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Takajama

Childminder in Witley

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Female Member since Feb 2013 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 01 Oct 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello, my name is Kim, and I have been running my Ofsted-registered childminding business from home since February 2018.

Originally from Australia, I’ve been happily settled in the UK since 1998, where I now live permanently. My career journey has been wonderfully varied and has given me a wealth of experience to bring into my childcare setting. I previously worked with Social Services as a support worker and later with Surrey Police as a Community Support Officer. Since 2009, I have been self-employed, supporting families across Surrey in roles such as nanny, housekeeper, chef, mother’s help, and family support worker.

These experiences, alongside raising my own four children (now all grown up), have given me a deep understanding of children’s needs and development. I bring resourcefulness, creativity, and care into everything I do, and I take pride in creating a warm and nurturing space where children can thrive.

I offer a welcoming, home-from-home environment with a purpose-built cabin designed especially for the children. My setting also benefits from a large, secure garden, giving little ones plenty of space to explore, play, and enjoy the outdoors safely.

I am registered to provide Early Years and FEET funding, and I also accept Tax-Free Childcare.

Most importantly, I’m passionate about supporting children’s growth, learning, and happiness, and I look forward to welcoming new families into my childcare community.

My Experience

Before having my own children,
10 yrs Chefing in celebrity restuarants in Australia

After having my children,
3 yrs running my own family daycare business in Australia

After relocating to the UK,
2 yrs Social services as Support Worker here in the UK
4 yrs with Surrey Police as Police Community Support Officer
10 yrs Housekeeper/ Nanny and chef to private families here in Surrey

My Qualifications

Ofsted Registerd
Qualified Chef
Qualified Support Work ( Social Services and Police )
Police first on the scene first aid trained
Carpentery City and Guilds bench and joinery.
I have up to date Paediatric first aid training.

My Availability

Tuesday to Thursday 8 00 am till 6 00 pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no yes yes yes no no no
Morning no yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon no yes yes yes no no no
After School no yes yes yes no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 20/09/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £9.00 per hour

My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
18 May 2021
A warm, home-like environment forms the foundation of this childcare setting. The curriculum is broad, with a focus on language development and healthy habits. Children benefit from trusting relationships and good behavior is promoted. Areas for improvement include more precise planning for children's next steps in learning and better collaboration with other early years settings attended by the children. Overall, the setting provides a nurturing atmosphere with room for growth.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 18/12/2017)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 18/12/2017)
  • First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric first aid certificate (added 18/12/2017)
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