Katie
Childminder in Sunderland
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Female Member since Dec 2010 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login Dec 2024
My Summary
Home From Home
About Me
No vacancies at the moment
** OFSTED in December 2024 and got grade good **
I live in Grangetown with my husband Paul, our son Oliver who is 13 years and attends Southmoor Academy and our daughter Alice who is 7 years and attends Hillview Junior school.
If your looking for a home to home care for your little one with lots of Attention, Educational Resources, Outings and One to One, Fun days and lots and lots of photographs then I'm the childminder for you.
I am a fun, happy, hard working Childminder who puts the needs of the children First.
I love my job and have cared for children from new born to 12 years and have carried out activities for all ages through their interests, i change toys regular and always exploring around our area.
I used to run Seashells at Roker Beach
- A themed story book that got us running around, finding hiding treasure in the sand, role playing wearing capes/masks and crafts using lots of jewels! - I absolutely loved it and so did all the children that came along to join in the fun with ginger beard!
My Experience
I have 18 years experience as a Nursery Nurse, A nanny for 1 year and have had my own business for 13 years.
I'm a hard work individual who will go that extra mile to make sure your child feel safe, happy and learn in a enjoyable environment.
I'm always out and about exploring at Museum's, Parks, Library, using public transport, Toddler Groups and Garden play. Bringing the indoors out.
A good range of toys, resources and natural materials and of course lots of MESSY play from a young age.
We make lots of lovely pictures and I take billions of photos. I always send photos to you just to cheer up your day!
I send text messages during the day just to keep you informed and a little reassurance.
I like to make good bonds with parents as I am looking after the most precious part of your family...
My Qualifications
NNEB (Diploma) in Nursery Nursing: 1999
First Aid: April 2023. (Every 3 yrs)
I'm always re-freshing myself on courses to keep myself up to date.
My Availability
I do Full time/Part time/Short and Long term - please message me
Monday - Fridays.
Term Time only if needed.
Accept Childcare Vouchers.
Accept Funding.
No School runs.
My Holidays:
2 weeks - Christmas
2 weeks - Summer
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| Last Updated: 17/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
You pay 1 month in advance direct to bank - receipt for records.
5.00 an hour including am/pm snack
Emergency Cover
Parents Supply lunch/tea, nappies and wipes
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/01/2019)
Reviews
4.56 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Katie. 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.
I first met Katie in the local area and at baby groups as our daughters were born within a few days of each other. I’m a foster carer for two older children and have to go to meetings and on courses fairly regularly, meaning I need childcare for my daughter. Although I have family who were happy to help, my daughter often wouldn’t settle with them very well as a baby and it was upsetting to hear she’d been upset while I was away. So I thought I would use Katie’s childminding service one day to see how my daughter got on there. She had a brilliant day! Went in no problem, wasn’t upset when I left, had loads of fun all day and was happy to see me again - but would have stayed to play longer if I’d let her! Now if I need someone to look after my daughter, who’s now 19 months old, I always ask Katie first. My daughter has gone there lots of times now and never once cried going in and is always happy to see Katie and Alice. The range of activities is great, Katie always uploads lots of photos so you can see that your child is having a good time, and the children are genuinely happy there. Katie is very loving towards the children and provides a real home from home experience for them. I highly recommend her as a childminder.
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on 09/01/2019
My 18 month old daughter has been going to Katie for just over 6 months now and absolutely loves her! After an initial meeting with Katie and chat about how she ran her business my husband and I felt we had found someone we could trust and after just a few settling in sessions my daughter was happy with Katie. It was such a relief as we are first time parents.
The range of activities Katie provides is fab, from messy play, arts and crafts, singing songs, reading books, role play etc to taking my daughter to the park, museum and various toddler groups.
My daughter's confidence around other children and in herself has grown so much. Her development is also coming along great and she is so excited to go to Katie's on the days we require care.
Katie's drive, motivation, attention to detail and caring nature are second to none. She is just fantastic, so much so I am looking to put my unborn baby (im currently 9 months pregnant) in her care when I return to work.
My husband and I feel we are very lucky to have found such a wonderful person to look after our daughter. I would highly recommend Katie to any parent requiring child care.
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Nicola
on 08/01/2019
My daughter had now been with Katie for a year and I am still COMPLETELY satisfied with the childcare provided. Katie is incredibly professional, keeping me up to date with anything that may even slightly affect my daughter. My daughter is always so excited to arrive at her house, where she is always entertained, stimulated, challenged and loved. I cannot rate Katie highly enough. Her little boy is also a lovely little lad who enjoys 'looking after' my daughter and is very caring and friendly with her. I intend to keep my daughter with Katie for as long as possible. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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jillsafc
on 22/06/2013
Katie looked after our baby boy for a few months from about 8 months old. Immediately we all felt at home in her house. I felt very confident leaving him with her. It was warm, inviting, and a very creative space for the babies and children to learn and explore without being overwhelmed or overlooked.
