Sharron
Childminder in Chester
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Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 04 Jun 2025
My Summary
Hi 👋
About Me
Hi, my name is Sharron. My husband Mike, who is my registered assistant, works alongside me.
Mike is the vice chair of a Childminding association, and I am the training coordinator.
We have been minding for 19 years so we have plenty of experience.
We have 2 older children
Both Our children have an upto date DBS, which is a requirement when a child reaches 16 .
We have a Cocker Spaniel, who is 11 he is very friendly, but we keep him separate when we are working or he is at doggy daycare .
We have a fully equipped and bright, airy playroom that leads to our secure all-weather outdoor play area (withartificial grass and a patio) equipped with a wooden activity hideout and slide .
Water and sand play and a variety of garden games, outdoor soft play, and a play house.
We have a large kitchen where children can learn to bake or enjoy messy play.
We have a designated downstairs toilet that is equipped for all ages .
We regularly attend our local children's centre, toddler groups, local libraries, and parks ,we are members of the Zoo and Ness gardens . we occasionally go to soft play areas.
We often go to the ice cream farm and love the sand and water to play there . We are out and about most mornings.
We do not offer a babysitting service or work weekends.
My Experience
Over the year's we have looked after many children from all backgrounds
We have cared for children with Adhd , ASD , Asperger, global delay , allergies, Tourettes syndrome .
We also provide emergency cover care for social services.
I was also a governor at Victoria Infants/St Thomas primary and regained my position when the two schools amalgamated,
Chester Bluecoat was then formed.
My Qualifications
Sleep management
Speech and language
Pediatric First aid
Hygiene Certificate
Safeguarding level 3
TS support worker
Rated a 5 by the Food Hygiene agency
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in home -based childcare
EDI Level 3 Diploma for children and young people's workforce ( early learning and childcare ) Mike is currently studying for this qualification.
References can be shown and also other certificates of courses that I/we have attended .
We regularly attend courses to update our training and keep us updated with all aspects of childcare.
We work in close partnership with parents/carers to provide a safe, happy, fun stimulating and educational environment and work within the EYFS guidelines .
My Availability
MONDAY-FRIDAY
We work from 7am - 5.30pm.
We offer wrap around care at..
Saughall All Saints, Thursday and Friday.
Chester Bluecoat Monday-Wednesday.
*We don't have any availability for wrap around care at the moment*
*Term time only also available*
*We don't offer one-off days or a babysitting service*
We do not work weekends.
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| 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: 03/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Our fees can vary depending on the hours required.
Please contact us for further details..
We also accept childcare vouchers.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Highfield Community Primary School
- I provide drop offs at The Arches Community Primary School
- I provide drop offs at Newton Primary School
- I provide drop offs at Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs at St Oswald's CofE Primary School
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 30/10/2023)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 12/12/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sharron. 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.
Sharron took care of me when I was younger and when I had my daughter and started looking for childminders I was over the moon that my daughter will get to experience the enjoyment, love & fun I shared with Sharron & Mike when I was younger. I can’t thank you both for everything you’ve done for Ellie & myself. Ellie has developed so well being in your care and I’m proud of the little girl she is and what she’s learnt with you guys. Your settling is truly a home from a home and it showed with how excited Ellie was every morning when we arrived and how much she didn’t want to leave every evening I picked her up! From all the fun activities, one to one time and being available for me to message with every question I had being first time mum I can’t thank you enough. Our time was too short but Ellie will always know about her Uncle Mike & Aunty Sharron, and we will always be in contact.
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Nikitavb
on 12/03/2025
From the first conversation to our final tearfull goodbye we cannot express our sincere gratitude for the professional nature, compassion, time and enthuaism that Sharon, Mike, Dan and Alex have all invested in our little boy.
During the last 18 months, Charlie has had so much amazing emotional and intellectual stimulation along side social stimulation with other groups.
We believed that the whole setting was always immaculate, Charlie was always well fed and content when we picked him up every day. In any parents world, that creates a peace of mind.
Charlie is now a very well rounded little boy, who strived with the structure at Sharon and Mike's.
From the communication book to the door stop chats daily, we have felt that we have never missed any of our childs special moment.
The activities that the children have been involved in have sparked an interest in the natural world as well as arts and crafts, imaginative play, animals and most importantly a love of education.
Honestly we could not recommend Sharon and Mike highly enough, they are an amazing childminder that provide rounded care with love and and a passion to develop all of the children in their setting.
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Gaelic05
on 11/09/2019
We first met Sharron and Mike just over 2 years ago when considering what to do with our little boy once it was time for me to go back to work. We had been to a number of nurseries and other childminders but when visiting the setting and meeting them both, I knew instantly this was the place I wanted my son to be. Our son was with Sharron and Mike for just over two years and it’s safe to say he adored them both, as did we. They always kept us well informed of the good and bad times and really worked with us to get the best out of our son. Our son is now at preschool and is thriving and the transition from childminder to preschool has been so much easier! We will miss Sharron and Mike and they have since text for updates and kept in touch. A real personal touch that has meant a lot to us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is considering childcare options. Absolutely fantastic!
