My Summary
Bluebell Childcare - Childminder Near Kidbrooke And Blackheath
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder with over ten years experience in caring for young children. I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.
I studied literature and linguistics at university, specializing in applied linguistics with a focus on language development in young children and multilingualism. I also completed some extra training in pedagogy and psychology.
In the final years of my university training, I discovered Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy which I found inspirational, and now I implement many aspects of the Steiner-approach in my setting. We follow a daily and weekly rhythm, celebrate all seasons with their festivals, sing and tell stories, bake, do watercolour painting and seasonal crafts together.
I carefully choose our resources and regularly rotate them. I love toys that are made of natural materials and children books with heartwarming storylines that provide a strong moral compass. We have a big garden with a soft, natural lawn, a mud kitchen, wood chip and a trampoline.
I provide healthy meals and snacks, using the best possible ingredients and offer plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.
The setting is a comfortable, daylight-filled family home, close to Blackheath and Kidbrooke stations, with good transport links, and there is free parking on our street for convenient drop offs and collections.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
My Experience
I worked as a Nanny for years before deciding to start up my own childminder setting. I have cared for various age groups, including newborns, babies, toddlers, younger and older children, and teenagers. I have experience with twins, and I have a good understanding of how to balance multiple children of different and similar age groups simultaneously. Previously, I worked in management roles within the healthcare industry. I always enjoyed taking care of people, and I especially adore looking after and teaching children.
My Qualifications
• Ofsted registered childminder
• Paediatric first aid training
• Safeguarding children training
• Member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
• Hungarian Literature and Linguistics BA (Extra training in Pedagogy and Psychology)
• Applied Linguistics MA (currently paused)
My Availability
Monday - Friday
07:45-17:00
46 weeks/year
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£70/day (08:15-17:00)
Sunrise Club (7:45-8:15 £8/session) and
Meals, snacks and activities included.
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 10/03/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/03/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 09/03/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 09/03/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Katalin was on time, sweet, and immediately put us completely at ease. The kids had a great time and they both wanted her back again. Highly recommend!
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Kat
on 29/05/2023
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Katalin
on 29/05/2023:
Thank you for your kind words. It was a lovely afternoon. I throughly enjoyed the conversations with the children and all the games I learnt. They both have the ability to melt hearts and make people laugh. Warm wishes to you all!
We've been attending the rhyme time sessions organised and led by Kata with my 3-year old son for a couple of years, and now my 1-year old daughter is also a regular attendee (and fan!).
Both kids love the sessions and also Kata as a person. She's warm, professional and creative, and somehow, probably by using some magic, she manages to entertain and educate a relatively large group of children from a wide age-range in an impressive way. Her smile is infectious and she forms connections with children very easily: the session often starts by my son just running off from me, not even looking back, and finding a comfortable position on Kata's lap.
I'm sure that, as a childminder, she's as amazing as she is as the leader of the rhyme time sessions.
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Bori
on 28/05/2023
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Katalin
on 29/05/2023:
Thank you for your kind words. It’s been a wonderful journey to see little ones growing into toddlers and preschoolers while attending the sessions and I consider myself lucky to witness these magical transformations. Your son is one of the friendliest little people I have ever had the chance to meet and his trust and openness is so precious to me. I look forward to the day when your daughter does the same at the beginning of the sessions. Warm wishes to you all!
I have know Katalin for about a year when I started visiting the Hungarian rhyme time in Greenwich library with my daughter. She has arranged so many activities for the kids, her classes are structured and fun. We met with Santa and also participated in the Easter egg hunt in the library but also learnt about the Hungarian history when the occasion came up. She is always well prepared for any challenges. She knows the group of kids and happy to tailor her classes to fit everyone little or big. She managed to build a great community for us Hungarian parents and it is so valuable for our children to be around other kids and hear the language from others as well.
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Eva
on 14/05/2023
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Katalin
on 29/05/2023:
It was amazing to witness how our little group has grown into a community over the past few years. The most rewarding part of leading the group is to see the children voluntarily joining in — not only because their parents bring them but because they truly enjoy the sessions. When we first met, your little one engaged immediately. She makes my heart smile. I love how she has her favourite songs and that she has confidence to join in despite her young age. We’ll have to make Santa’s visit happen again this year and let’s leave it as a surprise for the children! ;) Warm wishes to you all!
