Kate Turner
Childminder in Hucknall
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Female Member since Dec 2021 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 03 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
A very warm welcome and thank you for taking the time to look at Kate Turner Childminding. I am a Early Years Ofsted Agency Registered Childminder. I provide high quality childcare in Hucknall, Nottingham.
I am a qualified primary school teacher and SENCO. I taught primarily in KS1 and the Foundation Stage for over 25 years. My last teaching post was as an Early Years Leader.
I am also happily married to Simon and mum to two teenagers.
I am passionate about Early Years and I believe it is a privilege to help young children at the start of their learning journey.
At Kate Turner Childminding, the children learn through play, they spend lots of time outdoors, digging in mud, jumping in puddles, using their imaginations, telling stories and do all the things I passionately believe are best for very young children and have been the favourite part of my teaching career.
I only provide care for EYFS children (those children who are under 5 years old) so that we can go on lots of adventures without the constraints of school runs and I can also tailor the EYFS curriculum exactly to the needs of a small group of children each day.
I have worked hard to create a homely child-minding setting where children can learn and have fun. Each day there is a balance between routine and spontaneity and free play and structured activities.
This means the children have consistency and a reassuring pattern to their day, but they are also filled with exciting new adventures and experiences.
As an Early Years Ofsted Agency Registered Childminder and Early Years Teacher, I follow the Early Years curriculum. The EYFS underpins everything I do. I regular introduce themes and topics into the playroom so that the children have new learning opportunities.
During the day, I communicate with parents/carers using WhatsApp in a private group that's just about their child. I send regular in the moment photographs and updates about our day.
Playroom
We have a dedicated playroom, which is a safe and engaging environment, created specifically for babies and young children, with age appropriate resources, and child-sized furniture.
The children are welcome to access all the resources available, which are updated and rotated when necessary to follow their interests and suit their changing needs.
Lounge
The children can play in our spacious lounge and it is also used as a quiet space for nap times and quiet activities. The older children sleep on nursery sleep mats and each child has their own bedding.
Bedroom
One of our bedrooms upstairs is used for those children who nap in a travel cot. Each child has their own cot bedding and they are regularly monitored as they nap.
Downstairs Bathroom
We have a downstairs bathroom for the children to use. They have their own dedicated towels and individual change mats if wearing nappies. We store spare nappies, wipes and changes of clothes in the children’s individual storage tubs.
Garden
We have created a safe and engaging garden with a large lawn, decking, and growing area. Fences on all sides enclose the garden and at the side of the house, the garden secured with a locked high gate.
There is a wide selection of outdoor toys for the children to explore daily. This includes a playhouse, slide, balance bikes, rockers, cars and pull along trucks. We have built a dedicated ‘Mud Kitchen’ area for the children to play in a natural environment. Resources are regularly changed to enhance the children’s exploration and learning. We also have a wonderful growing area with a greenhouse. The children have the opportunity to grow and eat their own fruits and vegetables.
Meals
Healthy living is important to myself and my family. The children will be offered balanced foods and snacks and home cooked meals. I provide breakfast, lunch and a home cooked tea everyday alongside a snack in the morning. I am fully trained in food hygiene and preparing food safely.
We all eat around my kitchen table together. I help the younger children eat until they have mastered using cutlery themselves.
Outings
I believe that the world outside our door is an amazing environment for children to learn in. We regularly visit the local woods, fields, parks, library and town to enable me to enhance the children’s learning experiences.
I hope that this information has given you more insight into Kate Turner Childminding and will help with choosing childcare for your child. Choosing the right childcare provider is such an important decision. It is only natural to feel anxious about leaving your child in the care of someone else, a person that you initially don't even know very well.
If you think that Kate Turner Childminding could be the right provider for you please feel free to contact me to arrange a visit so you can come and meet me and ask all the questions you like.
My Experience
I am a qualified primary school teacher and SENCO. I taught primarily in KS1 and the Foundation Stage for over 25 years. My last teaching post was as an Early Years Leader.
My Qualifications
- B.Ed teaching degree
- National SENCO Award qualification (Masters Degree level)
- Over 25 years of teaching experience
- All members of my household aged 16+ have full DBS check
- Introduction to Homebased Childminding Level 3
- Paediatric First Aid (12 hour training)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
- Prevent Duty Training
- Food Safety and Hygiene in the Early Years Setting Level 2
- Full medical checks
My Availability
Tuesday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm
I am flexible so please message me if you require care outside of these hours.
