Steppingstones
Childminder in Milton Keynes
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Female Member since Aug 2017 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login 28 Jun 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Karla and I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I live in Shenley Brook End, very close the the secondary school. I live with my 2 children and our little sausage dog. I offer after school care for Long Meadow School. I offer a warm and loving ‘home from home’ environment, where outside play, arts and crafts, a variety of toys and games and locals trips are part of our daily routine. We have a good size garden and sheltered play/arts and crafts area that allows for free messy play.I have a smoke free home.
I have come from working in a school/college background with additional experience in supporting children and young adults with special educational needs. I hold a Paediatric first aid certificate and have completed a childminding course. I am fully insured, hold a Food hygiene certificate and I have registered with Ofsted. Also, I have children of my own, so your can be assured your child is in experienced and caring hands.
My Experience
I have experience working in a first school in a variety of roles including SEN 1:1, Teaching assistant. I worked for MacIntyre as Community learning facilitator, supporting young adults with learning disabilities access education. I used to volunteer as an assistant Rainbow Leader within girlguiding and as I mentioned before I also have my own children.
My Qualifications
Childminder introductory training
Safeguarding children
FGM awareness
Full paediatric first aid course (12 hours)
Epilepsy awareness and emergency medication training
Positive behaviour management
My Availability
I will have 2 vacancies for full time places from September 2024.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 08/05/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6.00 per hour - Food, Drink, nappies & wipes are provided.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Long Meadow School
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
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 29/03/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 27/02/2019)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 29/03/2021)
- DBS Check (added 29/03/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/01/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Steppingstones. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Karla has been picking my son up from school for the last couple of years. My son loves going to her house and seeing her. Karla is really friendly, reliable and is an excellent childminder. I can't rate her highly enough!
by Paul W about Steppingstones on 16/01/2023
Response by Steppingstones on 18/01/2023:
Thank you for such wonderful review :) I always look for to seeing him too!
Karla is truly incredible and I simply cannot imagine our children’s lives without her, she has enriched them immeasurably. Calm, engaged and funny, Karlas care is warm and meticulous. The environment Karla creates for the children is varied and stimulating, with lots of time outdoors in local parks and woods, at local playgroups, or at home and in the garden with great toys and learning toys/games. A wonderful, nurturing environment where children flourish and Karla’s education experience shows each day in the Children’s behavior and development.
She also provides photo updates at the end of each day which I always look forward to.
Our Children are so happy there It’s a home away from home for them.
by Eddieo about Steppingstones on 12/01/2023
Response by Steppingstones on 12/01/2023:
Such an incredible review! Thank you so much for such kind words. It means the world to me.
My little girl Mia has been going to Karla’s since she was 16 months old and she is nearly 4 and in that time Mia has learnt so much and I am so grateful that with Karla previous experience of working at a school my little girl is all ready for school when she starts in September.
Karla is such a caring person and looks after the children as if they are her own. She is very creative with all the different activities that she comes up with and the children love it! Mia is always so excited to bring home all the things she has made.
The photos and videos that we receive at the end of each day are lovely to see!
I genuinely couldn’t ask for a better childminder and would definitely recommend.
by Alicia about Steppingstones on 04/05/2021
Response by Steppingstones on 17/05/2021:
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It’s been our pleasure. It won’t be the same without her 💚
My little girl Hazel started going to Karla’s aged 2, having previously been in a nursery setting. From the first time meeting Karla we knew she was exactly what we wanted for Hazel. Karla is such a warm, welcoming person and is always wearing a smile.
Karla offers a wonderful home from home setting filled with love, care and lots of fun and learning. Karla is so creative and we love how proud Hazel is when she shows us what she has made. We also love the pictures and videos that Karla sends at the end of the day.
Hazel loves going to Karla’s and often asks if she can go at the weekend too.
We couldn’t have hoped for a better childminder and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karla.
by HJarman about Steppingstones on 21/02/2021
Response by Steppingstones on 21/02/2021:
Thank you for such a wonderful review. It really does mean so much to know that Hazel is as happy here as we are having her! Plus, she gives the best cuddles :)
My little girl started with Karla when she was 9 months and she’s now 3 1/2 years old.
Karla was definitely the perfect choice and Isla loves going and the amount she learns during her time there is incredible. It really is a home from home.
Karla amazes me with the varied activities and ideas she comes up with and i love seeing the photos and videos at the end of each day.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Karla.
by EmmaM about Steppingstones on 21/01/2021
Response by Steppingstones on 16/02/2021:
Emma, thank you so much for writing such a beautiful message, it really does mean the world to us!
It had been our pleasure to watch Miss I grow into a funny and smart & lovely little lady. We will miss her so much when she starts school.
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