Carol Lowrey
Childminder in Ashburton (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Carol I am married to Mark,and we have 2 children who's ages are 27& 24 & we live in Ashburton, I have been an Ofsted registered childminder since October 2009.
I aim to offer quality childcare which is tailored to meet the needs of each individual. I am acutely aware of the need for parents to totally trust and rely on their childminder, after all you are about to leave the most precious person to you in the care of someone you don't really know. Which is why I would like to offer a very flexible approach and offer you the opportunity to meet myself a few times with your child in my setting to get to know myself a little better and to reassure you that i will endeavor to look after your child to the best of my ability and offer them a very safe, happy, secure and stimulating environment. We have regular visits to the park, Stover Country Park, farms etc as well as having a fun time in the home and in our Fun garden. We like to Get outside as much as the weather will allow us to, so we can explore, play, move and grow!
On my last inspection I was awarded A MET grade as I didn’t have any Early Years children during my inspection . My previous two inspections I received OUTSTANDING grade (January 2010) & (January
I am also a funded Childminder :-
Which means I am registered to accept the 2 Year old funding (golden ticket)
Along with the 15 hours funding or the extended entitlement funding of 30 hours
Please contact me if you think I can help with your childcare needs.
Look forward to hearing from you
Carol
My Experience
Worked on a children's ward in a hospital
worked in paediatric outpatients
Being a parent and bringing up two children aged 27 &
24.
I’ve been registered with OFSTED and childminder for just over 13 years
My Qualifications
Completed and passed unit 1 of the diploma in homebased childcare
Paediatric First Aid
AXS01 (principles of training every child matters) and where intergrated working fits in.
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Food Safety awareness
SEN/Code of practice workshop
Hormones and Harmony
Time for parents
Keeping up with the children Numeracy course
Keeping up with the children Literacy course
OCR level 2 in Adult Literacy
OCR level 2 in Adult Numeracy
child development, observational assessment and planning and inclusion workshop.
Ofsted update training
Risk assessment course
Childhood illnesses
Children, Death, Loss and Bereavement
Coping with challenging behaviour
working with babies and planning a suitable daily routine
Eating disorders
Unique child and positive Relationships
Quality and inclusion
ICAN (understanding Language)
Inter Agency Child Protection training Level 3
Managing Individuals & Teams
Team Building
Teignbridge Combined network & OFSTED update (2012)
Risk Assessment
Staff Appraisal Systems
Early Years Conference
Early Years Foundation Stage Briefing
South Hams Provider Network Meeting ( covering Welfare Requirements, Safeguarding, Ofsted Update Information)
How To Tackle Those Difficult Conversations With Parents
Exploring Cultures
Being A Reflective Practitioner
Two Year Old Development Check
Level 3 diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce
Lots of other courses completed since the above all certificates can be viewed in my portfolio.
My Availability
Please contact for availability
I can accommodate short term care as well as long term. (Ratios permitting)
I work from 7.00am although there is an additional fee per hour until 8.00am
I will try and be as flexible as I can to fit in with your working rota.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Fees on Enquiry
Babysitting by arrangement all areas considered
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 21/06/2022)
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