Stuarts
Childminder in Mid Sussex (also available for babysitting)
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Male Member since Jan 2018 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
My wife and I run a bespoke childminding service from our home offering before and after school club and full child minding services during the day. We are now fully Ofsted registered. We have personal knowledge of special needs children As our only child Lauren who sadly passed away 5 years ago was born premature with Cerebral Palsy. We like to offer a home from home environment and cater for children from 2months to 12yrs old with a good amount of flexibility.
My Experience
My experience is with special needs children as my daughter had CP and as such I learnt a lot from her. Since leaving the finance industry in London I have worked with my wife to make a difference to children that require care and attention whilst parents work. It is something that we both enjoy and fully committed to.
My Qualifications
I am first aid trained and have a level 2 in health and hygiene. My wife is diploma level 3 qualified in childminding and assisting in school. My experience is more on a personal level and something I have enjoyed.
My Availability
As follows
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Last Updated: 19/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Northlands Wood Community Primary School
- I provide pick ups at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Lindfield Primary Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/09/2023)
Reviews
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My little boy aged 2 was accepted by Louise, Stuart and staff with open arms and always very eager to go to them every morning even when he is ill or weekends he is asking for his shoes and saying let's go. He has only been going since October and I can see a big difference in how he has developed and he is always singing nursery songs and counting. When I leave my child with them I know he is loved and taken care of and that they want the best for him. It is the most caring loving environment I have found and when he showed sighns of hearing loss I didn't even notice it was raised with me and turned out he was struggling with one ear and I wouldn't even have had him checking if it was not for them. Now he can get the help he needs. Thank you for all you do it does not go unnoticed x
Our daughter has recently started going to Louise & Stu's after school on most days a week, due to our work commitments & the fact that the after school provision that we had previously used no longer met our requirements. They were very highly recommended to us by other parents at the same school & how lucky we were that they were able to secure a place for our daughter. She absolutely LOVES going, so much so it's often a struggle to get her out of their house, absolutely everything about their setting is just excellent & Louise, Stu & all their staff are always so very welcoming & friendly. Throughout the short time that our daughter has been there she is often to be found playing in the most brilliantly equipped garden running around, having lots of fun & the catering provision is just exceptional too - lots of new friends have been made. It's just brilliant to see the change in our daughter since she has been going. We could not recommend the setting highly enough, thank you all very much :)
Stu and Louise have become a part of our family! We love them to bits. Their place is a home from home for our two children. My youngest started 4 years ago and is now school aged, but we are here to stay!
They do the job because they care and want the best for our children. Their staff are always warm and welcoming; their flexible approach ensures that all children are happy and thriving, no matter what their stage or ability. Children are celebrated as an individuals and fully supported and encouraged to be their best.
Louise did warn us when we first met that they will love our children. It's true... they do!
Both our kids absolutely love going. They pretty much run through the door before it is open!
We couldn't recommend the setting anymore, whenever we have family/friends they are always the first place we suggest. When our eldest started around 8/9 months old and as new parents post-covid, Louise and Stu (+ the team) were always very supportive and professional. We wouldn't have sent our youngest anywhere else, our minds are always at ease. If anything comes up from either side it is always communicated quickly/responded to within a quick timeframe. We're also grateful for the time taken to debrief at pick ups for meals/nap times/generally what they've been up to etc (this is not always a given at all settings), the whole team are very attentive and it shows they truly take the time to fully understand the kids they care for. As a parent of a shy child who sometimes can take time with confidence, I have the pleasure of seeing how much they have helped with confidence and continue to help the kids progress from all aspects.
I could say much more but generally the setting is perfect, from educational to comfortable. It is the perfect combination.
My two kids (older girl, younger boy) have been going to Lauren’s house since 2020 and what an amazing, wonderful place it is. I’m going to be so sad to see them leave.
When my daughter came she had plenty of additional needs and my son was very young. Stu, Louise and the rest of the childminders were pivotal in their development and I can safely say that now, largely thanks to them, they have had the best start possible and are really set up for pre-school settings. Evie’s needs are now un-noticeable and I put a lot of that down to the amazing experience and devotion we witness on a daily basis.
They are attentive to all needs, caring, passionate, but most of all just lovely, beautiful people who just want your kids to do and be the best they can be.
They have a wonderful house with everything any kid could ever need. No one is left out and everyone is safe and feels welcome all the time.
We were always updated with goings on and they keep a close eye on everything, knowing every child as they, do they will be very quick to tell you if they think your child maybe poorly, or maybe struggling with something. Always contactable and always a very quick response.
Also great at catering for dietary requirements (my daughter couldn’t have cheese, chocolate or citrus, never had any issues)
My daughter is now in reception and my son goes once a week (as he is at pre-school, he would miss it too much if he stopped completely) but for the last few years they have been pretty full time and they have loved every minute.
As you can tell from this review, I can’t recommend them highly enough, we are eternally grateful for everything they have done for our kids (and us).
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