If you're looking for a childminder in the Shortlands/Bromley area I'm not entirely sure why you'd bother looking for anyone other than Kelly.

My daughter has been going since she was around 11 months old and has just turned 3. Kelly and her team are FABULOUS. She provides nutritious meals and snacks all day (I've been there in the morning and seen freshly cooked fishy curry, meatballs, mixed vegetables on the stove, and fruit platters - served like you would expect for adults).

Kelly takes the children on day trips either by car (if you consent) or in giant prams to local parks. The children are actively encouraged to learn about nature, as well as how to play together nicely indoors. My daughter's vocabulary at 3 is almost better than some adults I know at this point.

Kelly's house is set up perfectly. There is a large garden and different rooms for different aged children. There are also books EVERYWHERE, and they read at least one book together every day. I know the children paint together and my daughter particularly likes "show and tell" and "circle time".

We receive daily whatsapp updates on what the children have learnt and eaten, as well as quick updates at drop off and collection. At the end of last year we were even given a report, which was more like a book, providing a lot of detail about different development areas, where the children are, and next steps. Prior to my daughter turning 3, we received written daily updates in a dedicated children's book.

I honestly couldn't recommend Kelly enough. I'm only sad that our time might come to an end soon as my daughter is staring pre-school (although I'm holding on by a thread that she can continue even for a few hours!).

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