K_Parry
Childminder in Coventry
Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 16 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Karen Parry and I am a child minder in Coundon Coventry. I work alongside my sister Kim. We also have an assistant, Kim's daughter, Chelsea.
We are all Level 3 qualified and Chelsea also has a level 3 as an EY SENCO. We are all OFSTED REGISTERED and have been ACCREDITED TO OFFER FREE ENTITLEMENT FUNDING FOR 2, 3-4 YEAR OLDS as part of Children Come First Childminding Network in Coventry.
Most recent Ofsted was October 2024 and rated Good.
Our setting is located at the rear of the house. The setting is fully heated/ventiliated and has its' own bathroom facilities. The setting and the garden are fully secure with a security camera situated at the front gate. The garden is fully enclosed and safe with Astro Turf. This enables us to use the outside area during all seasons, as we have a Canopy up which helps to protect children from all weather's.
Our daily routine combines structured and unstructured learning to enable all children to reach their full potential. Our monthly planning is carried out in advance and is displayed on our setting notice board.
The setting has equipment to help develop children in the main Seven areas of learning and development: and we plan our activities to incorporate the EYFS.
We have various ICT equipment ranging from computers to programmable toys.
We have a library area with books covering a variety of topics. We also have story sacks which help the children widen their interest in reading.
We also have a home corner which includes a wooden play kitchen,Washing Machine, Microwave, Iron and Toaster etc
Our tuff tray area enables us to rotate the toys so that all children can find something that they enjoy.ie. lego, dinosaurs, farms.
The tuff tray also plays an important part in our Art and Craft Activites as we use it for messy play (corn Flour, Foam) and for water Activites.
We have a wide range of craft materials including paints, tissue paper, crayons and play dough.
We take part in carpet time where we read stories, sing songs and take part in discussions. We also learn makaton and sing using makaton.
We also have a lot of outside equipment such as parachute, Outside water area, slide, rocker and stompers. Plus ride on toys.
We encourage the children to express themselves, and one way of doing this is to use our feelings mirror.
We have a large amount of space in our setting which enables the children to play and take part in Activites safely.
We all love working with children and thoroughly enjoy our work. We work on a fully inclusive basis and offer a kind and caring setting.
If you have liked what you have read, Please do not hesitate to contact us and arrange a visit. We would be delighted to meet you.
Contact us
Karen & kim's childcare
My Experience
We have experience with children with Special Needs,Diabetes Type 1 and Asthma. Chelsea has makaton level 1 and 2 training and has also trained as an EY SENCO.
My Qualifications
Kim, Chelsea and I have all got NVQ Level 3 Qualifications. Chelsea also has a level 3 as an EY Senco.
We are trained in many areas:
Safeguarding children.
Paediatric First Aid.
Epi-pens.
Diabetes.
Food Hygiene.
Risk Assessment.
Health and Safety.
Courses which enhance the children's learning. i.e Fun with Paint.
Makaton
Plus webinars that we participate in
Members Of Pacey
My Availability
We have full and part time spaces available. We have funded spaces available.
7:30am-4:45pm Tues-Thurs
7:30am-4:00pm Fri
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please Contact to arrange a visit and discuss Fees.
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 08/04/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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My little girl has been going here 1 morning a week for over a month now.
She looks forward to going every time.
Karen Kim and Chelsea seem to do a lovely job at looking after the children. They made me feel at ease when leaving my little one.
Also a lovely safe environment they have too. :-)
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by
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on 22/10/2012
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