Love 2 Grow
Childminder in Clacton-on-sea (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 16 May 2025
My Summary
Love 2 Grow Childcare Services
About Me
****JANUARY 2023 GRADED OUTSTANDING***
Love 2 Grow childcare Services was set up by two extensively experienced childcare practitioners who are also parents themselves.
Love 2 Grow was founded in 2012, by 2 co-minders with a wealth of experience in day nurseries as manager and senior staff member. We knew we could combine the very best elements of both a structured day nursery and a warm and supportive environment of a small childminding team, providing consistency for children and strong emotional attachments that support them in reaching their own potential.
Becoming frustrated by the world of private day nurseries and the problems that run through the industry, we simply wanted to do better! Love 2 Grow was born and has continued to provide high quality, in demand service since!
In July 2021 Love 2 Grow relocated from London Borough of Havering to Clacton-on-Sea. This relocation has led to us now having a far better , bigger and purpose built playroom and well equipped garden for the children to explore and learn.
Clacton has shown on par demand for service and we continue to welcome chikdren into our small close knit 'family'
Drop off and collection available to Whitehall Academy available.
My Experience
Ex Day Nursery Manager. Last inspection graded as outstanding.
A mother of 3 boys with a long career within the Early Years sector. An absolute passion to deliver loving, homely, structured and educational care for the youngest members of our society. I place great importance on my role knowing the first years are the most informative with the content and quality of these early experiences placing children on successful paths for all future attainment, that will enable them to fulfil their maximum potential.
As a Mother I understand too well how trust and reliability is key when leaving your child in someones care, I focus on building good relationships with families to enable everyone to feel at ease with such a big decision.
My Qualifications
Child care and education NVQ Level 3
Business management level 3
Higher level teaching assistant level 3
Neuroscience in early years
WELLCOMM -communication support training
Paediatric 1st aid
Safeguarding
FGM awareness
PREVENT DUTY
Behaviour management
Working with 2 year old training
ICP
Food hygiene
Risk assessment
Health and safety
Disability discrimination
Working with complex needs
Supporting children and families in poverty
Trauma perceptive practice
Emotional attachment
My Availability
Our setting has some unexpected availability for the Summer term 2025 , commencing in April please contact us to discuss your needs.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
Provider of funded education hours for qualifying 9 months -4 year old.
Accepts tax free childcare payments.
Accepts childcare vouchers.
Accepts Student Payments (CGPS)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at White Hall Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/02/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Love 2 Grow. 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 son started just before his 2nd bday and I was terrified of going back to work and had the mum guilt, Reg was like a Velcro toddler and wouldn’t leave my side but since starting with Keeley he has come along leaps and bounds in every aspect. Speech, behaviour, learning, everything. Within minutes of meeting Keeley all of my worries disappeared and I knew she was ‘the one’ it’s such a beautiful setting at Love 2 grow and it’s a genuinely loving happy environment for children of all ages. My son now aged 2 and a half now looks forward to going for the day and runs in without even a goodbye. The woman deserves a medal!!
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Toni
on 12/07/2024
I was very anxious when it came to finding a childminder. I visited a few that friends recommended and I became even more anxious! I just couldn't imagine leaving my child there. Then I found Keely and my anxieties disappeared instantly. When we visited, it was clear she had the most amazing relationships with the children in her care. She has a beautiful setting, perfectly equipped for fun-filled days and learning.
As a teacher myself, I loved the enriching activities, resources and opportunities readily available. The PERFECT start to learning that will more than prepare them for school. As a mother, I loved the warm, welcoming and motherly way that Keely cares for all of the children. She's the whole package.
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LHutton
on 11/07/2024
Very talented and caring staff. My son really loved this nursery. He learnt a lot in all aspects from communication, relationship building, being independent, to learning maths, shapes, letters, word, sentences etc. At the time of finding Love 2 grow my then 3 year old had been turned done by many other childcare settings saying that he had to many needs to meet, and that he required to much support, the staff at this setting turned everything round for my little boy and my other children in just a few months.
Fantastic and life changing for my SEN child! Forever grateful Now he is thriving in a school.
I was very lucky to get a space at this setting.
Cannot recommend this enough. My daughter is now attending here and thriving every day she is excited to go to the nursery.
The staff have always been amazing, very approachable, flexible and caring.
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Emma
on 18/07/2023
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Love 2 Grow
on 18/07/2023:
Thank you so much for these kind words. It was an absolute joy to see the transformation in H. He will forever hold a special place in my heart. Little Miss C is also a well loved member of our group and brings joy and laughter to every day!
