A GALASHIELS childminder goes “above and beyond” her duties for the children in her care, an inspection has found.

Kate’s Childcare, provided by Kate Crew, is registered to provide a care service to a maximum of six children under the age of 12 at one time.

The service is located in a residential area of Galashiels and children have access to a playroom, outdoor spaces and downstairs toilet facilities.

One representative of the Care Inspectorate paid an unannounced visit to the service on July 2.

The key message was that children experienced “warm, nurturing care from a responsive childminder”.

Children were found to lead their own play and learning experiences “which encouraged their right to choice and independence”.

The service was rated ‘very good’ in three categories, the quality of play and learning, the setting and staff team and ‘good’ for leadership.

The report states: “Families told us ‘Kate regularly shares updates on my child’s progress and the activities he has engaged in throughout the day. She is also incredibly supportive in supporting stages of development e.g weaning, sleep etc.’ ‘She has gone above and beyond her duty of care, checking in on my child when he has been ill’.”