Laura164
Childminder in Whitchurch (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Mar 2013 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 21 Jun 2025
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to Beans & Berries Childminding
Hi, I’m Laura – Thank you for visiting!
At Beans & Berries, we understand how important it is to find the right childcare. That’s why we offer a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where children are free to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace.
With nearly 20 years of experience across the UK, US, and beyond, I bring a calm, caring, and creative approach to every child I care for. I focus on individual needs, positive routines, and strong parent partnerships — creating a supportive space where children thrive.
What I Offer
Warm, home-from-home setting
EYFS-based activities
Healthy, homemade meals
Newborn & sleep training expertise
Flexible care options
Clear communication with families
Pet-free, smoke-free home
Checkable references available
My Experience
Beams & Berries Childminding 01.06.25 - present
Toddler Room Leader within a private day nursery setting 10.05.21 - 01.06.25
SY14 8DY
London Private Temp Nanny SE15 - Sole Charge
04.01.21 - 30.04.21
2 Children 1 & 4
London Private Nanny SE15 - Sole Charge
07.01.18 - 28.02.20
Nanny share
3 children 1, 1 & 4
London Private Nanny SE1 - Sole Charge
04.05.16 - 22.12.18
1 child 2.5 years
Nursery Nurse SE1
23.03.17 - 03.05.17
London Private Nanny NW3 - Sole Charge
2 children - 4 months & 2.5
14.09.2015 - 13.03.17
(* I went travelling around southeast Aisa I also did some pre arranged temp travel nanny work in the gap between jobs.)
London Private Nanny NW3 - Sole Charge
01.06.13/ 30.04.15
One child 8 months - 2 years
also 9 weeks work with her newborn sister.
USA Aupair (Philadelphia)
4 children under 6 years - Sole Charge
05.05.12 / 05.05.13
Shropshire Community carer for the elderly
02.02.12 / 30.04.12
Corsica France, Hotel resort Nanny
05.05.11 / 23.06.11
Shropshire Nursery Nurse
09.02.09 / 14.04.2011
Shropshire Nursery Nurse
01.10.06 / 01.11.08
My Qualifications
Homebased childcarer award level 3
Level 2 & 3 in child care learning and development
OCN Postnatal and infant care level 3 & 4
OCN Sleep Training
Checkable references
UK passport
UK Drivers license
My Availability
Lots of availability, get in touch!
* Weekends/evening's - with notice
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.84 per hour
£12.50 PH
£15 PH after 10pm
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tushingham-with-Grindley CofE Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Acorn Wood
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tilstock CofE Primary School and Nursery
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 14/04/2025)
- UK Driving Licence (added 10/02/2024)
- Full CV (added 14/04/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Laura164. 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 loved Laura and thrived in her care. Laura is a calm, loving and creative nanny who cares so much for the kids she works for. We had a nanny share with another family and Laura worked seamlessly between our houses and gave Love and attention to both kids equally. If our kids had doctors appointments she would write up notes for the doctors or make sure the kids were ready on time. A professional with a loving nature that meant our daughter really developed during her time. I would recommend her to anyone.
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MegMJ
on 06/12/2020
Laura cared for my children (a baby 3 months and a toddler) for two years.
Laura was great from the start with her hands on approach, She constructed her own weekly routine of activities, local classes, playgroups & playdates that kept our children engaged and excited.
Laura is a very calm and patient with an amazing way of connecting with children
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AJohnson
on 28/11/2020
Laura worked with our family for nearly two years. In that time she was brilliant, she is a caring and nurturing and also makes the days really fun for the kids.
We also had some additional needs with our child, including food allergies and Laura took it all in her stride and we didn't have any worries with food.
We loved having Laura as part of our family, we always knew that the kids were happy and well taken care of.
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TheAirds
on 28/11/2020
Laura’s fab - a real natural with kids, has bags of experience, super capable and lovely to be around. Practically perfect in every way...!
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Hannah M
on 24/11/2020
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