Registered Childminder in Wokingham

A Second Home for Your Little One

Ofsted-registered childminder in Wokingham — calm, caring, home-from-home setting with structured play and learning.

📞 07956 163772 Our Services

10+

Years Experience

100%

Satisfaction

WOKINGHA

Local Coverage

★★★★★

Rated

About Amanda Darkins Childminder

Trusted Local registered childminder
in Wokingham

Amanda Darkins Childminder is a trusted local childminder serving Wokingham and the surrounding area. Whether it's a one-off job or something regular, we believe in turning up when we say we will, charging what we quoted, and leaving the place tidier than when we arrived.

Fully Insured

Free Quotes

Local & Independent

No Hidden Fees

What We Do

Services

Honest pricing, quality work and reliable timing — all the things you actually want from a local childminder.

Full-Day Care

7am-7pm hot meals included. Indoor play, outdoor activities, daily walks. Funded hours accepted (15h/30h).

Term-Time Care

School-day care for working parents. Drop-offs and pick-ups from local schools and nurseries.

Before & After School

Breakfast clubs, school runs, after-school activities. Healthy snacks and homework time.

Holiday Cover

Half-term and summer holiday care with planned activities, outings and structured days.

Babies & Toddlers

Babies from 3 months. Structured care alongside older children — siblings welcome together.

EYFS Learning

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework — play-based learning with progress trackers shared monthly.

Areas Covered

Serving Wokingham
& Surrounding Areas

Get in touch if you're not sure whether we cover your area — chances are we do.

Wokingham

Earley

Woodley

Twyford

Crowthorne

Finchampstead

What Our Customers Say

Real Reviews from
Real Customers

"Honestly the best thing we did. Both kids adore going, the daily updates are lovely, and they've come on so much in confidence and speech."

Sarah & Tom

Two children since 2022

"Lifesaver. The flexibility around shift work has been incredible, and my daughter has settled in beautifully. Highly recommend."

Working mum of one

Funded hours

"All three of mine have been here over the years. Consistent, kind, professional — and they actually love going each morning."

Dad of three

All three siblings

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you Ofsted-registered?+

Yes — Ofsted-registered with [graded] inspection. Happy to share the full report and Ofsted URN before booking a visit.

Are you DBS checked?+

Enhanced DBS for me and any assistants. Plus paediatric first aid and food hygiene certificates — all up-to-date.

Do you take funded hours?+

Yes — 15-hour and 30-hour funded places accepted (subject to availability and eligibility). We'll help you apply.

Can I visit before deciding?+

Always. Come for a settle-in visit, meet me, see the setup. Most families do 2-3 short visits before starting properly.