Funky Monkeys
Childminder in Lower Kingswood
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Female Member since Nov 2016 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 12 May 2025
My Summary
Childminder With Assistant
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder and previously the deputy manager of a local Pre-School plus I have three children of my own, 27, 19 and 14, not all at home now though! My home and garden provide a safe, homely and stimulating environment for all ages of children. I am passionate about Early Years learning and development and this is demonstrated in the qualifications I hold and my commitment to continually developing the children in my care.
I offer childcare in my home Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 5.30pm with home cooked meals and snacks provided.
I offer term time only contracts and also all year contracts with flexibility on days and hours. I work together with an assistant. Together we can offer further flexibility on days and hours whilst maintaining safe ratios and the best possible care for your child. We enjoy going on trips to parks, and playgrounds as well as outside learning on site in our secure garden and fields and woodland we are adjacent to. Graded Good in all areas at last Ofsted inspection in September 2024. Close to junction 8 on the M25 and Fidelity and Pfizer. Reigate and Tadworth are close by.
My Experience
OFSTED registered Childminder, CACHE Level 3 qualified, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric First Aid trained, enhanced DBS checked. Former Deputy Manager of a Pre-School for five years. I have two boys and a girl of my own. Experience in SEND. Qualifications in child psychology and counselling.
My Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 in Children and Young People
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric First Aid
EYFS Supporting 0-5 year olds
Enhanced DBS certification
Food Hygiene certification
Early Years Professional Development Program completed
Many other childcare qualifications and courses completed including child counselling and psychology.
My Availability
Full and part time childcare, term time only contracts and also full year contracts offered. Covering ages 0-11yo. Weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm. Extended hours, weekends and evenings by arrangement. Close to Fidelity International and M25 junction 8 Reigate.
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| 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: 28/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Fee is £8.50 per hour for daytime childcare, sibling discount offered, this includes meals, trips and outings so no extra costs. Full time, Part time or Term time only contracts offered, no retainer payable for school holidays on term time only contracts. Flexible on days and times. Actual contracted hours charged for not a daily rate. 15 and 30 Funded government hours and tax fee childcare vouchers accepted as well as childcare student grants.
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
- DBS Check (added 03/10/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/11/2017)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid certificate (added 14/01/2025)
- First Aid Certificate (added 03/10/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Funky Monkeys. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My son has been with Natalie for well over a year now, I took him out of nursery and into her caring hands when he was just under a year old. I cannot recommend Natalie enough. As one of Masons primary care givers I feel confident he is safe with her (sometimes even more than family members, but don’t tell them that!) and can relax while working.
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CheriseL
on 08/07/2024
We love Funky monkeys. Natalie uses tapestry learning journal so I can see what they've been up to during the day and it's always something different, topical and with obvious learning benefits.
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