Auntysam
Childminder in Liverpool
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Female Member since Sep 2014 Last Updated Sep 2023 Last Login 12 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Samantha Edwards I live in Tuebrook L6 with my husband of 35 years we are parents to five beautiful daughters and proud grandparents to six grandchildren. We raised our five children who are all grown and moved away. My hobbies are reading, swimming, long walks, camping, working with children and crocheting. I am Ofsted registered, full clean driving licence, Paediatric first aid trained and Safeguarding. My husband Samuel is my registered Assistant, first aid trained and Safeguarding. He only works with me if I need emergency cover, or I am out on school runs and pick up. Samuel will hand over or collect children for me, As he works from home. I offer a warm friendly caring environment a home away from home. Affordable and flexible to suit your needs.
I am very motivated, and use my initiative to get things done. I enjoy looking after children and occasionally have taken friends children out on trips and had them over for the day. I love children and spending time with them. Being a parent of 5 daughters I know how demanding children can be. I am energetic and bubbly, got a lot to offer the little ones.
please feel free to contact me
My Experience
I have over 30 years of experience working with Children of all ages. I have always had other children in my home. My children have always brought home children, my home is never with out children. I have taught Sunday School for over 30 years, I have worked in primary and secondary school as a Teaching Assistant with SEN children also as a school librarian in a secondary school for over ten years. I have run homework clubs, reading clubs, organised school trips to libraries, book clubs and activities for children. I have baby sat for friends and family. I have run youth clubs, Holiday clubs during summer or Easter and half terms. Every year in August I volunteer with the Liverpool City Mission as we take over 35 children away to camp for a week, of fun games and activities, and the word of God. I have always worked with children and enjoy spending time with them or taking them out on trips, which I have done with my Sunday school children. I know how to entertain, have fun, with children of all ages.
My Qualifications
High School Diploma
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Business Administration
registered with Ofsted
First Aid Paediatric Trained
Safe Guarding
Current DBS check
Child Minding course MacTac
0ver 30 of experience, working with children.
My Availability
I am available from:
Monday - Friday
Time: 0800 am -1800pm
Ages: birth -5 Years
full time and part time places available.
Before and after school, Half Term and Inset days.
I offer a pay as you go system.
short notice/ emergency/ appointments ect. to meet your needs rates negotiable
offer basic Spanish
basic sign language
I am flexible to suit parents working needs
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 19/09/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
My fees 7am -8am £10 per hour
8am-5pm £5.00 per hour
After 6pm £10 per hour
After School 3pm -6pm £20 depending on Distance.
There are a few places are available. Full for school picks ups and drop offs. Again depending on what school. Please call and enquire.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at St Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/02/2017)
Reviews
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I can confirm Sam is a very caring, responsible and professional childminder. She has the children’s safety and happiness as her main priority. It’s an added bonus for me that my child learnt new skills and words while with Sam, such as waving and the ability to climb slide steps.
We did free settling in sessions (before Covid) which was reassuring and gave my child the option to get used to childcare. Sam is very flexible and will answer any questions you have and try her best to work around you, to make your life easier.
And the best part as a parent? She sends you photos and videos of your kid - which helps so much when you leave them for the first time!
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Sounds well trained , but after several attempts to contact and meet (has a few hiccups my side) was informed the space had been taken despite confirming want of services.
Only just seen other reviews and happy we didn’t mess each other around more
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MumAbba
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on 12/12/2018
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Auntysam
on 07/07/2020:
It was a shame. But with one thing and another we just never met up. Understandable life happens.
Completely satisfied with dealing with Samantha, she is really professional and explains everything in the first meeting. My kids enjoyed her company. I strongly recommend her.
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on 26/08/2018
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on 07/07/2020:
Thank you. Lovely children easy to work with.
I am very satisfied with the care and service both my son I received from AuntySam. I am a single parent who works in the NHS and at times childcare is a real struggle for me. I recently started taking my 7 year old son there and was very pleased. AuntySam has activiites and books for his age. She did school pick up and drop off for me as well.
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on 24/06/2015
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Auntysam
on 07/07/2020:
Lovely parent and child.
Very disappointed about this childminder. Soon as we walked through the door she and her husband try to sell us tea and coffee franchise. Once there she asked for two months upfront. We paid and just a few days after we received an invoice for more money ! It is a business and she has every right to be paid, but the emphasis was to make money, and get us to work for her. Also the assistant, her husband was never aroundnto care for the children. As for local drop off she only did for one and said what she did for the other parents was of no concern to us. Not fair considering we paid the same. Don't like to leave a bad review but this is childcare not a bank collecting money that wasn't owed. Please learn from our mistake
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on 03/06/2015
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Auntysam
on 07/07/2020:
Refused to pay. Left with out notice period.
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