Kirsty C

About Me

*SPACES AVAILABLE* Based in the centre of Groombridge and under 5 minutes walk from St Thomas' Primary School, I provide childminding services for children aged newborns to 5 years old.

As a Level 3 Qualified Childcare Professional I have been caring for children of all ages for over 10 years both in nursery settings and as a nanny. Most recently I have been the manager of a local village nursery and pre-school.

I am Ofsted Registered, Paediatric First Aid trained, Enhanced DBS checked with an extensive knowledge of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

I also have an NVQ Level 2 in Counselling Skills and have recently qualified with an NVQ Level 3 in Counselling Studies.

Ethos

Having worked in a number of childcare settings during my career, my approach to learning has developed having seen that children thrive when given access to natural resources and the opportunity to explore themselves.

My childminding setting gives children the opportunities to play and discover through natural materials in a home-from-home setting allowing them to explore curiosity through sensory, heuristic and natural play.

They have the choice to play either inside or outdoors in my large garden whenever they wish whatever the weather!

Outings- We often visit the local park, meet with other childminders, go to the bakery, post office, local woodlands, library and town centre.

Activities- We visit a play group every Monday morning and also children participate in cookery classes every other Thursday.

Pets- We have two cats who are very friendly and 5 chickens. Children will often help to collect the eggs, and feed the chickens in the morning/afternoon.

Opening hours:
Monday -Thursday : 8-5:30
Friday- 8-4:30