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Karen_Harwood

Childminder in Cambridge (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Sep 2012 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

My name is Karen and I live with my husband, Chris We live in a non-smoking three bedded terrace house in Crathern Way Cambridge which is close to the local primary schools, Kings Hedges Primary, , St Lawrence,
It’s a great location for children as we have numerous local play parks close by, as well as being close to the library, town centre, nature walks and a swimming pool which is open to the public.

Should you decide to take up my services as a Childminder, I will endeavour to put your child/children’s needs first to provide you with the peace of mind that you need to carry out your daily responsibilities, safe in the knowledge that he/she is being cared for in a happy family secure, relaxed and able to enjoy their time spent here.

I have a purpose built playroom with many resources and toys, so that your child/children can learn & experience different cultures of understanding the world. We also have a safe secured enclosed back garden where children can use the water/sand tables and to play other outdoor activities.

I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage for my planning & plan for individual needs to suit the ages & stages of children’s, cultures or backgrounds – so that the child enjoys learning & achieves as much as they can.
I am also a member of the Cambridge Come First Network, quality assurance childminding network which means that childminders are committed to working to a quality high standard.

My standard hours of service are Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm , Offering Part time or Full time spaces, breakfast club & after school club. If you require care outside of these hours, this may be possible through arrangement, even if on a regular basis.

My Experience

I have been a professional Childminder in my own home since 1994, during this time, I have attended many training courses, to keep up to date with my professional knowledge.
I have been working with a full time assistant

My Qualifications

I have attended many training courses, to keep up to date with my professional knowledge.
I have a CACHE level 3 in childminding
First Aid trainning
Child protection and safeguarding children
Food Hygiene

My full time assistant
First aid trainning
child protection
Food Hygine

My Availability

we work from 7am till 6pm monday to friday
we do not work bank holidays and normaly take 4 weeks holiday a year, this is all planned at the begining of each year.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes 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: 01/05/2025

My Fees

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

£6.00 an hour

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

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.

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Good
24 July 2024
A welcoming and inclusive childcare setting offers good quality education and fosters strong attachments. Children enjoy a safe environment where they build strong bonds with attentive staff. Good-quality teaching introduces real-life contexts, enhancing learning experiences. While communication with parents is effective, more mark-making opportunities and consistent focus on children's interests could further improve the overall learning experience.
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5 September 2018 - Good
29 July 2015 - Good
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