Our history

Kids In Charge was founded by Mrs Constantia Barrett B.Ed. Hons in 2007. Being a former highly experienced senior teacher and working mother of five amazing children Mrs Barrett set out to provide childcare services that parents could trust. A place where a parent could be assured that their child is seen and treated as an individual and their needs are truly central to all planning and activities.

Connie Barrett was a decorated Entrepreneur and had been recognised for her dedication and commitment to childcare. Connie along with Kids in Charge have received awards from The Black British Business Awards, The UK Social Mobility Awards, London & South East Prestige Awards as well as national recognition from leading publications. Connie and Kids in Charge have also been recognised and mentioned by the Ilford Recorder, NHS and the Innovating for Growth Awards.

“I sought out to create environments that would be comfortable cosy and relaxed like home yet organised and structured at the same time.  With my teaching background I provided a framework to build a more developed educational play experience for children. For parents I wanted to create peace of mind and in built systems for communication, plus as much as possible flexible childcare options. Most of all I wanted children and parents not to have to suffer, some of the awful experiences my children and I had when they needed childcare. “ Mrs Constantia Barrett Bed. Hons