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FAMILY-RUN, PAY-AS-YOU-GO CHILDCARE IN GODALMING

Meet the family behind The Crèche and find out why we started Godalming's first flexible, no-commitment nursery.

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MEET KATHERINE

I'm Katherine Page, founder of The Crèche and a working mum to Dorothy, aged two and a half, with our second on the way. Before launching The Crèche, I spent almost 20 years in the advertising industry, where I learned what it means to juggle a demanding career and a growing family.

There were many moments when my partner Ben and I were both flat out at work and scrambling for last-minute childcare, not knowing where to turn. We had no nursery space at short notice, no family available and no reliable solution. That feeling of being completely stuck is something I wanted to fix, not just for us but for every parent in Godalming and the surrounding area who has ever found themselves in that same position.

That's where the idea for The Crèche was born.

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40 YEARS OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

The Crèche is a family business in the truest sense.

 

My mother (Susan Page) has worked in the childcare industry for over 40 years, and my brother (William Page), a recent father of two under two, is part of the team too.

 

Between us, we bring decades of hands-on experience and a very personal understanding of what families actually need.

We wanted to create somewhere parents could trust completely. A place where children feel at home from their very first visit. A setting where safety, warmth and genuine care come first, always.

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OUR FRIENDLY FAMILY-RUN NURSERY TEAM

Meet the friendly team you'll see at The Crèche Godalming in Surrey.

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KATHERINE PAGE

Director

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SUSAN PAGE

Director

Susan came into our lives at the perfect time. We had been let down by a childminder and needed someone quickly. Luckily for us it was Susan! She is excellent in so many ways, and quickly formed a lovely relationship with my daughter. She is reliable, responsible, kind and caring; always ready to play board games or go outside for walks and bubbles. My daughter was always happy to be with Susan and I always felt safe in the knowledge that she was under Susan's care. You can't ask for any more than that.

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Complete flexibility, no strings attached

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Prepared by chefs and paediatric dietitians.

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No registration fee, no deposit and no minimum commitment

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Friendly environment run by a family with over 40 years of childcare experience

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Last-minute and short-notice bookings welcomed

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Via the Famly app, available anytime (24/7)

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WHAT WE STAND FOR AT THE CRÈCHE

  • Children are at the heart of every decision we make

  • We are honest, transparent and straightforward

  • We offer real flexibility because we know life is unpredictable

  • We believe good food is part of good care, which is why we serve only organic meals

  • We are a trusted, go-to destination for last-minute and ad hoc childcare in Godalming

OFSTED APPROVED CHILDCARE IN GODALMING

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As a brand-new setting, we have already been visited and signed off by Ofsted, which means we are fully authorised to open. Our formal Ofsted inspection will take place within 18 to 30 months of registration, and we are working with a specialist Ofsted consultancy team to ensure we are meeting and exceeding expectations well in advance.

In the meantime, every policy, procedure and safeguarding measure is in place to ensure the children in our care are always safe and well looked after.

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