Karen G
Childminder in Salisbury
Female Member since Apr 2012 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 02 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi there and thank you for taking the time to enquire about my childminding services. I live on Bishopdown Farm with my husband and three older children plus the very lovely George, our Cockapoo. I have many years experience with children of all ages and like to think that I create a home from home experience for the children in my care. We have the advantage of being very close to the wonderful Castle Hill Country Park and surrounding area and have many playparks situated nearby. We are a short drive from Salisbury and I like to make use of the local facilities regularly.
Day to day, we make time for outside play, craft activities and local trips out, plus visits to local toddler groups. The children have fun with puzzles, board games, drawing, lego, playdough etc. and have access to a wide range of play resources, books and toys in our playroom. We have a lovely garden that the children have access to with opportunities to explore water, sand and nature.
We have lots of fun and I work with parents to ensure the children are settled in well and are meeting their development milestones. I am patient, kind and loving with the children in my care and strive for a calm, learning environment where children make close friendships within the group.
My Experience
Initially, I worked as a Nanny in Greater London for 13 years working with families in their own homes. After relocating to Salisbury, I have worked as a childminder for the last 16 years and was graded Good with an area of outstanding for 'positive behaviour and attitudes' in my last inspection. My experience ranges from new born to teenagers but usually the children in my setting are aged 6 months to 12 years old. I have experience with children that have additional needs and those that need regular medications i.e asthma inhalers.
My Qualifications
I have a Level 3 Diploma in the Children's and Young Peoples Workforce and hold a current first aid certificate. Training and learning is ongoing and I try to attend regular training sessions to cover various topics in childcare and education.
My Availability
I now have availability from August 2026 when I will have two spaces for children aged between 6 months and 5 years old. Times available are from 8am until 6pm for those that haven’t yet started school. The spaces available are for Tues, Weds and Thurs. Unfortunately I do not have any spaces for children that are needing to be collected from school or local preschools. Do contact me for further information.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Fees are in line with other local providers and are £6per hour.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs at Greentrees Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 24/10/2025)
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