Sandy Ki
Childminder in Hornchurch
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19 miles from SW17 6AT Female Member since Feb 2014 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 04 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder. After committing myself to 15 years in the luxury retail sector, I have followed a career in childcare. I have two young children of my own, which initially prompted my decision to become a qualified childminder and to pursue it as a career.
I have gained a deeper understanding to the importance of every child's learning and development and to achieve a positive result.
A spacious outer class room has been invested on my premises for children's play and activity. New resources and equipment have been implemented to enhance children's communication, physical, social and emotional skills. Development matters and entails all aspects which concludes a child's well being and happiness such as play, healthy food and drink, safeguarding and so forth. Of course, one of the most important feelings for all children to experience is being safe, loved and having much fun.
My Experience
I have been childminding for 11 years with the privilege of caring for many children with ages ranging from 8 months to 8 years old.
In the small amount of time, my business has fulfilled its objective which has been evidently demonstrated from much response from parents searching for childcare and as a result proven rapid business growth. My dedication to my work is reflected in my RAG result graded 'green' and my Ofsted Inspection which was graded 'Good'. This was my first ever inspection.
Reasons For Not Getting Outstanding
1. The inspector believed that I need to take the children out more to local parks to enhance their physical development but she appreciated that I had many outdoor equipment and used the garden very well.
2. I need to not intervene to much in childrens play and let them use their own mind and initiative. I need to step back a little and let them commit to activities themselves more to encourage their independence.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Inspection: Good
RAG Graded - Green
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Cache Level 3 Certificate
Ofsted Registered and Inspection Certificate
Food Health and Safety Certificate Level 2
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Basic Awareness Certificate
Supporting Behaviour Certificate
My Availability
I provide a Breakfast and Afterschool Club for children attending Ardleigh Green School for both Infants and Juniors. Business is open from 7am to 6:30pm.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I charge £6.50 per hour.
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 24/06/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sandy Ki. 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.
Sandy has been looking after our daughter since Sep 2018. We’re very impressed by Sandy’s professionalism from the first meeting we had to discuss our childcare arrangement. She’s kind and gentle, yet assertive when needed, which is important when looking after a group of young children.
She’s attentive and very helpful. Our daughter loves going to her setting ever since day one. I recommend Sandy highly to anyone who is in the area.
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on 09/04/2019
Our daughter has been looked after by Sandy since September 2017. We chose Sandy as she made us feel that our daughter would be in safe hands and well looked after. The kid really enjoy her time with Sandy and her family and always come home happy. There is an amazing family atmosphere with not just Sandy's family but also the other children. Thank you Sandy, we are so pleased to have found you!
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fang
on 05/07/2018
My daughter has been looked after by Sandy since September 2017 and I couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Within minutes of meeting Sandy my daughter was happily playing away so I knew she would be happy with her. Sandy made the transition into starting school an easy process and made sure my daughter settled really quickly.
My daughter loves being with Sandy and her family and always comes home happy. She has a lovely home and is always very welcoming. In fact my younger daughter will be starting with Sandy this September when she starts school.
I couldn’t recommend Sandy highly enough to anyone who is looking for a childminder and feel very lucky to have her!
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on 10/03/2018
Initially I had interviewed several childminders but when I met Sandy and her family i got a feeling of reassurance and Sandy and my son clicked straight away. Starting school can be a daunting experience for any child and for parents and knowing that my Son felt safe and happy, made me happy.
Sandy has a very approachable, kind and jolly nature that children love to be around. Her home is clean and safe and the resources she has for the children's playtime are outstanding and ever growing.
Sandy has been most flexible and reasonable accomdating my needs as well as that of my child's. She is well organised and professional. I highly recommend Sandy. Thank you for your support.
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on 09/03/2018
Our son has been going to Sandy's now since September 2017 and we can honestly say we are really pleased with how well Sandy looks after him and how quickly he settled in. Our previous childminder was fantastic but decided to retire so we set about searching for someone who would meet the same high standards. We did a lot of looking around and felt as soon as we met Sandy that she would give our son the same care and attention that we had been lucky enough to experience previously. Here we are now, 5 months on, and that has truly proved to be the case.
Sandy has a lovely home, wonderful family and an extremely well equipped setting which encourages lots of fun and learning through play. It is very evident that Sandy enjoys childminding, really cares and has a genuine interest in our son and his wellbeing and development.
Our son looks forward to the days that he goes to Sandy's house and we have no doubts whatsoever about his safety and quality of care.
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on 31/01/2018
My son has been with Sandy since May 2017. This was our first experience of leaving our son with someone who was a complete stranger to us, but from the moment we stepped into Sandy's home and met her and her lovely family we just knew she was the right person for us.
Our son absolutely loves Sandy and her family, she is kind and caring and has made our son so welcome, he feels at ease and at home with her and we could not ask for anymore. I am a "worrier" kind of Mum, but I no longer feel that worry when I know our son is in Sandy's care, because I know he is so excited and always happy to be there.
I would recommend Sandy to absolutely anyone. If you want a happy, safe and fun environment for your children then Sandy is the right choice.
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Lisa
on 18/10/2017
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