Sarah
Childminder in Redhill
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Female Member since Sep 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 11 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
No Vacancies
A home-from-home environment. My recent Ofsted inspection rated me as an "Outstanding" provider of home-based childcare for the third consecutive time. The most recent being under the new Education Inspection Framework. Visits to local parks and toddler groups and a large child-friendly garden. Home activities include craft and mark-making. Children can enjoy story time with puppets; nursery rhymes as well as 'sing and sign'. There is a wide variety of outdoor play equipment.
My Experience
I have over 20 years' experience as a registered childminder caring for children in my home from the age of 3 months to 8 years as well as being a parent to two grown-up children.
My Qualifications
I hold the Diploma in Home Based Childcare - level 3 qualification.
I hold current certificates in:
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding Children
Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene and Safety
Effective Partnership Working
Expectations of Behaviour
Planning for next steps
I also attend courses throughout the year run by Surrey County Council Early Years as well as attending live weekly training webinars from Childcare.co.uk which keep me up-to-date with appropriate legislation and best practice.
My Availability
No vacancies
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| Last Updated: 19/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Daily rate charged - please contact for further information
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
- DBS Check (added 29/06/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/06/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah. 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.
Our daughter Eleanore has been in Sarah’s care since my maternity leave ended (she was 13 months old and is now 3).
Eleanore has loved her time with Sarah, her confidence has grown, her eating has hugely improved and her verbal communication improves consistently. Sarah is a brilliant child minder, her environment is a true home from home and she adapts her approach to suit the children’s individual needs and interests.
Sarah herself is supportive, kind, informative and friendly, as soon as we met Sarah, we knew that she was the right person for us. Eleanore struggled with separation anxiety and Sarah made the transition/ settling in period as easy as possible for us all. Sarah provides home cooked meals at lunchtime, with a focus on healthy, whole foods. Eleanore has really enjoyed mealtimes at Sarah’s house.
Sarah’s home is very well equipped, she has a very generous garden with lots of play equipment.
We have just finished with Sarah as we are moving out of the area, it has been a huge wrench to leave, and we will always look back on Eleanore’s time with Sarah positively. Thank you Sarah, you have been brilliant in every way.
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Heather
on 20/12/2024
Sarah is a wonderful childminder and we couldn't have wished for anyone better. Our son started with Sarah back in 2019 (when he was 10 months old), and he is now leaving to start school. He has absolutely loved going to Sarah's and will truly miss her! She offers a safe and fun environment, but also a rich educational experience which brings out the best in each of the children under her care. Thank you, Sarah!
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Sofia R
on 04/09/2022
Sarah is a fantastic childminder and has looked after our son from 11 months to 3 years old. She provides a, stimulating, homely, safe environment and always provides the children with great activities to entertain and challenge them. My son always looked forward to his time with Sarah and really thrived, growing in confidence and abilities, during his time in her care. I would thoroughly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a brilliant childminder.
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Laura C
on 31/01/2022
Sarah has been looking after our daughter since she was 13 months old. She is now leaving age 3 and a half. Sarah is simply a wonderful childminder. She takes great care and attention in planning a huge range of activities for the children, from cooking, drawing, playing in the garden, gardening, crafts, going to children groups etc. As a result our daughter has really thrived and always enjoys going to Sarah's, in fact she asks every day whether she is going to Sarah's today and is delighted when the answer is yes! We could not have asked for anything more, the children can enjoy her wonderful garden and different areas to play in the house too. On a personal level, I have really benefited from Sarah's advice and experience as our daughter was our first child. I could not say how grateful we are to Sarah and we recommend her warmly.
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Auminy
on 15/12/2021
Sarah has been looking after our son since he was 18 months old. He loves Sarah and the friends he has made at her house (including Sarah's lovely, gentle Labrador).
Sarah is calm, patient, kind and caring and this translates into happy and caring children in her care.
Their days are structured to include a trip out in the fresh air to a park or a walk in the woods, home-cooked meals, rest-time, playing and craft/creative activities.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Sarah.
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Highbury
on 21/04/2019
Sarah is an outstanding child minder. Our daughter has been in her care - mostly full time since last March (over one year). She provides a loving, happy and fun learning environment. Daily walks to the park with her dog gets them out and about and in the fresh air - home cooked healthy meals - activities - indoor and outdoor play - playgroup visits - all documented for us so we know exactly what she has been up to (often with photos). Sarah is a very experienced professional - our secret weapon to get through our day/ week/ life. We have been so very lucky to find her and I know all the other parents in her care feel the same way.
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on 28/06/2018
Sarah has been looking after my daughter since she was 9 months old and she is now four and about to head off to primary school! Sarah is an absolutely wonderful childminder, her structured and caring approach has been perfect for Emilia who is always very positive about her days spent there. The range of activities Sarah puts together for the children is impressive and Emilia always loves telling me about what she has been up to each day and who she has been playing with. She has strong links with other local childminders and groups which means Emilia has had contact with a wide range of children which has prepared her very well for starting school. Sarah's communication is excellent and I always know what Emilia has been doing and if there are any issues at all. I really can't recommend Sarah highly enough!
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