Mrs Karen Fowler Childminding

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SEN Trained. NVQ Level 3 in Children's care, learning and development. Current paediatric first aid certificate. Generalist safeguarding. Specialist safeguarding. I have been a registered childminder since 1995 and now work with my two daughters  (Kelly Fowler - registered childminder and Khloe Fowler - my Assistant) . I am an early years educator, meaning I can care for children who receive the government 15/or 30 funded hours.
I was last inspected by OFSTED in June 2018, and received a Good. 

We care for children aged from 3 months - 11 years, full time Monday- Thursday, 7:45am - 5:00pm. Term time and holiday contracts are also available.

£5.50 per hour  

We operate a minimum of 7 hours childcare per day.  

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Good
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
133387Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
17/04/2007CareGood
18/03/2010Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
07/10/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
28/06/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Who to contact

Contact Name
Karen Fowler
Contact Position
Registered childminder
Telephone
01235 525717 01235 525717 07977 694452 07977 694452
E-mail
karenfowler1@hotmail.co.uk

Where to go

Name
Karen Fowler childminding
Address
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX14
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Notes

2 large open plan playrooms filled with fun and educational toys and resources. 
Fully enclosed garden with astroturf and sheltered patio area with sensory tuff tray and sand pit. 

Costs

Costs
£5.50  Per hour

Availability

Age Ranges
From 0 years to 12 years

Additional Information

Providing services to
0 - 4 years (pre-school)
0 - 2 years
4 - 11 years (primary school age)
Children

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Details
Accessible parking available
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
Physical disability
Moderate learning difficulties
Dyslexia
ADHD
Asthma
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Vision impairment
Glue Ear
Cystic Fibrosis
Downs syndrome
Eczema
Dyspraxia
Able to assist with moving and handling
Hearing Impairment
Able to administer medication
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Can make special cultural provisions

Childcare Information

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Term Time
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes
Partnership settings
Currently sharing partnership with longfurlong pre school and Thomas reads pre school.

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 7:45am 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:45am 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:45am 5:00pm
Thursday 7:45am 5:00pm
Facilities
Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Water play
0 - 1 steps into building
Accessible toilet
Pet Fish
Accessible changing facilities
Pet Dogs
Arts and crafts
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Climbing Frame
Sleeping Area
Dressing up
Sandpit
Cooking
Garden
Slide
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

Schools
St Nicolas (Abingdon) Church of England Primary School
Details
St Nicolas Pre-School

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