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Cathy

Childminder in Ashford

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Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 11 Aug 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

I have been a registered childminder since June 2009, graded 'Good' by Ofsted on both of their inspections. I enjoy various activities with the children in my care such as cooking, gardening, arts & crafts, toddler groups and much more.
I am registered to offer Free Entitlement places.
I love being outdoors and try to get the children to the park or other fresh-air places as much as possible. Trips to the library are another favourite and we usually visit once a week.
My children are two boys aged twenty and eighteen , and my daughter is twelve years old. My three are very used to having other children in the house and forming friendships with them.
I thoroughly enjoy childminding and the parents who use my provision tell me that their children like coming here very much.
My premises include a large, secure garden with a dedicated log cabin, a bright, sizeable playroom full of learning resources and comfortable lounge.
Full details are available in my Service Statement.

My Experience

I have been childminding professionally since 2009, although I have had previous experience of Nannying in the U.K. and abroad as well as volunteer work in Primary Schools in Kent.

My Qualifications

Ofsted registered childminder.
NCMA/PACEY qualifed.
Diploma in Homebased Childcare.
Paediatric First Aider.
Fully CRB checked.
British Sign Language level 2
Cashe level 2 understanding autism

My Availability

Monday 7.30am-5.30pm

Tuesday 7.30am-5.30pm

Wednesday closed

Thursday 7.30am-5.30pm

Friday 7.30am-5.30pm

Please note that

I work during school holidays for no extra charge

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes no yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes no yes yes no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 23/07/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

Full details are available apon request.
All drinks and healthy snacks are included in my service.

My Local Schools

This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.

My Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Good
5 December 2022
Children thrive in a language-rich environment with regular outings to enhance their learning experiences. The setting provides a calm and attentive approach, ensuring high levels of well-being and engagement. Children enjoy storytelling, outdoor activities, and healthy choices. Relationships with parents are strong, with positive feedback on children's quick settling. Areas for improvement include enhancing cultural awareness within the setting and refining questioning techniques during activities.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
9 June 2017 - Good
18 March 2015 - Good
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Cathy. 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.

Wow, wow, wow

5 stars

Cathy is awesome, she has been my childminder for just over a year now for my youngest son 4 years and after school my eldest son 8 years.
I cannot find enough words to describe how amazing she is, my son adores her. Cathy takes him on so many adventures to toddler group, music time, tumble time, the library, park, days out, and much more...... and if that is not enough she has the most awe inspiring setting which is so well set up that even when you go to just look around your child will never want to leave. In the setting cathy uses child directed play to teach the little ones about everyday life, educational i.e.phonics, counting, colours, shapes and anything that makes your child School ready. She encourages learning through art, growing vegetables and baking among some of the many activities she achieves. She has exceptional standards, is fair and reliable.
Cathy is a genuinely kind and caring lady and I can say hand on heart I have the deepest trust and respect for her and I feel so lucky that she has been my sons child minder for the last year. If you are after someone you can trust, who is passionate and will give their all, I can assure you that cathy is your lady. She goes up and beyond that level of any other childminder/ childcare setting i’ve experienced or heard about from friends.
Please don’t just take my word for it.... go and see her for yourself, you won’t believe your eyes.... thanks Cathy for everything you have done.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 03/07/2019

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