Keely
Childminder in Clacton-on-sea (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 12 Dec 2024
My Summary
Love 2 Grow Childcare Services
About Me
****JANUARY 2023 GRADED OUTSTANDING***
vacancy update*** Due to expansion in December 2022 we now have vacancies! ****
Love 2 Grow childcare Services was set up by two extensively experienced childcare practitioners who are also parents themselves.
As co-minders with a wealth of experience in day nurseries we knew we could combine the very best elements of both a structured day nursery and a warm and supportive environment of a childminder, providing consistency for children and strong emotional attachments that support them in reaching their own potential.
Becoming frustrated by the world of private day nurseries and the problems that run through the industry we simply wanted toi do better! So in 2012 we made the transition from manager and senior staff member to OFSTED registered childminders.
Relocation in July 2021 to Clacton-on-Sea. I am now located in a large detached house, with large garden and a dedicated playroom.
Drop off and collection available at Whitehall Academy.
My Experience
Ex Day Nursery Manager and Senior staff member working alongside each other. Last inspection graded as outstanding.
Both childminders are Mums, with 5 boys between them!
Have worked in childcare for a number of years and running childminding setting since 2012.
My Qualifications
Child care and education NVQ Level 3
Business management level 3
Higher level teaching assistant level 3
Paediatric 1st aid
Safeguarding
FGM awareness
PREVENT DUTY
Behaviour management
Working with 2 year old training
ICP
Food hygiene
Risk assessment
Health and safety
Disability discrimination
Working with complex needs
Supporting children and families in poverty
Trauma perceptive practice
Emotional attachment
My Availability
Message directly for vacancy information
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £9.00 per hour
Provider of free education hours for qualifying 2, 3 and 4 year old.
Accepts tax free childcare payments.
Accepts childcare vouchers.
Accepts Student Payments (CGPS)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at White Hall Academy
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/02/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for keely. 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.
My son started just before his 2nd bday and I was terrified of going back to work and had the mum guilt, Reg was like a Velcro toddler and wouldn’t leave my side but since starting with Keeley he has come along leaps and bounds in every aspect. Speech, behaviour, learning, everything. Within minutes of meeting Keeley all of my worries disappeared and I knew she was ‘the one’ it’s such a beautiful setting at Love 2 grow and it’s a genuinely loving happy environment for children of all ages. My son now aged 2 and a half now looks forward to going for the day and runs in without even a goodbye. The woman deserves a medal!!
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I was very anxious when it came to finding a childminder. I visited a few that friends recommended and I became even more anxious! I just couldn't imagine leaving my child there. Then I found Keely and my anxieties disappeared instantly. When we visited, it was clear she had the most amazing relationships with the children in her care. She has a beautiful setting, perfectly equipped for fun-filled days and learning.
As a teacher myself, I loved the enriching activities, resources and opportunities readily available. The PERFECT start to learning that will more than prepare them for school. As a mother, I loved the warm, welcoming and motherly way that Keely cares for all of the children. She's the whole package.
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Very talented and caring staff. My son really loved this nursery. He learnt a lot in all aspects from communication, relationship building, being independent, to learning maths, shapes, letters, word, sentences etc. At the time of finding Love 2 grow my then 3 year old had been turned done by many other childcare settings saying that he had to many needs to meet, and that he required to much support, the staff at this setting turned everything round for my little boy and my other children in just a few months.
Fantastic and life changing for my SEN child! Forever grateful Now he is thriving in a school.
I was very lucky to get a space at this setting.
Cannot recommend this enough. My daughter is now attending here and thriving every day she is excited to go to the nursery.
The staff have always been amazing, very approachable, flexible and caring.
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Emma
about
keely
on 18/07/2023
Response by
keely
on 18/07/2023:
Thank you so much for these kind words. It was an absolute joy to see the transformation in H. He will forever hold a special place in my heart. Little Miss C is also a well loved member of our group and brings joy and laughter to every day!
We are lucky you found us too x
Love 2 Grow are amazing. I left my 9 month old little girl with them when I returned to work and then my son also joined their setting. Always great with feedback and advice - and most importantly lots of cuddles and laughter with the little ones. A really happy, clean and safe setting. I now see Love 2 Grow as an extension to our family. My kids absolutely adore Love 2 Grow and so do we!
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Our girls were with Keely at Love 2 gro for just under 3 years and both absolutely flourished with her. There were never any tears at drop off because they always had so much fun!!
Keely is just incredible with children and as a parent, I never once felt anxious about leaving them in her care. Love 2 gro became the girls second family and we were so sad when they left Hornchurch! Our loss is Clacton gain.
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