I have known Kata for nearly two years now as the leader of our toddler group in Greenwich where she uses songs, rhymes and stories to engage a group of wild toddlers in order to prove their linguistics skills. Her methods are so successful that my daughter randomly burst into songs taught in the group...highly recommended!!
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Veronika
on 08/05/2023
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Katalin
on 13/05/2023:
Thank you for your kind words. Bringing together a group of singing toddlers and engaging them has proven to be a lot of fun, and I always look forward to the sessions. It’s wonderful to see how the individual children open up during a period of time and start truly enjoying the activity. Your daughter is an incredibly confident child and there isn’t anything more rewarding than seeing such an amazing little person learning and enjoying the sessions. Warm wishes to you all!
We know Kata from Hungarian singing sessions which she organises and leads in the local library. She runs the sessions very professionally and the children love these sessions. She is very kind with all children (and adults) and knowledgeable about caring for children.
The setting is really nice, welcoming and child-friendly with lots of toys, books and room for play. I highly recommend Kata, she is a happy and kind person who would care for your child like he/she was hers.
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Eszter
on 06/05/2023
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Katalin
on 06/05/2023:
If someone saw me now they would probably wonder why I'm smiling at my phone. It means a lot to me that you noticed how I put my heart and soul into those sessions. It’s wonderful to see the children all singing together, making friends and building a community. It’s been a delight to watch your little one (who is not-so-little anymore) singing ever so beautifully over the past few years, and to see them growing into someone exceptionally wonderful. Warm wishes to you all!
As a parent, one of the most crucial decisions we make is entrusting our child to someone else's care. For my family, this decision was made infinitely easier when we found Kathie. She has been a dedicated and professional babysitter to our two-year-old daughter, Victoria, and I am absolutely delighted to share our experience with Kathie's exceptional childcare services.
From the very beginning, Kathie's professionalism and dedication shone through. She took the time to familiarize herself with our family's routines and preferences, and she consistently adapted her approach to meet Victoria's individual needs. Kathie went above and beyond to ensure that our daughter was safe, happy, and thriving under her care.
Kathie's vast experience and knowledge in child development were immediately evident in her interactions with Victoria. She engaged our daughter in age-appropriate activities that not only entertained her but also supported her cognitive, physical, and emotional growth. Her dedication to Victoria's well-being extended beyond her scheduled work hours, as she often took the initiative to research and suggest new activities or resources that would benefit our child.
Victoria's bond with Kathie was undeniably special. It was evident that Kathie truly cared for our daughter, treating her with patience, love, and respect. Her enthusiasm for nurturing Victoria's development was contagious, and we often found ourselves adopting her methods and insights to enhance our own parenting skills.
In addition to her excellent childcare skills, Kathie proved to be incredibly reliable and trustworthy. She was always punctual and communicated effectively about any schedule changes or concerns. It was evident that Kathie took her role as Victoria's babysitter very seriously, never hesitating to prioritize our daughter's needs above all else.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend Kathie highly enough as a professional and dedicated babysitter. Her passion for childcare, coupled with her willingness to go above and beyond for the children under her care, truly sets her apart. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Kathie as Victoria's babysitter, and any family would be lucky to have her as part of their childcare team.
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Kamen
on 06/05/2023
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Katalin
on 06/05/2023:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience Kamen. I always think fondly of that time when Victoria was little. She’s such an exceptionally intelligent child and I felt honoured to care for her in those important early years. I have no doubt she’s going to reach her full potential, having such loving and nurturing parents. I feel very fortunate that I had a chance to meet your beautiful family. Warm wishes to you all!
We have Katie to help when our oldest daughter was 1 year old. She is loving, kind, caring and a very happy nanny. She and our child connected so well, and engaged her to do many learning and fun activities. Katie is also a very capable and healthy cook, our daughter loves her food. Katie is a capable, thoughtful and uplifting person, whoever have her help as a nanny would have a very happy child and even happier parents.
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Vicky
on 02/05/2023
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Katalin
on 06/05/2023:
Thank you for your kind words Vicky. It was a truly special time and I feel so lucky I had a chance to meet your beautiful family. She is a very smart child, always been, and it was a delight to watch her discovering the world and to be her research assistant. You both are wonderful parents and it was a pleasure to work with you. Warm wishes to you all!
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