Kaylie
Childminder in Benfleet
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Female Member since Mar 2023 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 06 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to Little Sparkles, where love, care, and boundless energy converge to create a nurturing environment for your little ones to blossom! My name is Kaylie Richardson, and I am not just the heart behind Little Sparkles; I am also a devoted and spirited mother to my incredible 11-year-old son and we have a small dog called Rosie who is a lhasa apso a hypoallergenic dog who is very friendly and calm.
Nestled in the welcoming community of Benfleet, our home is a haven designed to ignite the spark of curiosity and imagination in every child who walks through our doors. Our vibrant atmosphere is infused with warmth and genuine care, making Little Sparkles more than just a childminding service—it's an extension of a loving family.
In the heart of our home, you'll find ample space for laughter, learning, and play. Our large garden serves as a natural playground, while an outbuilding has been transformed into a dedicated play area, providing a safe and engaging space for your little ones to explore their world. Inside, our home offers an abundance of room for creativity to flourish.
What sets Little Sparkles apart is the personalized attention each child receives. With my experience as a caring mother and a deep understanding of childhood development, I am committed to fostering a sense of security and belonging in every child. I believe in celebrating each unique personality, encouraging their interests, and guiding them through the early stages of life with patience and love.
At Little Sparkles, we embark on a journey of discovery, embracing the wonders of childhood together. I am not just a childminder; I am a friend, a mentor, and a supporter, dedicated to nurturing the individual spark within each little one.
My Experience
I have 6 years experience in childcare in a pre-school setting.
My Qualifications
*NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma for the early years workforce
*NCFE CACHE level 2 award in promoting food safety and nutrition in health and social care or early years and childcare settings
*NCFE CACHE level 2 award in the prevention and control of infection
*NCFE CACHE level 2 award in supporting individuals with learning disabilities
*NCFE CACHE level 2 certificate in understanding Autism
*full Level 3 award in Paediatric First Aid
*Safeguarding
* The Prevent Duty in an Early Years Environment
* Creating an effective communication and language environment
*Understanding Anxiety
*Understanding Low Mood and Depression
*Speech, language and communication
*Providing a healthy food environment in early years settings
*Infection prevention and control in an early years setting
*Online Safety
*Understanding and addressing Behaviour
*Food and hygiene level 2
My Availability
Tuesday- 7 am - 6 pm
Wednesday- 7 am - 5.30 pm
Thursday-7 am - 5.30 pm
Friday-7 am-5.30 pm
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 29/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at The Robert Drake 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/12/2023)
- UK Passport (added 21/09/2023)
- DBS Check (added 21/09/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 05/12/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Kaylie. 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.
My son Jenson attends Kaylie's setting 2 days a week and he absolutely loves going. Kaylie puts my mind at rest that he is being left in good care whilst I am at work.
We receive a care diary daily. Kaylie is very attentive with the children and takes them out to the park and other places too.
Communication is excellent which is key.
I would highly recommend Kaylie to other people.
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Natasha
on 25/05/2024
Our one year old Daughter has been spending 1 day a week with Kaylie, soon to be two.
We as parents couldn’t be happier knowing our child is at Kaylie’s. Her home is clean, warm, inviting and has a wonderful area dedicated to the children’s play and learning. As well as ample outdoor space, and an outbuilding specifically for the children.
Our daughter absolutely loves her time spent there. She smiles at drop off and immediately wants to go inside.
We know she’s well looked after, she gets enough opportunities to nap and they do a range of fun activities throughout their day.
Our daughter has learnt so much in a short time being with Kaylie and enjoys interacting with other children at the setting.
She’s given good food and it's so nice not to have to pack lunches or to worry that she’s not eating well.
Kaylie also sends daily photo updates of our daughter which is lovely.
Overall I would highly Recommend using Kaylie. We have real peace of mind when leaving our daughter in her care.
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EmmaW
on 14/01/2024
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