Caroline

Childminder in Tamworth

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Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 11 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered

First Aid Training

DBS Check

Newborn Experience

Full Driving Licence

Own Car

School Pickups

2 Year old Funded Childcare

3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare

Key Worker Childcare

I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi,my name is Caroline and I've been Childminding since September 2015,I call my business Mrs.T's Happy Tots" childminding,I am OFSTED registered and was inspected in June 2023 when I was awarded a GOOD grade.I live on the AbbotsGate estate just off the Glascote road with my husband Paul and 2 of my 5 children.Girls aged 18 & 16,We also have a 5 year old chocolate Labrador called Oakley .I live in a detached property and work from my cabin which was purpose built for me & back garden for your little ones to play and enjoy every minute that they spend with me.

My Experience

I have had lots & lots of experience raising my own 5 children and having 5 brothers that all have children too there was always babies and little ones to look after.I have 4 Grandchildren and another arriving in July,aged between 7 years to 3 years old.Before childminding I was a volunteer parent helper at my daughters school and helped in reception class which I loved and was very rewarding.Living on AbbotsGate is an ideal location for the near by lakes for walks and feeding the ducks and the town centre isn't too far so visits to the park are a must.

My Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene
Allergen Training
Safe Guarding Children
EYFS
Business

My Availability

Working hours & days are…..Monday-Friday. 7.30am-5.30pm
No availability atm
Availability from September 2025
Monday & Thursday full time hours

From September 2021 I will be doing school drop off and collecting from William McGregor School.

I will be taking all new funding starting April 2023 alongside Think 2 funding and 3/4 year
funding also government tax scheme funding.
In my first recent Ofsted inspection I was awarded a GOOD.

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Last Updated: 28/02/2025

My Fees

Childminding from £5.50 per hour

Monday-Friday. 7.30am-5.30pm

Rates start from £5.50 per hour

I take all new funding plus Think 2 funding also 3/4 year funding.
In my first recent Ofsted inspection I was awarded a GOOD.
My recent Ofsted inspection I was awarded a GOOD

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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Good

27 June 2023

The childminder delivers a well-designed curriculum focused on effective communication and language development. Children benefit from an environment rich in text and books, promoting early literacy skills. Parents express satisfaction with the care provided, noting good relationships and progress in communication skills. The childminder prioritizes personal, social, and emotional development alongside language skills. An area for improvement is enhancing opportunities for children to develop critical thinking skills by allowing them to find their own solutions to challenges.

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8 August 2017 - Good

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Amazing Childminder

Caroline was amazing she looked after our son like he was her own, he improved massively whilst with her. I never worried when she had him.

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by Parent on 22/04/2018

Anna

Caroline is great lady, who looked after to my children by the summer holiday. My children were very enjoyed. Thank you Caroline.

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by Parent on 11/09/2015

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