Karen Ha
Childminder in Portsmouth
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Female Member since Dec 2009 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live in the Copnor area of Portsmouth with my husband and two children aged 13 and 14. I am Ofsted registered and have been childminding since 2008.
My last 2 inspections I was graded Outstanding.
I love my job and attend playgroups, visit libraries, parks, soft play areas.
I have a vast variety of educational toys for children to play with and do various craft activities, cooking, singing/dance sessions, messy play, games etc in my home.
I have a large decked and paved garden with a see-saw, water/sand/soil tray, scooters, trikes, skipping rope etc to keep children active and enjoying the outside area.
My home is warm and welcoming and the children that come here feel safe, secure and have a great time.
My Experience
I've had work experience at Nurseries and Schools through my BTEC.
I have worked as a classroom assistant in a Reception class for 5 years. Working with 4 and 5 year olds.
Being a Mum has giving me a lot of experience.
I have minded children from 4 months to 13 years.
My Qualifications
In 1997 I completed a 2year BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies.
I commit myself to attending regular training courses and workshops, about 4 to 5 a year.
Paediatric 1st Aid Certificate.
Early years foundation stage workshop
Learning in a secure relationship workshop
Cultural awareness workshop
Sensory play workshop
Supporting children's behaviour
Safe guarding children basic awareness
Boogie mites workshop
Mathematics in early years provision workshop
Communication through messy play workshop
Flexicare for older children workshop
Food Safety level 2
Makaton stages 1,2,3 and 4
On going training through online courses.
My Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday available. I only work term time.
I am not doing school runs at present
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/05/2021 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
Standard rate is £4.50 an hour.
School pick up and part time may vary depending on how many hours needed.
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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