Kirsty M
Childminder in Waverley (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jan 2019 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 18 Nov 2024
My Summary
Childminder
About Me
I live in Farnham with my husband, three children and our lovely spaniel max. My youngest son is in year 6 and my daughters are in secondary school and college. I previously worked in a nursery which was graded ‘Outstanding’ in 2018. Now I have become a Ofsted Registered Childminder
I have some lovely local parks which are in walking distance from my home and like to visit Farnham park, Alice holt, Frensham Ponds and Bordon Enclosure. All of which are fantastic for supporting children’s physical development, as well as supporting health and well-being.
My setting has a large enclosed garden, with lots of resources for the children to play with. I believe in scaffolding children’s development where ever possible and would be providing activities such as jolly phonics, math activities, and arts and craft. All would be tailored to your child’s age/needs. I also believe in play being the main source of learning and would encourage open ended activity as much as possible.
School Drop off and pick up’s from Highfield South Farnham School and Nursery.
My Experience
Having raised three of my own children and worked in two nursery’s ages ranging from 2 - 5 years I feel I have lots of life experience when it comes to children.
I have sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
My Qualifications
I have a NvQ level 3 AWARD in childcare and education. And a NVQ level 3 AWARD in children’s health and well-being.
I worked in a nursery which Ofsted gave OUTSTANDING in 2018.
I am DBS checked and Paediatric first aid trained. I have certificates for safeguarding, food hygiene, FGM and prevent duty.
My Availability
X1 Monday - Thursday space available from July 2025 term time only
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
£7.50 per hour. Inclusive of snacks, lunch and drinks. Please note: I do not provide an evening meal children are welcome to bring from home.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs at Highfield South Farnham Primary School
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.
My Documents
- Reference: Certificate of Excellence (added 20/07/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/08/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kirsty M. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Kirsty goes above and beyond for all the children she looks after, she’s helped me so much with max speech , everyone always says how smart max is because he could count very well and speak very well at 2, truth is it was all down to his amazing childminder, she’s so lovely , kirsty treats all the children just like her own, she also sends updates throughout the day ! Max is always so happy to see kirsty and talks about her all the time, she’s really become like one of the family x
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We feel so lucky that our son has spent the last year with Kirsty. She is absolutely fantastic.
Our son has developed and grown so much during his time with Kirsty. She is attentive, kind and treats the children with so much respect. We are so happy dropping him off in the morning and he is always full of beans and has so much to tell us when we pick him up.
She takes the children out each day for trips to parks, soft play, walks in the countryside, garden centres and lots of other fun places. She has a lovely room at home full of great toys and learning tools. Each day the children get healthy snacks and lunch.
She is very accommodating to our son's individual needs, for example when we have struggled with day time naps and potty training. It really is a home away from home.
I would recommend Kirsty to anyone looking for a trustworthy, kind and professional childminder.
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We feel like we have struck gold finding Kirsty. The children absolutely adore her, their excitement when they get to her house is clearly visible. Kirsty always plans lovely activities and outings, sending photos throughout the day of their happy little faces. She goes above and beyond in her role as a childminder. My husband and I are both keyworkers and we really couldn’t be getting by without Kirsty’s help. She has a welcoming clean home, always prioritises safety, works within her limitations, but is oh so loving!
It’s a big deal leaving your precious child or children with somebody new and childcare in general can be stressful ....but we honestly knew it was the right decision once we had met Kirsty, she really is the dream. xxx
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Kirsty is the kindest and caring person, a fabulous childminder.
My daughter loves her time with Kirsty, always doing something new - from baking to planting flowers.
They are always ‘out and about’ and my daughter loves all the other children that are also there on the days she is.
I feel incredibly blessed to have found Kirsty, I know she is very much in demand and often has a waiting list for her time.... Kirsty is very flexible always happy to have my daughter outside of her agreed hours, to help out wherever she can.
I really couldn’t recommend Kirsty high enough.
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My children have been with Kirsty since September 2019 and we feel very lucky to have found her. They settled very quickly, run off happily when I drop them off and are always happy on pick up. They love telling me what they have been doing whilst in her care and want to visit if we walk or drive past her house! Kirsty provides stimulating activities for the children as well as lovely trips out and to soft play. Kirsty’s communication is superb – we receive wonderful updates showing what they have been doing.
Also, I entirely credit Kirsty with helping my eldest child overcome his fear of dogs – the turnaround since he’s had regular contact with Kirsty’s dog under her careful supervision has been quite remarkable. I have no hesitation is thoroughly recommending Kirsty; she is cheerful, calm and nurturing and I am only sorry that we did not have Kirsty when I first returned to work when my children were a bit younger.
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