Sunnyside Childcare
Childminder in Barnet
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Female Member since Sep 2016 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 21 Oct 2024
My Summary
Outstanding Ofsted
About Me
Hello Parents,
After studying for almost two years while working a full time job for an Advertising Agency based in Central London I became a qualified OFSTED registered childminder. I have completed the childminding course and have all the required qualifications needed.
My previous job was working for Saatchi & Saatchi where I worked for 15 years so a pretty different change in career. I can honestly say that I know where my passion lies, this being working with young children and helping and watching them to develop. I worked as an assistant with my sister who is also a childminder in the area. Now being a childminder myself for quite some time my sister and I decided to team together along with our mother who was a primary school learning mentor for 24 years. We work closely with the children to make daily challenging activities both observing children in the areas of learning and discussing children's next steps and progress.
I have previously had my children with childminders so I fully understand the importance of ensuring the right choices are made when it comes to childcare for your children.
I live in a spacious 6 bedroom house with a garden and playroom completely fully equipped for children’s development
We can provide care for your child what would be stimulating, educating, nurturing and fun with a purpose built playroom and access to the garden.
We work to the development matters scheme and follow the guide lines of the EYFS ensuring your child is regularly observed and that their next steps of development are followed through.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like any other information regarding the service I am providing.
We update you with photos all day of what your child is doing, what fun learning activities they’re doing, their breakfast, lunch , snacks and dinner.
I have a garden dedicated to the children which they absolutely love and have hours of outdoor fun (we love fresh air)
We are also members of Willows Farm, visiting daily, aswell as woodlands, local parks, libraries and museums
A full Ofsted report is available online with my reference number
I am located 4-5 minutes walking distance from Oakleigh Park Station so should you need to drop your child off and then jump the train then this is one option worth thinking about... you can also leave your vehicle parked outside my house should you wish to do so to save on parking fees. Oakleigh Park can take you direct in to Central London to Kings Cross, Moorgate or Finsbury Park.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to hearing from you should you have any questions.
Kind regards
Kerry and the Sunny Side Team
My Experience
We are a hugely professional team and extremely experienced with over 40 years experience between us. 2024 graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
Children thrive on a smaller settings, smaller groups and one to one learning
My Qualifications
Childminder Certificate
First Aid Trained
Safeguarding Trained
Prevent Duty Trained
Letter and Sounds Phonics
My Availability
Available Monday - Friday
Hours Negotiable
8am - 5.30pm
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 03/06/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£80 per full day 8am - 5.30pm
(includes all food, trips, playgroups, 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
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
- First Aid Certificate: Kerry First Aid Certificate (added 01/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate Kerry (added 31/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid certificate (added 18/12/2016)
- DBS Check (added 18/12/2016)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding certificate (added 18/12/2016)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/12/2016)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sunnyside Childcare. 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.
Kerry and her family team are amazing! Kerry’s home is a home away from home which provides amazing fun activities for the children to learn and thrive.
My son was 16 months old when he started and settled in really quickly, which I put down to the caring and nurturing nature of Kerry and her family.
Kerry makes lovely fresh meals everyday and I receive regular updates throughout the day of pictures and videos of fun activities my son is taking part in. From baking, to dinosaurs exploring volcanoes, and painting with flowers, they are really imaginative with everything they do!
As a family we are delighted to have found Kerry and her wonderful setting.
by ShyShy88 about Sunnyside Childcare on 19/09/2023
Kerry was the first childcare provider to my son and… we couldn’t have a better choice!
He loved her from the first day. She is the most caring, flexible, helpful, creative and patient person I ever met. Every single day she was welcoming us with smile and open arms.
Every day she sent me a lots of pictures during creative and interesting works with kids!
If I could give here more then 5 stars I would!
All meals which they are preparing for kids are healthy and various.
I hope we will come back soon 🤞🏽
Well done Kerry, Karen and Jackie ♥️♥️♥️
by Kinga about Sunnyside Childcare on 01/08/2023
My little boy has been with Kerry and sunny side for over a year and a half now, and I wouldn’t trust to take him anywhere else up until school. Kerry updates me with multiple photos, if he has slept and what he’s eaten during the day . The setting is child friendly and nursery like. He loves the food they make there and always asks for seconds. He learns so much and has gained so much patience from being in the setting. His social skills are absolutely brilliant now compared to when he started. My little boy loves nanny k like family and A childminder that became a forever friend for me, I wouldn’t recommend anyone more than kerry and sunny side childcare.
by Alexsia about Sunnyside Childcare on 23/09/2022
Our now 15 month old was with Kerry and sunnyside childcare for 5 months, and things were lovely to start out with, our daughter really enjoyed the setting and got in great with Kerry and Nanny K and we really liked them too. But the last month or so things started to change and become unpredictable with a whole new closing time given to us which started on that same day.
We gave our notice date of 6 weeks time for her to find someone new, and things just went quickly downhill from there. We were asked to leave in two weeks, at the end of July so she can fill our child’s spot, leaving us with no childcare for 4 weeks. We tried to explain how unfair this is and how difficult it is to find a new childminder at such short notice but the next day we were told that we were out, and not to come back.
This was extremely upsetting and caused myself and my husband a very stressful weekend, trying to find our daughter urgent childcare. We are truely gutted that such a lovely environment for our daughter ended in this manner.
by Claire about Sunnyside Childcare on 19/07/2022
Response by Sunnyside Childcare on 19/07/2022:
Hello Claire
Thank you for the review I will make sure I try to cover all of said above.
We are so sorry that we had to give you notice, it wasn’t something we did easily but with the sudden leave of my sister/assistant I had to make a few decisions about ratios.
I did offer you the 4 weeks notice from our contract, you said that wasn’t good enough. I also never and would never word it “do not come back” it was a very apologetic text.
I see you gave us 2 star for communication. I just went through our messages of Olivia’s updates last week, her 3 days Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday you was updated with 49 photos and messages from me. 49! That’s just one week. This was done to you every day without fail. I doubt you will find anyone with better communication than 49 updates in 3 days just alone. Let alone 5 months. That is why people love us as we constantly update on your child's day activities, water intake, nappy changes and food intake, sleeps.
You gave food a 3 star, we have two hot home cooked dinners per day followed by healthy snacks fruit yogurts etc. If our food is a 3 star can I please ask why you didn’t provide your daughter with a packed lunch. 9-10 hours is a long day and if you wasn’t happy with food we advise you provide with what’s best with you. You never once mentioned the food to us.
Olivia was a very pleasant child to care for and really loved our setting and certainly made loads of friends. Built great relationships with everyone. I’m sure she will miss the setting a lot
Again apologies for the short notice to end your contract, it’s something we’ve never ever done before and we really are sorry you wanted to stay with us til September.
Wish Olivia all the best on her new journey
Kerry Nanny K & Kirsty x
Kerry and her team are incredible. Knowing my son and daughter are so well looked-after there is a great feeling. I trust them completely. They provide a fun, educational setting where the children feel part of a family. I feel lucky to have found somewhere so special.
My son was born during lockdown and was scared of everybody and everything. But he has settled in there so well. Kerry spent one-on-one time with him constantly and went out of her way to make him feel comfortable and secure. Now he is a happy, smiley little boy.
At Kerry’s, the children are all appreciated as individuals with their little quirks and personalities. As well as being constantly stimulated and educated, they are loved, and that’s something I don’t believe you can find just anywhere. An outstanding setting with outstanding people who go the extra mile.
by Sian about Sunnyside Childcare on 11/11/2021
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