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Carol

Childminder in Ipswich

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Rates from
£6.50/hr
Member
1 year
Last seen
01 Oct 2026
Updated
Sep 2026
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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
DBS Check
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare
Highly Rated
Funded Childcare

About Me

Welcome to stepping Stones Childcare a home based setting where children get to feel safe and valued and where we go on lots of adventures outdoors to local parks, farms and forests, local groups and community based experiences such as library story times. I believe in play based learning and lean into children’s interests as much as possible.
About me;
Hello my name is Carol I live with my husband Toby and our daughter Violet (10)I have 2 grown up children and a stepson whom visits us at weekends.
I currently work term time only within the hours of 8-5.

My Experience

I have over 25 years experience of working in early years. In my time I have worked as a child health advisor, a preschool keyworker and a preschool senco and have more recently returned to childminding (April 2024) to be more present for my own child as she navigates primary school.
In June 2026 I received a strong in all areas grading from Ofsted.

My Qualifications

I have a level 3 in childcare learning and development
A certificate in home based childcare
I am a qualified senco
Have paediatric first aid training
I have safeguarding training

My Availability

I currently have a space available from January 2027 due to one of my families emigrating. Please do get in touch to enquire days and times and whether I have availability.

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Available
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Last updated 20/09/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour

Available on request

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

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.

Latest Inspection Report Card

3 June 2026
Exceptional 0 categories
Strong standard 6 categories
Expected standard 0 categories
Needs attention 0 categories
Urgent improvement 0 categories
Safeguarding standards met
This childminder achieved a strong standard across all six inspected areas, including achievement, behaviour, welfare, curriculum, inclusion, and leadership. Safeguarding standards are met, and both parts of the Childcare Register requirements are fulfilled. Children are described as happy, settled, and making rapid progress, with strong communication skills and confident, exemplary behaviour. The setting offers an inclusive, well-resourced environment with effective support for children facing barriers to learning, alongside strong partnerships with parents and outside agencies. One suggested next step is to continue strengthening approaches for children needing extra support, to maximise impact on their achievement and wellbeing.
Summary generated by AI from the report card.

My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 26/08/2025)
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