Karen
Childminder in Falkirk
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Female Member since Sep 2011 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi! My name is Karen! I have been a Registered Childminder for 30 years now and live in the Falkirk area. I am a funded provider with Falkirk Council and can provide your child with a funded space or even blend care with your nursery. I live within 2 minutes of Polmont Railway Station and the main bus routes and am just off junction 4 of the M9 motorway which is ideal for commuters to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. I love looking after young children and enjoy getting out and about to local parks, soft plays, toddler groups etc. Over the summer holidays we enjoy day trips to the beach, zoo, jumping on the train and visiting the museums in Edinburgh/Glasgow ..... anything that is fun for the children really! I can pick up from St Margaret's nursery/school and Wallacestone nursery/school. Other local nurseries/schools can be considered too! Please give me a call to discuss your childcare needs. Thank you for looking at my profile!
My Experience
I have been Registered for 30
years and have a wealth of experience of childcare. I have 4 grown up children of my own and have worked with many families over the past 30 odd years.
My Qualifications
When I registered as a childminder in 1992 we did not need to have formal qualifications, however in January 2020, I gained a qualification , SVQ3 Social Services Children and Young People SCQF Level 7. Raising 4 children of my own and many more over the past 30 years means that I have wealth of experience. I continuously keep myself up to date with training I feel will further improve my skills. I hold many certificates for the courses I have attended. I also have experience of working with children with special needs and those who have allergies. From August 2020 I will be able to offer free funded hours for eligible 2,3 and 4 year olds. Please contact me for more information.
My Availability
***** funded hours in partnership with Falkirk Council available ******
***** free blended hours with local nurseries available from August 2020. Has your child not been allocated their full 30 hours free per week? I can help. Contact me for more information!
???SCHOOL HOLIDAY COVER AVAILABLE FOR EASTER AND SUMMER 2024 ? ??
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
I charge approx £5 per hour depending upon the number of hours contracted for.
Before/after school rates tend to be charged per session.
Free funded hours available.
I accept Childcare vouchers and I am also registered with the government tax free childcare scheme.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Maddiston Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Margaret's Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Wallacestone Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Westquarter Primary School
- I provide pick ups at St Andrew's RC Primary School
My Documents
- Inspection Report (added 28/09/2023)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 09/04/2019)
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