My Summary
About Me
Hi there, my name is Katie and I am an Ofsted registered childminder with a GOOD rating. I am based in the Stoughton area of Guildford.
I offer a welcoming and loving setting where children are encouraged to learn through play. Our days are based around the children's interests and I always follow their lead when planning our days. I have a range of resources to suit varying ages, these are freely accessible to the children, promoting independence and self confidence. Currently we enjoy lots of sensory play with playdough, coloured rice, oats and water.
Although I am a small setting, what I love most is that I offer a home from home feel, children can snuggle up on the sofa to share a book with me, we all sit at the dining table to enjoy lunch together and we have the freedom to go in and out of the garden as we please.
Alongside our home based play we enjoy regular outings to familiar toddler groups, rhyme time at the library, walks to see the horses, soft play and various playgrounds. I am lucky to live within walking distance of a playground and large playing field with a duck pond.
I have been lucky enough to care for my current children since they were babies but due to them now starting school I will have space available from September 2024.
Feel free to message me to chat through your childcare requirements ?
My Experience
Not only do I have 2 children of my own, I have enjoyed a rewarding career in childcare for over 16 years; in this time I have cared for a vast number of children of varying ages, as a nanny, in a nursery and now as a childminder.
My Qualifications
NVQ level 2 in children's care, learning and development
Childminding introduction programme
Safeguarding Children
Paediatric first aid
I refresh and extend my knowledge regularly by joining in with webinars and courses run by the Local Authority.
My Availability
Space available from September 2024 Tuesday - Thursday
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Fees are £7.00 per hour which includes snacks and playgroup fees.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/10/2023)
Reviews
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My son has been with Katie for 2 years and my daughter will be starting soon. Every step of the way Katie has been professional and has provided an outstanding level of care to my son. My son has always been happy going to her setting and comes home bursting with the fun, stimulating and educational activities that he has done during the day.
Her house is clean, safe and well equipped to provide for the children in her care, and she takes them out lots too.
Communication has always been brilliant, she is flexible, considerate and provides updates throughout the day.
I have no doubt that my child(ren) is happy and safe in her care.
I am so grateful that we found Katie!
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I switched from a different childminder to Katie and initially she only had one day spare, a friend encouraged me to take it (even though I needed extra days at the time) because she was so good, so I did...and I have never looked back. I was able to increase days and my son loves being at Katie's. She is patient and kind, whilst setting boundaries and allowing the children to explore at their own pace. The amount of effort that Katie puts into planning interesting and varied days is incredible and my son often comes home with things he had made at her house. She has offered my son a fantastic environment to grow his personality and confidence and I honestly cannot thank her enough. If you're new to looking for a child minder and you're nervous about choosing the right one, you aren't alone, but Katie really will put your mind at ease, she is fantastic!
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Katie has cared for both of my children, so I have known her for 6 years! My son absolutely loved going to Katie's and flourished whilst he was there right up until he started school. I was super pleased that Katie had a space when my daughter needed to start childcare as I really really did not want her to go to anyone else. When we moved to Farnham, I even kept her at Katie's as she is absolutely brilliant! My daughter has also flourished at Katie's and is now ready for starting school. I cannot recommend Katie enough and everything she does for the children. Both of children see Katie's home as their second home, which I absolutely adore!
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Katie is brilliant with the children. My little boy has flourished since being with Katie and felt right at home from day 1. He comes home and tells us about his day and often asks at the weekend when we go out "See Katie". His days are packed with adventure and learning, I especially love the fact they get to go out and explore outside whenever possible to new places something they wouldn't get to do at a nursery. Katie always has great ideas for things to do and make. We intend to stay with Katie as long as possible.
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Katie is so caring, thoughtful and fun. She provides a safe and enjoyable environment for my children and creates a variety of age appropriate games and activities for them to get involved in each day. They look forward to seeing her each morning and getting stuck into what she has prepared for them to do. They often come home with craft creations and little projects that they have been working on for days, it is wonderful! She has an excellent relationship with my children and knows them inside and out, it puts my mind at ease to know that they are in safe hands and understands their ways. I feel very privileged that Katie is our childminder, and our boys are very lucky to spend time in her care.
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