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| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Childminding £5 per hour.
Day Rate includes breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and tea.
Childcare vouchers accepted
Funding accepted
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 Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 11/07/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder provides a nurturing, home-like environment where children thrive and have fun. Parents appreciate the variety of activities, healthy meals, and regular updates. The setting supports children's learning and development, preparing them well for school. The childminder is praised for her kindness, understanding, and positive influence on the children in her care.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kate Turner. 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.
Kate's setting was definitely a home away from home setting. My boy loved attending, would have so much fun and learn so much and sometimes not want to come home. We would get updates and photos during the day and to be honest would be kind of jealous to all the fun they where having.
Having Kate as a Childminder to my son was effortless, her setting and family felt like an extention to ours. We knew he was looked after and safe whilst he wasn't with us which for a parent means the world.
We where so blessed to find Kate when we did and have the experience that we did.
Thank you Kate Turner Childminding.
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The Tees
on 05/02/2025
My child has had a fantastic experience with Kate over the last few years and is now fully prepared for moving into Foundation class at school. Kate offers a great variety of activities and experiences for the children in her care and I have seen my child flourish in her setting. My child has always been happy and comfortable when being dropped off with Kate, it has been like a home from home.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Kate to anyone who is looking to use her setting.
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ChrisC
on 31/08/2023
My son has attended Kate’s setting for the past year and she has been absolutely amazing with him. She provided exactly what he needed in terms of learning and development at each stage, encouraging him to progress and grow in the most kind and supportive environment. Not only is she a fabulous childminder, but also a positive role model to the children. Showing the children how to be kind, thoughtful and caring to others. She has been greatly involved in my son’s transition to School going above and beyond to support him, I know this has made a huge difference to how he feels about starting. My son has adored going to Kate’s and I know he will miss it very much when he goes to School.
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Jenny
on 26/08/2023
Absolutely fantastic childminder. Did a variety of activities with my son, provided a wide range of different healthy and delicious lunches for him. Was extremely kind, understanding and caring towards me when I had a meltdown on his first day🤣 My son loved going to her
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Kara
on 14/06/2022
Kate is an amazing, caring and thoughtful teacher. She taught my son who has SEN and she was an amazing Senco who not only helped my son but us as parents too. She got to know him so well as an individual and helped with work to suit his individual needs. I am in no doubt that she would be an amazing Childminder.
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Claire G
on 10/01/2022
I have known Kate for many years and helped out in her class when my children went to the school she worked at. She is fantastic with children and both my two said she was their favourite teacher. She really puts so much into making sure the children are happy and engaged and learning through play even when they don’t realise it. That was in classes with over twenty five children, so I have no doubt that any child having her all to themselves will benefit immensely both in their general happiness and well-being. Good luck in your new venture Kate, I know you will be amazing and the children are very lucky! Dxxx
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Donna
on 02/01/2022
Kate was my daughters first reception teacher , when she started school in September 2021. Kate did everything she could to make the transition as smooth as possible , my daughter has additional needs and required extra support. Kate did everything she could to make sure the right additional funding was in place and that my daughter got the right support, she was so kind , caring and patient. Her communication skills with me and other agencies involved were brilliant. She bent over backwards to help my daughter settle for into school. I cannot thank Kate enough and would highly recommend her to anyone.
Thanks for everything Kate
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Sadie
on 01/01/2022
Kate taught both of my children who are now 14 and 10 and they both still talk of her fondly. Kate makes learning fun and the thought that goes into her planned activities is incredible. Kate is kind and nurturing and your child will have the best start to their learning journey. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
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Leannema
on 29/12/2021
Anyone looking for childcare should look no further than Kate Turner Childminding.
I honestly can not recommend Kate enough. she was the best teacher my boys ever had.
she is professional, kind and extremely trustworthy.
Any children entrusted to her care will not only develop intellectually but socially, emotionally and physically.
She is an amazing teacher.
If my children were still young enough to need Childminding I would certainly be using her services.
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Rachel
on 29/12/2021
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