A LITTLE ABOUT US
A warm welcome to Childminding 4 U
We are an Ofsted-registered, home-based childcare setting in Madeley, Telford. Our aim is to provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and supported to learn through play.
Our setting
We offer a flexible, home-from-home environment that combines the warmth of family life with high-quality early years learning. Children can enjoy a dedicated play space with educational and creative resources, as well as a sensory room designed to stimulate the senses. Features include fibre optics, music, a colour-changing bubble tube, projector, mirrorball and textured tiles.
Our garden is equipped for outdoor exploration, with a water table, bug house, mud kitchen, playhouse and castle to encourage curiosity and imaginative play.
Meet the team
Samantha
Samantha has over 15 years’ experience in childcare, including a mums and tots group, a busy nursery baby room and work as an Ofsted-registered nanny. She became an Ofsted-registered childminder in 2015 and has experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs. She is passionate about working in partnership with families to support each child’s wellbeing and development.
Qualifications include: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare); Level 3 CACHE Award for SENCo in Early Years Settings; Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding; medicines, mental health, learning disability and food hygiene training.
Paul
Following a 22-year career in British Army aviation, Paul became an Ofsted-registered childminder and joined Samantha in providing opportunities for children to develop, explore and discover their interests. He brings management and training experience to the setting and is passionate about motivating and inspiring learning.
Qualifications include: 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; safeguarding, education and training, health and safety, environmental management, fire safety, medicines and learning disability qualifications.
Training instructor: First Response in Emergency Care, safeguarding, food safety and health and safety compliance.
Reece
Reece joined the team as a childminder assistant in 2023. He also works as a medical first responder and has practical experience, including supporting children with special educational needs. He has some understanding of Makaton.
Qualifications include: Level 3 Award in First Response in Emergency Care; Level 3 Safeguarding Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults; Level 3 Diploma in Public Services.
Abigail
Abigail joined the team as a childminder assistant in January 2025. She has experience supporting children with special educational needs and is working towards her NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector.
Training includes: Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety.