Karen Spence - Child minder

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   This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.

   This provider was last inspected on: 03/01/2019.

   This provider is a child minder in  Barry.

  This provider has full week vacancies for children aged between 0 months and 12 years. I currently have several spaces for children and babies Monday - Thursday

  This provider is registered for 6 places and is staffed for 6 places.

What we do

Provide quality care for children under 12 years of age. I am located at the West End of Barry and live with my husband and my own two children (we are all DBS checked). I have been childminding for a number of years and have certificates for Paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding, as well as Level 3 on Childcare, Learning and Development. I tend to go out at least half a day to parks, the beach, library, playgroups and soft play. I have a variety of toys (age appropriate) and do craft, baking and messy play.

Who do we support

Children from 0 to 12 years old

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can contact me directly.

  Our opening times and availability

We are available: all year round. Flexible for shift workers

We can provide wrap around care.

Monday 07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:30
Thursday 07:30 - 17:30
Friday 07:30 - 17:30

Outside of normal hours we can provide care: Early mornings

  Our costs

  • £50.00 per Day

We have the following additional costs :

  • £0.00 - None

None

  About our service

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
Outside space
Secure rear garden with slide, ride-on toys, balls etc.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Nappies supplied by parents
Is the setting pet free?
Offers Flying Start provision?
No
Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) No
This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme
This service accepts childcare vouchers
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Able to provide emergency/short term care? Yes
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?
No

We drop off at/pick up from these schools:

  • High Street Primary School
  • Romilly Primary School
  • Willing to consider pickups from other schools if needed please contact for more information

Contact methods

 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
Last updated: 23/05/2025