Kate
Childminder in Bristol
Female Member since Sep 2023 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 20 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I'm Kate, a newly registered childminder with OFSTED and a registered Dental Nurse. After having my daughter (December 2022) childminding was the natural next step to enable me to be present with my daughter, understand how to help her and other children reach developmental milestones, whilst helping support our family financially and creating an homely environment for children to step into whilst their guardians need to step away.
I moved to the UK from Australia in 2021 and I live at home with my husband and nine month old daughter. My husband works from home but travels for work a few days each week. My daughter loves other children and so it would be also beneficial for her to have other children to interact with and learn from.
I have always enjoyed spending time with children, and enabling them to feel safe to explore their natural curiosities, develop their abilities and independence.
My Experience
My experience is as a parent and I have done babysitting for family & friends children over the years as well. I have experience with nervous and special needs children (and adults) in my role as a Dental Nurse. I am looking forward to expanding my experience with children as time progresses and I have the support of an agency, behind me.
Our home has two play area's, a lovely garden and we are in walking distance to several playgrounds. We would also have outings to local experiences and groups and engage in many activities at home such as growing our vegetables, fruits, flowers, home baking, crafts, art, and music making for some examples.
My Qualifications
I have recently completed my EYFS training and understand the seven areas of development. I have also completed training in Development Matters, Food Safety & Hygiene and Safeguarding / Child Protection. I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate and BLS & First Aid certificates. I have also knowledge and qualifications in infection control standards, healthy eating, oral diseases and oral health care.
My Availability
2 -3 day space available now. Days available Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday until 3pm.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 17/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£9.00 per hour, including meals, snacks, outings, cows milk / drinks and wipes.
£8.00 per hour for packed lunches and snacks.
Nappies, breast milk / formula and a change of clothes are to be provided for by the parent/ guardian.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Perry Court Primary School
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 25/09/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 19/09/2023)
- Council Tax Bill (added 19/09/2023)
- DBS Check (added 19/09/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kate. 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 daughter had been to a couple of child minders as she was cautious, shy and very selective. Over the year my daughter has been with Kate, she is now super confident and excelling in most areas of development. Kate takes care of all food (which helps us in the mornings) and believes in getting out and keeping busy. Always updating us with pictures of animal parks, we the curious, parks and always and provides feedback so we are always in the loop. My daughter at times now is the most confident child in the room, Kate can take a lot of the credit for this. Kate ensures she gets the attention and activities to never be bored and get her creativity out. I cannot recommend Kate enough as mentioned earlier with both children we have seen many childminding settings and this is the best, most professional and most active. Thank you so much for looking after our girl. A small group of children where your child can create a bond and go to activities with more children to build confidence.
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Jonathan
on 16/01/2025
I’ve never used a childminder before but needed to top up my nursery care and they had no availability. Kate has been faultless so far. So responsive and helpful from the first contact. We popped into to meet Kate and her lovely girl Nora and Matilda was instantly happy to be there. Her set up at home is welcoming and full of toys. Tilly has attended two sessions so far and has loved her time there. Kate does so much with her and I love all the pics, not somehting you get a lot of from nursery. Tilly settled in immediately, napping and eating well, coming home happy after a fun day! Kates great to deal with, professional, open, kind and very calm. I would fully recommend Kate to anyone looking for a loving and fun childminder.
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kelly
on 12/10/2023
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