Kathleen
Childminder in Royal: Greenwich (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2015 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 13 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is kathleen I am ofsted registered childminder and a member of professional association for childcare and early years. I have been registered since 24th February 2014.I am married with two daughters aged 9 and 16.I have a garden in which we grow fresh vegetables and fruit. Also in the garden I have an Out door log cabin, bikes , scooters and slides and lots more. I provide meals for children as well as snack in which is included hourly fee. I access local library's, children's centres, soft plays as well other classes and toddler exercise class. Also local parks , I have two parks near me one is only 5 minutes walk and the other one is only 10 minutes walk away .I have lots of experience with working with children with additional needs they include speech and language delay, autism, ADHD, physical development delays and global developmental delays. I encourage messy play and child lead play, as well as adult lead activities. I have also worked in a local primary school.
My Experience
I have been childminding now for 10 years and have a good Ofsted grade from my last inspection may 2023 . Before I became a childminder I worked for thirteen and a half years within the heath care sector with adults who suffered dementia and other mental health needs. I can pick up and drop of children at Heronsgate primary school in Thamesmead west only. I also offer together for twos placements funded by Greenwich council. I also offer all funding placements from 9 months from September for eligible families. I also accept tax free childcare. I provide invoices for parents that need help to claim back a percentage of their childcare fees too.
My Qualifications
Introduction to home based childcare practice
Observation,assessment & planning
Safeguarding young children & their families:introduction for ICP
Writing effective policies & procedures
paediatric first aid
Safeguarding young children and their families intermediate
Channel general awareness module
FGM recognising and preventing
Child exploitation and online safety level 2
Data protection level 2
Food hygiene level 2
Supporting children with speech , language and communication needs
Supporting children's emotional wellbeing
Raising developmental concerns with parents
Delivering the EYFS
Expectations of behaviour
Schemes
An introduction to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
NVQ LEVEL 3 health and social care
NCFE LEVEL 2 Certificate in mental health awareness
NCFE LEVEL 2 Certificate in understanding the safe
handling of medicines
ASET LEVEL 2 Certificate in dementia care
My Availability
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
please contact me for details
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 06/09/2023)
Reviews
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I've been lucky enough to have Kathleen as my son's childminder since he was 4. Now age 7.
You'll want to know about her varied homecooking that happens every day which the kids love, her awards approach to eating fruit and vegetables, her quiet but successful discipline around mealtimes.
You'll want to know that your children will feel part of her loving family, including her two gorgeous caring girls.
You'll want to know about the endless crafts activities, outdoor fun in the well kept garden with its fruit and veg, and epic lego building.
You'll want to know about her flexible, nothing-is-a-problem approach. Her clear communication, her quick smile and laugh.
I could go on and on. But finally, and importantly, I regularly bump into Kath on the school run and no matter how many children she has in her care of all differing ages, they are all calmly following her clear quiet instructions as safety is evidently a huge priority for Kath.
It's hard to overstate how lucky you'd be to get a spot. As Sam, Marta and I unlikely to give up ours!
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This is my first experience of having someone looking after my daughter and she has made it so easy. Kathleen is open, friendly and explained everything before my daughter started which was comforting. She goes the extra mile for all the children she cares for and ensures they are safe, Happy and have different activities to keep them occupied. I would highly recommend her.
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My boys (4 and 6) have been going to Kathleen for 2 years now and they love going there. Kath offers a home from home environment for my children, which I think is really important, but also helps greatly from an educational point of view as she gets them to do plenty of fun activities where they are learning without it seeming like homework!
My youngest started with Kath when he was just 2 and would spend the whole day with her, since then he moved on to mornings at preschool and afternoons with Kath and in September he will be going to primary school and we will be using Kath for wraparound care. Thanks to Kath, my son has become a confident, outgoing boy who loves to learn and play. I think he was ready to start school last year, so I know that thanks to Kath's help, he won't have any trouble settling in in September.
When they are with Kath, I know that my boys are in a fun environment with other children to play with and lots of fun activities to do. They are very well fed with healthy meals and snacks after school, so that is something I don't need to worry about when I pick them up at the end of the day.
Communication with Kath is great. She is friendly and communicative and keeps you up to date on the activities your children have done and the progress they are making.
I can honestly say that I would be completely lost without Kath! I am so very grateful to her for the wonderful way in which she looks after my children. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder.
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My little boy has been going to Kathleen now for around 6 months. She is so amazing with him and he has settled in really well.
Kath is very professional and experienced childminder, in a warm and home-like environment. Everything is very well organised and safe.She keeps routine and all activities very well. She is always spending with him quality time and has a lot of fantastic ideas to entertain the children.
My son is learning with her a lot everyday. Kath is very friendly, loving person and also very responsible and reliable. Me and my little boy couldn't be more happy to have such a great person in our live.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any one looking for a childminder.
Marta
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