Kat
Childminder in London: Enfield
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Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 22 Dec 2024
My Summary
Ofsted Registered Childminder
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered Childminder living in Oakwood with my husband and our two boys who are twelve and ten, and a daughter who is six years old. I recently had my Ofsted inspection and was graded a Good.
I am a fun, creative and energetic person who loves working with children. I am trustworthy and like to know that parents are completely happy with the service I provide and the high standard of care i give to all children. I have references available and would be more than happy to provide them.
I have a large garden area for children to play and explore. We enjoy digging, planting seeds and looking for creatures!
My Experience
I have been working with children for over twenty years. I have worked in many private nurseries, schools, childrens centres and also as a Nanny for two years, where I was caring for a two year old and a newborn baby. (References are available on request)
I have been childminding for twelve years.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered - 'Good'
NNEB Childcare Qualification (level 3)
Home Based Childcare (level 3)
DBS/CRB Checked
First Aid Trained
Child Protection and Safe Guarding
Early Years Foundation Stage Trained
Makaton and Baby signing
My Availability
* SPACES AVAILABLE*
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| Last Updated: 04/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
Please call or email me for more information.
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
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 12/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kat. 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.
Kat looked after our daughter from 10 months until she was 3 years old. She was always great, genuinely caring and did lots of activities and playgroups. My daughter settled really quickly, even after breaks due to the pandemic. She loved being at Kat's place and got lots out of the safe setting and cosy atmosphere. Kat made amazing food and lunches / dinners looked delicious and were all homemade. She even got my fussy eater trying some lovely dishes! Kat was always reassuring, kind and really supportive when we had our second baby and our toddler was struggling. She genuinely cares and took wonderful care of our daughter. Will be sending number 2 very soon!
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Kat looked after my third child from 11 months up to nearly 4 years old when he started at the school nursery.
Kat was recommended to me by another mum at the school and I am so grateful for this introduction. Kat has a very calm and caring nature to her and and I felt comfortable leaving my son with her. He settled very quickly and enjoyed going there daily, he formed a lively bond with her daughter who was the same age.
Kat always had activities planned and a great variety of food choices (another struggle with my son), but she helped with this and encouraged a variety of fresh home cooked food into his diet. Kat sharer regular updates and pictures throughout the day so you knew your cold was happy.
I would highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for a childminder, my other two children attended nursery from a young age, had I known Kat back then I would have opted for this over and above, for anyone looking for a more personal and caring childcare setting Kat is your person!
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Kat was excellent with our son. We were worried about him adjusting to someone else looking after him after he spent so much of his life in lockdown due to the pandemic. Kat was very reassuring and understanding of this. She was exceptional in her care and we loved getting updates from her throughout the day. He adjusted very quickly and he loved his days with her. Every morning he would ask, 'I go Kat's today?' He would run to the door with excitement when she'd arrive. Once he stepped out of the house, he wouldn't look back! He adored her and would tell us all about his days out with Kat and the other children. He would actually cry when she dropped him off because he'd have so much fun with her. We can't recommend Kat enough.
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Kat went out of her way to accommodate my daughter when I had some unexpected work come my way, she was so super helpful and really looked out for us.
She was very understanding and supportive as it was the first time my daughter had been in childcare.
Her communication is fantastic and she always had fun and interesting activities for the children as well as lots of outdoor time.
Food was excellent and I know that Kat takes a lot of care over this and my daughter ate very well.
Overall the experience was fantastic and I really wish I had jumped at the chance to get my daughter in with Kat on a more regular basis, she's very in demand and I missed out!
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I could not recommend Kat highly enough. Kat looked after my daughter from 11 to 21 months old and we received absolutely brilliant childcare.
My daughter was settled from day one and was always happy to be dropped off at Kat’s. When we would pick her up she was happy to see us, but not particularly bothered about coming home!
Kat planned a lot of activities and arts and crafts at home and would always also go to playgroups, the park and meet with other childminders. I felt that my daughter had lots of fun and stimulation and was supported to develop skills in all developmental areas.
Kat’s setting is very spacious, with lots of toys and always spotless clean. The meals and snacks she cooks and provides for the children are healthy and balanced and there is variety. Both lunch and dinner are home cooked and proper warm meals.
Kat, her husband and children are all absolutely lovely. Kat herself is energetic, understanding, flexible and takes her job seriously. She is very good at communicating with parents, she always provides a written summary at the end of day and sends pictures of fun activities during the day.
As a parent, the top two things I want from childcare is for my child to be happy and safe. Kat provided that plus so much more. We will really miss her.
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