Love 2 Grow
Childminder in Clacton-on-sea (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
Love 2 Grow Childcare Services
About Me
****JANUARY 2023 GRADED OUTSTANDING***
Love 2 Grow childcare Services was set up by two extensively experienced childcare practitioners who are also parents themselves.
Love 2 Grow was founded in 2012, by 2 co-minders with a wealth of experience in day nurseries as manager and senior staff member. We knew we could combine the very best elements of both a structured day nursery and a warm and supportive environment of a small childminding team, providing consistency for children and strong emotional attachments that support them in reaching their own potential.
Becoming frustrated by the world of private day nurseries and the problems that run through the industry, we simply wanted to do better! Love 2 Grow was born and has continued to provide high quality, in demand service since!
In July 2021 Love 2 Grow relocated from London Borough of Havering to Clacton-on-Sea. This relocation has led to us now having a far better , bigger and purpose built playroom and well equipped garden for the children to explore and learn.
Clacton has shown on par demand for service and we continue to welcome chikdren into our small close knit 'family'
Drop off and collection available to Whitehall Academy available.
My Experience
Ex Day Nursery Manager. Last inspection graded as outstanding.
A mother of 3 boys with a long career within the Early Years sector. An absolute passion to deliver loving, homely, structured and educational care for the youngest members of our society. I place great importance on my role knowing the first years are the most informative with the content and quality of these early experiences placing children on successful paths for all future attainment, that will enable them to fulfil their maximum potential.
As a Mother I understand too well how trust and reliability is key when leaving your child in someones care, I focus on building good relationships with families to enable everyone to feel at ease with such a big decision.
My Qualifications
Child care and education NVQ Level 3
Business management level 3
Higher level teaching assistant level 3
Neuroscience in early years
WELLCOMM -communication support training
Paediatric 1st aid
Safeguarding
FGM awareness
PREVENT DUTY
Behaviour management
Working with 2 year old training
ICP
Food hygiene
Risk assessment
Health and safety
Disability discrimination
Working with complex needs
Supporting children and families in poverty
Trauma perceptive practice
Emotional attachment
Promoting children's oral health
Food catering
Impacts of deprivation
My Availability
We have limited availability and operate a waiting list, so please inquire early to avoid disappointment.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
Provider of funded education hours for qualifying 9 months -4 year old.
Accepts tax free childcare payments.
Accepts childcare vouchers.
Accepts Student Payments (CGPS)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at White Hall Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/02/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
These childminders provide exceptional care in a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive and develop. Parents consistently praise the homemade meals, enriching activities, and regular communication. Children are excited to attend and settle quickly, giving parents complete peace of mind knowing their little ones are happy, safe, and loved.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Love 2 Grow. 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.
We’ve been with Keely and Jamie since Roux was 9 months old, and she’s now 2 years old. They have been absolutely amazing from day one. Roux adores them both and gets so excited to go every time. They have created such a warm, caring, and fun environment that she truly feels at home there.
As parents, it’s so reassuring knowing she’s happy, well looked after, and loved while we’re at work. Keely and Jamie have become like a second family to Roux, and we couldn’t ask for better childminders. We feel incredibly lucky to have found them and would recommend them to anyone looking for caring, trustworthy, and dedicated childcare.
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GC2003
on 22/07/2026
I can't recommend Keely & Jamie highly enough. They provide such a warm, loving and nurturing environment, and it's clear how much they genuinely loves what they do.
My little boy absolutely adores going to her, and as a very anxious mum there's no better feeling than knowing he's happy, safe and well cared for. Seeing him be excited to go and walk off and wave happily running off to see his friends. They always keeps me updated on his day, plans lovely activities, and has really supported his development and supported me through things like anxiety about leaving him to working on his development and milestones.
Keely is kind, patient, reliable and professional, and she goes above and beyond for the children in her care. Jamie is a wonderful role model being kind and patient. I feel incredibly lucky to have found them , and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional childminder.
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Laura123
on 22/07/2026
I was very nervous to leave her at the start, however they both made me feel at ease with their caring and loving personalities and regular updates throughout the day.
