Swindon childminder

Childcare that feels like home

[PLACEHOLDER] A calm, well-equipped home in North Swindon where your child is known, valued and given room to grow — from their first days with us right through to starting school.

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Why families choose us

Care built around your child

A genuine home-from-home

Your child spends their day in a real family home, not an institution — familiar smells, a settled routine, and the same faces every day.

Small, personal group sizes

[PLACEHOLDER] With a small number of children in my care at any one time, every child gets real one-to-one attention, not just supervision.

Consistent, reliable care

The same routine, the same setting and the same trusted adult, day after day — the kind of consistency young children thrive on.

Learning built into everyday play

Activities are planned around each child's age and interests, so learning happens naturally through play rather than being forced.

Our childcare offering

Care for every age and stage

From first settling-in sessions with babies through to school-readiness for preschoolers — and wraparound care for school-age children during term time.

Babies

[PLACEHOLDER] Gentle routines, plenty of one-to-one attention, and a calm, familiar space for your baby's earliest days away from home.

Toddlers

[PLACEHOLDER] Active, curious days built around movement, messy play and the first steps toward independence.

Preschool

[PLACEHOLDER] Structured activities that build the confidence, social skills and early literacy/numeracy needed for a smooth start to school.

Learning through play

A day full of things to discover

Every day includes a mix of creative, active and quiet activities, chosen around what each child is into right now.

Creative play

Painting, drawing, collage and craft — messy hands and finished masterpieces for the fridge door.

Messy play

Sand, water, playdough and taste-safe sensory trays that build fine motor skills without your child noticing they're learning.

Outdoor learning

Fresh air every day, whatever the weather — puddle jumping, bug hunting and simple gardening.

Sensory activities

Textures, sounds and smells that support early brain development, especially for babies and younger toddlers.

Reading

Story time built into every day, from board books for babies to chapter stories for older preschoolers.

Music

Songs, rhymes and simple instruments to support language development and just for the fun of it.

Construction

Blocks, bricks and building — early maths and problem-solving disguised as play.

Role play

Home corners, dressing up and imaginative play that helps children make sense of the world around them.

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Funded childcare

15 and 30 hours funded places available

[PLACEHOLDER] I accept government-funded childcare hours, subject to eligibility and availability. Term-time-only arrangements can usually be accommodated.

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What parents say

Trusted by local families

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Families welcome from across Swindon

Based in North Swindon, and happily welcoming families from nearby areas too.

North Swindon Central Swindon Wroughton Wanborough Stratton St Margaret Haydon Wick

Common questions

Parents often ask…

What age children do you care for?

[PLACEHOLDER] I care for children from [X months] up to school age, and can offer wraparound care for school-age children before and after school during term time.

Where are you based?

I'm based in North Swindon, Swindon, and welcome families from North Swindon, Central Swindon, Wroughton, Wanborough, Stratton St Margaret, Haydon Wick.

What are your opening hours?

I'm open Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm. Get in touch if you need a slightly different pattern and I'll let you know what's possible.

Do you offer funded childcare?

[PLACEHOLDER] Yes — I accept funded childcare places, including the government-funded hours where a child is eligible. See the Funding page for more detail, or get in touch to check eligibility and availability.

Do you offer 30 hours funded childcare?

[PLACEHOLDER] Where a child is eligible for the extended 30 hours entitlement, I can generally accommodate this alongside my other places — please enquire so we can check availability for your required days.

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Ready to talk about childcare?

Tell me the days and hours you need, and I'll get back to you to talk through availability — no obligation.

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