Hi, I'm Rachel.
OFSTED registered childminder with over 25 years experience in Early Years - based in Tewkesbury where I offer term time childcare in my home.
I am a passionate advocate for a child-centered approach to learning through play and using in-the-moment planning to scaffold and extend children's experiences and understanding of their exciting world. Enjoyment and connection are the bedrock of my provision. I aim to share wonder of all that is beautiful and amazing about our world through the eyes of the children care for. I believe children are active learners and develop to their very best potential when given opportunities to get outside every day, exploring and connecting with their environment at their own pace. I have experience in supporting children with speech and language delays and emerging SEND, and I believe that all children make progress when they have access to targeted interventions to support any gaps they may have in their individual development journey. I have over 25 years of experience working in various early years settings, and I still get thrill from watching young children progress and grow into themselves during those crucial first five years of life. I seek to offer support to the families who use my services whenever needed.
- Inspected by Ofsted, May 2026
- Ages 6 months to school age
Full at the moment
Questions parents ask
- Which days are free?
Tuesday 8am to 5pm Full Wednesday 8am to 5pm Full Thursday 8am to 5pm Full Friday 8am to 5pm Full - How much does it cost?
- £9 an hour and £50 for a full day.
- Can I use funded hours?
- Yes: 15 hours for 2-year-olds, 30 hours for working parents, 15 universal hours for 3 and 4-year-olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
- When are you open?
- Tue–Fri 8am to 5pm, open term time only + ad hoc sessions in some school hols.
- What ages do you look after?
- 6 months to school age.
- What training do you have?
- Early Years SENCo (Special Educational Needs).
- Are you registered?
- Yes, with Ofsted, registration 2785165. Last inspected May 2026. See Rachel on the Ofsted website.
- Will I hear how their day went?
- Yes. Rachel shares updates through the KinderStart parent app.
- Where are you?
- Tewkesbury GL20. You'll get the full address when you arrange a visit.
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