The setting is excellent and very inviting. They are always doing new, fun activities and my child is learning new things all the time. The variety of meals that are homemade and full of goodness are fantastic and my daughter never comes home hungry!
My daughter adores both Keely and Jamie and gets excited when we arrive at their address. I would highly recommend them to everybody!
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Shannon
on 22/07/2026
I honestly can't recommend Keely and Jamie highly enough.
From the very beginning, they have both gone above and beyond to help my daughter settle in. Leaving your child with someone new is never easy, but they made us all feel so comfortable from day one. They took the time to really get to know her, understand her personality, and make her feel safe, happy, and loved. Seeing how excited she is to go each day says everything.
Their setting genuinely feels like an extension of our family. It's such a warm, caring, and welcoming environment, and you can see how much love and thought goes into everything they do. The values they teach and the way they care for the children really stands out, and it's clear that every child is treated as an individual.
Communication has been incredible too. We always know what she's been up to, how her day's gone, and we never have to worry because we know she's in the best hands. That level of reassurance means so much as a parent.
We're so grateful to have found Love2grow. We honestly couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else. Thank you both for everything ♡
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Avanlea
on 21/07/2026
Keely & Jamie have been incredible with us and our daughter! As first time parents we were so nervous for the transition to childcare but there was no need as our daughter is thriving and runs towards them everytime! The progression in my child is amazing and I’m so glad we found them when we did. The setting itself is perfect and we love our daily updates x
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Mollie
on 21/07/2026
Keely is an amazing childminder, my daughter has been going since she turned 1 in 2022. She has learnt such a lot from Keely over the years and also overcome fears of certain foods thanks to keely introducing homecooked fresh meals and making it fun learning about foods too. My son also started in September 2025 and he has thrived since being with keely and loves his food too. Keely has a great understanding of how both my children are and is always there for support even outside of work hours. I couldn’t wish for someone better to look after my children and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a childminder to look after and love your children like family.
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Rebecca
on 01/02/2026
We couldn’t ask for a better childminder. They treat my child as if she were their own, with so much care, patience, and love, and always going above and beyond to ensure my daughter thrives.
They provide a safe, happy, and nurturing environment which shows by how well our daughter has developed mentally and physically. Keely provides a wide range of healthy, home-cooked meals that my child loves and always comes home with a full tummy.
Our daughter is always settled, happy, and excited to go, she even says "keely" as we approach the address with smiles, which gives us complete peace of mind. We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone so dedicated and trustworthy, and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
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Jazmin
on 26/01/2026
We love love 2 grow
When me and my Husbund were looking for daycare for our son we was lucky enough to have our two nephews with love 2 grow and seeing how happy and how well they have thrived we sent our son here and we haven’t turned back we love watching our son get excited to see keely and Jamie 3 times a week and they always go above and beyond for the kids with trips food activity’s would highly recommend.
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Shardai
on 24/01/2026
My daughter has settled in incredibly well, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. Keely is absolutely fantastic and goes above and beyond every single day. She always keeps us fully updated, which gives us complete peace of mind and makes such a difference as a parent.
My daughter absolutely loves going there and is always so excited for her days. They do so many lovely activities and have amazing days out, creating wonderful experiences and memories. Everything is done with so much kindness, patience, and genuine care.
I have never once felt stressed or worried, knowing my daughter is happy, safe, and so well looked after. It truly feels like a home-from-home and more like a family than childcare. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Keely and cannot recommend her highly enough.
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GC2003
on 23/01/2026
My son started just before his 2nd bday and I was terrified of going back to work and had the mum guilt, Reg was like a Velcro toddler and wouldn’t leave my side but since starting with Keeley he has come along leaps and bounds in every aspect. Speech, behaviour, learning, everything. Within minutes of meeting Keeley all of my worries disappeared and I knew she was ‘the one’ it’s such a beautiful setting at Love 2 grow and it’s a genuinely loving happy environment for children of all ages. My son now aged 2 and a half now looks forward to going for the day and runs in without even a goodbye. The woman deserves a medal!!
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Toni
on 12/07/2024
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