Kerri_D's Reviews
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4.97 out of 5
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This childminder service receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, nurturing environment and engaging activities provided. Children are reported to settle quickly and thrive under the childminders' care. Parents appreciate the regular updates, healthy meals, and focus on development. The setting is described as stimulating, with excellent indoor and outdoor spaces. Overall, parents feel confident and reassured leaving their children in this highly recommended childcare.
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My daughter has been going to Kerry and Amy since she was 8 months old, and she has settled in perfectly. Kerri and Amy take such good care of her, and the setting is perfect with so much for the children to do. So useful having an app to see what they have eaten, slept, nappy changes etc. My daughter has the best time and I highly recommend this setting to anyone.
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on 18/01/2024
I don’t even know where to begin with telling you how amazing Kerri and Amy have been with my son. He has been going to them for 8 months now. Since he was 19 months old. To be honest I wish I had started him sooner had I known how good it was going to be for him. He started off with a bit of separation anxiety but Kerri was amazing with him, I love the way he goes to her, and feels comfortable and safe with both of them. He comes home absolutely full of beans talking about his day, and his friends, and all the fun things he has done that day. It’s the most lovely lovely setting, and I wish he could stay with them forever. Thank you girls so much xx
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Charlott
on 08/01/2024
My daughter started with Kerri & Amy just before she turned 1. She's been in their care for just over 6 months and she absolutely loves her time with them! She's with Kerri and Amy full time and looks forward to seeing them every day. The setting is amazing (we particularly loved the outdoor area). I could not be happier leaving her in Kerri and Amy's care. My daughters development has excelled since joining and I am over joyed with her progress.
I would highly recommend Kerri and Amy to any parent looking into childcare options.
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ClaireOG
on 07/01/2024
Our son has been going to Kerri and Amy since he was around 11 month old. Obviously it’s a bit daunting leaving your child with someone, but I couldn’t trust Kerri and Amy anymore than I do. They’re brilliant. Otis is so excited to go and see them everytime and basically runs through the gate! The setting - indoor and outdoor that they have is stunning. You can clearly see the kids love being there which is all you can ask for as a parent. Would highly recommend!
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Paige
on 19/04/2023
I could not feel more confident that my Son is being looked after well, whilst enjoying himself when he is in Kerri & Amy’s care.
Thank you ladies
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Danielle
on 11/01/2023
We couldn’t feel more at ease leaving our 18 month old daughter with Kerri and Amy! They provide such a wonderful, interactive setting and really take the time to nurture our little ones development. I love the fact that they spend as much time outdoors as possible getting mucky as children should do!
Our daughters development has come on leaps and bounds since joining Kerri and Amy.
The cabin is beautiful and is such a lovely place for our little girl to spend time playing and learning!
We honestly couldn’t recommend or speak more highly of Kerri and Amy, they are such genuine people who clearly love what they do.
Our daughter really enjoys her time with them and is quite happy to wave me off when dropping her in the mornings!
We feel so lucky to have found such amazing people to look after our world!
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NicoleC
on 22/11/2022
Our daughter has been with Kerri and Amy since January this year and she has loved it. They have created a lovely environment for the children to learn in. Our daughter always has fun here and it’s the perfect place for her to interact with other children as well.
Would highly recommend Kerri and Amy
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Eelliott
on 30/06/2022
Finding the right childcare setting for our lockdown baby was very important for me and I definitely made the right decision.
Kerri and Amy are so kind and caring with both the children and parents alike.
Our son loves his days with them and thrives under their care.
The resources they offer are so lovely and the sensory play is amazing, they put so much into making sure the children get the most out of their play.
The updates throughout the day are so thoughtful, I love seeing him interacting with the other children.
I Would highly recommend Kerri and Amy’s childminder service.
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Gemma
on 11/05/2022
My son is with Amy and Kerri and it was definitely the best decision we made! We were on their waiting list and so glad we got a space with them!
We have viewed local settings, but this one is just unreal! The log cabin they have had built is stunning and full of every single learning resource you could ask for! Not only do they have the cabin, but outdoor space and a woodlands!!! We were blown away!
We prefer this small childminding setting, as they are in house, so i don’t have to worry when im at work where they are! I like that it has no tv and is solely play based! The girls make us feel at ease, message us with pictures and take care of our world!
