Mrs Karen Fowler Childminding

Coronavirus status: OPEN

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 - 5:30pm. Fridays 7:45- 5pm Term time and holiday contracts are also available.

£5.00 per hour, £5.00 per hour for before and after school care.

We operate a minimum of 7 hours childcare per day.

Who to contact

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

Where to go

Name: Karen Fowler childminding
Address: Abingdon
Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX14 1YW
Notes: 2 large open plan playrooms filled with fun and educational toys and resources.

Current Ofsted Judgment

Good

Outstanding

Good

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£5.00	Per hour

Availability

Age Ranges: From 0 years to 12 years

Additional Information

Providing services to: 0 - 4 years (pre-school)
4 - 11 years (primary school age)
11 - 16 years (secondary school age)
Children

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision: Yes
Details: Accessible parking available

Special Needs

Has Provision: Yes
Experience with: ADHD
Able to administer medication
Able to assist with moving and handling
Allergies
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Asthma
Cerebral Palsy
Cystic Fibrosis
Downs syndrome
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Glue Ear
Hearing Impairment
Moderate learning difficulties
Physical disability
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Vision impairment

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

When is childcare available?

Christmas holidays
Early Mornings
Emergency Cover
Full Time
Half-term holidays
Negotiable
Out of School Hours
Part Time
School Holidays
Spring holiday
Summer holiday
Term Times
Weekdays

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday - Thursday	7:45am	5:30pm
Friday	7:45am	5:00pm

Facilities

0 - 1 steps into building
Accessible changing facilities
Accessible toilet
Arts and crafts
Climbing Frame
Computer
Cooking
Dressing up
Educational Toys
Garden
Messy Play Area
Pet Dogs
Pet Fish
Playroom
Quiet room/area
Sandpit
Sleeping Area
Slide
Visit & Outings
Water play

School Pickups

Offers pickups: No
Schools: St Nicolas (Abingdon) Church of England Primary School
Details: St Nicolas Pre-School

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

133387

Link to latest Ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
17/04/2007	Care	Good
18/03/2010	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
07/10/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
28/06/2018	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Last checked on 02/05/2020

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Last checked on 02/05/2020

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