Kate Gilheaney's Reviews

Wonderful childminder. we're so happy

After a very negative experience with a local nursery we were very nervous about finding new childcare for our son who had just turned two.

Fast forward 6 months and choosing Kate was the best decision we could have made.

Not only is our son so so happy in Kate's care - but we are seeing him thrive too. His speech, his social skills, his eating, his ability to empathise.

Kate is very open and we always feel we can speak to her with any concerns. The set up with Kate's two assistants works very well and the children get to attend some lovely local groups as well as days out.

The communication, food, and home setting is wonderful.

Apart from very close family - Kate and her assistants are the only people we trust to look after our son. We will be sad when the time comes to move our son onto pre school.

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by boymum about Kate Gilheaney on 14/06/2017

Fantastic childcare

My son started with Kate when he was 10 months and from day one he felt completely at home there. He settled in straight away and still to this day (he's now 2 yrs 4 months) he runs straight in the front door and is always so excited to go to Kate's house. I also trusted Kate immediately. Her assistants are also fantastic. The food Kate provides is so varied and healthy and she goes above in beyond with fantastic activities and brilliantly organised days out. She circulates themed planners regularly with various activities for developing children's skills (EYFS). I really can't recommend Kate highly enough.

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by Rachel about Kate Gilheaney on 24/07/2016

Fantastic childminder!

Our daughter started with Kate from 10 months old.

Leaving your 10 month old daughter with anyone new is always difficult, but we felt totally comfortable with Kate and our daughter quickly seemed at home. In fact, one of her first phrases was "yay, Kate's" when we would pull up outside!!

Kates own children are lovely and our daughter had a fantastic time playing with them when they were about too. She was also very helpful with our eldest on the few occasions when transport issues meant we weren't able to collect him from nursery on time.

We would thoroughly recommend Kate to anyone looking for a childminder in the area.

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by Parent about Kate Gilheaney on 29/03/2015

Kate Gilheaney

My daughter has been going to Kate's for about 2 and a half years and she loves it. She's made some lovely friends and always has lots of fun. Kate is friendly, welcoming and is brilliant with all the children. Would highly recommend Kate!

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by Parent about Kate Gilheaney on 06/03/2015

Brilliant!

Kate has been looking after my two children for now nearly a year. She has been absolutely brilliant and although my little one was initially upset to let me go, it only took her a few days to adjust and be such a happy little girl. Kate is very organised and very experienced with children. She is extremely committed in caring for any child. She has also shown great flexibility when required. My two children are having a great time there and enjoy being with other children which teaches them fantastic social skills. Kate brings them to toddler groups, parks and other places such as the firefighters', the library...During school holidays, she would always organise special days out too.
I would highly recommend Kate to any parent looking for a childminder in or around the Bickley area.

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by Parent about Kate Gilheaney on 18/09/2014