Katlou84
Childminder in Fetcham
4.6
My Summary
About Me
Hello my name is Kathryn and I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I live in Fetcham with my partner and 2 children. I have 13 years experience working with children which include a BA Hons in Early Years: Teaching. I have learnt many things about child development and learning which will help me plan activities for your child, meeting their individual needs. As a parent now, I feel I have the experience from a parent's perspective which helps me to communicate and work together with you.
I believe I can provide high quality care in a stimulating home environment. I aim to provide a warm, safe and fun environment for your child to learn in. Some of the activities and experiences will include messy play, crafts, cooking, building, books, dressing up, music/dance, outdoor play and many more fun things. We will visit the library, parks, toddler groups, children's centres, soft play and many more.
My Experience
I have worked in a pre-school, a nursery part of a school, a day nursery and as a nanny
My Qualifications
NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education
BA Hons in Early Years: Teaching
First Aid Qualified
My Availability
School drop off/pick up- Fetcham Village Infants
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
From £8 an 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/09/2023)
Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising their caring nature, engaging activities, and home-like environment. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for. One negative review cautions about a miscommunication regarding availability, advising to wait for signed contracts before confirming arrangements.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Katlou84. 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.
Kathryn has been everything we could possibly ask for when thinking of someone suitable to look after our son. She has been our childminder for over a year for our now almost three year old, and she truly feels like another mummy to Ray. Kathryn has the most wonderful temperament and is so warm, friendly and kind. She gives Ray so much love and affection, and he feels completely safe and relaxed in her care. We trust her implicitly, and that’s all you could ever want in a childminder.
They are always out and about in the local area, visiting different playgroups, National Trust sites and going on walks, and they also love getting crafty at home. Kathryn has a loving home and a wonderful family, who Ray has also grown very fond of.
At pick-up, Kathryn always gives honest and clear feedback, letting me know what they’ve been up to, what Ray has eaten, nap times, nappy changes, anything to note etc.
Kathryn is incredibly reliable and always communicates well in advance about any changes or holiday dates and is also super flexible when I need her to be.
Ray often tells us that he misses 'my Kathryn', and we reassure him that he’ll see her tomorrow. We feel so lucky to have found Kathryn and honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a caring, loving and playful mother figure / best friend.
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Melanie
on 27/01/2026
We needed help with childcare after preschool and in the holidays. Kat was recommended by a friend who spoke very highly of her. When I contacted kat she was very responsive and helpful. We arranged for me and my son to visit and agreed set days with Kat very quickly. Kat was so thoughtful while our little boy settled into the new routine and has been brilliant ever since, couldn't recommend her highly enough. Our little boy loves going to her house and looks forward to the "kat kat" days and we have been so delighted to find someone to help us with childcare who is so caring and has created a home from home environment for the children she minds 😊
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Hannah
on 23/01/2026
My 3 year old daughter has been going to Kathryn for just over a year now and we could not be happier with her childminding.
Our little girl is always happy to go to Kathryn’s house and enjoys a range of fabulous activities whilst under her care from baking & crafts, to explorative play & fun learning.
Kathryn has the most welcoming home. Her two daughters, husband and dog Mylo have welcomed our little girl into their home and she has become part of their family, which is all I could ask for whilst I’m at work.
Kathryn’s caring nature has been consistent throughout - my little girl has diagnosed epilepsy and Kathryn was meticulous in working on her care plan, making sure she knows what to do in the event of an emergency, putting all of our minds at rest which has been invaluable.
We wouldn’t be without Kathryn and my little girl is truly happy every day after coming home from a fun day at Kat-Kats :)
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JCJ
on 22/01/2026
Kathryn has looked after my sons after school and during the holidays for the last three years. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder! From the very beginning she made us feel completely at ease, and my boys absolutely adore her. She has such a warm, fun, and caring nature, and her home feels like a second family home to them.
Kathryn has always been incredibly dependable, organised, and supportive, and we’ve trusted her completely with our boys. She was also incredibly flexible which I will always be grateful for. Anyone who knows Kathryn (parents and children alike!) will tell you the same. She’s one of those people you instantly feel comfortable with and always has a smile on her face.
