Sunnyside Childcare
Childminder in Barnet
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Female Member since Sep 2016 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 04 Nov 2024
My Summary
Outstanding Ofsted
About Me
Hello Parents,
After studying for almost two years while working a full time job for an Advertising Agency based in Central London I became a qualified OFSTED registered childminder. I have completed the childminding course and have all the required qualifications needed.
My previous job was working for Saatchi & Saatchi where I worked for 15 years so a pretty different change in career. I can honestly say that I know where my passion lies, this being working with young children and helping and watching them to develop. I worked as an assistant with my sister who is also a childminder in the area. Now being a childminder myself for quite some time my sister and I decided to team together along with our mother who was a primary school learning mentor for 24 years. We work closely with the children to make daily challenging activities both observing children in the areas of learning and discussing children's next steps and progress.
I have previously had my children with childminders so I fully understand the importance of ensuring the right choices are made when it comes to childcare for your children.
I live in a spacious 6 bedroom house with a garden and playroom completely fully equipped for children’s development
We can provide care for your child what would be stimulating, educating, nurturing and fun with a purpose built playroom and access to the garden.
We work to the development matters scheme and follow the guide lines of the EYFS ensuring your child is regularly observed and that their next steps of development are followed through.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like any other information regarding the service I am providing.
We update you with photos all day of what your child is doing, what fun learning activities they’re doing, their breakfast, lunch , snacks and dinner.
I have a garden dedicated to the children which they absolutely love and have hours of outdoor fun (we love fresh air)
We are also members of Willows Farm, visiting daily, aswell as woodlands, local parks, libraries and museums
A full Ofsted report is available online with my reference number
I am located 4-5 minutes walking distance from Oakleigh Park Station so should you need to drop your child off and then jump the train then this is one option worth thinking about... you can also leave your vehicle parked outside my house should you wish to do so to save on parking fees. Oakleigh Park can take you direct in to Central London to Kings Cross, Moorgate or Finsbury Park.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to hearing from you should you have any questions.
Kind regards
Kerry and the Sunny Side Team
My Experience
We are a hugely professional team and extremely experienced with over 40 years experience between us. 2024 graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
Children thrive on a smaller settings, smaller groups and one to one learning
My Qualifications
Childminder Certificate
First Aid Trained
Safeguarding Trained
Prevent Duty Trained
Letter and Sounds Phonics
My Availability
Available Monday - Friday
Hours Negotiable
8am - 5.30pm
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 03/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£80 per full day 8am - 5.30pm
(includes all food, trips, playgroups, nappies and wipes)
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
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: Kerry First Aid Certificate (added 01/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate Kerry (added 31/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid certificate (added 18/12/2016)
- DBS Check (added 18/12/2016)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding certificate (added 18/12/2016)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/12/2016)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sunnyside Childcare. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
I transferred my son from a public Nursery because he cried every day and said he didn't want to go. It was the best decision I made. Since then, Antony gets up happy, goes to Kerry with a smile and sometimes even forgets to say goodbye and just goes straight in to have fun. Kerry, Nanny K and Jackie are very friendly and have a family atmosphere. My son loves the trips they have and always talks about them with excitement. He learned a lot of songs, the alphabet and counting. I see a huge difference in his development since he started going to Kerry. It's also nice that when the children bake something with Kerry, Nanny K and Jackie always get a cookie or muffin to take home.
Thank you for the great care, thanks to you I can go to work peacefully and not worry about my child.
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Roksana
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on 25/10/2024
Firstly I call Kerry Mary Poppins as she is exactly that, our life saver. Nanny K (super Nanny) and the sweet Jackie. The best 3 women you could ever have look after your child. When I first reached out to over 20 childminders Kerry was the only one to answer all my crazy long questions with such detail and understanding. I knew then she was made to do this job.
She didn't push us into making a decision and let me visit after hours to accommodate me. I had a nursery placed secured and I knew we wanted our daughter with Kerry and even lost my deposit with the nursery to join her on the first meeting. On the first meeting my daughter smiled at Kerry and sat down to play, at a time she was going through severe separation anxiety and I was shocked. My daughter had a immediate connection with her.
I then starting settling in sessions and Kerry went through every single tiny detail of my routine and understood why it's so important and followed it perfectly. Within 1 day my daughter was settled and everytime we walk up the drive she's smiling and wants to go in. Hands straight over to Kerry with no tears. I'm still in shock. My daughter goes to nobody not even family but Kerry, Nanny K and Jackie she loves like family, as we do.
I then get daily updates, pictures throughout the day of eating sleeping playing and it makes my day to day life so much happier. I'm a mother with a strict routine and anxiety of leaving my baby and Kerrys updates takes it all away. She gives her lovely food, home makes all the food for the kids and she completely understands my crazy need for fresh and healthy food. She follows my crazy routine and is always so kind to help. Even a blip in my childcare funding application and Mary Poppins was there to help me when she didn't need too. Purely out of the kindness of her heart.
Lastly her home is immaculate, child friendly safe and secure. Nanny K even went out and brought a new rug so my daughter could practice walking. I now have a baby with no separation anxiety, who's happy, growing up fast watching rhe older kids, developing faster than ever and coming home with new skills everyday. Kerry even talks to me in the evening after hours and feels like a new friend who I can bounce off.
Kerry has even made a little cupboard for my daughters belongings so she feels at home. This is what their service is home from home with so much love.
Her ofsted score should always be outstanding plus a million stars. We couldn't of made a better choice for our daughter since she was born with picking Kerry and her team.
My daughter has a new bestie for life and so do we. The best childminder service there could be for our family. Thank you for everything xxx
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Karen
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on 24/10/2024
Kerry and her family team are amazing! Kerry’s home is a home away from home which provides amazing fun activities for the children to learn and thrive.
My son was 16 months old when he started and settled in really quickly, which I put down to the caring and nurturing nature of Kerry and her family.
Kerry makes lovely fresh meals everyday and I receive regular updates throughout the day of pictures and videos of fun activities my son is taking part in. From baking, to dinosaurs exploring volcanoes, and painting with flowers, they are really imaginative with everything they do!
As a family we are delighted to have found Kerry and her wonderful setting.
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ShyShy88
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on 19/09/2023
Kerry was the first childcare provider to my son and… we couldn’t have a better choice!
He loved her from the first day. She is the most caring, flexible, helpful, creative and patient person I ever met. Every single day she was welcoming us with smile and open arms.
Every day she sent me a lots of pictures during creative and interesting works with kids!
If I could give here more then 5 stars I would!
All meals which they are preparing for kids are healthy and various.
I hope we will come back soon 🤞🏽
Well done Kerry, Karen and Jackie ♥️♥️♥️
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Kinga
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on 01/08/2023
My little boy has been with Kerry and sunny side for over a year and a half now, and I wouldn’t trust to take him anywhere else up until school. Kerry updates me with multiple photos, if he has slept and what he’s eaten during the day . The setting is child friendly and nursery like. He loves the food they make there and always asks for seconds. He learns so much and has gained so much patience from being in the setting. His social skills are absolutely brilliant now compared to when he started. My little boy loves nanny k like family and A childminder that became a forever friend for me, I wouldn’t recommend anyone more than kerry and sunny side childcare.
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Alexsia
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on 23/09/2022
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