FAQs
Questions parents ask about Meadow Kids.
The practical details: school pick-up, days and hours, ages, Ofsted registration and how to ask about a place.
Which school do you collect from?
Emma collects children directly from Southborough Primary School at the end of the school day, then it's a short walk back to Meadow Kids on Meadow Road.
Which days are you open?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, in term time only. Meadow Kids does not run on Wednesdays.
What time do children need to be collected?
Care runs from school pick-up until 6pm, so parents collect from Meadow Road by 6pm.
Are you open in the school holidays?
No. Meadow Kids runs in term time only and is closed in the school holidays.
What ages do you take?
Children from Reception to Year 6.
Are you registered with Ofsted?
Yes. Emma is an Ofsted-registered childminder. The Ofsted URN is EY563696.
Who looks after the children?
Emma Charlwood, who is also a Teaching Assistant at Southborough Primary School, so the children at the club already know her from the school day.
Where is Meadow Kids?
At Emma's family home on Meadow Road, Southborough, Kent.
Do the children get something to eat?
Yes. The afternoon starts with a snack shared around the table.
Can my child do their homework?
Yes. There is a quiet corner for reading, drawing or homework if it's needed.
Are there any pets?
Yes, two friendly guinea pigs. The children help feed them and learn to handle them gently.
How much does it cost?
Please get in touch for current rates. Call Emma on 07975 697771 or email emma.charlwood@gmail.com.
How do I ask about a place?
Use the enquiry form on the home page, call 07975 697771 or email emma.charlwood@gmail.com. Emma usually replies the same day.
Get in touch about a place.
Send Emma a message through the enquiry form, call 07975 697771 or email emma.charlwood@gmail.com. Emma usually replies the same day.