Karen
Childminder in Barry
Female Member since May 2025 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 05 Jun 2025
My Summary
About Me
Living in the in the west end of Barry with my husband and our two children (all DBS checked), I am ideally located to the beach, parks and the Knap. I regularly make use of these wonderful local areas to enrich the children’s daily experiences and learning. We also attend local activities such as rhyme and sign sessions at the library, playgroups and soft play centres. I enjoy taking the children on outings to places like local farms, Cardiff Bay, and St Fagans, helping to broaden their horizons in fun and engaging ways.
My approach
I promote positive behaviour and encourage children to be kind, respectful, and considerate of others. My aim is to create a stimulating, safe and happy environment where children can flourish and reach their full potential - socially, physically and emotionally.
By tailoring activities to each child’s individual needs and development, I offer a mix of adult-led and child-initiated play. My goal is to teach children how to think and not what to think - fostering curiosity, independence and a life long love of learning.
My setting
I offer a warm and welcoming home environment, with dedicated sleeping area and a spacious living room for play. My kitchen doubles as a creative space for crafts, messy play and baking activities.
Outdoors I have an enclosed rear garden, equipped with a slide, ride-on-toys, mud kitchen, sand and water play as well as balls and hoops - providing plenty of opportunities for physical activity and imaginative play.
Please feel free to contact me.
My Experience
I am a dedicated and professional childminder with over 20 years raising my own children, alongside more than 12 years professional childminding experience. I have cared for children of all ages, including babies as young as 12 weeks old.
I am registered to look after for six children from 0-12 years old, with a maximum of no more than 2 under 18 months old. Providing care in a home based setting, allows me to develop strong, nurturing relationships with the children and create a warm, safe environment where they can thrive.
I work closely with the parents to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met, offering consistent communication and collaborative approach to care. My aim is to always provide a supportive, engaging and loving environment that encourages children’s development and wellbeing.
My Qualifications
Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding (level 3).
Work Welsh online course - entry level
My Availability
Full-time and part-time spaces currently available. School drop off/picks up considered in Barry area.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 30/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
Daily rates for under 5 years. Hourly rate for before and after school.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Romilly Community Primary School
- I provide pick ups at High Street Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Wales Certificate (added 23/05/2025)
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