Karen Perry
Childminder in Tidworth
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Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 20 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a registered childminder with Ofsted and a member of the National Childminding Association.I have been working with children for 28 years,inc NSPCC and a nursery setting untill 19years ago when i started childminding from home. I have 3 children,all have left home. we offer home from home environment, with a varied daily range of activities.
My Experience
28 years working with children from ages 6mths up to 12 years of age.5 yrs working with the NSPCC involving.working with children with disabilities plus respite care. and 5 yrs working in a nursery setting with babies and toddlers.19yrs working for myself with children ages from 6mths to teenage years. We enjoy indoor and outdoor activities with a large enclosed garden.
My Qualifications
First Aid. Basic Food Hygene. Child Protection. Take 10 for play. Early Years Foundation Stage courses. ICP - Introduction to childminding practice course. NSPCC - training.safeguarding, plus upto date relevant training.
My Availability
Working hours 7.30am till 17.30.Mon-Thur. Friday 07.30-13.00 early years spaces available now. please phone for information,Monday - Friday
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| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 17/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.25 per hour
1 to 2 hours part time £5.25 per hour,full time £5.25 per hour,. +funded hours accepted plus taxfree childcare
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs at Clarendon Junior School
- I provide pick ups at Clarendon Infants' School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 04/09/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 04/09/2024)
- UK Passport (added 21/02/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder has received consistently excellent reviews from numerous parents. She is described as caring, loving, and flexible, providing a welcoming home-from-home environment. Parents praise her for supporting children's development, offering engaging activities, and easing the transition back to work. Many highlight the childminder's communication skills and ability to accommodate various schedules. Overall, she is highly recommended for her exceptional care and dedication.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for karen perry. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Karen has been looking after both of my little boys for just coming up to a year now . My youngest from around 9 months and the oldest from nearly 2 . She has been extremely accommodating to all our needs and made the transition for me from maternity leave back to work a lot easier knowing that my children are being well looked after . Our eldest needs abit more extra support and Karen has been more than happy to learn and support him throughout the day when he’s there . I can’t fault Karen in anyway where looking after our children is concerned she’s excellent and both my children love going to see her!
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Emma
on 06/01/2025
My son has been with Karen since September originally doing 1 day a week and moving upwards to 3.
Karen has been flexible with what I need allowing me to change my timings month by month based on my husband's work. She is also good at communicating how my son had been.
Karen does crafts with the children and it's lovely to see what things my son produces.
It took a while for my son to be ok being without me but Karen was patient and willing to try different techniques to put him at ease.
Karen has been a great childminder for my son and the only reason we are leaving is due to a relocation
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Tegan
on 25/11/2024
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karen perry
on 09/01/2025:
thank you for the above.it was a pleasure having your son,even though it was a short time he enjoyed interacting with the other children experiencing different things. I wish you all good luck in your new home.
My son was with Karen for 3 years from 6 months and I couldn’t of asked for a better childminder…my son loved going to Karen’s she made it a home from home place what I wanted as my son was only 6 months.
Karen is a kind,caring,loving and understandable person and is willing to help you out in any way possible.Her energy,love and passion with the kids as a childminder is everything you want and need knowing your child is well looked after,enjoying themselves while you are busy at work.Her family are a bonus too so welcoming and friendly.
My son’s learning,confidences,potty training,speech,making friends,manners,numbers,eating just everything came to him like duck in water and I can’t thank Karen enough for being a huge part of our life’s with Harvey’s milestones while with her as my son used to call her home(childminders)his second home.
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zoe
on 13/08/2023
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karen perry
on 16/08/2023:
Thank you for your kind words Zoe.Harvey was a delightful little boy with lots of character who always bought a smile to my face. he always enjoyed taking part in new activities and I'm sure he has developed as he has covered new areas.i wish you all the best for the future. karen
Karen was very welcoming to my wife and I from day one. Due to a last minute falling through of our original childcare plan, we were very desperate to get our little one year old into nursery as both parents work. Karen was very understanding of our situation and offered us a bespoke short term contract (around 4 weeks) to hold on to Mesi before a spot was to free up for her at nursery. Mesi has been taken care of well during her time with Karen. Karen had really helped us out when we needed help, and we would both recommend her any time.
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Kali
on 04/08/2023
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karen perry
on 04/08/2023:
Thank you for your review. I was glad to be able to help you out for a short period and I wish Mesi all the best for when she starts a new venture into nursery.
My daughter has been going to Karen since July 22, I was very nervous at first but soon put at ease. My daughter loves going to Karen, she loves learning and being creative. Sometimes it's a struggle to get her to leave! Overall would recommend Karen to anyone who was to ask for a childminder in the area.
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Charlott
on 05/07/2023
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karen perry
on 05/07/2023:
Thank you for your review. your daughter is a very happy little girl and is willing to try different things.she loves the garden and outside play.karen
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