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Little S

Childminder in Middleton (also available for babysitting)

5 stars

Usually responds within 2 days

Female Member since Apr 2012 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 11 Feb 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Daytime Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

*** RELOCATED TO MIDDLETON/COTTINGHAM AREA 10 MINUTES FROM CORBY TOWN CENTRE ***

I am a registered childminder living in a lovely village called Middleton. I have two girls of my own aged 14 and 17. I have previous experience in childcare, having gained a level three diploma in childcare and worked at two separate nurseries in the Corby area.

The outdoors is important in our family and that will be reflected in the child care that I provide. We have a dog, as well as growing our own fruit and veg at our allotment! Fresh air and exercise will be at the heart of my child care service and wherever possible, our walks and excursions will be educational e.g. Woodland walks.

I aim to be as flexible as possible to parents needs and requirements as I know that each parent has different priorities for their children and hardworking parents need to know that their child is safe and happy whilst they are being cared for.

My Experience

2 Years working at West Lodge day nursery
2 Years working at Wellingtons pre-school (Middleton)

My Qualifications

Level 3 diploma in child care
Paediactric first aid qualification
safeguarding children qualification

My Availability

Mon-Thurs 07.30-17.00
Fri - 07.30 till 4pm
Although these are my standard hours, I am available at other times by request.

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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 no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 28/01/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

My fees are £5 per child per hour.

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

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Good
10 November 2022
7 December 2016 - Good
11 January 2012 - 2
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Little S. 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.

Katie has been looking after my son from 6 weeks old till 3 years of age. She has gone far beyond expectations and gave great start to my sons education and prepared him well for larger setting and became part of our family.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 11/01/2018

My little biy has been going to Kate since he was 4 months old he loves it and Kate is great with him

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 16/10/2017

Katie has been looking after my son Louis since he turned 6 weeks of age.
Now at 2 he is very sociable and happy boy in Katie's care. Her running by national curriculum and engaging him in various activities daily helped him developed into very confident child.
Katie has an ability to surpass parents expectations and provide care that encourages child into steady growth.
She became part of our extended family and ensures that best child's interest is met.
It was easier to return to work knowing that my son is being well taken care of.
Katie has a capability to create great atmosphere for children to come to and they are thriving in her care while being encouraged to develop important early stage skills.
Since we are moving at the end of summer we will be sad to see Katie go. No doubt Loius and the rest of our family will stay in touch for years to come....

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 30/06/2016


Response by Avatar for Little S Little S on 09/07/2016:

What lovely feedback thank you, and I will definitely miss Louis.

My son has been attending Little Stars for almost a year, he started around 14 months old and had terrible separation anxiety from me, he rarely settled with anyone including family. Within weeks, he became very eager to go to Katie and without fuss and began crying when I picked him up to take him home! This was a vast improvement in such a small space of time!

Not only does he have more confidence, he is also improving a lot in other skills such as walking and talking. He visits local parks and country parks regularly as well as arts and crafts at home. No activity is forced upon him and he receives excellent care throughout the day.

Katie is very caring, knowledgeable and has great confidence, she treats each child as an individual. I'd highly recommended Katie to any parent who is looking for a high standard of care in a lovely home from home setting.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Jade Jade on 01/04/2016


Response by Avatar for Little S Little S on 02/04/2016:

Thank you very nice to hear.

My children, 10 and 4 stayed with Katie from when she was registered until September last year they thoroughly enjoyed there time with her and have moaned at me because I gave up work no longer requiring child care! I am returning to work shortly and my daughters are delighted to know they will be returning to Katie's care - how to be loved!!

The life there is such it's like coming from home to home, they receive home cooked meals using fresh ingredients from the garden. They collect the eggs from the chickens daily and have used them to bake cakes.

The children are taken out to the park, go on walks, taken to indoor play areas and also to the farm.

I have no hesitation in recommending Little Stars Childminding Service as the care received is excellent!!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 11/09/2013


Response by Avatar for Little S Little S on 07/04/2016:

Thank you for your lovely comments.

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