Amandaslittleacorns

Childminder in Royston (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 05 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered Childminder Good Rating

Ofsted Registered

Special Needs Experience

First Aid Training

DBS Check

Newborn Experience

Full Driving Licence

Own Car

School Pickups

Childcare Qualifications

2 Year old Funded Childcare

3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare

Flexible Hours

Free Smear-Test Childcare

Key Worker Childcare

I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I am an ofsted registered childminder and I live with my daughters. I have years of childcare experience having worked as a self-employed childminder for over 19 years in total and also working as a Level 3 Practitioner at a local nursery. I am kind hearted, caring, compassionate, fun, and appreciate every child for who they are. I am knowledgeable in working to the EYFS and Ofsted standards and have experience in caring for children up to the age of 19.

I love working with children and have always built up a great rapport with both the children in my care and their parents/carers.

I have experience working with children with Aspergers and more complex Autism.

Limited spaces are available for full or part time care and school pick ups and drop offs to Summerfields Academy in Royston. I can do 1215pm nursery drop off to Parkside. Pick ups possibly from Meadstead and St John's.

I can also offer 9 months, 2 year and 3&4year Government funded places through the local authority for 15hours and 30hours.

Holiday club is available during most school holidays providing activities and meals.

Please contact me now to reserve your child's space.

My Experience

Over 20 years experience as a registered Childminder and Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. Also, I have my own children and have looked after family members/babysat from the age of 14 years old

My Qualifications

NVQ 3 in Childcare Learning and. Development

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Food hygiene with a 5 Star rating from the Food Hygiene Agency

Child protection with Designated Lead

Makaton

Writing in the Early Years

Autistic Spectrum Disorder training

Premises check

Health check

Various safeguarding courses such as FGM, Prevent Duty, SID, and courses to promote the health and well being of your child.

My Availability

7.30am to 6.00pm Mon - Fri apart from Wed when I finish at 5.00pm

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Last Updated: 16/04/2025

My Fees

Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Childminding from £6.50 per hour

£6.50 per hour

£35.00 am/pm session

£52.00 per day based on 7.30-6.00 which includes snacks and meals

My Local Schools

I provide drop offs and pick ups at Meadstead Primary Academy
I provide drop offs and pick ups at Summerfields Primary Academy
I provide drop offs and pick ups at Parkside Primary Academy
I provide drop offs and pick ups at Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

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.

Good

11 July 2023

Children thrive in a welcoming and stimulating environment that fosters learning and independence. The atmosphere promotes curiosity and confidence, with children feeling safe and valued. Strong relationships with parents ensure consistent care. While the overall quality of education is good, there is room for improvement in selecting age-appropriate resources for younger children. The childcare provider effectively supports children's communication, language development, and personal growth.

Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

4 December 2017 - Good

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Wonderful childminder!

Amanda is absolutely amazing with our young son Noah! He has been with her for over 6months now and he loves it!

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by Eloise99 on 15/01/2023

Response by AmandasLittleAcorns on 15/01/2023:

Thank you so much! Noah is amazing and settled so well xx

Fantastic

What an amazing time my twins had. Lots of learning and creating

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by Parent on 12/03/2016

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