Katie
Childminder in London: Havering
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Female Member since Nov 2019 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 27 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder at Oak Glen Childminding, Paediatric First Aid trained and a fully qualified Teacher (QTS). I currently hold a CACHE level 3 award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare and hold a valid DBS. I am a member of PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) and an authorised user of the Havering Education Services portal which enables me to keep well-informed with changes and updates in terms of continuous professional development and training. As a result, best practice is always adhered to within Oak Glen childminding. I have high expectations and standards for every child in my care and aim to nurture their learning, development and welfare in conjunction with the Early Years Statutory Framework.
At Oak Glen we have a spacious self-contained classroom with a multi-sensory zone, WOW wall, craft area and mood lighting. Facilities within the classroom area also include a bathroom, self-service dining and refreshment area, 6 metre bi-fold door opening to allow transitional indoor/outdoor free flowing play. In addition, there is over 150 foot of outdoor space mainly laid to lawn for children to explore, develop their gross motor skills and stimulate a healthy active lifestyle. There are a vast range of resources and equipment both indoors and outside that allow for all seven EYFS areas of learning and development to be pursued. My overall aim as a parent myself is to encapsulate a fun, enriching, caring, safe, attentive, homely and trustworthy environment that I would feel reassured to use for the care of my own children.
My Experience
Since gaining my initial Childminder Ofsted registration I have received one inspection which was graded as 'Good' in August 2022. Since then I have been approved for a new Childcare on Domestic Premises (CODP) registration by Ofsted in January 2023 and so I have not had an inspection within the current cycle. Although as a fully qualified Teacher within the secondary school sector I have experienced several Ofsted Inspections during my 14 years of teaching. Cultural capital has been added to Ofsted's new Education Inspection Framework (EIF). “Cultural capital is the essential knowledge that children need to prepare them for their future success”. At Oak Glen childminding, I provide a vast array of experiences which allow every child to gain independence, a love of learning and a fundamental cultural capital.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered Certificate
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Cache Level 3 Certificate
Public Liability Insurance
ChildmindingUK Safeguarding Children Certificate
BA(hons) Degree in PE & Sport
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Home Office Prevent Awareness Certificate
Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
Food Allergens Certificate
Safeguarding Level 1
General Teaching Council Induction Period
My Availability
I provide full-time Early Years Provision from birth up to pre-school children and I am registered with the government’s Tax-free Childcare Scheme. I provide a Breakfast and Afterschool Club for children attending Ardleigh Green School for both Infants and Juniors. Oak Glen is open from 7am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. I also have experience of caring for twin infants as well as babies and toddlers with special educational needs. All enquiries welcome. Please email or DM/follow our socials for further information and to arrange a visit to our setting.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ardleigh Green Junior School
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 09/03/2023)
- DBS Check (added 19/11/2019)
- Other (added 17/04/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Full PFA (added 17/04/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: PFA Katie McDonald (added 08/03/2023)
- Training Certificate: Designated Safeguarding Lead Training (added 08/03/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Millie's Mark Accreditation (added 08/03/2023)
- Training Certificate: Healthy Early Years London (added 02/02/2022)
- Exam Certificate: General Teaching Council Induction Period (added 19/11/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Qualified Teacher Status (added 19/11/2019)
- Exam Certificate: BA(Hons) Degree (added 19/11/2019)
- Training Certificate: ChildmindingUK Safeguarding Children (added 19/11/2019)
- Training Certificate: Home Office Prevent Training (added 19/11/2019)
- Training Certificate: Public Liability Insurance (added 19/11/2019)
- Training Certificate: Level 1 Safeguarding Qualification (added 19/11/2019)
- Training Certificate: NCFE CACHE level 3 Award in Preparing to work in Home Based Childcare (added 19/11/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: British Red Cross Paediatric First Aid (added 19/11/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives glowing praise for providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment. Parents commend the staff's dedication, communication, and diverse learning activities. Children are reported to thrive, developing confidence and social skills. The setting is described as homely yet professional, offering flexibility and personalised attention.
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Latest reviews
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible care and love Oak Glen staff have shown my two kiddies. From the very beginning they created a nurturing, safe, and fun environment where both of them have truly thrived. Their patience, creativity, and genuine affection have made such a positive impact on our family. My children come home happy and full of stories. The thoughtful activities, the gentle guidance, and the consistent communication have all been exceptional. I’ve seen my children grow in confidence, kindness, and curiosity thanks to the wonderful support they’ve received. Thank you for being such an important part of our lives. We feel incredibly lucky to have found OG, and we’ll always be grateful for the care you’ve given our little ones making it a less stressful experience having to leave them to go to work xxx
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Frose94
on 24/09/2025
We couldn’t be happier with the care our one-year-old son has received from Katie and Danielle & the whole team. As first-time parents, this whole experience was new to us, but from day one they’ve gone above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and reassured. Their communication has been excellent — we’re always kept in the loop about how he’s doing via a dedicated WhatsApp chat, and they’ve been incredibly thoughtful and attentive when it comes to managing his many allergies. It’s so clear that they genuinely care, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found such a warm, nurturing, and professional setting for our little one to grow and thrive. Thank you Oak Glen team so much for everything you do!
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Sophie
on 17/04/2025
When viewing childminders and nursery’s Oak Glen was the only provider which I felt happy to send my son to. What stood out to me was the variety of learning on offer and how organised they were. He started at OG back in November when he just turned 1 and even though he took a couple of months to settle, I was always really pleased with how comfortable and welcome the OG team made he and I feel. He now walks into their arms in the morning and doesn’t look back and seems really happy there. They recently held coffee mornings for parents to visit the nursery and i came away feeling completely at ease and confident leaving my child in their care, it really is a lovely homely setting and so nice that it is family run. They have managed to offer a nursery standard but with a personal touch. All of the staff are kind, caring and personable. Katie is also very approachable if you have any queries on concerns and she really does strive to go above and beyond for the children and their learning. I have recommended to a number of friends and hope to see OG continuing to thrive as they grow.
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on 19/02/2025
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