Jess
Childminder in Newmarket (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Sep 2022 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 26 Jun 2025
My Summary
About Me
SPACES AVAILABLE:
Mondays 8am-12pm
Wednesdays 8am-4pm
One full time space available from September 2025.
Hiya!
My name is Jess, I live with my Husband, Ben, our son, Harvey (4), our daughter, Erin (9months) and our border collie, Willow (3).
I decided to set up as a childminder in 2022 after trying to get back into work once I'd had my son.
Someone suggested I look into childminding and it's been the perfect solution for both myself and my family!
I did study Health and Social care at GCSE level and have babysat for friends and family regularly since I was 15, but chose a different career path at college before circling back around to where I am today.
I am also currently studying my Bsc(Hons) in psychology with the Open Uni (hence my afternoons off!)
I would love to provide parents with the kind of security and comfort that we sought out when trying to find somewhere for our son during my return to work, whilst also providing a loving home from home for your littles!
We love to get out every day so usually have a busy out and about morning, with the afternoons being spent at home so that the nappers can have some proper nap time until it's time for the school run!
I do accept funded placements for those eligible as well as tax free funding, which all working parents qualify for, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can help!
Please note: we also have a doggo and fish!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Jess
Little Squirrels Daycare x
My Experience
I currently hold all of the relevant childminding qualifications, am dbs checked and on the update service, and hold my paediatric first aid certificate!
I have a preschooler and baby of my own who were born march 2021 and September 2024, and plenty of personal experience prior to becoming a mummy myself as I have been babysitting since I was 15 (that’s over 10 years now) and have siblings who are 1.5, 9 and 12 years younger than me, so I helped with the youngest while I was growing up too!
I can also provide references should you require :)
My Qualifications
RTM course
Safeguarding children
Paediatric first aid
Pacey membership and insurance
DBS
Level 2 food safety and hygiene for early years settings
Ofsted rated : GOOD
My Availability
CURRENTLY ON MAT LEAVE
OPENING HOURS
Monday 8-12
Tuesday 8-4
Wednesday 8-4
Thursday 8-4
Friday 8-12
I am happy to prove care 7-8am mon-fri aswell as 4-5pm tues-Thurs, this will be charged at my out of hours rate.
Please get in touch if you have needs outside of this within reason and we will see what we can do!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Last Updated: 25/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Childminding:
Before or after school - £15 per session
Day rate - £48
Half Day rate (Mondays and Fridays) - £24
Out of hours - £10 per hour
**the above rates per child, per session.
Babysitting:
£15 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs at Ditton Lodge Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Kennett 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 11/02/2025)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 18/10/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jess. 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.
My little one has been at Little Squirrels Day care for a few months now, and can't recommend them enough! They came to the rescue when we had to change childminders urgently. They go outside a lot, to groups and do a lot of focused learning activities, which improve her skills. Jess is thoroughly trained and so lovely, my little one really loves going here! And with the app she uses, I am constantly updated with her naps, nappies and food! Highly recommend!
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on 05/01/2024
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