Child Minder
Childminder in Basingstoke And Deane (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2011 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 26 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, welcome all.
I live in Basingstoke, in Kempshott with my husband and two children. We are both non smokers with no pets. We have a lovely house, which is safe and secure, and has got a child-friendly garden. We love our home, which is based in a cul-de-sac with big open fields for great outdoor walks and a very good playground to burn off that excessive energy.
I have also converted our conservatory into a playroom which consists of toys for both educational and normal play for all ages. Child development & education is of most importance to me and I always include these fundamentals into every session with all the children I look after.
I provide a creative and enjoyable learning environment and offer lots of different activities. Activities include: messy play, painting, play dough, music and dancing, modeling, crafts and all sorts. I try to make sure children spend enough time outside, in the fresh air every day! We also attend soft play centers, toddlers groups, parks, farms. There is always something going on at "over the rainbow childminding"
I have a full time and part time space available at the moment. I work within the Early Years Foundation Stage, to ensure children receive all round development whilst they play. I am Ofsted Registered, fully insured and a member of PACEY. I also provide 30 hours a week of free education for 3 and 4-year-olds.
I have been graded OUTSTANDING at my last Ofsted inspection (September 2016)
Ofsted Inspector says:
"Inspirational teaching challenges the thinking of even the highest achievers; for example, as they sort out meat-eating wild animals from those that eat plants. Children create rich imaginary worlds, such as sourcing an extensive range of natural materials in the garden to make water pools and habitats suitable for different species"
"The childminder is highly effective in teaching children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she helps them to identify and manage risks as they experiment with water, build fires and pretend to cook sausages on long sticks"
''Children make good progress in their learning as the childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child- initiated play within a welcoming child-friendly, family home. The childminder has a good working knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage which enables her to plan well for children's learning. She has good childcare skills and she has a warm, caring affectionate manner so children are happy and secure in her care'. ''
Please don't hesitate to contact me with your specific requirements as I am sure we can accommodate your needs. References available on request.
Kind regards,
Marta
My Experience
Lot’s of experience wit babies and children of all ages over the last 13 years
My Qualifications
CACHE Early Years Educator Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare
First Aid Training
Level 2 - Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)
Safeguarding Children
Schemas
Expectations of behaviour
Supporting Children with Speech, Language
and Communication Needs
Raising Developmental Concerns with parents
My Availability
I work from 7:30 until 6 pm from Monday till Friday
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 21/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £11.00 per hour
I work from 7.00 am - 6.00 pm from Monday to Friday, occasionally weekends, babysitting services also available. I accept childcare vouchers. Please contact me for vacancies and fees.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kempshott Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kempshott Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Castle Hill Infant School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 28/11/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 10/07/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, loving environment. Parents consistently praise the provider's dedication, flexibility, and professionalism. Children thrive under their care, developing confidence and social skills. The setting offers diverse activities, outings, and educational experiences. Many families express gratitude for the positive impact on their children's growth and development, often continuing care for multiple years.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Child Minder. 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.
My daughter attended martas childminding service from 10months old till she was 4 and just about to start school. I cannot thank them all enough for everything they done for her. Her confidence was boosted greatly, she built up great relationships with everyone and even wanted to go on the days she wasnt there. Marta and everyone was so supportive to the whole family throughout our time with them, i would have kept my daughter there if it wasnt for her starting school. I would 100% recommend this childcare service.
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Rachel
on 01/09/2024
We are so blessed to have found you! When trying to find a childminder for our little boy we were so so nervous and apprehensive to leave our little man with someone other than us! But Marta and her wonderful team have really made this transition so easy and effortless. Our son (8 months) comes home every day so happy and content! We couldn’t ever put into words how grateful and thankful we are! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone that works here, we wouldn’t change a thing!!
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Shannon
on 05/07/2023
Our little boy Connor of 18 months has been with Marta & her team for only 7 months and if it wasn't for us moving location, we would 100% have kept him with her until he was ready for school.
He has grown & learned so much since being with Marta, it really is so lovely to see how happy he has been with all the girls there.
There are lots of activities that keep the children busy and even little day trips out as well starting back up! I always love seeing the things Connor would bring home that he has made.
Bring first time parents, Marta made everything so easy for us and we never felt nervous to leave him. She is so welcoming, friendly and warm - you can't not love her.
So thank you Marta & Team, we will all miss you dearly!
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Kerry
on 08/06/2021
My daughter went to Martas for school drop off and pick up, Marta and her team are very lovely and we still like to say hello at the school. I would recommend getting in contact with Marta if you are looking for childcare.
