Claire Kelly
Childminder in Royal: Kingston Upon Thames
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Female Member since Mar 2022 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 30 May 2025
My Summary
Kelly's Childminding Tolworth /Surbiton
About Me
I am so excited to be opening my doors in April 2023 to a brand new home from home childcare environment for the newest little people of Kelly's Childminding. I feel very lucky to have a cabin which is solely for the children, where they will learn whilst having fun. My career has always been in teaching but now my 4 children have all grown up it's time for me to lay the foundations & building blocks for your little ones before they take their 1st steps into the world of school life.
I live approx 25 minutes walk to Surbiton Train Station and a 20 minute walk to Tolworth Train Station. We have easy parking in our road. I have set up a beautIful cabin which is ready for children to explore, learn & have much loved fun. We love to go out on adventures to explore our amazing surrey area!
I had my 1st Ofsted inspection in April 2025, I was given a GOOD.
My Experience
I have brought up my own 4 children who are now all over the age of 18 years old, I have been a teaching assistant for over 6 years.
My Qualifications
CACHE Level 2 & 3 in teaching and learning in schools. Paediatric first aid. DSL Safeguarding
My Availability
I open my doors at 7.00am until 5pm Monday - Thursday. I also provide ADHOC care in the school holidays on a first come first serve basis.
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| Last Updated: 29/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.80 per hour
My fees include Breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch,afernoon snack & dinner. My fees include all routine outings with the exception to a contribution towards special outings which will be discussed in advance.
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 12/03/2023)
- DBS Check (added 15/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Food safety level 2 (added 15/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: DSL safeguarding certificate (added 15/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Teaching Diploma level 3 (added 15/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Teaching level 2 (added 15/02/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Siren First Aid (added 15/02/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This highly-rated childminder provides exceptional care in a spacious, clean, and stimulating environment. Daily outings and varied activities promote children's development and social skills. The caregiver is praised for her dedication, kindness, and ability to support children with special needs. Parents feel confident and comfortable leaving their children in her care, often finding it difficult to persuade them to leave at the end of the day.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Claire Kelly. 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 children (x2) were the first ones that Claire looked after and oh my did I give her a challenge! But how she made it look so easy.
I looked at a few other minders but I was looking for a larger space and easy outdoor access as my two could not be inside all day especially in those winter months. Claires cabin is spacious, clean and friendly! The space is set up differently each week so new activities to help stimulate inside and out.
She also took them out daily so they weren’t in the same space and got them to interact with other children, what with mine being siblings I wanted them to not just play with each other. In time we also found out that F was autistic and Claire really helped us on the right path to help get him a speedy diagnosis. She was brilliant as every morning was a struggle saying goodbye and she always found a way to help be calm and distract and make it seem close to our routine so F didn’t feel so anxious.
My children still know where her house is and I think that shows how much of a wonderful time they had whilst there.
They didn’t want to leave a lot of the time!! I had to persuade them home 😄.
Claire would also send photo updates without being too intrusive to your day but enough to make you feel confident of the days going on.
Claire is kind, caring and really goes above and beyond to make you as a parent feel confident. She cares for your children as you would expect them to be in your own home.
I cannot think of a better setting to send your children. I would highly recommend Claire for both full-time and wrap around care. I always saw happy children no matter what age.
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NJJ
on 19/05/2025
I've been known Claire for many years she used to be my oldest son teacher and now she is my little ones childminder.
She is amazing with childminder, she dedicates 100% to the little ones.
My little one goes to her now for 6 months. Before he used to go nursery and was getting ill every month,sense I've changed him with Claire he hasn't been ill once. What I like the most at her is that she takes them out every day for different activities and my little one changed soo much in a very good way. I wished she was a childminder when I had my other son.
I recommend her 10000%.
She is a very nice ,kind person and any time I need help she is there for me and my little one.
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Andreea
on 01/05/2025
From the first settling in session I was absolutely comfortable and impressed with the setting and personally with Claire. You were so kind and attentive with Zachary and your set up was so clean, tidy and organised for children’s play and learning. Going on daily outings has brought him out of his shell and really helped his development. His learning and play and social skills have truly come on leaps and bounds which is exactly what I was hoping for him.
He’s grown into such a gentle and clever little boy. The development you put into his day to day enrichment has shaped who he is.
Myself and my husband can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for Zachary over the past year. I am always so happy and so comfortable leaving him in your care. That’s all I wanted for my son when looking for a childminder but all the additional learning and play is an incredible bonus.
The fact he doesn’t want to leave when I collect him speaks volumes about you.
I recommend you to anyone looking for a childminder as I feel your services are above the standard of what some childminders provide. The pre school vibe but in a small group is perfect for Zachary.
Thank you everything Claire. Truly no words are enough.
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Rebecca
on 01/05/2025
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