Samantha de- Vilder

I am a very experienced childminder who has been Ofsted registered since 1988. I provide a home from home, stimulating environment with oodles of love, praise, cuddles, laughter and fun!

In November 2019, I changed my registration to school pick-ups and school holiday care for children of 6 years old and over.

I've kept in contact with all of the children I have cared for and loved over the years, and they very often come over to stay. I regard them all as members of my family and feel blessed that they regard me in the same way.

For the last 10 years, I'd minded an amazing little boy (Ollie), whose mother and auntie, I took care of when they were babies/toddlers. I cared for Christopher (my beefcake!) from 6 months old to 11 1/2 years old; a whole 11 years! Jess is the first child I minded when registered. I cared for, and loved her,  from a tiny 7 week old baby. She is now a wonderful 32 year old, who I love as a daughter/little sister/best friend! She was a bridesmaid at my son's (David) wedding in 2012 and is now a mother of a beautiful baby daughter.

I have many references, and parents, past and present, are available to email or phone for their views of my childminding setting.