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Lakeside

Childminder in Ascot (also available for babysitting)

Female Member since Aug 2009 Last Updated Nov 2020 Last Login Feb 2024

My Summary

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

About Me

My name is Karen Abbas and I have availability for both a full time and part time basis baby/toddler. I have been successfully working as a full time childminder since 2009.
Covid-19 changes have been put into place, and I am quite confident that as we start back in September, the changes will be successful.

My Experience

I have been in full-time work since qualifying as a Nursery Nurse in 1986; mainly working in the private sector as a Nanny and have experience with children birth - 12yrs. I spent 9 years working in West London as a Nanny to 5 children so have hands on experience with a large amount of children between the ages of 9yrs - newborn.

I became a Childminder when my little boy had had enough of going to 'work' with his mummy; not wanting to put him in day care while I went to look after other children, the obvious choice was to turn my talents to Childminding.
I offer everything from drawing, painting, playdough, cooking, pre-reading,pre-writing skills, a large assortment of books for various ages, building blocks, train track, farm and zoo animals, dressing up area, imaginative corner, kitchen and role play equipment aswell as exciting trips out to various parks, farms, playcentres, local walks to the woods, feeding the ducks, visits to the local library, and the regular walk to school twice a day in term time; everything a little one would want to get involved with.
Our motto at Lakeside Childcare is simple 'Its all about having fun'
All references are available to read, and I have no objection to you contacting my previous employers or the parents of my minded children.

Ofsted Inspections over the past 10yrs were GOOD - OUTSTANDING - GOOD (last inspection was July 2020)

My Qualifications

NNEB - 1986
Childcare Practice (Homebased) Level 3 - 14th April 2009
Paediatric First Aid Course - 2015(repeated every 3 years)
Child Protection Training - 2013
NCMA Memeber - July 2009 to present day
Public Liability Insurance - 00092453
Ofsted Registered EY394160 - July 2020 GOOD

Next Ofsted Inspection due July 2024

My Availability

I am available 5 days a week 7.30 - 5.30pm
Breakfast is provided, but lunch must be a packed lunch box. Due to Covid 19 I have had to change my meal options. After school warm snacks are offered, toasted crumpets, tea cakes and toast along with fruit are provided, along with healthy snacks and drinks.
Clear lidded boxes are provided for indoor/outdoor shoes, coats and spare clothes.
I offer a fully equiped outside playroom, with indoor space which leads straight out onto the decking. .. Toys are available for all ages, trikes, balls, bikes. Water play only at the minute (Covid guidelines suggests we don’t use sand as yet) dolls and prams, rocker toys and numerous outdoor equipment available.
I have provision for babies and toddlers; quiet room and rest room; downstairs WC with faciilities for nappy changing.

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Before School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 14/11/2020

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour
  • Babysitting from £10.00 per hour

Please phone for further information and come and take a look at what I have to offer.

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
24 July 2019
13 May 2015 - Outstanding
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