Caroline
Childminder in Kenley (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Feb 2013 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 10 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello my name is Caroline. I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I offer a special service where your child will have more one to one as I only take a small number of children. This provides a quieter more peaceful setting for a child that doesn't like a noisy environment or if they like reading or doing homework. I am 50 years old and have 30 years of childcare experience. I am a mother of 3 boys, my eldest being 26 has now left home. Our home is a happy, calm, safe and secure environment for children. I follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and provide plenty of activities that are age appropriate, educating, stimulating and fun. I also take children to the library, parks and playgroups with parents consent.
• I offer a flexible service.
• Non smoking environment.
• Plenty of parking outside.
• I pick up and drop off at Harris Primary Academy Kenley School.
. I also offer Ad hoc availability.
. Babysitting
My Experience
I am a kind, caring, sensitive person, especially sensitive to the needs of children. I have always loved the company of children and this has led me to work with them. I have 30 years of childcare experience from raising my own children to doing voluntary work and payed work in the childcare sector.
My Qualifications
I have all the relevant qualifications and experience required.
* OFSTED Registered
* CACHE Diploma level 3 in Childcare and Education
* CALAT Level 3 Childminding business course
* Paediatric First Aid Trained
* DBS checked
* Safeguarding/child protection Level 3
* Food Hygiene and Safety
* Data Protection Registered
* Public Liability Insurance
* Level 5 rating (Highest) from the Food Standards Agency) Food and Hygiene
My Availability
I have availability
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
From £7.50 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Harris Primary Academy Kenley
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 31/01/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/01/2022)
- Inspection Report: Good Ofsted Rating (added 26/02/2025)
- Inspection Report: Good Ofsted rating (added 26/02/2025)
- Exam Certificate (added 31/01/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 31/01/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Caroline. 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.
Caroline looked after my son from only a few months old until 18 months, when he moved to nursery full time. She provided such a loving and caring environment, and he was always so happy to spend the day with her. We also received lots of updates and photographs to keep track of his progress. I would thoroughly recommend Caroline for any childminding needs and look forward to using her again for future children!
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Amy
on 23/09/2024
Caroline has looked after my daughter since March 2022 when she was 10 months old and has provided the most amazing care for her in which she has thrived. My daughter loves going to Caroline and I feel at ease when she is there as Caroline is so passionate, caring and considerate and she provides an excellent service and fun activities every day. Caroline updates me daily on her day and provides photos of her time at the end of the week. My son who is 4 also loves going there so much due to the endless amount of toys and activities and Caroline has also looked after him. Highly recommended Caroline.
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Amie D
on 14/04/2023
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Caroline
on 02/05/2023:
Thankyou for your kind and honest words. I have thoroughly enjoyed caring for your beautiful little girl and helping her to learn and grow. 🥰
My 2 year daughter has been under Caroline's care for about 8 months. I'm absolutely thrilled with the exceptionally high standard of care she has provided. Caroline has been incredibly attentive to my daughters needs, providing outdoor play activities, a safe napping environment, healthy food and lots of stimulating indoor play. Most importantly my daughter absolutely loves her time with Caroline. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
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Chloe
on 02/03/2022
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Caroline
on 05/03/2022:
Thank you Chloe for the lovely review. I enjoy working for you and caring for your beautiful daughter. I enjoy every minute of it. You are all a pleasure to work with.
Caroline is a lovely person, felt at ease already reading her experience and profile but when I met her in person felt comfortable and happy and my daughter got on with her straight away. Would not hesitate to recommend her to others.
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Erica
on 17/02/2022
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Caroline
on 21/02/2022:
Thankyou Erica for the lovely review. It’s been an absolute pleasure having such lovely family to work with.
My daughter had amazing childcare with Caroline.I needed childcare after 6 pm till 9and she kindly obliged.My daughter absolutely loved going to her home to be looked after.She made an effort in providing lovely food and interesting games
She is highly recommended
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MELANIE
on 17/02/2022
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Caroline
on 18/02/2022:
Thankyou for the lovely review, it was an absolute pleasure working for you and your wonderful daughter.
Kids love to go to Caroline, always excited, taking home lots of handcrafted stuff. No reply, loads of activities and attention 🙏🏻
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Yulia
on 01/02/2022
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Caroline
on 02/02/2022:
Thankyou so much Yulia
I enjoy every single minute of it ! 🥰
I love caring and working with your wonderful children, you are all a pleasure to work with.
Caroline looked after our little boy for some last minute childcare we needed for a couple of days. Could have gone either way but he immediately wanted to go to her for cuddles and Caroline is such a lovely, warm and kind lady, he loved her! Our son has some additional physio needs and Caroline focussed on it without being asked and in two days he made so much amazing progress in his motor skills it was phenomenal. And he slept in until 7 the next mornings too… win win. Couldn’t recommend Caroline enough.
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Oli Mont
on 03/08/2021
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Caroline
on 03/08/2021:
Thankyou so much for the lovely review. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for you all and Sebastain was an absolute delight to be with. He is the sweetest, happiest boy ever.
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