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Karen A

Childminder in Wilstead

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£6/hr
Member
15 years
Last seen
20 Oct 2026
Updated
Oct 2026
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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare
Funded Childcare

About Me

I am an Ofsted registered Childminder, living in the village of Wilstead just south of Bedford. I live with my husband (who is also my registered assistant) and daughter in a lovely welcoming child friendly house, with a fully enclosed garden.
I follow the guidelines for the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing the children in my care with a wide variety of activities and outings.
For example lots of arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, music, messy play, dressing up, role play and outdoor play. I have a variety of toys, games, books, puzzles etc for all ages. We go on outings to the local toddler groups, parks, National Trust, English Heritage, Rspb and Shuttle worth, the library, farms and our allotment.
I can drop off and pick up from Wilstead Preschool and Primary School.

My Experience

I have been an Ofsted Registered childminder for 21 years and a mother for 22 years. During this time I have cared for many children gaining the best experience from looking after them and seeing their progression from babies to going to school.

My Qualifications

I am a member of PACEY and completed their DPC course, and I have full pediatric First Aid training.
I have also completed courses on the Early Years Foundation Stage, disability awareness, Local Safeguarding Children, Prevent, Speech and Language, Promoting Good Health, Inclusion and Diversity and Basic Food Hygiene.

My Availability

I am availabe Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 5.30pm. I have flexible hours and offer both term time and school holidays contracts.
I offer short term care and emergency cover as well.

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Available
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Last updated 09/10/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

My fees are £5.30 per hour
I offer the government 15 and 30 hour funding.

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Good
25 April 2022
A nurturing and safe environment awaits children at this childcare setting, where self-care skills and physical development are prioritized. Children benefit from a wide range of community outings and are supported in developing communication skills. The welcoming atmosphere encourages happy, confident learners. Areas for improvement include enhancing assistant training to better extend children's learning and focusing professional development on supporting children with emerging learning gaps.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
3 August 2015 - Outstanding
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  • Ofsted Certificate (added 12/02/2021)
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