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Kim Z

Childminder in Woking

Usually responds within 4 hours

Female Member since May 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 15 Apr 2025

My Summary

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

About Me

My name is Kim and I have three children of my own. Two Sons who are 20 and 18 years old and a daughter who is 15 years old. I live in a Victorian house with my husband, 3 children, Grandma and Grandad and our lovely dog rexy who is a whippet he is very loving and friendly and Bella our bullmastiff She is very friendly. The children help to look after our 4 tortoises.

I enjoy being outside, walking, going to the park and having picnics. I am a qualified Forest School teacher and during the months of April - November I run forest school sessions for my minded children and other childminders.

I like making a mess arts and crafts and am very hands on.

I have been involved in childcare since the age of 17 and am a fun loving person who is down to earth.

My Experience

Since the age of 17 I have worked with children, firstly as a youth worker. I then worked in a Nursery for 2 and a half years. From there I was a Nanny for 10 years, and then after having baby number 3 became a registered childminder in Aug 2009. I Qualified as a Forest School teacher in January 2017 and hold a level 4 childcare diploma through the open university. In 2023 I gained a qualification in level 3 special educations needs. In April 2025 I completed my NPQEYL.

My Qualifications

I qualified as a Forest School leader at level 3 in 2017
I have a level 4 childcare qualification through the open university.
I have an Nvq level 3 in childcare.
I am level 3 SENCO trained
I completed my NOQEYL
A montessori gold seal diploma.
Have completerd the Chip course needed to become a childminder.
Hold an up to date First Aid Certificate and safeguarding policy

My Availability

From September 2025 I have 3 full time vacancie for an under 5.

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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: 15/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.50 per hour

My fees include all food and outings

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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Good
27 June 2022
A recent inspection has rated this childcare provision as 'Good' overall, highlighting strengths in individual learning support and safeguarding. Children enjoy discovering interesting activities and stimulating resources, with a focus on their specific needs and interests. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of child development and maintains effective safeguarding arrangements. Areas for improvement include enhancing questioning techniques to support critical thinking and promoting a better understanding of diversity and other cultures.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
9 June 2015 - Outstanding
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My Documents

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