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Gemma W
on 12/10/2020
Our son has been with Marta at over the rainbow for the last 2 and a half years. I consider ourselves lucky that we found her as Marta has been absolutely fantastic and I don't know what we would have done without her!
The setting is so friendly, our son has grown and developed fantastically since he has been there. We have used other childcare in the past and honestly nothing compares to the care and love our son has received at Over the Rainbow.
There are always different activities the children do each week, and they have been on outings to lots of different places. Our son has always asked on the weekends if it is Marta time again!
Marta and her assistants are very knowledgeable and experienced and have helped so much with milestones we were struggling with previously, and have time and patience for all children in the setting.
Our son is now moving on to big school, and we all will really miss seeing everyone at Over the Rainbow. We love the setting so much we will be going back over the school holidays!
I cannot recommend Over the Rainbow highly enough!
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Hkee
on 10/09/2020
My daughter has been with Marta for the past 18 months and has flourished since. Marta provides such a loving and homely setting, they have amazing days out and days full of activities at home. My daughter is excited to go every single day and loves seeing her friends there. Marta is wonderfully understanding and as flexible as she can be. I would trust Marta with my little girl's life and the safety there is very well controlled. I wouldn't send her anywhere else and would recommened Marta to anyone who has a child of any age. She has been there since she 2 and has come along so much whilst in Marta's care.
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Ellie
on 07/09/2020
My son has been with Marta since he was 4 months old, he is now 4 years old and going to "big school" and looks at Marta and her children as his extended family. Marta is kind and caring and has taught my little boy so much, he really loves her and her family and cant wait to get there in the mornings. When I drop him off, I leave knowing my son is happy and will have a great day with all his friends and will feel very much at home in the environment Marta has created in her setting. I would highly recommend Marta, she deserves more than 5 stars.
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Jshmum29
on 03/09/2020
Marta has been and still is the second blessing in my life since my son was born especially being a single parent and working full time. He has been going there since he was 2 and Marta has become more than a childminder…she has become part of our family. When I first went to meet her I was anxious about leaving my child in someone’s home. After it became a regular thing, my anxiety subsided and the only worry I had was if Marta went on leave what would I do. But she does provide names of other CMs to provide temp cover if necessary and gives you enough notice. She hasn’t taken leave yet so I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. Yes that’s right, she has not taken any leave yet since I have been going to her and my son is 4.5. She moved house and worked throughout, during the pandemic she worked throughout except for locked. She introduced new working practices as soon as she possibly could when the government guidelines were published. She loves children and it’s a good thing she does because I wouldn’t have the care I have today. I don’t think I am ever going to leave her for the following reasons;
1. She is trustworthy and so caring towards my child
2. She takes him out and ensures he has an educational and fun time
3. She provides good food
4. She teaches kids manners and started the potty training for him too!
5. She takes children during school term, half term and whenever children aren’t at school (I swear children spend more time away from school then at school).
6. Her house is clean and my child comes home clean. I have had him in a nursery where I think my baby was used on a construction site to help build new homes.
7. Her assistants are equally as good probably because she recruits them.
8. She is quite helpful with general kid advice especially when it came to applying for schools which can be an absolute nightmare.
9. There is so many reason why I love bringing my son there but I need to go to Marta now and pick up my little person who will make me a millionaire one day.
I am definitely not leaving her any time soon. I’m just like a bad rash that won’t go away :)
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Sam
on 02/09/2020
Our youngest daughter has attended Over the Rainbow with Marta for the last 4 years and our older daughter has also gone during school holidays.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Marta and her team. They are wonderful with the children. So calm and gentle in their approach and set very clear boundaries so children learn rules and how to interact with each other and adults. She follows the EYFS and writes amazing reports each term with clear next steps to help with child development.
The setting is beautifully clean with plenty of space to play and activities are planned in advance with many observations uploaded to Tapestry for us to see.
We had a stage where our daughter developed a sudden stutter and Marta was so supportive with advice and wanted to hear how our SALT assessment went and be fully involved in helping with the action plan.
I'm so sad that we're at the end of our preschool journey but we'll be returning to Marta to help us with covering school holidays for a good few years to come :)
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lh1981
on 25/08/2020
Both of our children have attended Over the rainbow for a number of years and will continue going after school for years to come. Both children always look forward to attending as Marta and all her staff are friendly and attentive. Marta has always been flexible in emergencies and when possible has helped out with required adhoc care. The staff have also been brilliant with dealing with my daughters dairy and soya allergy, Always making sure she can join in no matter what they are doing.
All through the COVID restrictions the team has done an exemplary job of ensuring the safety and well being of all the children in there care.
We couldn't recommend them highly enough.
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Libby
on 25/08/2020
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