We are lucky you found us too x
Love 2 Grow are amazing. I left my 9 month old little girl with them when I returned to work and then my son also joined their setting. Always great with feedback and advice - and most importantly lots of cuddles and laughter with the little ones. A really happy, clean and safe setting. I now see Love 2 Grow as an extension to our family. My kids absolutely adore Love 2 Grow and so do we!
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Amy
on 15/09/2021
Our girls were with Keely at Love 2 gro for just under 3 years and both absolutely flourished with her. There were never any tears at drop off because they always had so much fun!!
Keely is just incredible with children and as a parent, I never once felt anxious about leaving them in her care. Love 2 gro became the girls second family and we were so sad when they left Hornchurch! Our loss is Clacton gain.
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Tori A
on 11/09/2021
I felt like we struck gold when we found Keely. She has been such an amazing, positive influence in my sons life. I truly believe that I have Keely to thank for his development soaring in the past 18 months. Such a brilliant teacher.
My son said little to few words when he started attending Love2gro, and I could hear the improvement in speech in just a few weeks.
More like family than childcare x
Thank you for being you Keely!
We miss you terribly, and wish you all the best in your new home.
Love from Amanda & Frankie xxx
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Amanda l
on 10/09/2021
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Love 2 Grow
on 11/09/2021:
I am very proud of Frankie and his amazing progress in his readiness for school. Seeing him in his shirt and tie was a very emotional moment for me! His love for school, his warm friendly and enthusiastic personality will see him well for the next leg of his journey.
Thank you for trusting me with him. Xxxx
Keely was great with my little boy who started at 1yrs old.
I always felt comfortable leaving him and my little boy loved his time there. Keely Also gave me lots of advice when I needed it too so a massive help.
I would highly recommend Keely and had she not had to relocate would still be using her services.
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Laura
on 10/09/2021
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Love 2 Grow
on 10/09/2021:
Oh! We miss you too! The boys talk about A so often! Xxxx
Thank you Laura x
We have used Keely as a childminder for over 2years. My son started when he was just 11 months old. I always felt comfortable leaving him with her and she has done a fantastic job of looking after him over the years. He still talks about her now! It’s such a shame she has relocated or we would have continued to use her services for the next decade I am sure. But what was my loss is definitely someone else’s gain and I wish her all the best for the future in Clacton. If you’re looking for a fantastic childminder, you’ll find it with her. We miss you Keely! X
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KellyG
on 10/09/2021
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Love 2 Grow
on 10/09/2021:
These are quite literally making me tear up! Thank you Kelly. So glad you placed your trust in us and thankful for the time we got to spend with Jack. So sad that his little sister wasn't able to follow in his footsteps and come along too.
Xxxx
Keeley comes highly recommended.
My daughter Isabelle used to attend Love2Grow from a year old. I was so nervous leaving her but Keeley made me feel completely at ease and became almost a support network for us! I would receive regular updates on how the day was going and I always knew that Isabelle was having a great time. Keeley always worked with us to achieve Isabelle's next steps with lots of experience to offer for all age ranges.
I feel this setting became more of a family to my daughter rather than just going to a childminder's. She always come home happy and had positive things to say about her day. Isabelle's learning and skills came along immensely whilst attend this setting, it has put her in a great position compared to the other children she now attends nursery with as she is ahead of the class.
We were so sad to see Keeley go from Hornchurch as would of stuck with her until the end but if you manage to get your child placed here, you can guarantee they will have a great time and progress with their learning!
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Laura
on 10/09/2021
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Love 2 Grow
on 10/09/2021:
Hey Laura,
Thank you for your review. Isabelle was part of our big family and we all miss her greatly.
However I know she is prepared and able for the next peg of her journey (and we can still have beach day meet ups!)
Thank you to you and Scott for being such a fantastic family to work alongside.
I can't really put into words what leaving Hornchurch was like, the children were such a big part of all our lives and we will remember them all long after they have forgotten us.
Xxxxx
I have found love 2 grow services invaluable. As a first time mum I found returning to work very difficult. Thankfully the ladies at love 2 grow made it significantly easier. I am in fact so comfortable with the arrangement and how happy my son is I have made the decision to return to work full time. Intially I was worried about doing this as my hours can be unpredictable and I was worried how well my son would adjust - however I need not have worried. I intend to return to work full time in the new year if it were not for love 2 grow and how comfortable I am with leaving my son in their care I would not even be able to consider this. I couldnt be happier with the care my son receives.
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on 06/12/2012
Response by
Love 2 Grow
on 08/12/2012:
Hi Jennie,
Thank you so much for your kind words, both Sara and I are so happy that you are pleased with our service.
Your son has settled in so well and we are continually excited by his development and learning. We very much look forward to him attending 5 days in the new year, as we miss him on his days off!
Kindest regards,
Keely
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