Karen
Childminder in Aberdeenshire
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I am a registered childminder with the care inspectorate, I am also a member of the SCMA. I live in marywell, between cove and Portlethen with my partner Scott. I have three daughters Emma 33 Leanne 31 and Laura 27. I have been childminding for over 22 years. I have a large enclosed garden for children to play. I also like taking the children to parks and soft play.
My Experience
I have three daughters of my own.
I have been child minding for over 22 years.
I have a current first aid certificate.
I can provide references from parents.
Improving practice, I complete a minimum of 12 hours (CPL) Continuous Professional Learning every year to keep up with the requirements needed for child minding.
My Qualifications
SVQ 3 Social services (Children and Young People).
Special Educational Needs (Level 3).
I have a current Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Child Protection training certificate.
Elementary Food Hygiene training certificate.
Getting It Right For Every Child training certificate.
working with ADHD and Autism Spectrum certificate.
Outdoor Play Network Meeting certificate.
Let’s Be Friends: Preventing Bullying Behaviour certificate.
Building The Ambition certificate.
Infection Control certificate.
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy certificate.
Making Sense of Nutritional Guidance certificate.
Supporting Children and Families Through Change certificate.
Positive Behaviour Management certificate.
Continuing Professional Development Tears, Tantrums and You certificate.
My Availability
ELC funded provider
Spaces available:
From July
Age 3-5
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
8am- 5.30pm
Childminding hours:
Monday - Thursday
8am - 5.30pm
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Charleston School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 16/08/2024)
- PVG Check (added 10/07/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides an exceptional nurturing environment where children thrive and feel truly at home. Parents consistently praise her warm, professional approach, excellent communication, and genuine care for each child's individual needs. Families value her respectful attitude towards different backgrounds and her ability to support children through various developmental stages.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Karen. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My daughter started attending Karen's at around 10 months old. I went for a visit a few months before to see if we were a good fit for Karen and her for us. I knew immediately that it was perfect for my daughter. My daughter is now nearly 4 years old and is sadly moving on to attend school nursery. Karen has always had an incredibly friendly, nurturing and approachable manner, she is amazing with my daughter and all the children who attend. My daughter frequently tells me she loves Karen and adores her time there. She has a very calm and clean home space which is perfect for littles. Karen treats my daughter like an extension of her own, always has great communication with myself and does so many fun activities with the children like attending fun groups and outings to soft plays. I only have the highest of praise for Karen and will always recommend her to others.
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Shanna
on 12/05/2026
We feel so grateful to have found such a wonderful childminder for our son. She provides a safe, caring, and fun environment where our son feels truly happy and at home. What touched us most is the respect she has shown towards our religion and traditions, which means so much to us. It’s rare to find someone who not only looks after children with such love and patience, but also embraces and respects differences with genuine kindness. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
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Manpreet
on 28/09/2025
Response by
Karen
on 29/09/2025:
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Very much appreciated 💞
Karen's childcare setting is fantastic such a nurturing, professional, loving, safe environment. My daughter loves going to Karen's and adores her.
Molly is very well cared for at Karen's and has the best relationship with Karen she sees Karen like her 2nd Mum. She has learnt so much in the last 2 years.
Communication is 2nd to none Karen is so approachable always wants the best for all children In her care.
I would highly recommend Karen if anyones looking for a childminder. I would be lost without her I go to work and not worry about Molly at all.
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Donelda
on 15/08/2024
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