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Karen Ha

Childminder in Portsmouth

5 stars

Usually responds within 3 hours

Female Member since Dec 2009 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Feb 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Outstanding Rated
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I live in the Copnor area of Portsmouth with my husband and two children aged 13 and 14. I am Ofsted registered and have been childminding since 2008.

My last 2 inspections I was graded Outstanding.

I love my job and attend playgroups, visit libraries, parks, soft play areas.

I have a vast variety of educational toys for children to play with and do various craft activities, cooking, singing/dance sessions, messy play, games etc in my home.

I have a large decked and paved garden with a see-saw, water/sand/soil tray, scooters, trikes, skipping rope etc to keep children active and enjoying the outside area.

My home is warm and welcoming and the children that come here feel safe, secure and have a great time.

My Experience

I've had work experience at Nurseries and Schools through my BTEC.

I have worked as a classroom assistant in a Reception class for 5 years. Working with 4 and 5 year olds.

Being a Mum has giving me a lot of experience.

I have minded children from 4 months to 13 years.

My Qualifications

In 1997 I completed a 2year BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies.

I commit myself to attending regular training courses and workshops, about 4 to 5 a year.

Paediatric 1st Aid Certificate.

Early years foundation stage workshop

Learning in a secure relationship workshop

Cultural awareness workshop

Sensory play workshop

Supporting children's behaviour

Safe guarding children basic awareness

Boogie mites workshop

Mathematics in early years provision workshop

Communication through messy play workshop

Flexicare for older children workshop

Food Safety level 2

Makaton stages 1,2,3 and 4

On going training through online courses.

My Availability

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday available. I only work term time.


I am not doing school runs at present

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no yes yes yes no no no
Morning no yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon no yes yes yes no no no
After School no yes yes yes no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 24/05/2021

My Fees

  • Childminding from £4.50 per hour

Standard rate is £4.50 an hour.

School pick up and part time may vary depending on how many hours needed.

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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Outstanding
14 August 2019
9 June 2015 - Outstanding
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