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Victoria
on 11/09/2019
When my first childminder gave up her job I was at my wits end wondering what I was going to do. Then I found Sharron and Mike and I have not looked back since. Sharron and Mike are wonderful people and are always willing to go that extra mile for the parents and children.
My little boy totally loves going to Sharron and Mike. He always gets super excited when he hasn't seen them for awhile and enjoys being there. I have seen him come on leaps and bounds since he has been going to them and he is for ever telling me how he likes going there and all the wonderful things he has been up to.
If anyone ever says to me they are looking for childcare Sharron would be the first person I would tell them about, I am very happy to have them as my childminder.
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on 31/05/2016
What can I say about Sharron and Mike other then they are both just fab!! We had just relocated to the area and so obviously didn't know really where was the best place for our 2 Year old son. Soon as I met them to go through things and get to know them I knew they were perfect for him. He settled in straight away and used to come home all happy and shouting shisham (Sharron) and mikes all over the place. The only reason we had to take him from there was the fact we were moving to the other side of Chester and my husband works away with our car. But my son still gets to see them every Friday at the Kingsway and Sharron will still text me so say she's had plenty of cuddles from him. If you have been concerned with looking for childcare then look no further!! Truly lovely people.
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on 22/05/2016
Sharron looked after my girls from pre school and though out school. It gave me the peace of mind knowing how well cared for and looked after they were.
When your a busy working mum the last thing you want everyday is tears and tantrums everyday when trying to get out of the house. I NEVER had this my girls looked forward to going there
Thanks Sharron your a star and I would highly recommend you to anyone.
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on 26/04/2016
my daughter of 2 years has been in the care of Sharron and Mike for the past 6 months. They were recommended to me from an old childminder who decided to leave her profession. The day we went to meet them there were very friendly and approachable and my daughter seemed to not shy away like her normal self around new people which I was very happy with.
When I drop my child off everyday she is always happy going and when I pick her up she is also very happy. They are both brilliant with my daughter and she has come on leaps and bounds since being with them. They are always very pro-active with the children going out and that's one thing I love about my daughter being there.
They are both excellent caring and friendly people who I would highly recommend to anyone. Very glad my daughter is in there care everyday all day as I couldn't imagine her being anywhere else now.
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on 20/04/2016
My son has been with Sharron and mike for 2.5 years.
It's like a home away from home if that is what you're after. They're always going out for days out wether it be soft play, the library, parks etc and they do trips to the zoo, ice cream farm when the weather is nice. They also do activities to teach them numbers etc as well as lots of arts and crafts.
I've not got a bad word to say about my experience with them; they're both very friendly, easy to talk to and good at communicating. My son loves going to play there.
They're is a play room and a lovely outdoor play area in the garden that the kids all seem to enjoy. Very clean, age appropriate toys to suit all different ages.
You can have their food or send a packed lunch and they're always supplied with food that they'll eat at snack times even if they're fussy eaters.
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on 20/04/2016
We transferred to Sharron and Mike on the recommendation of our previous minder who was leaving the profession and it has been a great decision. They are excellent care-givers who I have every confidence in leaving my children with. Their children are caring and friendly and it's a lovely home environment there.
Communication is frank and regular(we love getting picture messages to see what they're all up to) and we're all very sad to be leaving them due to relocation.
They are great fun but the children are still encouraged to be kind and polite to one another and boundaries are set with challenging behaviour, which I find very important.
My girls eat well, play well and are always happy when they have had a day at Sharron and Mike's. They both shout "yay!" when I tell them it's a "Sharron Day".
We will miss them all very much!
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on 20/04/2016
That first day when you go off to work and leave your darling with someone else, is probably one of the most difficult you will have. I found Sharron by chance, and consider myself very lucky. From day 1, she made me feel confident in her ability and secure in the knowledge that my daughter was safe.
Sharron has made sure that my daughter socialises daily with other children..she is not one for staying in the house, but attends lots of local groups/parks etc.
Sharron will her best to accomodate any childcare needs you have.
One problem that many of my working mum friends have had, has been communication with their childcare provider.. this has NEVER happened with Sharron..she is always available to talk to, and keep you up to date with your chids progress.
5 years down the line my daughter is still with Sharron, and the best thing is She is always happy to go there.. this makes my life a lot easier.
I would not hesitate in recommending Sharron for any age child.. after all, my daughter has been there from age 6 months to 5. she has been well cared for and her development needs have been met.
All in all if you are looking for good childcare and peace of mind, dont hesitate in contacting Sharron.. you wont regret it.
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