Little Rays
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Little Rays — Shevington

Little Rays Child Minding is a childminding service run by Dawn Heaps, an Ofsted registered childminder with over 25 years of experience working with children of all ages. The home aims to feel like a home from home, where children play, learn and are supported with consistent routines, boundaries and care.

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Shevington & 15 kmSt Helens, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Leyland…
Services & prices

What Little Rays does — and what it typically costs in Shevington

The ranges are what Shevington homes typically pay, from Locufy's price guides. You can call Little Rays for the exact figure.

Babysitting & nannies

BabysitterOccasional care at home
£10–13per hourprice guide →
Evening babysitterEvenings and nights out
£10–13per hourprice guide →
NannyFull-time care at home
£14–23per hourprice guide →
Part-Time nannySet days each week
£14–23per hourprice guide →
Live-In nannyLives in with the family
£400–700per weekprice guide →
Au pairHelp with children and home
£70–90per weekprice guide →

Childminding & school care

ChildminderCare in the minder's home
£5–9per hourprice guide →
After-School careCollection and care after school
£7–12per sessionprice guide →
Before-School careBreakfast and school drop-off
£3–6per sessionprice guide →
Holiday childcareSchool holiday cover
£30–50per dayprice guide →
Homework helpHelp with school work
£15–40per hourprice guide →
Nursery assistantExtra help with little ones
£15–17per hourprice guide →

New babies & sleep

Maternity nurseSupport in the first weeks
£250–450per dayprice guide →
Night nannyOvernight help with a newborn
£80–250per nightprice guide →
DoulaSupport through birth
£500–2,000per packageprice guide →
Postnatal doulaHelp at home after birth
£20–35per hourprice guide →
Baby sleep consultantSettling and sleep routines
£150–350per packageprice guide →
Baby proofingGates, locks and guards fitted
£30–100per jobprice guide →

Typical prices from Locufy's UK 2026 price guides — each guide explains what the job involves and what moves the price.

About

About Little Rays

Little Rays Child Minding is a childminding service run by Dawn Heaps, an Ofsted registered childminder with over 25 years of experience working with children of all ages. The home aims to feel like a home from home, where children play, learn and are supported with consistent routines, boundaries and care.

At a glance

Trade
Childcare and family
Based
Appley Bridge, Wigan
Covers
Shevington and 15 km around
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30–17:30
Quotes
Written, free, no obligation
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Areas

Shevington and the towns around it

Based in Shevington, Little Rays works across the town and about 15 km around it.

  • Shevington
  • St Helens
  • Wigan
  • Skelmersdale
  • Leyland
  • Chorley
  • Ashton in Makerfield
  • Westhoughton
  • Hindley
  • Ormskirk

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Questions

Before you book

Who runs Little Rays Child Minding?

Little Rays Child Minding is run by Dawn Heaps, who is an Ofsted registered childminder with over 25 years of experience working with children of all ages.

What qualifications does the childminder hold?

Dawn Heaps holds a BA in Early Years and has completed all the training required by Ofsted. She also regularly attends additional training.

What was the most recent Ofsted inspection result?

The home was inspected by Ofsted in 2018 and was rated Good, with outstanding features.

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