Kat

Excellent and caring childminder

Kat looked after our daughter from 10 months until she was 3 years old. She was always great, genuinely caring and did lots of activities and playgroups. My daughter settled really quickly, even after breaks due to the pandemic. She loved being at Kat's place and got lots out of the safe setting and cosy atmosphere. Kat made amazing food and lunches / dinners looked delicious and were all homemade. She even got my fussy eater trying some lovely dishes! Kat was always reassuring, kind and really supportive when we had our second baby and our toddler was struggling. She genuinely cares and took wonderful care of our daughter. Will be sending number 2 very soon!

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by Enayah on 01/06/2022

Highly recommended! Exceptional Childminder

Kat looked after my third child from 11 months up to nearly 4 years old when he started at the school nursery.
Kat was recommended to me by another mum at the school and I am so grateful for this introduction. Kat has a very calm and caring nature to her and and I felt comfortable leaving my son with her. He settled very quickly and enjoyed going there daily, he formed a lively bond with her daughter who was the same age.
Kat always had activities planned and a great variety of food choices (another struggle with my son), but she helped with this and encouraged a variety of fresh home cooked food into his diet. Kat sharer regular updates and pictures throughout the day so you knew your cold was happy.
I would highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for a childminder, my other two children attended nursery from a young age, had I known Kat back then I would have opted for this over and above, for anyone looking for a more personal and caring childcare setting Kat is your person!

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by JamilaP on 13/12/2021

Exceptional childminder

Kat was excellent with our son. We were worried about him adjusting to someone else looking after him after he spent so much of his life in lockdown due to the pandemic. Kat was very reassuring and understanding of this. She was exceptional in her care and we loved getting updates from her throughout the day. He adjusted very quickly and he loved his days with her. Every morning he would ask, 'I go Kat's today?' He would run to the door with excitement when she'd arrive. Once he stepped out of the house, he wouldn't look back! He adored her and would tell us all about his days out with Kat and the other children. He would actually cry when she dropped him off because he'd have so much fun with her. We can't recommend Kat enough.

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by Marie on 05/10/2021

Wonderful experience

Kat went out of her way to accommodate my daughter when I had some unexpected work come my way, she was so super helpful and really looked out for us.
She was very understanding and supportive as it was the first time my daughter had been in childcare.
Her communication is fantastic and she always had fun and interesting activities for the children as well as lots of outdoor time.
Food was excellent and I know that Kat takes a lot of care over this and my daughter ate very well.
Overall the experience was fantastic and I really wish I had jumped at the chance to get my daughter in with Kat on a more regular basis, she's very in demand and I missed out!

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by EmmaH on 06/04/2021

Highly recommended!

I could not recommend Kat highly enough. Kat looked after my daughter from 11 to 21 months old and we received absolutely brilliant childcare.

My daughter was settled from day one and was always happy to be dropped off at Kat’s. When we would pick her up she was happy to see us, but not particularly bothered about coming home!

Kat planned a lot of activities and arts and crafts at home and would always also go to playgroups, the park and meet with other childminders. I felt that my daughter had lots of fun and stimulation and was supported to develop skills in all developmental areas.

Kat’s setting is very spacious, with lots of toys and always spotless clean. The meals and snacks she cooks and provides for the children are healthy and balanced and there is variety. Both lunch and dinner are home cooked and proper warm meals.

Kat, her husband and children are all absolutely lovely. Kat herself is energetic, understanding, flexible and takes her job seriously. She is very good at communicating with parents, she always provides a written summary at the end of day and sends pictures of fun activities during the day.

As a parent, the top two things I want from childcare is for my child to be happy and safe. Kat provided that plus so much more. We will really miss her.

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by eva on 12/05/2018

The Perfect Childminder

My little girl was with Kat for almost a year and she absolutely loved her time there!
From day one, my little girl felt at home with Kat and part of the family. It is clear how much Kat enjoys her job and how good she is at it. My LG’s development has been amazing and this is largely through the activities she did while there. Each day was filled with fun packed activities to help her learn and develop, including trips to playgroups, arts+crafts and building tents in the garden. My little girl received the best care and was always well fed and rested with a smile on her face when I came to collect her.
Kat was also brilliant at keeping in touch and I really enjoyed receiving photos of what they had been doing and videos of key moments, like her first steps. She eased my worries about leaving her and always let me know my little girl was OK if we’d had a tearful drop off or if she was under the weather. I always felt 100% confident that Kat was doing a fantastic job.
Both myself and my little girl were sad when we had to leave Kat and we will miss her and her family.
I would whole heartedly recommend Kat to anyone looking for a childminder - she really is perfect!

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by Nicola on 15/04/2018

Highly recommended: a gem!

Kat looked after my son for a year from January 2016. She was completely brilliant! She’s caring, kind, uber-organised and pro-active with her plans to entertain the children. They regularly go out to local playgroups, the local library, the park and various other fun trips so the days are varied and educational. Her home is spotless and well-equipped with toys and also has a large garden that the kids can play in.

Kat is an amazing cook and prepares a wide range of home cooked healthy meals from scratch. The variety was so impressive!

She is brilliant at getting the kids to nap consistently and her own kids are also great role models in terms of confident yet polite, good behaviour.

I can’t recommend her enough - my son is the happy child he is in no small part thanks to his very happy time spent with Kat.

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by JECA on 05/04/2018

HIghly Recommended!

My daughter has been with Kat since January 2015 and I cannot imagine her being with anyone else. Kat has, from day 1, demonstrated her commitment to providing a warm, stimulating and enriching learning environment for any child in her care. My daughter settled in within a few days and now she even wants to go at the weekend! Kat's energy is infinite and she is always out and about, whether it is attending children’s centres, stay and play sessions, music and movement groups and many many more. When at home, my daughter has opportunities to learn and explore through play and she has a great relationship with Kats children and any other children that have attended. Kat has an excellent understanding of child development and children’s needs as well as the EYFS and extending children’s learning. As a mother I could not ask for the communication and relationship with Kat to be any better. On a daily basis, I will receive text messages and photographs of the wonderful activities that she is doing on that day and this is extended when I collect her.
Overall, it’s a home away from home. I am confident that my daughter’s well-being is paramount to Kat and that she is safe and secure in their warm family orientated environment. Nothing is too much trouble for Kat and as a working parent this brings a great sense of relief.
I would highly recommend Kat to any parent looking for a childminder as you can be rest assured that your child is in the best possible care.

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by Schera on 05/08/2015

fantastic care!

Kat took on my twins Mia & Max for 9 months and she was fantastic. The environment an excellent setting as the twins enjoyed playing with her son who was a little older and another child she looked after. The house was impeccably clean and consistently tidy with very good security in place as well as a fab playhouse and trampoline in the garden. Kat always cooked healthy meals everyday and the twins experienced good Greek home food weekly. In general I couldn't have asked for any better care as we had great communication through a book and verbally, kat was flexible when I needed to swap days and the twins absolutely loved going to hers and experiencing trips to the park and library. Kat was firm when she needed to be and the twins understood the boundaries quite quickly. If Kat didn't have to go on maternity leave then we would not have stopped the care with her. A great childminder!

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by Parent on 31/10/2014

Excellent Service

My son started with Kat when he was 8mnths old and took to her immediately. He loved spending time with her as well as the numerous activities and playgroups she took him to. I was really happy with the service provided by Kat, clean and tidy environment, healthy meals and engaging activities. Most of all it felt like a second home for him and i could not be more pleased. Kat is lovely person and great with children. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

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by Parent on 04/05/2013