He loved going out in the pram to the different activity days katie had organised at the library or play groups. She would update us regularly with photos so we could see what he was up to - it always looked fun!!!
She was very thoughtful making cards and gifts for special occasions like mothers day and birthdays. Very sweet. And she kept a learning journal for him with personal photos of any new experiences he encountered, and things that he loved to play with or explore each day.
I would recommend her services to anyone - babies and toddlers were happy chappies in her company! thanks for everything Katie!
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on 21/06/2013
After lots of messages back and forth over a number of days, both myself and Katie where happy with the discussed hours. Then nearly a full afternoon in her home we discussed this further, she was very friendly and couldn't wait to start looking after my son. I then went home and trawled through the copious amounts of paperwork to be read and signed. I dropped my son off on his 1st day with one months payment in cash( feeling relieved id found someone i could trust) only to receive a text ( not even a phone call) the next day explaining that someone else had asked her to take there children for more hours and although she'd accepted to take my son and entered in to a contract felt that it would be too much to have Corey now! Thanks for that, not only have you totally wasted my time and disappointed a little boy! You have behaved extremely unprofessionally.
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on 16/06/2013
Response by
Katie
on 16/06/2013:
Full afternoon in my house = 30 minutes, child wasn't present.
Month payment = 2 weeks payment and 1 week getting returned.
The other parent = had both children for 1 year so my priorities are with that parent.
Yes it was probably my fault as I should of definitely had a pre visit normally only do this with younger children and I felt there was not enough space for all children as I haven't got the outdoor space, I'm annoyed with my self but I certainly didn't want the boy to get attached to me then say it later on.
I then messaged other childminders in the area for vacancies.
Katie has looked after my son for a year and settled straight away with hardly any short sessions being needed. Katie is friendly flexible any always full of energy.Benjamin looked forward to his sessions there and never wanted to leave to go home, he and her son became best friends and he'd ask after him every day he wasn't there. Katie had activities planned everyday both indoors and out weather permitting and Benjamin would regularly come home with his artwork and other gifts for me.I can't recommend Katie enough and was sad to leave her care last month( my house move and the distance traveling causing it.) Don't delay choose Katie today i 'm pleased i did .
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on 21/02/2013
Katie is superb.
We were rather wary about how our little girl would settle with someone new when I went back to work, but Katie did everything possible to ease the transition. We had lots of visits prior to me going back; first with both me and my daughter and then leaving her for short periods and building up. She settled fabulously as a result.
Katie is very flexible and does everything she can to cater for your wishes. Her home is warm and inviting with constantly changing toys and activities for the children. She (rather bravely as far as I'm concerned!) does painting and messy play activities from an early age (my daughter did her first painting there when she was under a year.)
Katie also completes a personal diary for our daughter and sends us photo messages each day, which is a lovely personal touch and brightens up my working day no end.
She loves the children and they love her! I would highly recommend her to everyone.
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jillsafc
on 24/01/2013
My two girls joined katie in march 2012 they are age 6 and 8 years i was looking for a childminder that was flexible in her working hours due to me working shifts.katie is friendly,she texts you during the day has well has sending photos which makes you feel at ease knowing what your children are doing.My children love going to katies,they make cakes go to parks,drawing and make lots of things to bring home.katie has everything planned letting the children decide what they want to do each time they visit.katie has very competitive rates i would highly recommend her to any parent looking for childcare.I am very happy with my choice of childminder.
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on 27/03/2012
We've been touring for two years all over the country with our little one and I can honestly say that Katie has been one of the best childminders we've ever had. It's extremely difficult to leave your child with a complete stranger week after week but Katie was so friendly and put us at ease before we'd even met her. Our little girl really did look forward to going to her house every day and even though some nights she'd only have half an hour before bedtime every night was creative and fun packed. She'd make play dough and pictures paintings and cakes and her understanding of colours and numbers improved in just two weeks.
The learning journals were really useful and informative.
Katie went above and beyond every night and was flexible and accommodating with pick ups and drop offs.
A real find shame she can't come on tour with us!!
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on 14/03/2012
Me and my husband joined Katie just before Christmas 2011. I am due to return to work in April 2012 and Katie has been very helpful and supportive in getting our little girl (Lillie) settled into her home environment and comfortable with Katie and her little boy.
We are having weekly visits, which started with me and Lillie staying for an hour or two, moving onto me leaving Lillie with Katie for an hour or so and gradually building up to a half day so that the transition of me going back to work and leaving Lillie with Katie will be smooth and not have such an impact on either Lillie or myself.
Katie composes learning journals including photos of your child and the activities they do during the day so you are at ease that they are really having fun and being developed well when you leave them.
Aswell as the above, Katie has very competitive prices and is very flexible. We are very happy with our choice of childminder.
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claireda
on 08/02/2012
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