Kirsten
Childminder in Worcester (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hi , I am a mother of three wonderful children, i live in a spacious house with a large living room ,kitchen for eating and crafts.
I live with my husband and youngest son who’s 17.
I offer a home from home environment for children to come ,play ,explore ,relax and make friends in. We are outside as much as possible in the garden and local walks / park daily weather depending .
Within the setting i like to work closely with parents to include all the things that a parent wishes their child to experience. As a childminder i can cater for each child's individual needs and routines.I offer a variety of activities to include craft, cooking ,exploring, creating,building, role play,music and movement. I plan my care to cater for your child's individual learning road to support and encourage the best learning opportunities for them.
Anything i may have missed here that you want to know, feel free to contact me for more details
My Experience
I have three of my own children , two grown up and left home and my son who lives with us . Each one of them is different and we have been on many different learning curves through the years so i have had experience of most things. Also i have always worked in childcare, babysitting, childminding ,playgroup and nursery so have experienced many different settings.I have been a registered childminder for 23 years and absolutely love the job, the ability to work with other families and provide home from home care and i love all the new challenges /experiences that each child brings to my setting.
I have been awarded Good by ofsted
My Qualifications
I have all the required qualifications up to date , first aid , food safety and hygiene. I have a level 3 childcare qualification in children's care,learning and development. Additional to this i attend regular training sessions to keep myself up to date with other training such as
Autism.ADHD,Behaviour management,safeguarding to name just a few
My Availability
My opening hours are from 8 am till 5.30 pm Monday-Friday
Please contact me and we can discuss other requirements.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Please contact me with your childcare requirements for free information
I offer flexable payments for part time and shift workers without charging for the whole week.
My fees include all activities and outings .
I offer funded 15 /30 hour sessions for eligible 2 , 3&4 year olds.
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/04/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is consistently praised for providing excellent care and a nurturing environment. Parents highlight her dedication, communication, and ability to foster children's development through engaging activities. The childminder is described as reliable, flexible, and treating the children as her own. Many reviewers express deep appreciation for her positive impact on their children's growth and confidence.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kirsten. 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.
I met Kirsten over 2 1/2 years ago now when I was very anxiously looking for childcare for my 9month old in preparation for returning to work, I had been to see a few childminders but immediately took a liking to Kirsten
Her dedication to my son has always been beyond expectations and that is the same now as it was at the start.
always communicates the activities and events that have happened daily (which there are many) through the week that are always very thoughtfully picked to the collective interests and development
So I feel like I have great insight in to what he’s been up to and always helped to keep an eye on changing routines and new likes/dislikes etc
She has always worked incredibly hard on making his progress developmentally fun and In tune with his interests, which means he has come on in leaps and bounds.
We had originally intended for him to stay within Kirsten’s setting until school age and wouldn’t have hesitated sticking to that plan however as little people do plans change as he is ready to take on a new challenge in a bigger setting…
If you are looking for a childminder then I wouldn’t have a seconds hesitation in recommending Kirsten and her setting..
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Carla
on 08/08/2022
Kisten has looked after my little girl since she was 14 months but we will be leaving at the end of September to go to reception.
They have formed such a wonderful bond and will definitely be missed. Kirsten has always communicated well with us, also sending daily reports with photographs. She really keeps lil one occupied with different activities to help her grow and are age appropriate. We can't thank you enough Kirsten but know that you've been very appreciated!
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Nadia
on 02/07/2021
Kirsten has looked after my little boy from 4 months old until he was 3 years old.
After his first settling in session I was put completely at ease with Kirsten as a childcare provider. Goes above and beyond to make a safe and fun environment for the children. My little boy loves her and his time there.
Would highly reccomend :)
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on 09/12/2019
I was returning to work full time when my daughter was 7 months old and was very nervous about her childcare. Kirsten put me at ease straight away and I can honestly say having her take care of our daughter was the best decision we could have made. You can see the love and dedication Kirsten has for the children in her care. My daughter has progressed so well in the time she’s been with her and she absolutely loves going to see her, my daughter always has a big smile for Kirsten when I drop her off. I would whole heartedly recommend this lovely lady to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring and professional childcare.
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Iona
on 09/12/2019
Kirsten looked after our daughter Matilda for a number of years & had an extremly positive impact on her. Matilda was very quiet & shy around adults she didnt know & couldnt get her words out. Over years of love & care Kirsten helped coax her out of these ways along with boosting her confidence, getting her to try new things & helping her mind expand. Matilda has a genuine love for Kirsten & always looks forward to going around. I would fully recommend Kirsten to anyone as a childminder for a great learning experience, positive influences & a loving family environment that really shows.
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on 06/08/2019
Kirsten was my second childcare provider for when my main childcare provider couldn’t look after my daughter. She was fantastic and always welcoming to have my daughter, sometimes at the drop of a hat! She is really reliable and my little girl enjoyed going to Kirsten’s. Thank you for all your support, Kirsten x
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on 25/10/2018
Kirsten has taken excellent care of my son during his time with her. My little boy runs to Kirsten when she comes to collect him and he always come home smiling after a great day. Kirsten plans a very good range of activities for the children and makes sure that they go out to socialise and to explore the local area. She gets to know each child individually and plans activities which help them to develop through their interests. Kirsten communicates well with parents, letting them know about how the day has gone and what kinds of activities they are working on. Leaving my son with Kirsten has meant that I can go to work with peace of mind that he is having fun and being loved and cared for.
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SDC
on 05/03/2018
Kirsten has been absolutely brilliant with my son right from the beginning. She never fails to update us each time he attends with a thourough report of what he has done each day including mood, activities, bowel movements and his progress. Any questions I’ve ever had, Kirsten has always tried her best to advise me and it’s lovely to have someone so down to earth looking after my son. I have been very lucky to have someone so enthusiastic taking part in my sons development.
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Libby
on 11/01/2018
My little girl, Ruby, was with Kirsten for nearly a year and a half after I went back to work following my extended maternity until she started school this September. Kirsten is lovely, very approachable and gave Ruby confidence, comfort and entertainment. Nutritious meals were provided and they went on numerous on trips out. The children are at the heart of everything Kirsten does and we were very sad to leave.
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on 03/10/2017
Kirsten has been an absolute godsend. My daughter has loved every minute with Kirsten within her beautiful home, and out and about!
Kirsten is always really helpful and I don't think I could have left my children with anyone I trust more. She has a wide range of toys for the children and they are always doing crafts and playing in the garden at every opportunity. Kirsten encourages the children to learn through play and quite often molly would come home with delicious cakes or cookies they'd made, yum!
Thank you so much for everything Kirsten and family!
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on 21/07/2017
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