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A BRILLIANT CHILDMINDER!!!

We have been with Katie since the beginning of November 2022. I am so glad to have found Katie after an awful experience with another childminder. My child settled really well with Katie very quickly. He has come on in leaps and bounds. His speech improved within a few weeks of being there, he can count to 10 now and knows his colours. Katie really does put the effort in and follows the national learning curriculum to get them ready for nursery or reception. Katie also does fun activities like taking them to the park, playgroup and soft play every week. My child loves it and often looks forward to going to Katie’s. She is reliable and trustworthy. She has been a blessing to my family. The house setting is like a home from home. Full of different activities for the children to do. My child will often come home with pictures, cards etc. we always get a full report of how our child has been throughout the day and will get photos of the fun things he has done. He never comes home hungry and has been a happy little boy with Katie. If your looking for a childminder in the eltham area I would highly recommend Katie. She has been amazing. We will be sad to let her go but unfortunately it’s time for my child to move up to the next stage of school. We would like to say a big thank you to Katie. If we could keep you forever we would.

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by Tina on 02/07/2023

True Home after Home

I was lucky enough to find Katie in 2020 just after covid restrictions were lifted for childcare through a recommendation from another Childminder. Even though Katie was 5 miles away from us, the journey has never been a standing block as the benefits of having Oliver in Katie's care outweighs anything else.

Katie has been absolutely amazing with Oliver and has brought the best out of him. They are out everyday engaging in great activities from farms, parks, library visits, church playgroups, local attractions etc. This has broadened Oliver's social experiences and made it very easy to settle in new settings such kids clubs when we are on holidays.

Katie has also helped a great deal in getting him to try different meals that he was not keen on at home. Katie also provides feedback at the end of everyday and i particularly look forward to the pictures.

I have absolute trust in Katie's competence as well as her genuine sweet spirit and the love she has for the children which is evident in the way she interacts with all the children under her care.

Katie has been a great second mum to Olly and i cannot recommend her enough!

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by Zinnia on 20/06/2023

Great Childminder SE9

Katie has been my daughter’s childminder since summer 2021. I’d been on maternity leave, and out of work for a few months after that owing to the pandemic. When I secured a new job, it happened very quickly and I had to find a childminder fast.
I liked Katie’s profile and made contact, we had an initial meeting and not only did Katie provide everything I was looking for in a childminder, we gelled quite well.
I was quite concerned about leaving my daughter, having been at home for 15 months and also because lockdown had limited our social interactions, but I needn’t have worried.
The first settling in session went well, there weren’t any tears until it was almost time for pick up, then when she started full time, my daughter was fully settled after a week or two.
Katie has been brilliant and my daughter absolutely loves being with her and the other children in Katie’s setting. Not forgetting Bailey to cockerpoo.Katie makes a point of getting out with the children most days, weather permitting and engages the children in craft and other fun activities.
My daughter is soon off to nursery so sadly we’ll be saying goodbye to Katie, but I highly recommend her as a childminder.
We’ll miss you Katie!

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by Lindsay on 08/06/2023

Great childminder

We were really happy and lucky to have Katie as a childminder.
She was warmly recommended by another childminder, and she helped us when we need to find a childminder for our daughter for 1 day a week she is nice and flexible that is really appreciated.
Our Daughter was really happy with her and she made a lot of great activities inside as outside and developed a lovely relationship with other children.
She always sends photos and comments that is lovely.
We are sad to leave Katie due to a move outside Uk.
We warmly recommend Katie.

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by corinne on 25/08/2021

The best care any parent could wish for

We are so happy and lucky to have found Katie.

She was able to take our little pandemic baby from just 3 months old and provided us with the support we needed with no family around us at such a difficult time.

We visited many childminders in the area and Katie’s kind, caring and professional nature and inviting setting won us over.

Leo has come heaps and bounds since he’s been in her care, interacting with Bailey the doggy and the other gorgeous children there who love looking after the ‘baby’ with her. Katie sends us written and photo updates every day of what Leo’s been up to so we don’t feel like we’re missing out. She’s been helping with weaning, sleep training, sitting up, crawling… all the milestones.

We’re extremely sad to leave Katie due to a job relocation, it will be impossible to replace our ‘fairy godmother’.

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by Ayca on 28/05/2021

Fantastic childminder

My daughter has been with Katie for nearly 2 years now and we couldn't be happier with her and I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare in Eltham. My daughter loves Katie, and has developed so much under her care. Katie's home is lovely with a great range of toys, activities and a great garden. They go to local playgroups, the parks, days out and playdates with other childminders who are a great local network so my daughter has made friends both with the other children Katie looks after (especially her son who she adores!), but also at the groups they regularly attend. Katie's dog is great with the kids and it's a good experience for my daughter to be around a pet.
We get daily updates on how her day has gone at pick ups and also in a daily journal, along with photos.
I highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for childcare!

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by RebeccaW on 24/03/2018

HIghly recommended

Having previously had a very bad experience with a childminder, Katie was recommended by a friend so I decided to be brave and give her a try.

I can honestly say it was the best thing I could have done for my son. He was around 18 months at the time and the transformation happened over night. He went from crying because he didn’t want me to leave him to leaping out of my arms in the morning and crying because I had to take him home in the evening, his confidence grew and he was clearly very happy.

Katie restored my faith in childminding, she is genuine, honest and caring, she gave Finlay the security, affection and attention I couldn’t when I was at work and I felt confident she had his best interests at heart.

My only disappointment is that I now live too far away for her to take care of my second child, if I could persuade her to move to Essex I would, believe me, I have tried!

I cannot recommend Katie highly enough and would use her again in a heart beat.

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by Parent on 08/07/2015

Couldn't ask for more! :)

My daughter, A, has been with Katie for a year now and her service has been exemplary!
She has always ensured that all her needs are met and has adapted her care to suit A's growing needs.
A was about 5months old when she started and has formed a very close bond with Katie. Now she is a toddler, she is eager to arrive and relucant to go home at the end of the day. I believe actions say more than words; my child is happy and I have never doubted the quality of care she recieves.
Her developmental needs are supported: they attend several play groups,go to the park, and the play and activities in the home are varied and engaging. She is encouraged to practice new words and is learning valuable social skills by playing with the other children.
Meals are freshly prepared and varied and the environment is safe and well presented.
Katie has accomodated my hectic schedule and I never had to worry about A when she is with her. So overall, I give a 10/10!

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by Parent on 04/02/2013