Kirsty
Childminder in Tunbridge Wells
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Female Member since May 2014 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 11 May 2025
My Summary
Childminder In Tunbridge Wells Spaces Available For September 2025 Please Contact Me For Details
About Me
Spaces Available - Please contact me for further details.
I am an OFSTED-registered childminder and a fully qualified primary school teacher based in the south of Tunbridge Wells.
I provide a welcoming and supportive environment with a strong focus on high-quality, structured learning opportunities for all children. My goal is to ensure that their time with me is not only enjoyable but also beneficial in preparing them for their next steps. The early years are a crucial stage in a child’s development, and I work closely with parents to give each child the best possible foundation for success—while ensuring they have plenty of fun along the way.
I have a passion for outdoor activities and love exploring with the children. We frequently visit local farms, woodlands, National Trust properties, Hever Castle, and even take trips to the beach. We also enjoy local groups, the library, and soft play sessions. My home is safe, clean, and smoke-free, with a spacious garden filled with a variety of outdoor toys for the children to enjoy.
If you are looking for professional, high-quality childcare, please feel free to contact me for more details or to arrange a visit to discuss your needs.
My Experience
I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I hold a degree in primary education, including the Early Years Foundation Stage, and spent 14 years teaching across a wide range of age groups. In 2016, I decided to leave teaching to focus on raising my two daughters. Drawing on my wealth of experience, I established my own childminding business to continue supporting children’s learning and development in a nurturing home environment.
My Qualifications
BA Honours Degree Primary Education
Full Pediatric First Aid
Safeguarding
Building your Childminding Business - completed through Pacey
Health and Hygine in the home
My Availability
I am available for full days and school holidays. My opening hours are negotiable so please contact me to discuss your requirements further.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Please contact me to discuss this further
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/01/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder has consistently received glowing reviews from multiple families. Parents praise her for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children from infancy through to school age. Her warm nature, creative activities, and clear communication are frequently highlighted. Families express deep trust in her care and often describe her as an extension of their family.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kirsty. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Kirsty has looked after both of my children from when they were 1, right up towhen they started school. From their very first settling in days they have been so happy and secure to go off and have their daily adventures with Kirsty. She provides a safe, fun, engaging and warm environment full of diverse and creative activities to keep them busy and interested. I love receiving updates from Kirsty throughout the week about what they’ve been up to, particularly around seasonal events like Christmas and Easter which the kids always love.
Kirsty feels like family to us, we trust her implicitly and are so grateful to have had her in our children’s lives.
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Polly
on 28/02/2025
All three of my children have been with Kirsty since they were 10 months old and they have loved it.
Kirsty provides a safe, fun, kind and nurturing setting. Her prior experience as a teacher and her warm, calm and collected nature mean that the children are happy, excel in her care and learn to be kind and caring to others.
Kirsty’s communication is always clear and I cannot fault her consistency of care over the last 7+ years. I would recommend her to anyone, she is worth her weight in gold!
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Imogen
on 26/02/2025
Kirsty is amazing, she has looked after both of our girls from around 10 months old and I trust her implicitly. Our girls always loved going to Kirsty’s, she is so warm and friendly and it felt like a home from home. Kirsty is great with children, she makes her space feel safe and comforting whilst also keeping the children entertained with various outings and trips. I highly recommend her!!
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Hannah
on 24/02/2025
My son started with Kirsty over 6 years ago when he was around 10months old, he left her when he started school and then my daughter started, she’s now leaving in August to go to school and I will be very sad to say goodbye to Kirsty. She has been amazing, kind, creative, takes the children on lovely trips, sends photos and updates on how my children are getting on and my children both LOVE her 🤍
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Sarah
on 24/02/2025
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