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Katie_D

Childminder in Ilchester

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Female Member since Sep 2019 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 02 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

I offer a home from home childcare setting in which your child can flourish and develop. I promote outdoor learning, and children are exposed to many different experiences that develop their appreciation of our natural environment. We have a large garden with a vegetable patch for children to grow their own produce. We are an animal loving family with 2 guinea pigs; Poppy and Potato, and 1 dog named Bailey, who loves a cuddle.

I also have a horse kept 5 minutes from home, which (with permissions from parents) all children get to experience looking after her and jumping in muddy puddles along the way.

My Experience

I am Mummy to our two daughters. However before I became an Ofsted "Good" registered childminder I taught all ages of children to ride for over 8 years.

My Qualifications

CACHE Level 3 Home based childcare
First Aid
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Child Protection
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
FGM training
CSE training
Prevent training

My Availability

My settings core opening hours are 08:00-17:30

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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: 02/05/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £10.00 per hour

Daily rate: £78.00
Within my day rate the following is included: breakfast, lunch, snacks (x1), drinks, cows milk, baby wipes, nappy sacks and days out.
Day rate hours are: 08:00 and 17:30

Funded hours are charged on hourly rate. Other fees apply, these can be discussed further.

Unsocial Hours: £20 per hour. This is charged before 08:00 and after 17:30
Some outings will be changed accordingly.

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
26 March 2024
An inspection report reveals a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Good relationships and a secure setting form the foundation for an ambitious curriculum focused on individual development. Children demonstrate confidence and independence, engaging well in activities. Effective teaching methods encourage exploration and learning. The childminder promotes well-being through nutritious meals and outdoor exercise. Areas for improvement include consistently using correct pronunciation and further developing identified practice areas.
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16 March 2022 - Good
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Wonderful Childminder

5 stars

Katie is quite simply a wonderful childminder. Our son has been in her setting for four years now since he was just 6 months old. He absolutely adores her and so do we! We have a great working relationship always with clear communication and professionalism.
She ensures all of her childrens requirements are catered for, has a huge variety of age appropriate toys and activities, organises trips out and has a lovely garden space to play in. Not forgetting all the pets who the children love! Katie always goes out of her way to accommodate us, she even organised my sons swimming lessons to be at the same time and place as her daughters so she can take him for me whilst I am at work. I don’t know what we would do without her!

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Lucie Lucie on 05/07/2024

Transition was made easy

5 stars

Nothing is too much trouble for Katie, the children’s requirements are always priority. My little one is always excited all the activities Katie does with the children.
I have personally found Katie to be approachable and friendly to talk to. It is always a struggle leaving your child to work but Katie made the transition easy not only for my child but also me as the overprotective mum.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Nat Nat on 03/07/2024

A fantastic childminder

5 stars

Katie is a wonderful lady and puts children at the heart of everything she does. Lots of outdoor adventures, unique experiences and home made activities to encourage progression and engagement.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Becky14 Becky14 on 27/09/2019

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