Kirstie

About Me

L.K.K Childminding
Updates April 2020

L.K.K provides care for babies and children from birth upwards, aiming to help the early years children fulfil their full potential and support them on their learning journeys through nurture, love and play.

We are based in the South West area of Dunstable, nearer Junction 9 end.

Our setting is open Monday - Friday and between the hours of 8am - 6pm is charged at £5.00per hour.

Before 8am and after 6pm is classed as unsociable hours and is normally charged at double time.

We can support you with varying shift patterns.
All hours, days and fees are agreed and set in a contract. Payment is in advance on the 1st of each month and is calculated into 12 equal monthly payments.

**If you require Term Time only a half fee retainer is charged to retain your place through the school holidays - half of the hours are available if booked in advance** ?
**If your child attends nursery during their contracted hours with L.K.K and we are responsible for, both, taking and collecting your child, to and from nursery, then the full day will be charged as normal** 
We have strong links with Lark Rise Academy, which is an outstanding primary school near our setting.

We accept Childcare Vouchers and various Government funded schemes *please ask about any schemes you believe you are eligible for.
?To secure a place for your child a £200 holding deposit is required - this will be returned upon your first payment.
?Annually we take 4 weeks leave and we do not work on Bank holidays - this is charged as normal and we aim to give all annual leave dates well in advance.

We ask you to provide your child a day bag with their nappies, wipes, change of clothes etc and any main meals (Lunch/Dinner) due to allergies and dietary requirements in the setting.
We provide Breakfast, drinks and snacks throughout the day - unless you have specific foods/dietary needs you want your child to have then please send these.
?We have car seats, buggies, travel cots etc all age appropriate for the children's safety.
?We are all Ofsted Registered - 3 Childminders that work together as L.K.K - Outstanding Grading received January 2017, paediatric first aid trained and all have public liability insurance plus extensive training over the years that continues to help our setting develop and thrive.

We follow the guidance of the EYFS to support your child's learning and development.

Contracts, child record forms and parental consent forms are all completed in advance to ensure we are working to meet your child's needs and interests.

We have annual membership for Mead Open Farm and Whipsnade ZSL Zoo - the children in the setting all have annual passes when they become old enough to pay for entry (to keep your costs to a minimum), we do visit them both weekly so please take this into consideration.
They are fantastic areas that benefit the children's learning and development year round.
Other weekly groups/activities costs are covered by L.K.K