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Beckyx
on 10/05/2022
Kerri and Amy are fantastic childminders. We were a bit nervous leaving our 4month old baby with ‘strangers’. However, it was an easy transition. Kerri was amazing and helped us feel comfortable leaving our little one in her care. Kerri stays in touch with me via text and childminder notebook notes to let us know what our daughter is doing throughout the day. The girls are so genuine and a true natural with children. Our baby girl found at Kerri and Amy’s friends and is always happy to be there. They are friendly and give such a positive vibe. They have created an amazing playground environment that every child could wish for. The toys they have and things they do makes me feel I want to be a baby again! Thank you, Kerri and Amy!
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Anna P
on 25/03/2022
Finding someone to leave my son with at 10 months was not easy, However Kerri & Amy have made it seem like I was worrying over nothing.
My son is always happy to leave me in the morning it makes my life so much easier (although a little gutted that he happily waves me off).
Having updates from Kerri throughout the week is lovely as I can see him engaging in activities and spending time with children of his own age.
The activities the girls set up are amazing and the children get great sensory play opportunities, he often comes home in he’s spare clothes and that’s how I know he has had a good day getting messy and exploring.
I couldn’t be happier with the care he is given and the communication I receive.
I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Leanne
on 21/05/2021
I was so worried about leaving my son with someone whilst I went back to work but I needn’t have been as Kerri and Amy are brilliant. I love getting the pictures of what he’s been up to and reading his daily diary. They have a lot of great resources which my son loves using. Kerri has also introduced him to lots of healthy foods. I really feel like he’s really progressing with his development under the care of Kerri and Amy. I don’t know what I’d do without them!
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on 13/11/2020
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Kerri_D
on 15/11/2020:
Thank you 😘😘
We couldn't be happier with the care that our daughter receives with Kerri and Amy. She has grown in confidence and become willing to try so many new things. Communication from Kerri snd Amy is excellent, with a daily diary to record everything, from activities they have done, nap times, toileting habits etc. It's also lovely to see pictures of what she is up to. If you are looking for childcare in Biggin Hill I couldn't recommend them enough. Make sure you put your name down on their waiting list now!
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Sarah
on 05/05/2019
My little girl has been with Kerri and Amy since January and has had attachment issues where she has only wanted me. HOWEVER Kerri has been amazing. She has reassured me and worked with me, messaging me every day with new ideas and approaches we can take with my lo. It has been a long process for us, but my daughter is now happy, settled and joining in with the amazingly creative activities Kerri and Amy put on for the children every day.
Kerri is very, very responsive and sends photos of my little girl to me throughout the day if I want them. No matter what time of day, she will always respond.
She has been amazing with my daughter's dairy allergy too and has adapted her menu to cater for her really well and thoughtfully.
Kerri and Amy are very passionate about the children's learning and are very knowledgeable about child development. I feel like I can relax at work knowing my daughter is safe, well looked after and treated like an individual with all her needs being met. I'm so thankful she has such caring childminders to look after her!
My daughter is able to access such engaging, enriching experiences and I'm very, grateful!
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Debbie
on 02/05/2019
My daughter started at Kerri’s in January and has loved every single day she’s spent there. It’s so reassuring to speak to Kerri at the start and end of every day to hear how my D has been getting on and what they have planned for the day. Kerri knows the children extremely well and I trust Kerri and Amy implicitly. I honestly couldn’t manage my working days without them and seeing my D benefit from all the activities and attention they provide is brilliant. Their resources are incredible and aimed at developing the childrens’ interests as well as the curriculum. I couldn’t be happier!
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Steph
on 01/05/2019
My daughter started with Kerri and Amy in January and has settled in perfect, I couldn’t be any happier with their service they provide! My daughter absolutely loves going there and that makes me happy! Would 1000% recommend to anyone so glad I found them!
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on 02/03/2018
This is the first time my daughter has stayed with anyone outside of my family. She has been going to Kerri for over a month now and i couldn't be happier. She has settled quickly in the warm and friendly environment with Kerri and Amy. I have peace of mind that i can go to work and my daughter's being cared for. I would recommend them to anyone.
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on 11/12/2017
Words cannot describe how amazing Kerri and Amy are. Highly recommended! They completely deserve their outstanding OFSTED rating. It is so reassuring to go to work knowing that our daughter is happy and settled. Kerri and Amy have really helped her settle into a routine, and it's great that she is trying so many new foods too.
