Kim
Childminder in Carshalton
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Female Member since Jul 2022 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 12 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Kim and I am a registered early educator based in Carshalton Surrey.
I am a mother of three grown up children and for the past 19 years I have worked in the care industry working my way up to being a care home manager for individuals with a wide range of specialist needs.
I have a deep and genuine passion for nurturing young children and helping them learn.
I understand it is difficult leaving your little ones so want to make this as pleasant as possible by ensuring a quality of care that will give you piece of mind.
I'm Forest Education trained so I help children to learn and develop by using my local green space, as all of the children will be pre school aged, that way they can form strong friendships and support one another to reach their mile stones.
I have also undertaken training in safe sleep and the EYFS curriculum. I enjoy cooking and prepare home cooked meals everyday, providing a home-from-home environment for your little ones.
I have chosen to care for a maximum of 3 under 5's at one time to guarantee that each child receives the necessary 1:1 attention they deserve.
During my leisure time I enjoy horse riding, cooking for my family, walking in the evenings and spending time with my animals.
I have 1 cat called Harvey who is fully vaccinated and child friendly. Animals have always played an important role in my household by teaching my children responsibilities, to be empathetic and caring, loving them as much as they love you back, also knowing when they want to play and when they dont.
My Experience
I am a mother of three grown up children, an Aunt of 13 and a Great Aunt of 18 (If this is not enough experience!).?
My Qualifications
I have a lever 5 Diploma in Adult health and social care.
Paediatric first aid.
Mandatory E-Learning and face to face training on Infection control, food hygiene, sleep matters, safeguarding children and adults, Learning and Development.
Handling difficult conversations.
PBS (Positive behavioural support).
Outdoor Learning with Little Forest folk in Wimbledon.
Welfare requirement training.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage).
My Availability
07:00-09:00am Breakfast club/ School drop off. 08:00-18:00pm.
I can be flexible for for all you hard working parents ?
I am currently full during the day term times, but have a vacancy for pick ups from Tweedale primary school.
I have 2 vacancies during school holidays only.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My current fee is £6.50 per hour.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tweeddale Primary School
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 21/11/2022)
- DBS Check (added 31/08/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 24/08/2022)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 24/08/2022)
- UK Driving Licence (added 23/08/2022)
- UK Passport (added 23/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: Little Forest folk (added 23/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: EYFS: Learning and Development (added 23/08/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kim. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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 daughter goes to Kim on an ad hoc basis for inset days etc so she's a little older than the other children. Kim provides age appropriate activities and has taught new skills that I hadn't thought to do.
My daughter took to Kim straight away and loves spending time with her and asks often when she will be going again.
Kim's home is very child friendly with lots to do and she provides lovely healthy meals and snacks, she also varies their outdoor activities.
I'm so glad I found her!
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Mel
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on 02/11/2024
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Kim
on 08/11/2024:
Thank you for the lovely review Melody.
I also love spending time with your very sweet daughter too.
Kim is absolutely wonderful! Our son can’t wait to get out of the car every morning and has a huge smile on his face when he sees Kim. He settled in straight away and is so happy with her. She is kind, caring and has a loving, calm nature with children.
The meals are all healthy and freshly made, and provide a varied diet.
Our son loves the other children at Kim’s-it has definitely been great for his speech and social development.
They are always out on adventures and Kim sends updates and pictures of what they have been up to each day, which we love receiving!
We know our son is safe and happy everyday which makes going to work a lot easier.
We are so lucky we found Kim!
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Sarah
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on 04/06/2023
Response by
Kim
on 04/06/2023:
Thank you for the lovely review Sarah, it has been an absolute pleasure looking after your gorgeous easy going little boy, he always has a lovely smile on his face and a very infectous giggle.
I will continue updating you on your little ones daily progress and adventures.😊
Kim is an amazing childminder, she has been looking after my daughter for just over a month now and my daughter has the best time whenever she goes to Kim’s house! She loves doing arts and crafts and signing nursery rhymes. My daughter especially loves going to soft plays and the farm where Kim has taken her a few times, would highly recommend!
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Ambz
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on 12/03/2023
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Kim
on 12/03/2023:
Thank you Amber it has been such a pleasure looking after your little daughter.
We can sing our hearts out together, thankfully noone hears me 🤭
Your little one has so much enthusiasm for everything we do, i love looking after her 💕
Kim has been absolutely brilliant and I would recommend her services to anyone seeking childcare!
She is just great at what she does as it comes naturally to her.
I was lucky to find Kim to look after my boys (3 & 6 years old) at short notice and she was more than accommodating to any needs required to make sure the boys were happy, comfortable, safe and make the whole day fun for both the boys.
She would pick up and drop off for school runs, meanwhile throughout the day takes the youngest out to play at parks, playgrounds etc.
Kim also makes meals the boys look forward to eating each day which my eldest certainly got excited about and enjoyed!
It was lovely to hear that just after a few days they both said they love being with her and look forward to seeing her again in her lovely home that is a fantastic setting for kids.
We all hope to see Kim again in the future, thank you for everything! 😊
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Doug
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on 11/03/2023
Response by
Kim
on 11/03/2023:
Thank you for this lovely review Doug.
It certainly was short notice but i will always try to accommodate where possible.
I am so glad I agreed to do the childcare as i had the opportunity to meet and get to know two lovely little boys, it was an absolute pleasure looking after them and planning their meals with their input.
Thank you for being approachable and friendly too Doug.
I wish your sons all the best 🤗
My little girl is only 7 months old and I was really worried about her going to a childminder but, Kim has made the transition so easy and my little girl has settled amazingly. She always has a smile on her face when we arrive at Kim’s and even though she is 7 months, she is engaging with the other children that Kim has and they are so caring towards her. Kim has made this experience so much more easier for us and I’m so thankful. Would recommended 100%
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Sophie
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on 11/02/2023
Response by
Kim
on 08/03/2023:
Thank you Sophie, your little one also puts a smile on my face when she arrives.
It is very important to me that there is capatability within the setting, especially when i have such a young child that will need kindness, gentleness and love. 💕
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