Kathryn and her family are so welcoming and friendly, and the children are always happy, busy, and smiling when they’re with her. There’s always laughter, kindness, and genuine care, and it’s clear how much love she puts into everything she does.
We feel so lucky to have had Kathryn look after our boys and will always be grateful for the care, fun, and stability she’s given our family. Any child would be very lucky to spend their days/evenings with her, we can’t recommend her highly enough.
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Laura R
on 22/01/2026
Kathryn has been looking after our daughter since she was 9 months old and we couldn't be happier with our decision. After visiting multiple nurseries and different childminders, as soon as I met Kathryn I knew she was the one! I know when I leave in the morning that my daughter will have the best day and will be well looked after. Even better, Kathryn's whole family are lovely!
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Gem568
on 22/01/2026
Kathryn looked after two of my children, and we couldn’t have been happier with her as our childminder. Kathryn provides a warm, home-from-home environment that helped our children feel settled, secure and comfortable. Her home is a lovely place for children to spend their day. She offered a wide range of engaging activities for both children, with play and learning opportunities suitable for all ages. Kathryn provided nutritious, well-prepared food and was brilliant at encouraging both of our children to try and eat new things. We were genuinely sad when our children transitioned to pre-school. The comfort and family environment was much loved by both children and really put us at ease, as they spent long days with Kathryn. I would highly recommend Kathryn to any family looking for a loving and reliable childminder.
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Claire
on 22/01/2026
Kathryn has cared for both our son and daughter from the age of 1 and I couldn’t recommend her more. She is kind, caring, welcoming, attentive and so brilliant with kids - our children both adore her (infact they still ask now if they can go to hers even though they have moved on to nursery!). She provides a wide range of activities, has a lovely setting & always gives home cooked meals too. The rest of her family are lovely and so great with the kids too. Both our children thrived in her care - thank you Kathryn x
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StephG
on 22/01/2026
An amazing childminder—my daughter absolutely loves her. She keeps me fully updated, is always happy and smiley, and offers settling-in sessions, which made everything so easy. She’s very reasonable and truly perfect for my daughter. I would highly recommend her.
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AlexH
on 22/01/2026
Kathryn and I had several exchanges over childcare.co.uk and we met to discuss childcare for my son. By the end of the discussion we agreed to go ahead, a start date and settling in arrangements. Kathryn advised she would send the contacts on the same day. I had 2 other options which I contacted and thanked for their time however I had found an alternative arrangement. Later that day Kathryn emailed me and I opened this ready to sign contract, however instead was a message saying one of her current children had decided to increase their hours and thus she had no more space. I was obviously shocked but mostly disappointed that I now had been left with zero options. I understand I should have waited for the contract but we live in a small village and I naively believe that most people were honest and would not have made a verbal commitment if there was any chance they could not fulfil it. In her email Kathryn advised she would keep me at the top of her list should an opening come up, however when I went back to childcare.co.uk to look at other options she had blocked me and deleted our conversation history. Please exercise caution with Kathryn and if you decide to go ahead wait until the contracts have been signed.
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Andrea
on 17/01/2026
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Katlou84
on 24/01/2026:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am so sorry the situation felt disappointing for you and I could not offer your child a space. I wish you all the very best with your childcare journey.
My daughter has been going to Kathryn since around 10-11 months and we couldn’t have chosen anyone better for her to go to! Not only is Kat local, she has a beautiful setting at home where our little girl has thrived. She loves going there and formed such great, friendly relationships with other children that are looked after there. She takes them out often which is perfect for our daughter as she loves being outdoors exploring, though she also has a huge beautiful garden with lots of different activities for them to play. She offers healthy and varied meals throughout the week. Kathryn organises creative activities such as drawing, painting, messy play and bakes with the children, learning activities by counting, reading books and learning different words, our daughter has enjoyed it so much there. Unfortunately now going to pre school, our daughter will slowly be transitioning, I could go on but highly recommend Kathryn and so lucky to have found such a trustworthy, wonderful childminder to look after our daughter.
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Kate P
on 13/08/2020
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