Laura U
Childminder in Durham City
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Female Member since Jul 2013 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Laura.
I've been an OFSTED registered childminder since 2014, living in Belmont, Durham with my two daughters, Harriet and Eliza.
I provide a wide variety of daytime outings, afterschool activities, and offer exemplary care for children of all ages.
Having used childminders and nurseries myself I know it can be difficult to leave your children in someone else's care but I will work with you to ensure that they settle in well and will treat your children as I do my own.
Our setting has a separate lounge and playroom for the children, ground floor toilet facilities, and access to a lawned garden. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our facilities and new resources are regularly added.
I understand flexibility of care is essential and I will always be happy to discuss your needs in detail.
My Experience
I've worked in many different areas of health and social care including working with very young children and adults with learning difficulties.
As a childminder I have experience in caring for children from various backgrounds and cultures as well as children who have specific allergies and specialist needs.
My Qualifications
I hold an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, in date Paediatric First Aid certificate and all necessary insurances.
I’m rated as Good by OFSTED (April 2022).
My Availability
I work Monday - Friday, working flexibly to suit shift patterns, also providing weekend and occasional over night care.
I cover all school holidays/half terms and can accommodate most shift patterns.
I can drop of to Cheveley Park Primary School, and collect from Cheveley Park Primary School and St Thomas More.
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| Last Updated: 07/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Please contact me about enquiries for weekends and unsocial hours (before 7am and after 7pm).
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
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
- Inspection Report: Inspection Report April 2022 (added 07/10/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/03/2020)
- DBS Check (added 18/03/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Laura U. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
I found Laura through this website, she was and still is very approachable. She looked after my daughter when we first moved to the area from Kent, and actually helped us settle in!
She looked after my daughter for 2 years before starting school, and was able to cater for her needs very well and was flexible with her time.
Our twins will be starting with her in September and I know they are looking forward to spending time with her and the other minded children after already having many settling in sessions previously.
I have found Laura very competent, friendly and professional, and would and have recommended her to friends and family.
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Trusted this lady with my 6mth old baby. 1st few months he loved going. He started behaving oddly. Would scream as soon as he heard her doorbel & would desperately cling to me. She told me this sudden change was due to "object permanence" & against my gut I put my fears aside. Things got worse. He developed a fear of being strapped into car seat & pushchair. I had to know what was going on & bought a recording keyring & attached to his baby bag. 9hrs of recordings I'd be happy to let anyone listen to. It's difficult to hear. I'd not actually heard him cry like this myself it was gut wrenching. I did aak her how long have you let my baby cry & she flatly lied & told me she didn't, unaware of the evidence in my possession. I had to take 8weeks off work to build his confidence back up & he wouldn't go with anyone for months & months. I feel so so guilty. We have to trust these ppl & for her to have hurt him in this way has impacted our entire family. As you can see on paper she seems lovely. I am still unsure what action to take with what i have recorded. Disgusting. My little boy was such a trusting, happy little soul before she neglected him & let him scream his heart out for prolonged periods of time. Another concern is I believe she has more children than she's legally allowed. More than a few times I'd collect him & count 8 or 9 kids in the living room with several being v young. She always said she had a "helper" yet this woman was rarely there. Something is very wrong here, please don't send your baby to her. Maybe older kids she's good with. My sister is a nurse &started sending her 2 & 3 Yr old to her. The 3half Yr old said that when my baby was there he was crying a lot & the 2yr old didn't want to go. This was my experience & I want to share to possibly prevent anyone else going through what we have
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Laura was a childminder for my 10-year-old daughter, who just needed someone to keep her company evenings I worked late. But Laura was friendly, flexible and very kind, accepting my daughter into her household as if she were a friend of her daughters. She is an absolute professional, and genuinely cares for the children in her care.
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