Karen Lyons
Childminder in Chingford (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
Registered Childminder Since 1997
About Me
I am a long term Chingford resident, mum to seven adult children and a proud new grandmother. As well as having a passion for caring for children, I enjoy being the owner of two friendly dogs and love the outdoors and competitive running.
I provide a relaxed and supportive space for children at my house conveniently located opposite Chingford Station, where they can spend time indoors or in the garden. I provide a range of breakfast and after school snack options but am also happy to serve any food your child brings with them.
I have
looked after many children for a number of years each and provided continuity of care for them between school and ad hoc babysitting when needed
My Experience
I have been registered as a childminder since 1997 and have looked after children professionally from ages 6 months through to the end of primary school, including children with additional needs, as well as raising my own children. I was also a Cub Scout Leader for a number of years, leading regular sessions as well as residential trips and outdoor activities.
I keep up to date with all the essential childcare qualifications, including paediatric first aid and child safeguarding.
I am also a qualified accounting technician, a background which gives me the skills to ensure invoices and other childminding related administration are professional and prompt.
My Qualifications
AAT EXAMS
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
INTRODUCTION TO CHILDMINDING
A LEVEL ACCOUNTING
BTEC NATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN COURSE COMPLETED
DRIVING LICIENCE HELD FOR 30 YEARS
My Availability
My availability
Childminding
Monday to Friday term time
School pick up and drop off available for:
•? ?St Mary Catholic Primary School Chingford
•? ?Chingford C of E School
•? ?Normanhurst School
Morning arrival from 7am
Evening pick up until 6.30pm
Some childminding outside of these hours can be offered - to discuss on an individual basis
Babysitting
Evenings - to discuss on an individual basis
My Fees
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
Fees per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chingford CofE Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Normanhurst School
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.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 01/10/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/10/2019)
- Training Certificate: Health and Self-Care (added 12/05/2020)
- Reference (added 03/10/2019)
- Training Certificate (added 03/10/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 01/10/2019)
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