F has learnt so much at the setting. In particular it was so helpful over the last year with Kate helping prepare her for school. She has started school already being able to write her name as well as identify other letters and numbers up to 10 which has given her a great head start. F always had so much fun with Kate, there was lots of outdoor learning which F has always enjoyed and a great variety of resources for her to play and learn with. A real variety of things to do which kept things interesting and fun.
Mrs B - July 2023
My two are with Kate Abbott. She is incredible. So attentive and caring. The activities she offers are fun and varied, with lots of outdoor exploration. My girls love it there and I trust her implicitly with them. I cannot sing her praises enough ❤️
Ms B - July 2022 We absolutely love the setting and we are so pleased we found a childminder so dedicated to the children and their families
Mrs E - July 2021
A child who gets to spend their time at Kate's is a very lucky little person. They have so much fun together and the activities are so varied. Kate's gentle, friendly, compassionate and patient personality combined with her rigourous attention to detail means that she runs an incredibly effective setting, but even more importantly, she is helping the children develop into wonderfully caring citizens.
Ms D - 2020
I think your setting is simply brilliant. The children are all happy and confident. They are given lots of opportunities to learn and try new things and you can see how much you care for them all. Makes my life easier knowing .... is well looked after and content.
Mrs B - 2019
Making the decision to return to work was the hardest one we have made, but we honestly could not be more satisfied with the love, care and stimulation our daughter receives. It makes it much easier being able to leave her at the door, already knowing that she is going to have a wonderful day. Thank you!
S - June 2018
'I like going to Kate's as I get to see my friends, eat yummy food, see Kate, do lovely things and help make things.'
Mrs S - July 2017
I am more than happy with the setting. J & T are both very happy. J has learnt so much in the past year and has made many friends. This time last year J had very little vocabulary and now he can talk in sentences, he can also count and recognises many colours. J has always been happy and often talks about what he has done at Kate's and talks about his friends.
F - May 2016
'I like playing cars. I like going in the garden and to the park. I like playing football and basketball, it's my favourite game. You are good, a monkey because you are cheeky and kind!!'
Mrs O – March 2015
‘Extremely creative, motivated and energetic every day. Beautifully calm with the children.’
Mrs C – March 2015
‘Kate continuously models not just good, but excellent practice – ensuring the enjoyment, care, safety and well being of the children she is looking after. The centre has been lucky to have had Kate as a stalwart and role model at our services, thank you Kate.’
Mrs S – Oct 2014
‘We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care and support you’ve provided for …. You were extremely professional and provided … with the right level of learning In a fun, safe and secure environment. It was a joy to observe …’s development under your care.’ ‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to all my friends looking for a childminder. There isn’t any part of the care that you provide I would want to change.’
Mrs W – April 2014
‘I cannot praise Kate enough. She is friendly approachable, reliable and Most of all has a fantastic rapport with all of the children. If it were not for moving schools we would have continued with Kate forever!’
Mrs P – Nov 2013
‘From a parents point of view, you are a very warm, welcoming, confident and organised person. Your setting is child friendly, hazard free and a great place for little people to learn, discover and grow.’
Mrs W – Dec 2011
‘Kate provides a range of activities to stimulate the children and enhance their learning opportunities.’ ‘I am extremely happy with the care that … receives and would recommend her to others.’
Mr & Mrs P – Dec 2011
'Overall, we believe that … is very well looked after in Kate’s setting and we feel that she is both safe and valued which is why she is making so much progress.’