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Amanda Stone

Overview

Hello, thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I have recently moved to a house with a 2 acre garden in the village of Laneham. Very close to Rampton hospital and on the road to Lincoln.

As a trained nursery teacher, and a childminder for over 20 years I have a passion for working with the under 5s.

I have a dedicated, well-equipped playroom, although we try to spend most of our days outdoors, visiting play parks, local nature reserves, children's theme parks, like Wheelgate and Sundown, and going on walks. We regularly visit Clumber park and Sherwood pines, and positively encourage splashing in puddles and getting muddy.

When we are home we are very child led, choosing toys and games that the children want to play with and then extending that play, we also do baking and messy play.

We, as a setting, meet up with other childminders regularly so that the children form relationships with other adults and children.

We have sheep and horses in neighbouring gardens and the children are taught to care for them and are allowed to feed them with supervision.

I work with my daughter, Charlotte, who is my registered assistant. She is DBS checked and first aid trained. Please contact me for more information.

Times and availability

Age Range: From 0 years to 5 years

Opening Times

DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Tuesday7.30am6.00pm
Wednesday7.30am6.00pm
Thursday7.30am6.00pm

Contact

We are very close to the town centre and bus station.

Amanda Stone
Childminder

Address

Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22
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Childcare

Funded places

  • Tax-free childcare
  • 30 hours for working parents - 9m to 4 years
  • 15 hours for 3 and 4 year olds universal
  • Early Learning for 2 year olds

Places

  • Number of places: 6
VacanciesYes

Schools

School pickupNo

Costs

DescriptionCost typeUnit priceCost unit
Per Hour�6.00Daily

Offers stretched funding over more than 38 weeks per year

Inclusion

Dietary needs

Has provisionYes

As appropriate to individual childs needs. I have experience of a child with lactose and gluten intolerences and managing her dietary needs.

Special needs (children)

Has provisionNo

If needed I am happy to attend training to ensure that I have the knowledge needed to allow each child to achieve their full potential

Wheelchair access

Has provisionYes

Ofsted

Amanda Jane Stone

  • URN: 252263
  • Registration date: 04-10-2000
RegisterStart dateStatus
Early Years Register01-09-2008Registered
Compulsory Childcare Register01-09-2008Registered
Voluntary Childcare Register01-09-2008Registered
DateTypeJudgement
22-09-2005CareGood
28-04-2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
03-08-2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
03-10-2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
04-09-2024Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Last updated: 31 March 2026