Katie

About Me

My name is Katie and I am an Ofsted-registered childminder who offers a warm, nurturing, and caring home-from-home environment for young children. I am a mum to two children, one aged fourteen and one aged one, which gives me a strong personal understanding of the needs of babies and young children at every stage of early development. Being both a parent and a childminder allows me to provide care that is patient, empathetic, and responsive to each child as an individual.

I have been childminding since May 2018 and am passionate about supporting children to feel safe, secure, and confident in my care. I believe children thrive best when they feel happy and valued, and I aim to build strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families.
I provide a calm, loving, and nurturing Early Years setting where children are supported to develop at their own pace through play, exploration, and everyday experiences.

My setting focuses on:
Emotional wellbeing and secure attachments
Encouraging confidence, independence, and curiosity
Supporting children’s communication and social development
Learning through play, routines, and real-life experiences

I am guided by the EYFS framework and plan activities around each child’s individual interests, needs, and stage of development. I support children gently and naturally, without pressure, allowing them to develop when they are ready.
I live next to Wendover Woods, with easy access to parks, nature, and open spaces. Exploring the outdoors and the wider community is an important part of my setting, and children are given regular opportunities to enjoy nature, fresh air, and local surroundings.

I am a very hands-on, active childminder and regularly take children out to a variety of activities and outings, including:
Toddler and childminding groups
Soft play centres
Parks and outdoor spaces
Farms and zoos
Museums and local attractions such as College Lake

Alongside outings, I also provide a cosy and calm home environment. Our days usually include a balance of time out and about and quieter periods at home. Mornings often involve activities or outings, while late afternoons are more relaxed, allowing time for rest, quiet play, and calm activities. Routines are flexible and adapted to suit each child’s needs and the weather on the day.

I work closely with parents and fully respect individual routines, rest, and sleep needs, ensuring each child’s care is consistent and tailored to them.

All activities and outings, both indoors and outdoors, are fully risk assessed to ensure children’s safety at all times.

My aim is for children to leave my setting feeling happy, confident, secure, and emotionally supported, having enjoyed a rich, balanced, and nurturing early years experience.