Karen
Childminder in Leeds
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Female Member since Nov 2014 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 03 May 2024
My Summary
Sorry But I Dont Do School Pick Ups Or Care For Children Over 5
About Me
I am a childminder with over 18 years experience of working and teaching children in early years.
I was rated good by ofsted in Dec 2018 I have 2 children aged 21 and 11
I offer a friendly, warm and caring service and a home from home setting whilst following the EYFS like all school nurserys do to support continued learning for all children.
I have a large secure garden plenty of space to play and learn in.
We visit a excellent local playgroup that has its own soft play attached and offers lots of fun activities and crafts to take part in.
its is a great place for children to mix with others around the same age.
We also meet up with other childminders for play sessions weekly so that children mix with children the same age.
I live very close to the local park that is great for nature walks and out door exercise, and looking out for the birds,Squirrels and sometimes the Fox's.
Play is mainly child led with closely planned activites and resorces that cover all 7 areas of learning to support each childs next steps.
All activites are adapted to support each childs Age and development.
children are encouraged to support and celebrate each other's achievements no matter how big or small.
15hr funded places for 2 ,3 and 4 year olds available and 30 hours to those with codes.
And from April and Sept I will also be offering the new 9 months to 23 months funding.
Funding only covers 38 weeks a year.
please contact me for more information
I live in East end park leeds 9.
im a few mins from the link road and about 10 mins from leeds city centre.
My Experience
18 years in early years working with children under 5
My Qualifications
First Aid done 28th May 22 including de fib and epipen training.
cache level 3 teaching and learning
Paediatric first aid
food and hygiene level 2
child protection,
speech and lang
Henry trainning course completed.
Epilepsy trainning done oct 2019
Lots of online trainning done with childcare.co.uk
And currently just completed march 24 a Child Development course.
My Availability
Part time place available now and full places in september.
I do not do any school pick up's or drop off's
And no school age children in the holidays.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 23/04/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£5.00
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- First Aid Certificate (added 02/06/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 15/02/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 07/01/2017)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report (added 03/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 07/01/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/01/2017)
Reviews
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My daughter has been with Karen since November 2020 when she was 9 months old. Kenna was lock down baby and both of us struggled with attachment. Karen used her expertise to make the experience of Kenna starting with her so much easier on myself and Kenna.
Kenna settled in very well with Karen and is doing amazing at meeting all her milestones. Her speech is great and she already started to get her colures and number. Karen allows the children to progress at their own time and rate through play. Kenna confidence around others has grown so much.
Karen been supportive with Kenna behaviour like normal toddler she tested boundaries and Karen advised and supported during these times has been better than our own health visitor. I can go to Karen with any worries I have about Kenna and she been great resource with her experience of working with children.
Karen always answers my messages on how Kenna doing at appropriate time.
We so happy with the service Karen proves we will be sending Kenna little sister to Karen.
by Rebecca about karen on 22/02/2022
Response by karen on 22/02/2022:
Thank you Kenna is a delightful funny little girl Its a pleasure to be able to support you as a family and I am excited to welcome your next little girl to the setting x
My son loved going to Karen’s and learnt so much both socially and academically. Karen is very professional and efficient and can not do enough for the family’s that she works with. Karen is very supportive and helps in any way she can very often going above and beyond her role of childminder.
Choosing karen as a childminder made my transition from maternity leave back to work very smooth and stress free.
The setting is very clean there is a variety of food on offer for the children and she has lots of resources to keep the children busy.
by Sam B about karen on 22/02/2022
Response by karen on 22/02/2022:
Thank you it was a pleasure to care for him, he made some great freinds and was loved by all the family.
Karen worked at school when my eldest girls attended and was amazing then, so I knew when I had my 3rd little girl I wanted Karen to be her childminder.
Dolly started with Karen in September 2021 when she was 19 months old, she was a lockdown baby so had never been round other adults or children. Instantly Karen set my mind at ease and she was brilliant with Dolly. I know that Dolly is 100% safe at Karens every where is secure.
Now 6 months later Dolly loves going to Karens. She is treated like a member of the family, all her needs are met and she has so much fun. The change in Dollys speech and learning is brilliant already she is becoming a very independant little girl and her conversational skills are improving daily. She is given lots of chance to interact with other children both in karens setting and others like the playgroup.
I would recommend Karen to anyone who asks.
by Melissaf about karen on 22/02/2022
Response by karen on 22/02/2022:
Thank you I am do happy Dolly settled in well without any problems shes a pleasure to care for and has such a funny personality.
Karen been looking after our 2 years old daughter since September. Anastasia absolutely loves going there, she staying without any trouble. She loves playing with Karen and other kids. They going to playgroup every week and doing lots of activities at home as well. She learned so much while she's there. Couldn't recommend Karen enough, she's a lovely caring and approachable person, always happy to help! Best childminder we could ask for
by Lee about karen on 22/02/2022
Response by karen on 22/02/2022:
Thank you she has settled in very well and has fitted in well to the setting and has made a great
frendship bond with the other children.
I've known Karen since my 10 year old daughter was in nursery, my daughter adored her then and still does even now. Mollie loves the interaction with the babies and Karen's environment is both warming and loving whilst still being professional. I couldnt recommend Karen any higher than I do already. Thankyou Karen from myself and Mollie
by Angela about karen on 06/01/2020
Response by karen on 06/01/2020:
Thank you both, we all ove Mollie too she is a delight to have around.
And she is a excellent role model to the little ones.
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