Kerri is always coming up with new and exciting ideas making everyday an amazing experience for the children :-) Couldn't ask for a better childcare setting
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Sarah
on 29/11/2017
My little boy has been with Kerri and Amy since he was 6 months old and coming up to 14 months old, I couldn't be happier with how he has settled in. We are very lucky to have the Kerri and Amy and feel completely relaxed and confident with the care and service they give to each child and also their parents. I can't imagine finding another minder who puts in the effort they do.
Great menus for the children and also brilliant new ideas for them to do everyday.
Highly recommend if your looking for attention to detail and a trustworthy setting for your child.
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Grace
on 30/09/2017
Oir daughter joined Kerri's childminding a month ago. She settled in extremely quickly - no tears and has been happy to be dropped off each morning. We are always welcomed with an upbeat smile and Kerri and her sister Amy are clearly amazing with the children. The setting is clean, friendly, structured and most importantly fun. The imagination Kerri has for activities for the children is beyond anything I have ever seen! Our daughter started walking within a week of joining and I believe this is due to Kerri and Amy working with us to really develop our daughters skills and confidence. Communication is always first class and we love seeing and hearing about what our daughter has been up to. We couldnt be happier with the childmining service provided and feel very lucky to have got a space with Kerri and Amy, as they are so popular. Thank you ladies :-)
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on 28/09/2017
Kerri and Amy have been looking after my daughter since she was 16 weeks old and have really helped to settle her into a routine. She is now almost 14 months old and loves going to kerri. She always comes home having had good naps, a wide selection of healthy food, and fun activities. It's obvious that kerri and her sister love the kids and work hard to help their development. Highly recommended.
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on 19/04/2017
Kerri and her sister Amy are outstanding childminders and they deserve their outstanding Ofstead rating as they work so hard for it.
It is clear that they plan their activities months in advance as they provide such a wide variety of interesting activities.
I know that the girls are keen to provide a learning experience with all of their activities whilst at the same time making the activities fun.
They always provide freshly cooked healthy meals which my twins love.
Being the mum of twins can be hard work, yet Kerri and Amy take it all in their stride and are always really chilled and happy at the end of the day.
Highly recommended childminder.
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on 19/04/2017
Kerri and Amy have been childminding my 2.5 year old daughter since she was 10 months old. They are both brilliant carers and my daughter adores them. The outstanding ofsted report has been a long time coming and is so well deserved. Secure your place with Kerri and Amy quickly as they are in high demand. We are very lucky to have them and I know my daughter will miss them dearly when she starts pre school.
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on 15/02/2017
Kerri is a brilliant childminder and having her sister Amy to help meant that I could drop my daughter off during school drop of times. My daughter enjoyed all the different activities, and no day was the same. Kerri and Amy have been a massive help when I needed childcare and I can't thank them both enough. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a childminder.
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on 05/09/2016
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Kerri_D
on 09/09/2016:
Thank you Danielle, I hope Ava-Rose settled into big school ok xxx
After hearing Kerri's great reputation as a childminder we contacted her for an initial meeting and just felt her service, personality, enthusiasm and set up was perfect for our daughter.
They provide a great book to let you know the food she has eaten in the day, how much sleep she has had and the activities they have done. The food she is given is varied and healthy and activities are imaginative & different each week.
They send through photos of what our daughter has been up to and we have had some lovely personalised gifts sent home that have been homemade for Father's Day, first hand print casts and paintings and jars.
On my first day back to work, Kerri and Amy gave me a really thoughtful bag of goodies to help with being apart from my daughter for the full day.
I couldn't recommend them enough for the care they provide as childminders and grateful we got to hear about them.
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on 27/08/2016
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Kerri_D
on 29/08/2016:
Thank you Maxine xxx
Kerri & Amy are absolutely fantastic. I felt totally comfortable leaving my little boy with them after the first time of meeting them.
The activities that they do are so varied and there is always something different. My little boy always has the biggest smile when he sees them in the morning.
I love that I know how much sleep he has had each day and what he has eaten throughout the day aswell as how many nappy changes he has had.
I truly couldn't have asked for more caring, amazing people to look after my little boy and feel totally comfortable leaving him each day.
If you are looking for a childminder you really can't go wrong with Kerri and Amy. They really are amazing and I am so glad I found them. Xx
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on 23/08/2016
I came across Kerri (and Amy) after frantically looking for a new childminder and I'm so glad I found them.
