Gareth
Childminder in Kettering (also available for babysitting)
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Male Member since Jul 2011 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 02 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi My Name is Gareth .... Yes you read this correctly I am a male childminder. Do not let that put you off I am a fully qualified, registered and a fantastic childcare provider!!
I am also a full time dad to three wonderful children and we live in Kettering. My children all attend Ketering Bucclech Academy.
I love my job, not many people can say that and mean it.
Spaces now available
My Experience
I am a fully qualified and registered childminder and have been for over 15years.
I help other local childminders with holiday cover.
I have completed all necessary childminding courses.
Full DBS check
Paediatric first aid trained
Food hygiene certificate
Safeguarding training.
I also follow the EYFS and am inspected by Ofsted, the same as any nursery or preschool would, and complete 2yr checks in accordance with the EYFS.
I have many happy parents and children who value the care I provide for their children. I can also provide references.
My Qualifications
I have completed childminding courses.
Full DBS check
Paediatric first aid trained
Food hygiene certificate
Safeguarding training
My Availability
I am a very flexible childminder. I am happy to accommodate early mornings, late pick ups, shift work, occasional care, anything you require please ask.
Funded places available from September.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 31/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
Basic fee is £5.00ph Per child but depending on what times you require and how many hours per day/week, this may go up or down.
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 28/02/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gareth. 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.
Gareth is a fantastic childminder and i highly, highly recommend.
He has been brilliant with my two and has had my youngest since she was around 6 months, she is now 6. I never worry when they are with Gareth and they always do fun activities and they are usually out and about at play groups, park etc. He has been brilliant with our shift changes and has accommodated whereever possible. Best childminder in Kettering.
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Georgina
on 18/07/2024
Gareth looks after my daughter, for some holidays. My daughter adores him and is such a great childminder, great with kids, and I trust him thoroughly with my daughter.
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Clarissa
on 12/06/2024
Gareth has been my children’s childminder for over 5 years. My husband was a little apprehensive at first but we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help raise our children. My children have thrived in Gareth’s care and we couldn’t be any more satisfied with the continued supervision he has provided over the years. My son in particular has really benefited from having a male childminder and their bond is testament to the hard work Gareth has put in to providing his outstanding daycare. He has treated my children as his own and gone out of his way to provide them with a loving, stable, educational setting. They attend play groups and spend time with other childminders ensuring a range of environments such as country parks and interactions with other children. My children adore him and we highly recommend his childcare services.
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Jobarton
on 22/05/2024
Our daughter has been with Gareth for over a year & goes to school in September, we have always been over the moon with the care she has received. Gareth is kind, caring and supportive and since being in his care our daughter has come on leaps and bounds. My partner was hesitant for a male childminder but this soon disappeared as Gareth is fab. We will really miss him and the other childminders he works with.
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Ghm
on 21/05/2024
Gareth looked after my youngest son from the age of 3 until he left primary school. I honestly can't recommend him enough! My son loved going to his and complained if I had time off so he couldn't go!!!!!
Was always happy to help out short notice if my shifts got changed.
My son loved going about with Gareth and the other children.
We miss seeing him but he's more than a childminder, he became a good friend and I can't thank him enough for all the care he provided for my boy. THANK YOU GARETH, YOU ARE A 🌟
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Amye
on 20/05/2024
Having a childminder as amazing as Gareth whom your child adores has had a significant impact on our child's learning and development. He has such a positive relationship with both our child and us as parents, and gives us such security and trust, which we have found has greatly enhance our little ones willingness to learn and explore. Our child is so happy in the care of Gareth. He gives our child so many opportunities to engage in new experiences, and development of socialisation skills. They have this wonderful positive bond that has come out of the nurturing environment that Gareth's provides to support our child's overall growth and well-being. Gareth is not just our childminder, but so, so much more than that and and our son absolutely thrives being in his care.
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Emma
on 08/05/2024
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