Carolyn
Childminder in Eastbourne
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Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 11 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My setting, "Carolyn's Kiddies" is based in Hampden Park (on the Langney side of the railway line) on a bus route & a short walk from the railway station. I live with my husband & our 27 year old daughter together with her Guinea pig & our 2 year old Springer Spaniel.
I have been an Ofsted Registered Childminder since April 2004.
My home & car are fully insured for business purposes & I have Public Liability Insurance.
My daughter has a Level 2 in childcare, a paedeatric first aid qualification, & occasionally works part-time as my assistant when required. I offer a "home from home" service with a relaxed, fun & happy atmosphere with a strong emphasis on Learning through Play. We spend as much time outside as possible, & have plenty of free play which allows the children to explore their environment alongside promoting their independence. We enjoy trips out to parks, Miniature Railway, Knockhatch, Paradise Park, Drusillas, the beach, farms, library, soft play, harbour, woods etc alongside lots of activities at home including free-play, art & crafts, messy play, baking, stories, music, role-play & garden play.
I work in partnership with you, as parent or guardian, to ensure your child settles well, is happy & has a wide range of learning opportunities
My Experience
I have cared for children between the ages of 0-11 years, including siblings of several families, since I began childminding in 2004.
I still care for children who came to me as babies, during their school holidays.
We also have visits & get-togethers with ex-Kiddies & catching up with them, & their families, & to see their progress is very rewarding.
I have extensive experience with babies & toddlers & love working with the 0-4 year old age range, helping them to grow & develop into happy, confident & independent individuals.
Last Ofsted inspection in April 2023. Graded as 'Met' due to there not being any children in attendance on the day.
My Qualifications
Level 3 in Home-based Childcare
Paedeatric First Aid
Safeguarding 1 & 2
EYFS courses
My Availability
Please contact me for current vacancy details.
My opening days/hours are Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 5pm.
Funded 15 or 30 hours accepted with no additional charges & all outings included.
No school runs, sorry.
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| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | 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: 06/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
8am to 5pm £6.00
Either side of these hours £10ph
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 14/06/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Carolyn. 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.
My daughter had been going to her since she was 5 months old - she's now 2. She loves being there and has so much fun. They go out to places like Treasure Island or the miniature railway and have lots of fun in Carolyn's house too. She is absolute amazing with them and my daughter loves her
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Stacey
on 14/08/2018
Response by
Carolyn
on 17/08/2018:
Thank you SO much 😘
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