Kirstyl8
Childminder in Sandy (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Feb 2013 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 19 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is kirsty i am 33 years old,I am Ofsted registered
i love getting messy and helping children to learn and progress through play. i also have a good relationship with the children and parents.
I'm a lovely person who is always spending time with my nieces and nephews when i am not working as I love children, also like spending time with my family and friends, like to relax
I have many years experience and the children will be involved in baking,walks to the park or to feed the ducks,nature trails,messy play,visiting the zoo and the farms,going to playgroups and soft play and lots more . I also do school pick-ups and drop-offs.
My Experience
I love looking after children and enjoy getting messy with the children, have many years experience with children between the age of 0-5
My Qualifications
I have my childminding qualifucation, an also Ofsted registered and have my nvq2 in childcare nvq level 3. I have also got first aid food hygeine , behaviour management and safeguarding. i am also trained on the eyfs framework. I am also trained in makaton.Trips and outings will be invoiced separately but you will be informed beforehand.
My Availability
i have spaces available Tuesday to Friday and can be flexible on timings if necessary.
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 | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 17/12/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I charge £6.50per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Robert Peel Lower School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 10/04/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for kirstyl8. 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.
Unfortunately I had to withdraw my child from Kristy’s setting due to a dispute and my child clearly not enjoying his time with her. This led to a very drawn out and somewhat acrimonious process before an end-of-contract agreement was finally reached, with behaviours from Kirsty which I would not expect from a childcare professional. My child has progressed much faster and is much happier since we left Kirsty’s care and whilst there are positive reviews and hopefully my experience is a one-off, I would urge prospective parents to proceed with caution.
My 2 year old started with Kirsty about a year ago and absolutely loves it. Kirsty worked hard to ensure she settled in well. My 4 year old now attends too and has the best time. Kirsty provides fun, interesting activities tailored to my children's interests! Kirsty does pick up and drop off for my 4 year old school day and also joins up with other local childminders for the children's socialisation. Absolutely fantastic professional service, we would be lost without her! The setting is also a home from home which has a dedicated play room and is always clean and tidy. I can go to work not having to worry about anything. 5 stars
by Ashley P about kirstyl8 on 04/04/2022
Response by kirstyl8 on 05/04/2022:
Thankyou so much lovely having the girls here they are a joy to have and always having lots of fun
My daughter has been going to kirsty’s for two and half years. Right from the word go my daughters settling in process was smooth and an easy transition for her being around me 24/7 to being with and somewhere new.
My daughters days have been packed with adventures, play and learning. My daughter has had to a real struggle with understanding danger and kirsty has not only taught my daughter how to hold an adults hand but the word stop to which has now made outings with the family easier.
Kirsty has been fully supportive when it comes to her learning journey and has taken all my concerns on board, also attending appointments with me for her speech delay which as a parent we always have questions for professionals but with kirsty’s experience and knowledge she was there to ask the questions I didn’t even think off.
My daughters time with kirsty is coming to an end shortly as she’s starting reception soon and myself and my daughter are very emotional about. But kirsty has been on hand to help my daughter prepare for her translation ahead.
I fully recommend kirsty for all your children. Not only has kirsty been the best thing for my daughter she is now a life long friend.
by hawkinsr about kirstyl8 on 11/08/2020
Response by kirstyl8 on 11/08/2020:
Thankyou so much been lovely looking after Emmie and we have had such amazing,fun and crazy times, can't believe she is off to school, lots of luck for when her next journey begins xxx
Knowing that my daughter is in a setting which offers free flow play where it is calming and collective. My daughter has been here 8 months now and her progress is amazing, although at the moment my daughter is non verbal, Kirsty has been able to help her speech no ends with special one to one time and encouragement to play others not just within the setting but outside too her confidence has grown so much. From where she was to where she is now is a huge difference in 8 months. Kirsty has always made myself feel relaxed which has helped my daughter settle in perfectly. Kirsty and myself have a lovely bond too which makes a difference compared to some childminders kirsty doesn’t just see this as a business but a foundation in children’s early years learning. Definitely would recommend to any parent .
by Rayanne about kirstyl8 on 14/01/2019
Response by kirstyl8 on 14/01/2019:
Thankyou for the review, such lovely comments and lovely to hear and glad to be a great help to you and your daughter.
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