Rainbow Rascals
Childminder in Hullbridge
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Female Member since Jul 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 20 May 2025
My Summary
Ofsted Registered Childminder In Hullbridge!
About Me
My name is Sandra Maynard and I am an ofsted registered Childminder in Hullbridge, opening my books come April 2025.
Are you looking for reliable and caring childcare in a warm, home-from-home setting? I offer professional childminding services in a small, personal setting where your child will feel safe, happy, and thrive.
What I Offer:
- A home-from-home atmosphere for your child to feel comfortable and secure.
- Educational and fun activities tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage, following the EYFS, encouraging learning through play.
- Risk-assessed outdoor adventures that promote physical development, a love for nature and getting out into the community.
- Small and friendly group care. Catering to their individual needs and building their social skills.
- A nurturing, experienced, and fully insured childminder with qualifications in early years education, SEN and child safety.
- Funding accepted
Why Choose Me??Your child will be in a caring environment where their education and well-being are my top priorities. I believe in making each day fun, educational, and safe while maintaining a homely, cozy atmosphere. Allowing each child to have their own voice, choices and bring out their own personalities to the max.
Contact me today to discuss your child’s needs and how I can support your family x
My Experience
My main experience that I am most proud of are my two children. Josephine, August 2016 and Alexander December 2019 x
I did my training at a nursery in hullbridge from 2003-2006
Nanny for a family of three in grays from oct 06 - april 08
Then from april 2008 till 2014 I worked in a nursery in hadleigh as the head of room with the 2-3 years. I was also the SENco working with birth to school age
2014-october 2019. Nanny for two girls in Westcliff area
March 2020- supported a range of families when needed (lock down)
September 2020-January 2022. Nanny little boy canvey area
January 2022-March 2025. Co-minder at Madkidz childcare
My Qualifications
NVQ level 4 in early years care and education.
SENco
Level 3 award in first line managment
Baby massage teacher
Yoga instructure for young children and babies.
First aid
Safeguarding lead young children
Food hygiene
CRB check
Keeping up to date with ongoing training yearly, please ask to see portfolio if needed.
My Availability
flexible
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
please email or call for details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Riverside Primary School
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 13/03/2025)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 13/03/2025)
- UK Driving Licence (added 11/04/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 06/02/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistent praise for providing excellent care in a warm, nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the variety of activities, outdoor exploration, and effective communication. The childminder is commended for her ability to accommodate children with special needs and create a home-like atmosphere. Overall, parents express high satisfaction and confidence in the childcare provided.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Rainbow Rascals. 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.
Sandra is an absolutely amazing childminder and her passion for the children is evident from the moment you meet her. I have identical twins and she was very quickly able to tell them apart and start to understand their individual little personalities.
Sandra has a lovely way about her and she is very nurturing. My girls have both settled really quickly. I've been impressed with all the great fun activities they have been doing. I also love that she takes the children out and they are exploring nature.
Communication with Sandra can't be faulted and she messages back quickly and keeps me updated when I need to be. I really like the daily photos and seeing what they have been doing.
100% recommend Rainbow Rascals!
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Jane
on 15/05/2025
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Rainbow Rascals
on 15/05/2025:
Thank you x
My LO was attending the schools breakfast club, but was struggling due to his extra needs.
When Sandra had space, she let me know and LO started with Rainbow Rascals. LO loves going every morning! I used to argue every morning getting LO ready, now mornings are a breeze as LO loves going there. LO runs in with a great big smile and has such a fun time, Sandra then drops LO to school and LO comes out of school so much happier now!
Rainbow Rascals is such a God send, what did I do beforehand???
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Ruth
on 15/05/2025
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Rainbow Rascals
on 15/05/2025:
Thank you x
I didn’t use a childminder for my eldest daughter but for my youngest, I needed to find someone who I was happy with and trusted to look after my clingy second born. From the moment I met Sandra, she made me feel really relaxed. At our initial meet, my daughter who usually hates strangers, was quite happy exploring the setting, even allowing Sandra to help her with something. It’s clear that Sandra is very experienced with children and her personality comes across as warm and loving.
I’m impressed with the range of activities that Sandra organises for the children. Her communication is brilliant too. When I text her to ask if my child is ok etc, she replies promptly. I like the daily updates and photos of what they’ve been doing too.
Overall I’m really pleased that I found and chose Sandra, my daughter seems really happy with her!
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Lou
on 15/05/2025
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Rainbow Rascals
on 15/05/2025:
Thank you x
I would highly recommend Rainbow Rascals to any parent looking for a safe, fun and home-from-home environment for your children.
My son has ADHD and Sandra has been absolutely amazing with helping him and ensuring a great settling in experience. I was worried at first as he does not cope well with change however Sandra done everything at his pace, and he has settled in fantastically!
Sandra has keeps great communication and put us both at ease straight away. We love seeing what activities our son has been up to and how happy he is at Rainbow Rascals.
I would highly recommend Rainbow Rascals!
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Sarah
on 15/05/2025
Sandra is an excellent childminder and I would highly recommend her services. Sandra provides great activities for all children in her care whilst making learning fun! I was put as ease straight away, and my children love going to Rainbow Rascals.
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Bea
on 15/05/2025
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for my little one.
He is my second, so starting childcare with him was was such a nerve-wracking step for me after having some problems in the past, especially with my little one being so cuddly and not used to anyone else. But from the very beginning, Sandra made us both feel completely at ease with her warm and caring personality. She is also so organised and helpful with all of the admin side.
She’s created such a lovely home-from-home environment, and my baby has really taken to her — he loves his cuddles with her and is always so content when I pick him up. I was concerned how he would sleep there, however she handles that lovingly and he gets exactly what he needs. I’m also especially impressed by the variety of thoughtful activities she does with him throughout the day — I can tell he’s learning, playing, and genuinely happy there.
Sandra always keeps me informed, which has helped ease so much of my anxiety, and it’s clear she really cares. I feel so lucky to have found her!
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Layla
on 15/05/2025
I couldn't recommend Rainbow Rascals enough!
My little boy has Williams Syndrome and Sandra has gone above and beyond to not only help accommodate his needs but also helping me with his physio and spreading awareness of such a rare syndrome.
He goes 5 days a week and comes out with a smile every single day. The daily pictures from Sandra shows just how happy the children are with her and the variety of activities they get up to.
It has made the transition going back to work a lot easier knowing he is cared for, happy and being supported.
My little boy reaches put for Sandra whenever he sees or even hears her!
Thank you so much for everything Rainbow Rascals 🌈🧡
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Lucy
on 10/05/2025
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