Dynamiquechildcare
Childminder in Carlton
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Female Member since Apr 2018 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 20 Apr 2025
My Summary
Immediate Spaces Now Available Wrap Around Standhill & Porchester And Holiday Spaces
About Me
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Immediate 15 and 30 hr spaces from April
Before & After school (Standhill Infants/Porchester Juniors)
Limited SPACES for school holidays- please enquire
I am a registered OUTSTANDING ( 2020 & 2022) childminder (with Ofsted now, previously agency registered). I have special needs experience as a former special needs teacher and I currently look after several children with ADHD and autism in the holidays. I offer a true home from home environment, while ensuring the children connect with nature and explore the world around them. I am a former secondary school and special needs teacher with over 15 years teaching experience.
Carlton Hill based. (Ideal for those working in the city and close to Bakersfield, St Ann's, Nottingham City and Gedling)
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I am an accredited Hygge in the early years setting. I am also inspired by Montessori, Forest Schools and the Curiosity Approach and blend a mix of the 4 pedagogies.
My setting is large, light and airy and I aim to get outdoors and offer yoga/dance/music on a daily basis. A typical week may include visiting a local playgroup, forest school, trip to the park or farm, playing outside in the garden, sensory activity, music, movement and more. Inspired by Hygge (Danish way of life and education), Montessori and The Curiosity Approach, the children experience a homey cosy calm setting and an array of experiences and learning opportunities using toys, natural resources, art, open ended objects and more. I promote independence through learning and will keep you up to date on your child's progress through our Babysdays app which is updated daily with photos and tales from their day, as well as updating their next steps.
I am a registered RAINBOW BABY care provider meaning I have personal experience of and have had training surrounding children born after loss and can empathise with any heightened anxieties that may occur as a result; as well as having a heightened awareness of safe sleeping.
I am open 7:30 am-6 pm and I am available to care for children aged 0-11 years. I offer parents 'all in' fees meaning you can go to work relaxed, knowing I am taking care of the nappies (disposable but cloth nappy friendly), wipes, food, drinks & trips etc, meaning less for you to think about every day. All meals and snacks provided. Term time and pay pro-rata contracts available. Funding available. Cloth nappy friendly setting.
I live on Carlton Rd with my husband and our 2 daughters. I have a 7 seat car, appropriate car seats and have a clean drivers license. We live in our own semi-detached property with large indoor and outdoor space. And on street parking is available. parking restrictions 4-6pm but lots of parking across the road.
Open Mon-Fri for school runs
Mon-Thurs for school holidays
Tues Weds Thurs for early years
Please enquire about visiting.
My Experience
Outstanding inspections (x2)
Former secondary school and special needs teacher (2005-2019)
BA (Hons) degree, PGCE-Secondary Dance education
Level 3 Senco in the early years
Early Years Professional Development programme trained
Former dance teacher and children's entertainer (2005-2018) With 5 star reviews
Mum to 2 girls
My assistant Nik is also a dad to a toddler and will soon be studying his Level 3 Early Years apprenticeship qualification
My Qualifications
Outstanding report Feb 2020, 2022
Level 3 Early Years Senco
Covid health and safety 2020
'Hygge in the early years' accreditation 2021
Childminder business course training 2018-19
EYFS observation and assessment 2019
Going from Good to Outstanding 2019
Tuft tray activities 2019
Phonics 2015 and Phonics Outdoors 2019
Jan 2019 Paediatrics First Aid
Jan 2019 Food Safety
Jan 2019 Safeguarding course
Hayes online safeguarding 2018
Music and Movement Level 1 EYFS Movement course
Prevent training 2016 and 2018
FGM training 2018
MAPPA & TEAM TEACH trained 2014 & 2015
Level 1 and 2 Dance & Sports Leader trained 2014
PGCE Secondary Education- Nottingham Trent University
BA Hons Dance degree-Middlesex University
A Levels, BTEC National Diploma and GCSEs
My Availability
Eyfs 15 and 30 hrs
Before school & After school for Standhill Infants & Porchester Juniors
Limited SPACES for school holidays- please enquire
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | 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: 02/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
£52 full day (Includes nappies, food and cows/non dairy milk) Open 7.30am-6pm
Contact me for a detailed fee sheet.
Funding available
Childcare vouchers, childcare grant for students and tax free childcare accepted
Email or call for more information. No hidden fees or deposits.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Standhill Infant School
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 10/02/2019)
- DBS Check (added 02/01/2019)
- Inspection Report: Feb 2020 inspection report Outstanding (added 14/05/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Food safety (added 08/09/2019)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 08/09/2019)
- Training Certificate: Tuff tray training (added 08/09/2019)
- Training Certificate: Phonics outdoors (added 08/09/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for DynamiqueChildcare. 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 spotted Katie in a park wearing a high vis and approached her immediately. Her interaction with the children was amazing!
We was new to the area and didn’t know anyone for recommendations.
We booked in for a visit and had a brief chat about our son, a lively young lad waiting on diagnosis for ADHD. Covid had caused delays so it wasn’t confirmed but as soon as Katie met him, she knew he needed a bit more structure and prompting. Katie made adaptions and met all of his needs without a second thought. He didn’t want to come home. He had so much fun and enjoyed all the positive praise from Katie, he made amazing friends (with patience and guidance from Katie)and still talks about his friends.
Educationally, Katie empowered Jackson to learn through play. Spending time getting to know how he likes to engage in activities and how his mind operates.
Setting tasks and routines to support his daily struggles.
Her home is secure and her activities are fun and interactive, her meals are all fresh home made meals and her handover is extremely informative.
Due to school commitment and our location. Our children now only attend in the school holidays. We wish it was all year round!
We Highly recommend Katie, a truly remarkable human with a heart of gold. A lady who always goes above and beyond to support not only the children she minds but the families too.
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mumof2
on 09/09/2021
This is my first childminder experience and I was nervous about it having previously used nursery provision. However, Katie put me at ease straight away. My son has settled really well with Katie and it has made the get up for school much easier as he looks forward to playing with the other children. Katie clearly loves having the children and the children respect her and her well established and sensible routines. A range of activities are always on offer and it is lovely that birthdays are celebrated with a party! Katie keeps you well informed and reassured you when you are anxious through text messages, WhatsApp and email. It is great that Katie provides a proper meal rather than a snack. Katie’s setting is clean and homely. Thank you Katie!
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JoS
on 18/09/2019
From the very beginning Katie has been brilliant. Not only has she provided a setting that my children feel comfortable in, she has put me at ease as a first time childminding service user. She is very knowledgeable and has an abundance of experience of working with children, which really shines through in the way in which she interacts with the children. She keeps updated daily with photos and information about my child's day (including when he uses the toilet!) Her setting is homely, helping my children feel safe and comfortable, so much so they ask me if Katie can take them to school every day! I couldn't reccomend Katie enough she provides an excellent service and is an amazing childminder.
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Amy B
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