I was recommended them by numerous amounts of people on a local Facebook group. So I thought that I would check them out. I am so glad I did.
I felt so at ease leaving my little boy there with them as I could feel the love and care that they have for children. They recognise not only how important it is that they are felt comfortable and welcomed but also loved and nurtured and they certainly do that.
They put so much time and effort into every day from making amazing creations from cardboard boxes to a walk in sensory room.
They truley are little angels sent to help me in my Mummy life. <3
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on 29/06/2016
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Kerri_D
on 04/07/2016:
Love this ? xxx
Kerri and Amy have been looking after our son for just under a year now and we are so happy that we found them. He loves going to Kerri's house and always comes home with lots of lovely crafts. The daily diary is a great way to see what he has been up to during the day. Kerri always comes to the door with a huge smile on her face and it's so reassuring going to work knowing that he is happy and settled. Thank-you for everything you do.
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on 16/02/2016
I'm so glad that I found Kerri & Amy to look after my little girl - they really are the best childminders I could of asked for.
They provide such a loving, fun, safe and supportive environment for Lilah and genuinely love her lien one of their own.
Kerri's set up is safe, fun and interactive and has a huge garden for the kids to play safely and explore.
Lilah is always coming home with arts and crafts she has made and has really developed and progressed with them.
They really helped me to ease back into work after maternity leave and kept me updated with texts and pictures which was brilliant.
It was Lilah's last day today ???? as we're moving out of the area and I just really wish I could take Kerri & Amy with us.
I can't thank them enough and all 3 of us are going to miss them loads - to all you parents out there looking for a childminder, I'd pick these 2 every time x
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on 27/10/2015
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Kerri_D
on 27/10/2015:
Thank you so much ?
We will really miss you all xx
My son has been with Kerri and her sister for a few months and we have already noticed many progresses and positive influence in his behavior.
They can drive; do loads of activities at home (lovely spacious garden) and outdoor with the community. I love the fact my son is constantly busy learning, in a natural way, playing and interacting with others.
We are pleased that she was recommended to us. We are definitely rating her setting as a very good one. Kerri and Amy are great!
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on 15/07/2015
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Kerri_D
on 16/07/2015:
Thank you Pascale that was lovely xx
Kerri and her sister Amy have been looking after my son for 18 months before and after school. He is very happy and looks forward to seeing both Kerri and Amy every day. Whilst there he has been encouraged to try new foods and has completed many arts and crafts projects.
Kerri's childminding is brilliant, it is a happy and loving home and I would recommend her fully. My newborn will be starting with Kerri when I return to work and I know he will love it there as well.
Overall 5 stars and the best childminder there is.
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on 16/02/2015
My little boy has been with kerri for a few months...he absolutely loves going there...he always comes home with arts and crafts they have done . He always tells me about the great day he has had with kerri. She has helped him develop massively i am so pleased i chose kerri as hes childminder i will be gutted when he has to leave her.
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on 16/02/2015
I followed Kerri for months as she was recommended to me. My daughter was 9 months old at the time and I was so nervous of leaving her. But Kerri updated me with little pictures of what she was up to and looked like she was having a great time.
Kerri introduced new foods to her which I was so please about. She took my daughter to play groups and made little crafts with her to come home with. Something that put a smile on my face after a long day at work.
I knew my daughter was having a great time as when I came to pick her up she didn't want to leave! Unfortunately due to moving we had to leave Kerri. I would highly recommend Kerri as a childminder without a doubt. I wish I could have taken her with me!
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Kerri is a great childminder. She is professional, and the children love her enthusiastic, fun loving nature. She goes the extra mile and genuinely cares for the well being of the children. She is always making and cooking with them as well as providing nutrional meals. A first rate childminder!
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on 01/12/2013
Kerri has been looking after my 15 month old daughter Cianna for 2 days a week since September after being recommended by a friend.
I couldn't recommend Kerri highly enough, Cianna is always bringing home something from all the different arts and crafts Kerri does with them! More than my son in 2 years at nursery!
We receive pictures through the day to show what they are doing and how much fun they are having and as a parent we are kept fully informed with the daily diaries! Cianna loves Thursdays and Fridays!
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on 26/11/2013
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on 27/11/2013:
Thanks Hun that's sweet of you xxxxxx
