Cotswold Childminding Co
Childminder in Andoversford, Cotswolds, (GL54)
Alex Lawrence
hello@cotswoldchildminding.co
About me
Cotswold Childminding Co. is a registered, DBS-checked childminding service offering registered childcare with flexible hours and funded places to support families.
As a mother of 7-year-old twins, Alex understands firsthand the challenges of finding trustworthy, high-quality childcare – especially in a rural setting. Balancing nursery drop-offs, school runs, and work commitments in the countryside can be difficult, which is why she created Cotswold Childminding Co., a nurturing, home-from-home childcare option designed to support parents like her.
With experience working in a school, Alex follows the EYFS framework, ensuring children hit key developmental milestones while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Our Approach:
- Outdoor Learning – Daily outdoor activities to encourage exploration and play.
- Home-from-Home Environment – A warm, welcoming space where children feel safe and valued.
- Healthy, Home-Cooked Meals – Nutritious meals made with fresh ingredients.
- Happy, Secure Children – A focus on confidence, well-being, and joyful learning.
- Personalised Care – Small group sizes for individual attention and nurturing support.
Get in touch to learn more about our childcare services!
Mon - Thurs: 8:00 - 17:30 Fridays: 8:00 - 12:00
3 children to 1 adult
Funded places available
£8.50
Plus daily consumables charge
Location
Station Rd, Andoversford, GL54 4HP.
We are located in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to Andoversford, Syreford, and the surrounding areas. Offering a peaceful, rural setting perfect for children to explore and play.
Nearby amenities include:
- A local park with large play equipment.
- Good bus routes
- Community hall, church and school, support local
events
School pick up:
- Andoversford Primary School
Fees
Full day from £80.75
Half day from £34
Hourly from £8.50
Meals, Snacks & Other Consumables
Full day - £9
Half day - £5
Enrolment admin fee - £30
Further information on Consumables and Additional services and how they are applied can be found here
About my home setting
All @Home Childcare settings are fully risk-assessed and inspected to ensure they are safe and suitable premises for children.
A spacious, home-from-home environment for your little ones, with a large, secure garden perfect for outdoor play and exploration.
Inside, the separate playroom, kitchen and lounge provide multiple locations for activities, play and discovery.
Services offered
Available for: Full and half day care, before & after school care, holiday
Cares for: Early years (0-5), School age (6 – 11)
Food Offer
- A mixture of cooked hot meals, cold meals (e.g. sandwiches) and packed lunches brough from home.
Activities
All @Home Childcare childminders follow the EYFS to ensure every child’s learning and develoment is supported, as well as get to know each child on an individual basis and tailor activities to their needs.
A full range of activities will be utilised to contribute to your child’s development including:
- Day trips and outings
- Baking
- Gardening
- Numeracy and literacy activities
- Playgroup and socialising trips
Funded Childcare Places
Alex offers funded places, including 30 hours, 15 hours, Universal Credit & Tax-Free Childcare. Please use the governments free Childcare Support Checker to see which funding you are eligible for.
Inspection Reports
Alex joined us in 2025. Her first inspection will take place one year after registration.
@Home Childcare’s Quality Pledge
Our registered educators provide the very best care and education to children because they are trained to the highest standards and regularly supported to ensure quality continually improves.
Our quality pledge is our quality guarantee to parents. You can be assured that all of our educators have the following:
- Registered childcare
- DBS checked
- Comprehensive suitability checks i.e. Ofsted & references
- Household members, if any, are fully vetted
- Health approved by a GP
- Fully insured
- Paediatric First Aid certified
- Safeguarding children certified
- Complies with the mandatory childcare standards
- Regular outdoor learning for children
- Safe & clean house regularly risk assessed
- Appropriate and safe toys/equipment
- Sufficient space for numbers of children allowed
- Inspected every year to check quality
- Regular monitored and supported by specialist inspectors
- Regularly updates specialist knowledge & skills with on-going training
- Accepts childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, student finance etc
- Transparent invoicing & easy payment methods
