to register myself.
My Qualifications
I gained my Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education as an NVQ whilst working in a day nursery school in 2014. I have attended Safeguarding course and have a pediactric first aid certificate. I am currently doing a course to refresh and further my knowledge.
My Availability
I will have full days Monday -Thursday available from mid April 2024.
| 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 | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 12/03/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/03/2024)
Reviews
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My son Ezra started settling in sessions with Laura when he was 10 months' old until 3 years, 3 months. We recently had to say our goodbyes as we moved back home to Scotland. I wish we were able to bring Laura and her family with us :( The childminding experience she gave was everything we could have asked for and more.
As a nervous first time mum, having my baby during covid/lockdown, and away from my support network, Laura put me at ease as soon as I met her. She is so patience, kind, warm and friendly- with so much energy I have no idea how she does it! She is consistent with sharing updates, pictures and notes whenever Ezra was at hers, and she was flexible too to accommodate work schedules which I really appreciated.
She treated Ezra like an extended part of her family, and he was so happy, content and flourished under her care. There was so much choice for toys to play with and she would aim to take them out most days (unless he and the other kids overruled her to stay home and play haha). There was always an adventure- local playgroups, the farm, playparks, soft-plays, even a simple walk to splash in some puddles. I also liked how she would meet with other local childminders for days out too so Ezra could mix with other children.
She was also quick to pick up on what Ezra was interested in and focus on this through his play and learning. He has learned how to count, the alphabet, so many songs, dances- this is all from Laura's! I also loved how each day began and finished with some school aged children and the school pick up/drop offs- he had so many friends of all different ages and it was amazing to see them interact with him (I distinctly remember one time when he was little the girls were in a circle reading him a story and brushing his hair haha). All the children there were so lovely, its such a nice group.
In summary, I thoroughly recommend Laura and would be happy to provide more information on our experience.
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on 05/04/2024
Laura has been an amazing childminder for my daughter Lola since she was 6mth old. I couldn’t recommend her enough. My daughter has been made to feel part of the family, cared for and given all opportunities to explore and grow while in Laura’s care.
Laura has kept me informed through the days over the years with pictures and updates of activities. From the very beginning I felt very secure leaving my little one in her care
I’ve always been supported as a working parent by Laura, as I’ve needed to increase scheduled days and hours as Lola got bigger.
It’s the end of an era now we’re planning my daughter to start school in September so we’re very sad it’s all going to change. Lola loves her so much we’ll really miss her.
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