Steppingstones
Childminder in Milton Keynes
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Female Member since Aug 2017 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
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
September 2025
Days Available: Monday - Friday
Hours: Ideally 8am - 5.30pm with some flexibility
Funding: All government funding is accepted
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 06/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 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
- DBS Check (added 29/03/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid 23 (added 30/09/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 29/03/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 29/03/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Steppingstones. 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.
Both of my boys have attended Karla's & both of them have loved the setting & more importantly, Karla.
When I wanted to return to work after having my second child, I immediately contacted Karla to see if she had space available for Devon. Knowing that my baby was going to such a caring childminder whom I trusted, made the whole transition back into the work place so much easier!
My youngest son (Devon) has attended from age 1-3 years old & in that time, he has learnt so much.
Karla puts a lot of effort into doing fun activities & crafts with the children & Devon was always been very excited to show me his creations.
He also thoroughly enjoyed plenty of outdoor play & socialising with other children, both in the setting & at local meet ups.
The daily updates & photos of what the children have been up to were lovely to see.
Devon has recently started attending nursery full-time & this transition has been a smooth one because Karla has equipped him with the necessary skills. It is because of her, he is happy & confident about facing new challenges & I am very grateful for this!
She really is an exceptional childminder & lovely person :)
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Laura
on 01/10/2024
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Steppingstones
on 03/10/2024:
Laura, Thank you so much for such a lovely review! I’ve enjoyed every second I’ve spent with both boys, they are wonderful! I’m very lucky to have be able to work with your family for so long. I’m sure they are both thriving 😍
Karla took care of our son Omar from ages 1 to 3, and we can’t express enough how grateful we're for her incredible dedication and warmth. From the moment we met her, it was clear she genuinely cares about the well-being and development of the children in her care. Omar immediately felt comfortable and happy with her, which speaks volumes about her nurturing approach.
Karla’s attention to detail is amazing. She consistently provided a safe, fun, and educational environment, filled with creative activities that Omar absolutely loved. Whether it was outdoor play, arts and crafts, or reading time, she always ensured he was engaged and learning something new. We’ve noticed tremendous growth in his social skills and confidence, thanks to Karla’s positive influence.
Not only did Karla care deeply for Omar, but she also communicated regularly with us, giving us peace of mind by keeping us updated on his progress and daily activities. It’s clear that she treated Omar as if he were her own, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to trust with our little one.
we highly recommend Karla to anyone seeking a kind, responsible, and skilled child minder. She truly is a gem, and Omar will forever cherish the memories he made under her care.
Humaira/Usman
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Muhammad
on 19/09/2024
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Steppingstones
on 19/09/2024:
Thank you for such a beautiful review. Omar was an absolute delight to care for! I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing family.
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!
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Paul W
on 16/01/2023
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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.
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Eddieo
on 12/01/2023
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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.
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Alicia
on 04/05/2021
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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.
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HJarman
on 21/02/2021
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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.
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EmmaM
on 21/01/2021
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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.
Karla is the best person I have ever met, my son loves her and he loves her children as well.
My husband and I decided to look for a childminder instead of nursery because my son born prematurely and he needed special attention, he started to go with Karla when he was 2 year and 10 months and at that time he didn’t speak and he didn’t eat solid food, Karla has helped so much! He started speaking and eating solid food in a short time with her help! Also few months ago he left the nappies, with her help of course.
She is the best! And her children are the sweetest boy and girl I have ever seen.
We will always be eternally grateful with you and your children for everything you have done to help Ollie...
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Liz
on 16/05/2019
Response by
Steppingstones
on 16/05/2019:
Thank you for such a wonderful review! It has been our absolute pleasure to have you and Ollie come into our lives.
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