About Us |

Childminding 4 U is a flexible, Ofsted-registered childcare service based in Madeley, Telford.

Here at Childminding 4 U, we offer a nurturing home-based environment that allows the children in our care to experience the warmth of home and to flourish in high-quality early years education.

We offer a dedicated play space with a variety of educational and creative learning toys and a sensory room; this room has a range of child friendly equipment to help stimulate all the senses. These include fibre optics, music, colour changing bubble tube, projector, mirrorball and textured tiles.

Our garden is fully equipped for children with lots to explore. There is a water table, bug house, mud kitchen plus a play house and even a castle that is perfect for imaginative play.

My name is Samantha, and I am married to Paul. We have raised five children. I have over 15 years’ experience in the childcare sector. I started out running a mums and tots group before working in a busy baby room at a nursery. Following this, I worked as an Ofsted registered nanny, all prior to becoming an Ofsted registered childminder in 2015. During this time, I have worked with children and young people with SEN. Such experiences have not only enhanced my knowledge, understanding, and empathy for the individual needs of every child in my care but also allowed me to gain invaluable experience. As part of a small team at Childminding 4 U, I am passionate about working in partnership with parents to provide an environment in which your child’s world is enriched with caring and learning experiences that will foster their all-round well-being and developmental potential.

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma for The Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare) – Level 3 CACHE Award for SENCo in Early Years Settings – Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding – Level 2 Award in Employment responsibilities and rights in Health, Social Care in Children and Young People’s Settings – Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines; Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health – Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities and – Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety.

Following a 22-year career in British Army aviation, I became an Ofsted registered childminder and joined my wife, providing young people with the opportunities to develop into fully rounded individuals who are interested in the world around them. I’m utilising the skills, knowledge, and experience acquired through many years of management and training experience to be part of the children’s explorations as they discover the world around them, as well as discovering and developing their own abilities and interests. I have a genuine passion for motivating and inspiring people with learning that encapsulates them.

Qualifications:

Level 6 CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership – Level 4 QA Certificate in First Response Emergency Care – Level 3 CACHE Award in Home Based Childcare – Level 3 Award in Adult & Children Safeguarding – Level 3 Award in Education and Training – Nebosh Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management and Fire Safety Management – Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines – Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health.

Training Instructor:

Level 3 First Response in Emergency Care – Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Instructor and Level 2 Food Safety Compliance and Health and Safety Compliance Instructor.