Caroline Lake
Childminder in Northampton
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Female Member since Jan 2014 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 05 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am 56 years old,have four children of my own (34, 32, 23. & 20)
I am Ofsted registered childminder and have experience with young babies.I am also able to collect from Pre schools and nurseries.I will have spaces available from September 2022
I have a no smoking household .We have converted the garage into a brightly coloured playroom filled with different activities for the children to choose from,i also organise weekly craft activities.The children also have access to the whole of the downstairs of the house.I am registered to do 2 and 3 year funding.I am also happy to accept childcare vouchers.
I attend a couple of childminding groups as well as taking the children to the park,feeding the ducks etc.
I attend regular childminding courses,i have completed my Level 3 in Childcare and have a First Aid Certificate.I also have public liability insurance and all my family members including myself are DBS checked.
If you have any other questions please give me a ring i will be happy to help.
My Experience
I have been childminding for 25 years from 3 month old babies to teenagers .
My Qualifications
6 O'lEVELS
Level 3 in Childcare
Certificate on Safeguarding Children (updated 18th March 2017)
Certificate on Supporting Children through Loss and Grief
Certificate in Childrens and Young Peoples Development in Health and Social Care Settings
Certificate on Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse including the Impact on Childern
Certificate on FGM.Forced Marriage Spirit Possession and Honour Based Violence
Certificate on Protecting Children from Child Sexual Exploitation
Certificate on Female Genital Mutilation Recognising and Preventing
Certificate on Children with Additional Needs
Attended a course on Recording Childrens Development
Attended a course on Recognising.Respecting and celebrating the Unique Child
Certificate Brain development,early intervention and positive parenting
Attended a Conference Nurturing Creativity
Certificate in Paediatric First Aid (updated 22 October 2016)
Attended a workshop A shared understanding with parents of their child's development
Attended a workshop The childminders toolkit for overcoming toddler nutrition problems
Certificate in Speech,Language and Communication and Early Phonics
My Availability
I have two full time spaces available and in September 2022
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
£5.00 per 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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/08/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 22/08/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Diploma (added 19/08/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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I can't thank Caroline enough for all she has done for our youngest. She has been with Caroline from 9 months through to 4 years and she has given her a second home. She is always happy going in and often wants to stay and play. She's excited to tell me about what she has done and is always bringing lovely crafts and pictures home. I am going to miss Caroline just as much as my little one will. She has been amazing and just what my daughter needed to get her ready for school.
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Kayleigh
on 20/07/2021
I have been extremely pleased with the care Caroline has provided for my two children age 2 years and nearly 6 years for the past year or so. Her home is a warm & caring environment & she has always made an extra effort to provide the children with activities and toys that interest them. My youngest son has enjoyed creating some beautiful arts and crafts that are now permanent fixtures on our walls at home! He enjoys playing with a range of toys both inside & outside and takes part in music time, playing instruments & singing together. I have received happy, smiling photos of him enjoying his day while I am at work and also have a written account of what he has been up to, which is always lovely to hear. Caroline is a well regarded, and experienced childminder who just loves looking after children.
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on 30/06/2017
I have currently used Caroline for my son since he was 5 months old he is now 7yrs 4 months.
Caroline also childminded for my older child who has significant learning needs and autism. She provided him with the most amazing care I could have wished for.
Caroline currently cares for my 7 yr old who also has needed additional support. She provided him with care from 5 months old. There was always lots of activities and days out provided whilst in her care before starting school. She has been Loving caring and supportive in all areas of his care. She has gone above and beyond even calling me from her holiday abroad when she knew little man was in hospital. True love and care for the little ones and their families all the time.
Caroline has always been willing to accommodate the hours of care we have required providing us with care from 7.30 until 6pm on occasions. My little one will not stay with anyone else but adores Caroline and this speaks volumes to me about the care she has provided him with.
Before school age we received lovely pieces of work and journals of his progress regularly updated and added too. She has provided me with some beautiful memories to keep. My son has also got these first hand experiences of the loving care she has provided him with in our absence whilst we work.
For anyone looking for that perfect home from home loving care for your child look no further than Caroline couldn't highly recommend her enough.
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