Sarah Carne
Childminder in Upper Norwood
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Female Member since Nov 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder graded 'Good' at my last inspection (September 2019). My registration allows me to provide care for children from the ages of 0-17yrs, and I can also provide occasional overnight care for children aged 3+ months. I hold a paediatric first aid certificate. I live with my husband and our two daughters who are 23 and 15 years old. We live on Beauchamp Road, Upper Norwood. I have a full clean driving licence and my vehicle is insured for business use.
We enjoy spending time outdoors and my house is situated near several parks which are within walking distance. I have a garden which is child friendly and I attend local playgroups on a weekly basis.
I have a wonderful selection of indoor and outdoor resources for children of all ages and gender which provides stimulating play and helps children to learn whilst they enjoy themselves.
I provide healthy, nutrional meals and snacks and my menus are available upon request. I received a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 on my food safety inspection in December 2022.
I have recently completed the Early Years Professional Development Programme delivered by Education Development Trust which increases practitioners deep subject knowledge across the core areas of Communication and Language, Early Mathematics and Personal, Emotional and Social Development.
My Experience
I have an experience in childminding children from the age of 6 months. Each child is cared for according to their need and ability.
I value, respect and have cared for children from differing racial origins and cultures.
I have experience of caring for children with special educational needs and have looked after children with medical conditions and food allergies.
My Qualifications
OFSTED Registered
NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Early Years Settings
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Full Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
Observations, Assessment and Planning.
Safeguarding Children.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety.
The 2-year old Progress Check.
Expectations of Behaviour.
Delivering the EYFS.
An Introduction to Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Parenting Level 2.
Observing Children Level 3.
Schemas.
An Introduction to FGM, Forced Marriage, Spirt Possession and Honour-based Violence.
Early Child Development.
Fundamental British Values.
Child Development.
Child Accident Prevention.
Improving Children’s Learning Through Play Level 2.
Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2.
Developing Children’s Numeracy Skills.
Supporting Literacy Skills.
FGM Awareness Level 2.
My Availability
I have spaces available from September 2025. Please contact me to check availability
I am registered to provide the Government 15/30 hours funding for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
I provide school holiday cover Monday to Thursday.
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Please contact me for 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
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 13/03/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah Carne. 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 husband and I couldn't say enough good things about Sarah. As soon as we met her we had no concerns about her looking after our son and I can genuinely say there wasn't a moment when I was worried about him while in Sarah's care. She very evidently cared really deeply for all the children she looked after and did a range of activities with them including park visits, craft and water play. Her house and garden are well kitted out for little ones and her daughter was a great friend to our son too. Sarah looked after our son from 11 months to 2 and there were tears all round when we moved away. We considered Sarah a real expert on all aspects of child development and often benefited from her advice. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.
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