Karen P
Childminder in Luton
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder, rated Outstanding at my last inspection (May 2023). I have an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, a Level 3 Early Years SENCo qualification and I am a Forest Childcare Provider and Early Years Eco Scheme setting in the Bushmead area of Luton. I offer a loving 'home from home' setting for all children in my care.
I have professionally cared for children aged from 9 weeks old to 12 years and I have 2 children of my own. However, the setting is open for EYFS children during term time only and I am not available for pickup or drop offs to other settings or and do not provide holiday cover only.
As a member of the Forest Childcare Association, I am committed to ensuring minded children spend lots of time outdoors, all year round. We enjoy outings to woodland areas, nature reserves, lakes and local parks. I encourage my minded children to jump in puddles, collect 'treasure', enjoy 'weather' walks, look for minibeasts, climb trees, roll down hills, to explore and investigate, and appreciate the great outdoors and connect with nature and the setting embeds and embraces environmental responsibility. Wellies and puddle suits are an absolute must at my setting!
When we are at home, I offer a balance of child led and adult led activities which cater for all ages and stages of development, promoting a language rich approach and the children's interests, celebrating their abilities and nurturing their development. These include messy play, creative play, imaginative play, baking, games, planting and growing, sharing books, singing and dancing, yoga and much more to ensure the children in my care have a fun and stimulating time. I am a firm believer that a child learns through play and ensure they are given lots of opportunities to do this. I have lots of age-appropriate resources. I also have an enclosed garden complete with mud kitchen, slide, ride on toys and other play equipment. We also go on outings to the library, soft play, gardening club, stay-and-play groups and visit local towns, often enjoying babycinos in a café.
I am committed to every child in my setting feeling valued and important and I promote the importance of positively working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.
I have memberships for National Trust, English Heritage and the Forest Childcare Association for outings.
All children are required to have healthy, balanced and nutritious meals in my setting.
We have a Labrador Retriever who is fully vaccinated, wormed and flea treated and I have appropriate risk assessments and he has supervised interactions with children in my care.
My Experience
I have professionally cared for many children aged from babies under a year to 12 years and I have 2 children of my own and I also have experience of dealing with children with hearing impairment, visual impairment and learning difficulties.
I am a member of PACEY and The Early Years Alliance.
My Qualifications
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator
- Best Practice Network Level 3 Early Years SENCo
- Luton Early Years Eco Scheme accreditation
- Early Years Professional Development Programme certification (2023-2024)
- NDCS ‘Together, we can implement effective transition for deaf children’
- NDCS ‘Together, we can improve language and communication’
- NDCS 'Together, we can be ready for parents as partners'
- DfE Modules 1-4 (new for 2023): Child Development and the EYFS, Brain Development, PSED Development and Supporting Language Development
- Home Office Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP)
- Community Dental Services: Oral Health in Early Years
- Home Office FGM: Recognising/Preventing FGM V1.3
- PACEY Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene
- Virtual College Prevent Covid-19
- Childcare.co.uk Covid-19 Risk Assessment
- PACEY Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- PACEY Supporting children's emotional wellbeing
- PACEY Delivering the EYFS
- PACEY Introduction to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- EduCare Online Safety Level 2
- EduCare Promoting Positive Behaviour
- EduCare Supporting Early Language Development
- EduCare Improving Children's Learning Through Play
- PACEY Raising Developmental Concerns with Parents
- Makaton
- Childcare.co.uk Characteristics of Effective Learning
- Childcare.co.uk Schemas
- Tubes of Life and Safe at Home Workshop
- Childcare.co.uk Working with Parents
- PACEY Schemas
- Forest Childcare Provider
- PACEY Expectations of Behaviour
- PACEY Effective Partnership Working with Fathers
My Availability
I do not have any available space at present and have a full waitlist for January 2027.
Future availablity will be TERM TIME ONLY funded entitlement places.
Business hours are 0830-1700 Monday to Thursday only, minimum of 8 hours per session, 2 days per week required.
I do not provide school or nursery drop off/collection or holiday cover only.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
No available spaces for Autumn Term and Spring Term waitlist is full.
Any future funded spaces available for 9mo to 2 year old funded hours only. Funding between specific daily hours during term time. Additional hours are charged at £7.00 per hour. Childcare payments accepted. Subject to availability.
I do not offer 3-4 year old funded hours.
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
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- Enhanced DBS Check including Children's Barred List Issued 22/12/2014 Securely stored
- Ofsted Certificate Added 12/10/2016 Securely stored
- First Aid Certificate Added 12/01/2021 Securely stored
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Certificate Added 12/01/2021 Securely stored
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder's nurturing, attentive care, highlighting detailed handovers, frequent photo updates, and varied outings. She's credited with boosting children's confidence, speech and development, treating each child individually, with many families returning for subsequent children and recommending her wholeheartedly.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Karen P. 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.
We honestly cannot thank Karen enough for everything she has done for our son since he started with her at just 11 months old.
From the very beginning, Karen has been so nurturing, caring and understanding. She has played such a huge part in our son’s early years, helping him grow into the little character he is today. We genuinely believe she has helped shape the person he is, and we will always be grateful for the love, encouragement and support she has given him. One thing that has always stood out is just how well Karen knows the children in her care. Her handovers are incredibly detailed, and she always provides frequent photos and updates throughout the day. You never feel out of the loop and can see just how much attention she gives to each child as an individual. It's clear that she doesn't just look after children; she really gets to know them, understands their little personalities and genuinely cares about their development.For me personally, Karen has also become so much more than just a childminder. Over the years, she has become a good friend and someone I could turn to for advice, reassurance and support. She has given me advice that I will carry with me for years to come, and that means more than she probably realises. Leaving to start preschool was a big milestone, but we will always look back on our time with Karen with so much fondness. Jax has been incredibly lucky to have had her in his life, and so have we. Thank you, Karen, for everything, you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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Margaret
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Amazing childminder, highly recomended, amazing with kids and parents. Have learned so much from Karen. Amazing with children and so engaged, as soon as sun is out they are all out and about, whether its going on a walk or local library and alot of arts and crafts on a rainy day. Amazing childminder and my little one still remembers her with a smile on her face.
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Ieva
on 22/07/2026
My daughter was cared for by Karen from the ages of 1 til 3. It was the first time I’d left her with someone other than family, and Karen was fantastic during the settling in period - she really put my mind at ease. I was always impressed at the amount of activities Karen organised for the children and the fun days out they got to experience. Karen would always send lots of updates and pictures throughout the day, I which I really appreciated. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond in caring for your child, ensuring they have fun-filled days where both you as a parent and your child can feel comfortable and content - I can’t recommend Karen enough!
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